Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Da Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Da Costa's guard.
Li slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Da Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Costa manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Da Costa's guard.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li is in close to Da Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Costa has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Costa keeps working. #T3#
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Da Costa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Li working away.#SUB2#
Li tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Li has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li trying to control the position but Da Costa is working away. #T4#
Li scores with punches from side control.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Da Costa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Li landing strikes. #ROC2#
Da Costa is rocked!#SUB2#
Li is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Da Costa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Li gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Da Costa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Li lets go of the hold and Da Costa can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhang Li!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1##CL#
Armstrong darts in and clinches Kennelly up against the cage.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Kennelly.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennelly avoids it.
Kennelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennelly managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Kennelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennelly trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong is leaning against Kennelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennelly throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Kennelly manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kennelly rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennelly.
Kennelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Bessandro Kennelly has been cut.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Kennelly blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Kennelly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong wants to stand but Kennelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kennelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard. #REVB#
Kennelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kennelly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kennelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennelly prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Kennelly throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kennelly holds on and takes a little breather.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Kennelly keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kennelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Armstrong escapes and throws Kennelly's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Kennelly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennelly on the ground.#SU#
Armstrong stands up and beckons Kennelly to his feet.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kennelly pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennelly goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kennelly lands with a right hand. #T4##CL#
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Kennelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucas Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessandro Kennelly.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kennelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennelly backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Bessandro Kennelly's cut even more.#BC2#
Kennelly breaks from the clinch.
Kennelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bessandro Kennelly's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kennelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a big counter combination but Kennelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennelly is defended easily by Armstrong.#CL2#
Kennelly moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kennelly to work.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennelly backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennelly can do to turn this around?
Kennelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennelly prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents Kennelly from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kennelly managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Kennelly blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Armstrong is leaning against Kennelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennelly is breathing heavily.
Armstrong pushes Kennelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennelly takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Armstrong. #ROC#
Kennelly is rocked!
Armstrong landing knees to the body.
Kennelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that Kennelly shrugs off.
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kennelly with a big uppercut! Kennelly tries to clinch up but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kennelly to the mat! Kennelly covers up and Armstrong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Armstrong!

Event: EFL 9 - Midget v Mitchell
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Viguier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viguier shoots in but McWilliam avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
McWilliam closes the distance and pushes Viguier back into the cage.
McWilliam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McWilliam. #ROC2#
Viguier is rocked!
McWilliam pushes Viguier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Viguier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWilliam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McWilliam creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Viguier with a big uppercut! Viguier tries to clinch up but McWilliam pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Viguier to the mat! Viguier covers up and McWilliam unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob McWilliam!

Event: EFL 6 - Mitchell v Mirza
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Brandt has managed to clinch.
Brandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viguier.
Viguier is trying to pull guard but Brandt has him pressed against the cage.
Viguier has Brandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robbie Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charly Viguier.#TD#
Brandt jumps into guard, dragging Viguier to the mat.
Brandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viguier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viguier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viguier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandt is keeping the position for now.
Brandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viguier on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt pulls Viguier in to control the position.
Viguier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Viguier trying to control but Brandt is working from the bottom.
Brandt wants to sweep here but Viguier controlling him for the moment.
Viguier wants to pass the guard but Brandt is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viguier stops Brandt from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viguier.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Brandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viguier's guard.
Brandt prevents Viguier from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Viguier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brandt rolls with it to try and escape but Viguier cranks on the arm and Brandt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charly Viguier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Perkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkins circles away.
Perkins throws the kick towards the body but Kennelly avoids it.
Perkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kennelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkins defends well and Kennelly ends up having to push Perkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kennelly just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerkins.
No joy there for Kennelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennelly shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rami Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessandro Kennelly.
Kennelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins dodges the punch combination from Kennelly.
Perkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kennelly just manages to avoid it.
Kennelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkins.#CL#
Perkins closes the distance and pushes Kennelly back into the cage.#T1#
Perkins lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Bessandro Kennelly has been cut.
Perkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kennelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from Perkins lands but Kennelly takes it in his stride.
Kennelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkins defends well and Kennelly ends up having to push Perkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Kennelly misses with a double jab
and Perkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kennelly's knee momentarily.
