Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 24
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mate rushes Chapman and presses him up against the cage.
Chapman goes for a takedown attempt but Mate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mate moves into the clinch.
Mate prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mate.
Mate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Chapman gets control of Mate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chapman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chapman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mate should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chapman has tightened it up now! Mate should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chappy Chapman!

Event: QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Messi controlling the position for now.
Messi trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Messi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi controlling the position.
Garcia stops Messi from standing up. #T1#
Garcia postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garcia won't allow Messi to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messi. #BC#
Messi breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Messi drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Garcia pulls Messi in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up.
Messi preventing the sweep.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Messi tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch. #TD#
Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garcia's guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Messi passes into half guard. #REVB#
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg. #T4#
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to control but Messi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Messi is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Messi. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Messi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Messi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Messi's guard.
Garcia prevents Messi from getting back to his feet.
Garcia trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Messi lands some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Messi managing to control the position. #T1#
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Messi.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia postures up.
Messi is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving. #T2#
Messi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVR#
Messi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia wants to sweep but Messi has passed to side control!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Messi controls the position.
Messi is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SUB#
Messi is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Messi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Messi is very close to passing his half guard.
Messi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Messi.
Messi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messi circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Messi shoots in.
Messi tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Messi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Messi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia wants to stand back up but Messi manages to pass into side control.
Messi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Messi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Messi wants to stand but Garcia has his arm trapped.
Messi trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Messi controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Messi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Messi trying to control here.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Garcia is stalling here. Messi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Garcia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Messi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Messi tries to stand but Garcia is controlling his head.
Garcia tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Messi controlling his opponent. #T4#
Garcia regains half guard.
Messi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Russell Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Leonard Messi!

Leonard Messi wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Margumedovic fails with the takedown.
Margumedovic is looking to clinch.
Margumedovic tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Hayden moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Margumedovic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayden lands a hook that snaps the head of Margumedovic backwards. #TD2#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margumedovic trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Margumedovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hayden slows the pace down in half guard.
Margumedovic trying to control but Hayden postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Margumedovic is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hayden is looking for a kimura here.
Margumedovic won't allow Hayden to pass to mount.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Hayden drives through and clinches with Margumedovic against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden can't get the takedown.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Margumedovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margumedovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Margumedovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keaton Hayden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Margumedovic is defended easily by Hayden.#T4#
Margumedovic misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hayden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Margumedovic pulls guard. #SUB#
Margumedovic pushes a forearm under Hayden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hayden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Margumedovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mcintyre tries to sprawl but Mate drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mcintyre moves into full guard.
Mate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcintyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Mcintyre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mate doesn't defend quickly enough and Mcintyre has managed to lock this one up! Can Mate escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mcintyre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavyn Mcintyre!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Seabrook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mate Jr did well to prevent Seabrook getting side control.
Mate Jr landing rabbit punches to the side of Seabrook's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Mate Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seabrook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Seabrook escapes and gets back to his feet.
Seabrook shoots in but no luck this time.
Seabrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mate Jr as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Seabrook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Seabrook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seabrook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mate Jr is looking for a triangle but Seabrook pushes his legs off easily.
Seabrook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mate Jr working for a triangle but Seabrook defends it easily.
Seabrook tries to free his leg and advance position but Mate Jr is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Seabrook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Mate Jr throws Seabrook to one side and escapes!#TD#
Seabrook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mate Jr is trying to defend but Seabrook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Seabrook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Mate Jr is trying to maintain the position but Seabrook is very close to passing his half guard.
Seabrook controlling the action here.
Mate Jr is looking to control Seabrook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mate Jr avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate Jr is not content to let Seabrook control the position.#SUB2#
Mate Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seabrook wants to take a breather but Mate Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seabrook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Seabrook is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seabrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seabrook looks for a takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well.
Seabrook fails with the takedown.
Seabrook scores with the left hand. Mate Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Seabrook misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mate Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seabrook's guard.
Seabrook has momentary wrist control but Mate Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Seabrook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mate Jr wants to control from the top but Seabrook keeps moving. #T1#
Mate Jr wants to pass the guard but Seabrook is keeping the position.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seabrook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Seabrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seabrook wants to sweep but no luck.
Mate Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mate Jr preventing the sweep.
Seabrook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seabrook, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seabrook shoots for a double leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Seabrook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seabrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seabrook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seabrook fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mate Jr enables Seabrook to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mate Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seabrook is one step ahead there.
Seabrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Mate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Seabrook looking to sit in guard and control but Mate Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mate Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seabrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mate Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mate Jr trying to control but Seabrook is working from the bottom.