Kennelly looks winded!#CL2#
Kennelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Perkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kennelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Perkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennelly avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins tries a knee to the head but Kennelly blocks it.
Perkins has Kennelly pushed against the cage.
Perkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perkins scores with a knee to the head.
Perkins stalling.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perkins looking to throw knees to the head but Kennelly is blocking nicely.
Perkins lands an elbow that stopped Kennelly in his tracks for a moment.
Perkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Perkins is pushing Kennelly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perkins lands an elbow that stopped Kennelly in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Bessandro Kennelly's cut even more.#T3#
Perkins slowing the pace effectively.
Perkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kennelly takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Perkins. #CUT#
The cut above Bessandro Kennelly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Perkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Kennelly is trying to push Perkins away but Perkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkins landing knees to the body.
Kennelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kennelly looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perkins lands a nice elbow.
Perkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Bessandro Kennelly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Perkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been informed that Kennelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to 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!
Perkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perkins obliges.
Nice elbow from Perkins.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bessandro Kennelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rami Perkins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Kennelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bessandro Kennelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kennelly drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kennelly looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kennelly pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson stops Kennelly from standing up.
Kennelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson won't allow Kennelly to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennelly looking to control. #T1#
Kennelly wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kennelly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kennelly breaks the clinch.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Kennelly. #CL#
Kennelly clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kennelly breaks from the clinch.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennelly circles away.
Kennelly shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Kennelly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kennelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Kennelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL#
Kennelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kennelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessandro Kennelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Kennelly. #TD#
Kennelly jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kennelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Kennelly's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kennelly is breathing heavily.
Kennelly gets back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Kennelly is having none of it. #T3#
Anderson not doing much here.
Kennelly has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kennelly wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Kennelly is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kennelly is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Anderson goes for an armbar but Kennelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kennelly.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Kennelly throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson wants to stand but Kennelly is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessandro Kennelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Kennelly rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Kennelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Anderson gets caught napping as Kennelly dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Bessandro Kennelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennelly throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kennelly has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennelly wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kennelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson prevents Kennelly from standing back up.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennelly's head. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Kennelly is defending well.
Kennelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kennelly is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Kennelly is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kennelly avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennelly is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kennelly has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kennelly.
Anderson is not content to let Kennelly control the position. #SUB#
Kennelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kennelly scores with punches from side control.
Kennelly controlling the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#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.
Kennelly fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Kennelly trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Kennelly controls the position.
Kennelly tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennelly taking a breather here.
Kennelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessandro Kennelly dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kennelly digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Kennelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennelly shoots and misses #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kennelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennelly is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson prevents Kennelly from improving his position.#T1#
Kennelly pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Kennelly actively working from the bottom here.
Kennelly tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson controlling the action here.#SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Kennelly. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennelly is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Kennelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Bessandro Kennelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kennelly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Anderson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kennelly is on him like a limpet, forcing Anderson back against the cage.
Kennelly fails to pull guard.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Kennelly has him pressed against the cage.
Bessandro Kennelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaal Anderson.#BC#
Kennelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Kennelly shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Kennelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Kennelly clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennelly smiles and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennelly as he avoids it easily.
Kennelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kennelly dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Kennelly's head and hops out.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennelly as he avoids it easily.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Kennelly has managed to clinch. #TD#
Kennelly decides to pull guard.
Kennelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennelly is retaining full guard. #T4#
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Kennelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Bessandro Kennelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bessandro Kennelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessandro Kennelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Aladji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowen darts in looking for a takedown but Aladji gets double underhooks and turns Bowen into the cage.
Aladji throws a right hand that Bowen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowen also avoids with ease.
Aladji looks winded!
Aladji fails to land the takedown.
Bowen fails to land the takedown.
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Bowen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. 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.
Bowen tries to clinch up but Aladji circles away and keeps his distance.
Aladji throws a lazy head kick
and Bowen counters with a three punch combo that has Aladji backing up. Aladji nods at Bowen to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Bowen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aladji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowen somewhat.#CL2#
Aladji gets a clinch. #BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch.
Aladji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowen.
Aladji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowen defends it well.#CL#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches.
Aladji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bowen to keep the fight standing.
Aladji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowen stalling in the clinch but Aladji improves position.
Aladji being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Bowen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowen wants to take the fight to the mat but Aladji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bowen controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowen can't break the clinch.
Bowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aladji.
Bowen trying to stall but Aladji improves his position.
Aladji jumps guard but Bowen stands there with Aladji around his waist. Aladji gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bowen wants to get back to striking at distance but Aladji won't allow it.
Aladji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Bowen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Bowen wants to stand but Aladji is controlling the position. #SUB#
Bowen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aladji is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bowen has his foot on Aladji's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aladji works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowen being controlled here, momentarily.
Bowen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aladji is in close to Bowen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowen trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aladji circles away.
Bowen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Aladji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aladji shoots for a takedown but Bowen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but Aladji shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aladji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod.
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#
Bowen dives in for a single leg takedown but Aladji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bowen fails with the takedown.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aladji swivels and escapes.
Aladji was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Aladji misses #CL#
and Bowen moves into the clinch.
Bowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aladji is defending well for now.
Aladji tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bowen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aladji is breathing heavily.
Bowen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aladji is defending well.
Aladji throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Bowen stalling in the clinch but Aladji improves position. #BC2#
Aladji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aladji looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bowen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aladji wants to improve his position but Bowen is controlling well.
Aladji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowen.
Bowen drops an elbow to the side of Aladji's head.
Aladji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aladji is trying to control but can't.
Bowen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aladji trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Bowen working over Aladji with some ground and pound. Aladji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aladji wants to get back to full guard.
Aladji trying to control from the bottom.
Bowen wants to stand up but Aladji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Aladji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aladji swivels and escapes.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Aladji. No joy for Bowen on that attempt.
Aladji slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aladji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aladji thinks about the counter body kick.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Aladji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aladji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aladji throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bowen is defended easily by Aladji.#T4#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches up with Aladji, looking for a takedown. Bowen pushes Aladji against the cage but Aladji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Bowen backs off Aladji throws a huge counter combo but Bowen manages to avoid it all.
Abdourahmane Aladji seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Aladji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bowen pushes Aladji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aladji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Aladji has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aladji gets tackled into the cage by Bowen. Bowen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aladji gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bowen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Bowen clinches up against the cage.
Aladji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bowen.
Bowen fails to pull guard.
Bowen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Bowen jumps guard. #T1##SUB#
Bowen looking for a guillotine here but Aladji defends easily. #SU2#
Aladji stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aladji sprawls well. Aladji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Bowen looking to score a takedown here. Aladji is defending well but Bowen drives through and ends up in Aladji's guard.#T2#
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Aladji is looking to stand up but Bowen isn't so interested in that idea.
Aladji lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Aladji stopping the sweep attempt from Bowen.#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aladji defends it easily.#T3#
Aladji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aladji throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowen's head but Bowen avoids it well.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aladji is controlling him well.
Bowen is not content to let Aladji control the position.
Aladji working the strikes but Bowen uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Aladji is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bowen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bowen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aladji wants to control but Bowen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aladji looking for a sweep but Bowen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SU#
Bowen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Bowen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladji 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdourahmane Aladji!
Abdourahmane Aladji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Kennelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gazimov sprawls well initially but Kennelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kennelly is taking a breather. Gazimov 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.
It looks like Kennelly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Kennelly stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kennelly. #TD2#
Kennelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gazimov is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Kennelly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gazimov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kennelly slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Kennelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gazimov, who protects the arm well.
Kennelly just content to control the position. #T2#
An elbow from Kennelly crashes against the mat.
Kennelly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gazimov is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Kennelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kennelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kennelly creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gazimov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Kennelly lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kennelly scores with punches from side control.
Gazimov bucks up and tries to throw Kennelly off but instead Kennelly has got his back!
Kennelly scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gazimov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kennelly. #SUB2#
Kennelly tightening his grip on Gazimov, looking for the choke. #T4#
Gazimov is trying to remain composed but Kennelly is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Kennelly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gazimov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kennelly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bessandro Kennelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Kennelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kennelly looks winded!#TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kennelly is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Kennelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennelly trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up. #T1#
Lee is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kennelly for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kennelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee is working Kennelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #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.
Kennelly avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Kennelly.
Kennelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kennelly is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennelly.