Mate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seabrook is keeping the position for now.
Mate Jr wanted to stand there but Seabrook had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Seabrook has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mate Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Seabrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seabrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Mate Jr looks to move away, Seabrook throws a big counter combo but Mate Jr just gets out of the way.
Mate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seabrook shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mate Jr lands a head kick. Seabrook smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Mate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Seabrook won't allow it.
Seabrook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mate Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Seabrook.
Seabrook lands an elbow just above Mate Jr 's eye. #T1#
Seabrook tries to stall but Mate Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mate Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Seabrook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mate Jr uses from the top position.
Mate Jr wants to get up but he can't break Seabrook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Seabrook controls Mate Jr momentarily but Mate Jr frees himself. #SUB#
Seabrook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jake Seabrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mate Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seabrook trying to control the position here.
Mate Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mate Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mate Jr tries for a takedown but Seabrook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mate Jr pushes Seabrook up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Seabrook breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mate Jr is defended easily by Seabrook.
Seabrook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jake Seabrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#T3#
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seabrook but Seabrook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Seabrook as Mate Jr shoots in.
Seabrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mate Jr swivels and escapes.
Jake Seabrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mate Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mate Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Seabrook is just out of range.
Mate Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Seabrook moves into the clinch.
Seabrook lands an elbow inside that Mate Jr shrugs off. #T4#
Seabrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Seabrook slowing the pace effectively.
Mate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seabrook smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mate Jr drives through and clinches with Seabrook against the cage.
Mate Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seabrook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seabrook.
Seabrook avoiding damage as Mate Jr throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seabrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mate Jr.
No joy there for Seabrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester John Mate Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crunch! Seabrook slams his shin into Mate Jr's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Seabrook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mate Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Seabrook!

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Fauchelevent is looking for a triangle but Bird pushes his legs off easily.
Bird tries to stand but Fauchelevent is controlling from the bottom.
Fauchelevent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bird is posturing up here but Fauchelevent has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bird tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bird has to tap! Slick submission there by Fauchelevent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultime Fauchelevent!
A relieved looking Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFL 3 - Gonzalez v Claremont
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Faster misses with a low kick.
Mate circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mate counters with a straight right hand.
Mate throws a nice looking combination but Faster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Mate has Faster up against the cage in a clinch.
Faster misses with a knee to the head.
Mate tries to pull guard but Faster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mate can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mate decides to pull guard.
Mate keeping moving, preventing Faster from controlling successfully.
Mate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faster is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mate has his foot on Faster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faster works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Faster tries to stand but Mate is controlling from the bottom.
Faster is looking to advance position but Mate has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Faster tries to lock up and control but Mate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faster is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Mate there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Faster avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mate. #T2#
Mate misses with a head shot.
Mate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mate's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate looking to ground and pound but Faster is blocking nicely.
Mate thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mate throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Faster because Mate loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Mate working for a guillotine from mount but Faster is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Mate working for a guillotine from mount but Faster is in no mood to give up.
Mate unloads with some shots from mount but Faster bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Mate looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Faster holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mate tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mate is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Faster can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mate moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Faster has worked his arm free - good work by Faster!
Mate taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RK Mate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mate has closed the distance and engaged Faster in a clinch.
Faster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mate.
Faster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mate tries to circle away but Faster has him pinned against the cage.
Faster misses with a knee to the head.
Mate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faster tries to land a knee to the head but Mate blocks with his arms.
Faster tries a knee to the head but Mate blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mate jumps guard and drags Faster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Mate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mate keeping moving, preventing Faster from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mate striking off his back but it's not causing Faster any problems.
Faster tries to stand but Mate is controlling from the bottom.
Mate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES2#
Mate pushes Faster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Faster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mate's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Faster. No joy for Mate on that attempt.
Faster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faster throws a nice looking combination but Mate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL2#
Mate clinches up against the cage.
Mate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faster has him pressed against the cage.
Faster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faster misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faster looking to throw knees to the head but Mate is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Mate.
Mate is looking to break free of the clinch but Faster has double underhooks.
Faster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faster tries to land a knee to the head but Mate blocks with his arms.
Mate tries for a takedown but Faster manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Mate pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mate throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Faster trying to control the position from guard on top but Mate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mate wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
More stalling from Mate.#SUB2#
Mate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mate wants to sweep but no luck.
Faster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faster defends well.
Mate keeping moving, preventing Faster from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drive Faster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drive Faster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RK Mate.
Faster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mate counters with a series of strikes. Faster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mate.
Mate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mate moves out of range of the body kick from Faster.
Faster leaves Mate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mate throws a series of strikes that have Faster backpedaling. #CL2#
Mate closes the distance and pushes Faster back into the cage.
Mate wants a takedown.
Faster throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but RK Mate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mate.
Faster tries to work over Mate's front leg with a kick but Mate checks it.
Faster tries to clinch there but Mate circles away.
Mate keeps the fight on the outside.
Drive Faster is winning the standup battle so far.
Faster tried to score with a low kick but Mate checks it.#CL#
Mate gets tackled into the cage by Faster. Faster maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mate jumps guard and drags Faster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mate keeping moving, preventing Faster from controlling successfully.
Faster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mate on the ground.
Mate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Faster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mate is keeping the position for now.
Faster wants to get up but he can't break Mate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Faster stays in close to Mate's body and controls the position.
Mate has his hands on Faster's head, controlling the position.
Faster wants to get up but he can't break Mate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mate closes the distance and pushes Faster back into the cage.
Mate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drive Faster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RK Mate.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A low kick from Faster is predictable there #CL2#
and Mate counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mate gets tackled into the cage by Faster. Faster maintains the clinch.
Faster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mate.
Faster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mate blocks it with crossed arms.
Faster misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Faster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drive Faster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mate tries for a takedown but Faster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mate rushes Faster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Faster throws a front kick aimed at Mate's knee but Mate avoids it well.
Mate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faster defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Faster.
Faster throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mate counters by moving into the clinch.
Mate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faster is pressed up against the cage. Mate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faster down to the mat. Faster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drive Faster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mate goes for a double leg but Faster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faster continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mate moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mate jumps guard and drags Faster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Faster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faster wants to control but Mate is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mate is looking for a sweep.
Faster trying to control the position but Mate is working away.
Faster wants to stand but Mate is controlling his arm.
Mate controls the position for a moment.
Faster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mate keeps working.
Drive Faster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RK Mate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RK Mate.
I've got Mate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RK Mate!

Event: EFL 2 - Midget v Mills
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Taake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mate circles away quickly and effectively.
Mate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taake counters with a nice uppercut.
Mate fails to land the takedown.
Taake looks to land a combination. Mate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mate sprawls well. Mate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taake gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Taake closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Taake is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
RK Mate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Taake.#BC2#
Taake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mate throws a nice looking combination but Taake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taake pushes Mate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mate avoiding damage as Taake throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Taake breaks the clinch.
Mate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Taake has closed the distance and engaged Mate in a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Taake has Mate pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mate tumbling to the mat - Taake dives into Mate's guard.
Taake wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving. #SUB#
Mate is looking for a triangle but Taake pushes his legs off easily.
Mate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Mate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taake stopping the sweep attempt from Mate.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taake tries for a takedown but Mate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mate tries to counter by clinching up but Taake breaks away and moves out of range.
Taake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taake somewhat.#TD2#
Taake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mate!
Taake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mate keeps working. #T4#
Taake tries to move to mount but Mate blocks the move with his legs.
Taake wants to stand but Mate has his arm trapped.
Mate wants to control but Taake postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taake cracks Mate with a big right hand but Mate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Taake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mate's head.
Taake misses with a kick to the body
and Mate counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Taake rushes Mate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mate being controlled against the cage.
Taake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mate takes a shot to the head.
Mate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mate is trying to pull guard but Taake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mate pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Taake pulls Mate into guard.
Taake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mate postures up in Taake's guard and throws a big left but Taake blocks it.
Taake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taake has Mate pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Taake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Taake looking for a guillotine here but Mate defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taake throws a solid leg kick but Mate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taake.
Mate throws a right and a left that Taake avoids nicely. #T3#
Taake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mate counters with a series of strikes. Taake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RK Mate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Taake.
Taake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taake somewhat.
Mate looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Taake pushes Mate up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Taake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taake has Mate pushed against the cage.
Mate tries to pull guard but Taake holds him up against the cage and eventually Mate drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Taake breaks from the clinch.
Taake goes for a double leg but Mate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mate continues to drive forward.
Mate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Taake closes the distance and clinches.
Taake misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Taake pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Taake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mate shoots in and gets a takedown into Taake's guard.#SUB2#
Taake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taake pulls Mate in close to prevent any damage.
Mate stops Taake from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taake throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taake controls Mate momentarily but Mate frees himself. #T1#
Taake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mate haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taake keeping moving, preventing Mate from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
RK Mate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Taake drives through and clinches with Mate against the cage.
Mate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mate up against the cage.#BC2#
Taake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Taake moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Taake decides to pull guard.