Kennelly throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is pushing down on Kennelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kennelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennelly can do to turn this around?
Kennelly is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kennelly.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kennelly wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kevin Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee controlling his opponent.
We've been informed that Kennelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Kennelly can't escape the position.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kennelly's face.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kennelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kennelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee cracks Kennelly with a solid left hand.
Kennelly being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kennelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Kennelly any problems.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kennelly from controlling successfully.
Kennelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennelly stops Lee from standing up. #T3#
Lee is pulling down on Kennelly's head. It's preventing any offense from Kennelly, at least for the moment.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennelly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kennelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Kennelly missing with punches from the bottom.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bessandro Kennelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Lee 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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lee!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Aladji decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Aladji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Aladji working for a triangle but Humphries defends it easily.
Humphries controlling from the top position.
Aladji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Humphries is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Humphries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aladji's head.#T1#
Aladji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aladji is breathing heavily.
Humphries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aladji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humphries slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Humphries throws an elbow that misses. Aladji uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Humphries's guard. Nice move by Aladji!#REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humphries seems keen to control Aladji's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humphries can do anything to dispel that myth.
Humphries tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humphries trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer.
Aladji is fighting to break Humphries's control of his arms but Humphries is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Humphries scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humphries cracks Aladji with a big elbow.
Aladji is letting Humphries control him for a moment.
Humphries looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Humphries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Humphries is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aladji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Humphries has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Humphries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Humphries is staying tight to Aladji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Humphries lands a nice forearm strike. #T4##SU2#
Humphries decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and pushes Aladji back into the cage.
Humphries wants a takedown but no success here.
Humphries can't get the takedown.
Aladji is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Humphries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aladji shoots and misses #TD2#
and Humphries counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humphries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries is nestled in close to Aladji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Humphries dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Aladji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aladji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humphries shoots in and drives through. Aladji sprawls well.
Aladji shoots in for a double leg but Humphries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aladji lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Humphries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Humphries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice sprawl there from Humphries as Aladji shoots in.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aladji's waist but Aladji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Abdourahmane Aladji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Humphries.
Aladji slips a jab from Humphries.
Aladji tries to counter by clinching up but Humphries breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Humphries gets a double leg takedown into Aladji's guard.
Aladji being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Humphries controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Humphries.
Humphries is in close to Aladji's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphries tries to free his leg and advance position but Aladji is retaining full guard.
Humphries engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Humphries shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aladji defends it nicely.#TD2#
Humphries drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Aladji throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Aladji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Humphries is one step ahead there.
Humphries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Humphries connects with a couple of short punches.
Humphries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humphries sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephen Humphries has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Humphries lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Humphries avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aladji controls Humphries momentarily but Humphries frees himself.
Humphries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Humphries sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Humphries gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Humphries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries fails to land the takedown.
Humphries throws a sloppy head kick and Aladji moves out of range easily.
Aladji throws a big counter combination but Humphries scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aladji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Humphries tries to avoid it but Aladji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Humphries to the ground. Humphries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aladji slaps away a takedown attempt from Humphries, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Aladji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Humphries!
Humphries stops Aladji from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Aladji decides to stand back up. #T1#
Humphries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humphries throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Humphries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aladji, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Humphries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Humphries has closed the distance and engaged Aladji in a clinch.
Humphries stalling against the cage.
Aladji wants to break free but Humphries has control.
Humphries fails to pull guard.
Abdourahmane Aladji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Humphries.#T2#
Humphries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aladji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Humphries up against the cage.
Humphries tries to land knees in the clinch but Aladji avoids the damage to the body.
Humphries can't get the takedown.
Humphries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humphries fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aladji wants to get back to striking at distance but Humphries won't allow it.
Humphries is working for takedown but Aladji is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Aladji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aladji fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Humphries has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aladji clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Humphries keeps control of the position easily here as Aladji tries to buck him off.
Humphries is not going to allow Aladji to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Aladji 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 Humphries gets his way!
Humphries connects with a big shot to the side of Aladji's head. #T4#
Aladji trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Humphries controls the position.
Humphries gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Humphries not allowing Aladji to control his hands.
Aladji wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries biding his time, controlling Aladji.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Humphries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humphries 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Humphries!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alawi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Alawi dodges it nicely.