Taake controlling the position.
Taake is trying to keep Mate in close.
Taake wants to sweep here but Mate controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mate won't allow Taake to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Taake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taake shoots in for a double leg but Mate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taake looks for a takedown but Mate sprawls well.
Mate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taake but Taake pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate leaves Taake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
RK Mate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Taake.
Taake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taake misses with a body shot.
Taake scores with a one two! Mate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Taake closes the distance and pushes Mate back into the cage.
Mate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taake prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
RK Mate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Taake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mate tries a body shot but Taake blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Taake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Taake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mate Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up.
Mate Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mate Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morales has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales landing strikes. #T1#
Morales grinds an elbow into Mate Jr's temple.
Morales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mate Jr down. #ROC#
Mate Jr is rocked!#SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Morales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mate Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Morales is trying to get an arm triangle but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr is trying to strike from the bottom but Morales has passed into full mount.#SUB#
Morales working for a submission but Mate Jr is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Morales looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mate Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Morales.#SUB#
Morales looking for a guillotine from mount but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr tries to hold on but Morales postures up.#SUB#
Morales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU#
Morales stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Morales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Morales wants to clinch.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morales as he jumps to the side.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Mate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
Mate Jr tries to land a front kick but Morales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Morales tries to clinch but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Mate Jr, which made it look bad. #TD#
Morales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mate Jr wants to stand back up but Morales manages to pass into side control.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mate Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Mate Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Morales seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Mate Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Anderson Morales!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Mate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Shaw darts in and clinches Mate Jr up against the cage.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate Jr to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate Jr is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Mate Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Mate Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mate Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Mate Jr gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Mate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mate Jr stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Shaw is working an open guard so Mate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mate Jr. That's going to slow Shaw down. #T2#
Mate Jr throws a one two combo.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mate Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Shaw fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mate Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mate Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaw trying to control but Mate Jr postures up.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Mate Jr moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Mate Jr stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #CL2#
Mate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.#T3##TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Shaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mate Jr dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mate Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mate Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.#SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get! #TD2#
Mate Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaw trying to control the position. #T4#
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mate Jr stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Mate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaw defends well and Mate Jr ends up having to push Shaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mate Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Mate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester John Mate Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Mate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mate Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mate Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mate Jr lands a high kick!
Lyman Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw lands a jab to Mate Jr's midsection.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.
Mate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Mate Jr misses with a body punch.
Mate Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Shaw jumps guard but Mate Jr stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mate Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Mate Jr's legs - danger averted.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mate Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Shaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mate Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate Jr circles away. #CL#
Mate Jr tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Shaw tries to bum rush Mate Jr with a series of wild strikes but Mate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mate Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Mate Jr does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mate Jr fails to pull guard.
Mate Jr tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it. #BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Mate Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mate Jr throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw throws a push kick but Mate Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Mate Jr circles away.
Mate Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mate Jr duly obliges.
Shaw tries to clinch but Mate Jr moves out of range.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
Mate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mate Jr shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw throws a big counter combination but Mate Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
Despite the aggression on Mate Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Mate Jr is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Shaw is trying to ground and pound but Mate Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Shaw to regain half guard.
Mate Jr is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaw throwing shots but Mate Jr is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Mate Jr is working away.
Mate Jr tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Mate Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Mate Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mate Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mate Jr.#ES2#
Mate Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shaw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester John Mate Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mate Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester John Mate Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018

#R1#
Mate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Robles moves out of range easily.
Robles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Robles moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mate Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Mate Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robles was covering up waiting for the punch and Mate Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Robles slips a nice elbow through Mate Jr's hands, connecting with Mate Jr's forehead.
Mate Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Robles manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1#
Mate Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robles lands a couple of good shots and Mate Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Robles is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Mate Jr fending off the submission attempt from Robles.
Robles controlling well, preventing Mate Jr from escaping the position. #T2#
Mate Jr trying to control the action but Robles just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robles throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mate Jr!
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robles gets his hands free as Mate Jr looks to control.
Mate Jr looks winded!#SUB#
Mate Jr fending off the submission attempt from Robles. #SUB#
Robles looking to break Mate Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mate Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robles will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Mate Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Robles are getting through and doing damage.
Mate Jr covers up after that shot from Robles.
Mate Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Robles gets his hands free. #SUB#
Robles is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mate Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mate Jr trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
I really don't envy Mate Jr right now. #SUB#
Robles looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Robles is persistently looking for the submission but Mate Jr is defending it well.
Robles lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Robles has Mate Jr flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Robles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Robles clinches with his opponent.
Mate Jr can't get the takedown.
Robles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?
Mate Jr is trying to stall.
Robles is trying to pull guard but Mate Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate Jr to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Robles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Robles stands and steps away. Mate Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Robles doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mate Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Robles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robles regains half guard.
Mate Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robles moves into full guard.
Robles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mate Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robles wants to stand up but Mate Jr is controlling him.
Mate Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Mate Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Robles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
Mate Jr is looking to stand up but Robles won't let him. #SUB#
Robles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mate Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Robles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robles is looking to stand up but Mate Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES#
Robles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mate Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Mate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mate Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Robles counters with a low kick, right behind Mate Jr 's knee. #CL#
Robles clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Robles pulls guard.
Robles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Robles moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Robles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Steve Robles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Robles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Robles working for a guillotine from mount but Mate Jr is in no mood to give up.
Mate Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mate Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Robles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robles with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Robles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Robles takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robles is defending well.#TD#
Robles pulls guard successfully.
Robles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mate Jr is controlling him.
Robles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mate Jr trying to control but Robles is working from the bottom.
Robles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mate Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##ES#
Robles pushes Mate Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lester John Mate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Robles. No joy for Mate Jr on that attempt.
Robles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mate Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Robles pushes Mate Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Robles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Robles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Robles closes the distance and pushes Mate Jr back into the cage.#TD#
Robles successfully pulls guard.
Robles striking from his own guard.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Robles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SU#
Robles stands up and waves to Mate Jr to follow him. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Robles jumps guard and drags Mate Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robles is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Robles stands and steps away. Mate Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL#
Robles clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Robles pulls guard.
Robles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mate Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robles striking off his back.
Robles keeping full guard, as Mate Jr tries to pass.
Robles striking off his back but it's not causing Mate Jr any problems.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Mate Jr looking to control but Robles passes into half guard.
Robles winds up and cracks Mate Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Robles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mate Jr.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robles connects with a nice short shot to Mate Jr's temple.
Robles lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Robles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Robles!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1#
Mate cracks Young with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Young rushes Mate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Young dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Mate is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
The referee calls for Young to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Mate tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mate backwards. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Young lands a head kick. Mate smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Mate won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Young.
Mate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Young working Mate over with knees to the body.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mate's face. #BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate circles away.
It looked like Mate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Young rushes Mate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mate dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RK Mate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Young forces Mate back against the cage and clinches.
Young lands an elbow inside that Mate shrugs off. #BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Mate.
Young lands an elbow inside that Mate shrugs off.
Mate takes an elbow to the temple.
Young misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a body punch but Mate moves out of range. #T4#
Young tries to clinch up.
It looked like Mate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young lands a head kick!
Young wants to clinch up but Mate keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Young clinches up with Mate and pushes him back against the cage.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mate has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Young has Mate up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Mate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young lands with a nice body kick.
Mate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and pushes Mate back into the cage.
David Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young slows down the pace here. #T1#
Young just leaning against Mate, taking a breather.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mate letting Young take a breather here.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young slowing the pace effectively.
Mate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Mate in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Young clinches up against the cage.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mate up against the cage.#BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Young drives through and clinches with Mate against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Mate has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Young landing knees to the body.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mate's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mate can't break the clinch.
Mate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young with a knee to the head.
Mate takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mate gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Mate won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
Young tries to clinch but Mate moves out of range.
Mate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mate avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Young rushes Mate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Young darts in and clinches Mate up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mate takes an elbow to the temple.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mate's elbow.
Mate prevents a body shot from Young.
Young has Mate pressed against the cage.
Young leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young stalling.
Young continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Young has Mate pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young stalling the fight.
Young receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Young.
Young wants to clinch.
Mate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young tries to clinch but Mate moves away
and Mate counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Young clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Mate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
Mate takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Young takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young controlling the action here for a moment.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Mate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Young slowing the pace effectively.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Young gets a clinch.
Young stalls.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mate's defenses. #T4#
Young stalling in the clinch.
Young tries to stall but Mate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young tries to stall but Mate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Young.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mate.#CL2#
Young takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young is struggling to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Young!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mate Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mate Jr is in Barnes's guard.#SUB#
Barnes has an active guard here but Mate Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is in trouble now - Mate Jr has advanced to mount!
Barnes blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to hold on but Mate Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Mate Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Barnes has given up his back here.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Mate Jr controlling from the back.
Mate Jr trying to control momentarily.
Mate Jr is not going to allow Barnes to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mate Jr controlling the position well here. Barnes rolled but Mate Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mate Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnes breaks Mate Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate Jr, who protects the arm well.
Mate Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Mate Jr tries to control the position but Barnes now has his back.