Vargas trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Vargas trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving. #SUB#
Vargas has gone for a leg lock! Alawi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vargas's guard.#REVB#
Alawi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.#T1#
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alawi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Alawi gets to his feet - Vargas follows without any prompting.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Alawi misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vargas or perhaps it was just good defense by Alawi, which made it look bad. #T2##TD2#
Alawi feints and as Vargas raises his hands in defense, Alawi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alawi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vargas looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Alawi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Vargas is adopting a defensive guard.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Alawi forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Alawi to work. #TD2#
Alawi gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alawi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Alawi.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alawi struggling a bit here.
Alawi tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toufik Alawi dominated that round.
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#
Alawi throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Alawi moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alawi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Alawi throws a sloppy head kick
and Vargas counters with a thumping low kick.
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alawi is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Alawi circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Alawi. Alawi maintains the clinch.
Vargas taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alawi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vargas prevents it.
Alawi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vargas avoids it.#T1#
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alawi has him pressed against the cage.
Alawi keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alawi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vargas prevents it.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Alawi.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Alawi keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Alawi decides to pull guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alawi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alawi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alawi! #REVB#
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. #T2#
Vargas wants to control but Alawi postures up.#SUB2#
Alawi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vargas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Alawi yanks on the arm and Vargas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Alawi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toufik Alawi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Aladji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aladji off and has taken his back!
Aladji tries to break free. #SUB#
Aladji is in a bad position with Ramirez working for a choke. Aladji manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Aladji wanted to stand there but Ramirez had control of the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Aladji's head to control his posture.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aladji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aladji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Aladji is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aladji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aladji 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.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Aladji controlling him for the moment.
Aladji advances position into side control!
Ramirez is trying to control Aladji's posture but Aladji avoids it. #SU2#
Aladji has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aladji shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Aladji and move into the clinch.
Aladji shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdourahmane Aladji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Aladji misses. #T3#
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ramirez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aladji lands a nice shot to the body.
Aladji tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and Aladji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aladji looks winded!#CL2#
Aladji has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aladji to keep the fight standing.
Aladji leaning against his opponent.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aladji smiles and moves away. #T4##TD2#
Aladji shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Aladji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aladji.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Aladji is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdourahmane Aladji 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#
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Aladji throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
As Aladji tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Aladji manages to avoid the attempt.
Aladji shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Aladji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramirez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Aladji decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramirez to his feet.
Aladji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aladji feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Aladji closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.#BC2#
Aladji breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Aladji kicks Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
Aladji is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aladji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aladji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilo Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Aladji drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet - Aladji follows without any prompting.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the temple. Aladji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aladji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Aladji counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Aladji manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Aladji.
Aladji shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Aladji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Aladji tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Aladji manages to avoid the attempt.
Danilo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdourahmane Aladji.#T3##CL#
Aladji tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aladji.
Ramirez can't get the takedown. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aladji keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramirez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aladji's brow.
Aladji fails to pull guard. #BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Aladji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Aladji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Aladji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Aladji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aladji throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Aladji is proving a slippery customer.
Aladji trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramirez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdourahmane Aladji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aladji goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Aladji. Aladji gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aladji manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Aladji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aladji 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.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aladji is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aladji is taking a breather. Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aladji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aladji is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Danilo Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdourahmane Aladji.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aladji is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Aladji circles away and we're back to standing.
Aladji misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aladji enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aladji manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Aladji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to get up but he can't break Aladji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aladji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #SU#
Ramirez gets to his feet - Aladji follows without any prompting.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
And Aladji tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Aladji fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Aladji gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Aladji's head to control him but Aladji postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aladji trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aladji 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdourahmane Aladji!
Abdourahmane Aladji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch there but Kennelly circles away.
Kennelly throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennelly throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kennelly lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennelly. #TD2#
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kennelly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kennelly wants to escape the position.
Kennelly wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is punishing Kennelly with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kennelly is looking for a way out.
Lee controlling well, preventing Kennelly from escaping the position. #T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Kennelly trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Lee controls the position.
Kennelly rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Lee is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kennelly wants to escape the position.
Lee lands shots from the back.