Mate Jr trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Mate Jr looks winded!#SUB#
Mate Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Mate Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Barnes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mate Jr wants to escape the position.
Mate Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Mate Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mate Jr could be in trouble here! #SUB#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mate Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #SUB#
Barnes tightening his grip on Mate Jr, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Mate Jr tries to clinch #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mate Jr's guard.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?#SU#
Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mate Jr counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mate Jr moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB#
Mate Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes. #SU#
Barnes stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Mate Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mate Jr wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Mate Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Scot Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mate Jr trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mate Jr postures up.
Barnes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mate Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4##SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mate Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a triangle here. Mate Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Barnes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mate Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scot Barnes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Morales tries to clinch but Mate is having none of it.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morales tries for a takedown but Mate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morales.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mate defends well and Morales ends up having to push Mate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morales successfully pulls guard.
Morales is trying to hold Mate in close to prevent damage but Mate has managed to pass into half guard.
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mate's back!#T1##SUB#
Morales is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morales not allowing Mate to control his hands. #SUB#
Morales has got his arm under Mate's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mate has spun round into Morales's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mate throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB#
Morales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morales. #SUB#
Morales is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Mate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Morales escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Morales!#SUB#
Morales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mate has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been informed that Mate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morales throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate, who protects the arm well.
Morales working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Morales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mate swivels and escapes.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate can do to turn this around?
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Morales backs off Mate throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mate sprawls well. Mate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
Mate with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mate gets tackled into the cage by Morales. Morales maintains the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Mate is breathing heavily.
Morales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mate wants to break free but Morales has control.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mate blocks an uppercut.
Morales fails to pull guard.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate smiles and moves away.
Mate cracks Morales with an open hand slap.#CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Mate in a clinch. #T2#
Morales fails to pull guard.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate won't allow it.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate smiles and moves away.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate circles away.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Mate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morales looks for a takedown but Mate sprawls well.#CL2#
Mate darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.#T3#
Morales jumps guard but Mate stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mate pulls guard effortlessly.
Mate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Mate stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Mate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morales back to the cage. Mate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and Mate ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mate is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it. #TD#
Morales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mate to the mat! Mate manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RK Mate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mate shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Mate tries to keep at a distance but Morales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales jumps guard but Mate stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Morales pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mate postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mate, into his guard. #REVR#
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales wants to stand but Mate is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Morales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Morales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mate, up you get!
Mate stuffs the takedown attempt from Morales. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mate circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mate unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Morales tries for a takedown but Mate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Mate pushes him off.
Mate motions for Morales to come forward. Mate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mate. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mate prevents a body shot from Morales. #BC2#
Mate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mate throws a series of strikes that have Morales backpedaling.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt - Mate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales wants to clinch.
Mate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RK Mate.
I think Mate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RK Mate!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mate Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whitehead to the ground. Mate Jr is now in Whitehead's guard.
Mate Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mate Jr prevents Whitehead from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Whitehead is working an open guard so Mate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mate Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Whitehead's guard.#SUB2#
Mate Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whitehead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whitehead has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Whitehead being controlled here momentarily.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Mate Jr keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mate Jr has his foot on Whitehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitehead works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Mate Jr pushes Whitehead off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Mate Jr clinches up against the cage.
Mate Jr stops a takedown attempt from Whitehead. #TD#
Whitehead has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mate Jr uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mate Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Mate Jr tries for a takedown but Whitehead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whitehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Mate Jr.#TD2#
Mate Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Whitehead manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Whitehead takes the fight into the clinch.
Mate Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitehead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mate Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitehead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#T3#
Whitehead wants to take the fight to the mat but Mate Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mate Jr gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr pulls guard.
Mate Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##ES2#
Mate Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mate Jr looks winded!
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitehead as he jumps to the side.
Mate Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitehead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whitehead is looking to counter the offense by Mate Jr and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lester John Mate Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Whitehead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch. #CL#
Whitehead drives through and clinches with Mate Jr against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mate Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitehead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitehead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mate Jr is defending well.
Whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr is trying to pull guard but Whitehead has him pressed against the cage.
Mate Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Whitehead wants a takedown. #T1#
Whitehead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitehead tries to pull guard but Mate Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitehead drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollis Whitehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mate Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whitehead uses from the top position.
Mate Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Mate Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Mate Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitehead is aware though and is defending well.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mate Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead tries to stand but Mate Jr is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Mate Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitehead is looking to stand up but Mate Jr won't let him.
Whitehead is fighting to break Mate Jr's control of his arms but Mate Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whitehead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whitehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mate Jr shoots in and drives through. Whitehead sprawls well.
Whitehead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up but Whitehead circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Mate Jr with that takedown attempt.
Whitehead throws a big counter combination but Mate Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Mate Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitehead tries to clinch up but Mate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Whitehead as Mate Jr shoots in.
Whitehead shoots in but no luck this time.
Mate Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Whitehead fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mate Jr to the ground. Whitehead is now in Mate Jr's guard.#SU#
Whitehead gets to his feet - Mate Jr follows without any prompting.
Whitehead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mate Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Whitehead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mate Jr up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mate Jr slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hollis Whitehead dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mate Jr fails with the takedown
and Whitehead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Mate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Whitehead in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitehead up against the cage.
Whitehead prevents the takedown attempt.
Hollis Whitehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Whitehead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Whitehead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitehead swivels and escapes.
Mate Jr shoots in but Whitehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hollis Whitehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mate Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Whitehead moves into the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Whitehead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitehead misses with a knee to the head.
Whitehead effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Whitehead is working for takedown but Mate Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitehead gets underhooks to prevent Mate Jr's takedown attempt.
Whitehead with a knee to the head.
Mate Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitehead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitehead taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitehead smiles and moves away.
Whitehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Mate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Whitehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Whitehead drives through and clinches with Mate Jr against the cage.
Mate Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whitehead is defending well.#T3#
Mate Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitehead taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Whitehead jumps guard and drags Mate Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mate Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitehead will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mate Jr controls the pace.
Mate Jr trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mate Jr controlling from the top position.
Whitehead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mate Jr trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Whitehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitehead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollis Whitehead!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bradshaw clinches with his opponent.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bradshaw is trying to break the clinch but Mate is controlling him.
Bradshaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mate avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with Mate.
Mate wants to break free but Bradshaw has control. #BC#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Mate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mate lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate throwing strikes but missing.
Mate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Mate is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bradshaw has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mate is looking to defend but Bradshaw has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mate! Bradshaw pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mate taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elvis Bradshaw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Vance has Mate Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Vance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mate Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vance is tightening it up a little... Mate Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mate Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mate Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vance!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joel Vance!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mate shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mate is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Mate dives into side control.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVR##SUB2#
Mate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Mate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Mate is controlling him
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants a takedown. #TD#
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for the choke from the back position but Mate is controlling his hands well.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
Thomas keeps control of the position as Mate tries to break free. #T3#
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Thomas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mate fending off the submission attempt from Thomas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomas gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arnoldo Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Mate won't allow it. #TD2#
Mate lands a takedown into guard.
RK Mate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mate is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mate, up you get!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
RK Mate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mate keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mate is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Mate.#TD#
Mate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mate to the mat. Mate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mate swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Mate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mate! But no joy.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Mate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mate dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas wants to stand up but Mate is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnoldo Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Mate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Thomas. #CL2#
Mate closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but Mate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has Mate pushed against the cage.#T1#
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mate prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Mate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Mate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Thomas is looking to sweep but instead, Mate has passed into half guard.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mate looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Mate throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Mate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas distracts Mate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mate wants to get back to his feet but Thomas passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mate missing with punches from the bottom.
Mate is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RK Mate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnoldo Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018

#R1#
Mate Jr has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Mate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Mate Jr lands an elbow that stopped Campbell in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Campbell has been cut.
Mate Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Mate Jr can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr tries to pull guard but Campbell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mate Jr slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell moves into full guard.
Campbell striking off his back but it's not causing Mate Jr any problems.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mate Jr is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mate Jr is one step ahead there.
Mate Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mate Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mate Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mate Jr wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Mate Jr won't allow Campbell to sweep him here. #SU2#
Mate Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get! #TD2#
Mate Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Mate Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mate Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mate Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campbell trying to control here.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Mate Jr sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Mate Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mate Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Mate Jr from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Mate Jr controlling him for the moment.
Campbell controlling Mate Jr's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester John Mate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Campbell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mate Jr gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mate Jr gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mate Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mate Jr wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Mate Jr pulls Campbell in close to his closed guard and prevents Campbell from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mate Jr is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Mate Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mate Jr looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Mate Jr shoots in.
Mate Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mate Jr clinches up against the cage.
Campbell looking for a takedown.
Mate Jr trying to control the position but instead, Campbell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mate Jr into the cage.#T3#
Campbell lands a nice elbow.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Mate Jr.
Mate Jr is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mate Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Mate Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbell has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mate Jr jumps into guard, dragging Campbell to the mat.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mate Jr has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Mate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell controlling from the top position.
Mate Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell postures up.
Mate Jr is trying to hold Campbell in close to prevent damage but Campbell has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonard Campbell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Campbell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mate Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Mate Jr shoots in.
A solid body kick from Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch up but Mate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Mate Jr with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mate Jr is defended easily by Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Campbell gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Campbell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Campbell gets tackled into the cage by Mate Jr. Mate Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonard Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester John Mate Jr.#CL2#
Mate Jr has managed to clinch. #T2##TD2#
Mate Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr is trying to hold Campbell in close to prevent damage but Campbell has managed to pass into half guard.
Mate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mate Jr is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mate Jr avoid being mounted?
Mate Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Campbell manages to pass to mount!
Campbell scoring with strikes but Mate Jr is staying in there. #T3##SUB#
Campbell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mate Jr is on top in guard.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell has control of Mate Jr's left arm, preventing Mate Jr from doing any damage.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mate Jr's guard. #REVR#
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mate Jr has wrist control.#SUB#
Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Mate Jr keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Mate Jr working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Mate Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell is standing up over Mate Jr. Mate Jr looks to escape but Campbell dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Campbell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mate sprawls well. Mate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mate tries to land a front kick but Vance steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mate circles away.
Mate throws a push kick but Vance slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Vance misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mate swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vance shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mate tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vance manages to move to mount! #T1#
Vance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vance looking to finish with strikes here!
Vance lands a big elbow.
Vance thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vance putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mate wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vance.
Vance working Mate over with strikes here.
Vance unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vance looking to finish Mate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mate!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance throwing strikes here but Mate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vance dominating with strikes here.
Vance cracks Mate with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vance thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vance throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vance throws some wild stikes that Mate manages to avoid easily.
Vance putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mate blocking the ground and pound.
Vance thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Mate is desperately trying to improve his position but Vance has a good base and remains in mount.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mate on the ground.
Mate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vance is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vance thowing shots but they're missing.
Vance looking to ground and pound but Mate is blocking nicely.
Vance misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vance looking to ground and pound but Mate is blocking nicely.
Mate is desperately trying to improve his position but Vance has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Vance is landing with some decent strikes but Mate is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vance prevents Mate from getting the reversal.
Mate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vance landing strikes from the mount and Mate is in trouble!
Vance looking to ground and pound but Mate is blocking nicely.
Vance throws a sloppy strike and Mate uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Mate has ended up in Vance's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mate wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Vance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mate counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vance is defended easily by Mate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vance throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mate's waist but Mate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vance off to one side. #TD2#
Mate gets a double leg takedown into Vance's guard.
Vance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mate is one step ahead there.
Mate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vance keeps Mate under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Mate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vance tries to bench press Mate off him but Mate keeps the position. #T2#
Vance is holding Mate down, trying to stall.
Mate tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vance is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mate's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vance wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Vance is trying to control but Mate passes into side control!
Mate controls the position.
Mate working the ground and pound but Vance is defending the strikes.
Vance struggling a bit here.
Mate misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vance prevents Mate from moving into mount.
Vance manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mate is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mate. #SUB#
Vance looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Mate is working for a kimura but Vance is defending it quite comfortably.
Vance trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RK Mate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vance tries to close the distance and clinch but Mate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mate avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mate looking to score a takedown here. Vance is defending well but Mate drives through and ends up in Vance's guard.#T1#
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mate looking to sit in guard and control but Vance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vance postures up in Mate's guard and throws a big left but Mate blocks it.
Mate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vance being controlled here momentarily.
Vance throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance postures up in Mate's guard and throws a big left but Mate blocks it. #T2#
Vance won't allow Mate to get back to his feet.
Mate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vance postures up in Mate's guard and throws a big left but Mate blocks it.
Vance working some strikes from top position.
Mate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mate is trying to control the position but Vance postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vance doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate circles away. #T3#
Vance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mate circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vance gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Vance throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mate uses it to pass to side control.
Mate scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mate trying to control the position but Vance is working away. #SUB2#
Mate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vance, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Mate misses with the ground and pound.
Vance is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Mate stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vance dives in and grabs Mate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mate pushes down on Vance's head and hops out.
Mate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Mate scores with a four punch combination!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mate clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
RK Mate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RK Mate!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Mate throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Barnes kicks Mate off and gets to his feet.
Mate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mate tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Mate wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Mate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Mate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mate works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Barnes seems keen to control Mate's posture.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mate wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Mate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mate stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Mate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Mate trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mate for as long as he can get away with.
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Barnes gets to his feet. Mate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mate.
Mate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Mate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Mate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnes punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mate throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Barnes's body to avoid the submission. Barnes has instead reached around Mate's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Barnes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scot Barnes!

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