Lee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Kennelly trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Kennelly covers up after that shot from Lee.
Lee is working the ground and pound. Can Kennelly escape?#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee looking for the RNC.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T4#
Kennelly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee gets his hands free as Kennelly looks to control.
Kennelly is breathing heavily.
Lee controls the position.
Kennelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kennelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kennelly takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Kennelly hold on?! Lee is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lee 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#
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennelly.
Kennelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bessandro Kennelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kennelly checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Kennelly.
Kennelly pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kennelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kennelly's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee is standing up over Kennelly. Kennelly looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Kennelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Kennelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kennelly is looking to get back to his feet here but Lee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kennelly's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kennelly covers up after that shot from Lee. #T2#
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Kennelly tries to buck him off.
Kennelly is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Kennelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee controls the action.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Kennelly trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Kevin Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennelly covers up after that shot from Lee.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennelly wants to escape the position.
Lee landing with strikes.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Kennelly buck him off.
Lee is punishing Kennelly with strikes - can he finish him?!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kennelly's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Kennelly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lee 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.
Lee is in close to Kennelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kennelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennelly is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Lee passes to side control.
Kennelly being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kennelly!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lee.
Lee lands a couple of good shots and Kennelly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee is continuing to stall.#T2#
Lee lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kennelly.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kennelly.
Can Kennelly hold on?! Lee is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lee controlling from the back.#T3#
Kennelly is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Kennelly has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has the hooks in. Kennelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kennelly.
Lee is not going to allow Kennelly to sit and survive in this position.
Kennelly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Kennelly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the position well here. Kennelly rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lee!
Kevin Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Kennelly throws a leg kick but Cabral checks it.
Cabral is looking to counter the offense by Kennelly and move into the clinch.
Cabral looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cabral throws out a loose jab but Kennelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennelly with the counter takedown but Cabral avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kennelly moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kennelly pulls guard successfully.
Kennelly is adopting a defensive guard.
Kennelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabral manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Kennelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cabral, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kennelly rushes Cabral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennelly. #TD2#
Kennelly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cabral clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kennelly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cabral! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kennelly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bessandro Kennelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Viguier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sweet sprawls well initially but Viguier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sweet is looking to control Viguier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sweet avoid being mounted?
Sweet tries to get to full guard but Viguier has control of the leg.
Sweet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viguier.
Sweet is trying to get back to full guard.
Viguier controlling the action here.
Viguier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viguier drops an elbow to the side of Sweet's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fidel Sweet has been cut.
Viguier wants to pass to mount but Sweet is defending the position. #T1#
Viguier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sweet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viguier on the ground.
It looks like Viguier might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sweet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viguier trying to pass the guard but Sweet defending well.
Viguier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sweet's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viguier lands with a punch from half guard.
Viguier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sweet wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Viguier seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Viguier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Viguier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Viguier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viguier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viguier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Viguier throwing strikes but missing.
Viguier sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Viguier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sweet's half guard.
Viguier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Viguier 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.
Sweet trying to control but Viguier postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charly Viguier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Sweet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Viguier.
Viguier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viguier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sweet tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Viguier.
Viguier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Viguier controlling from side mount.
Viguier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Viguier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sweet down. #SUB2#
Viguier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sweet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viguier is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sweet's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sweet wants to control but Viguier postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Viguier.#T2##SUB2#
Viguier has hold of Sweet's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sweet tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Viguier cranks the arm and Sweet screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sweet, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charly Viguier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Rockne looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range. #TD2#
Rockne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cisse's half guard.
Rockne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cisse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockne is working away from the top position though.
Cisse wants to get back to full guard.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Cisse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rockne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
It looks like Zoumana Cisse has been cut.
Rockne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cisse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cisse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Cisse is rocked!
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!
Cisse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Cisse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockne winds up and cracks Cisse with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rockne is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cisse is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rockne fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cisse from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rockne! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knute Rockne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Viguier shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Viguier darts in and clinches Pierce up against the cage.#TD2#
Viguier pulls guard effortlessly.
Pierce prevents Viguier from getting back to his feet.
Pierce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viguier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Pierce has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Viguier to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pierce is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Viguier pulls down on the head and he's put Pierce to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charly Viguier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Viguier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.#TD2#
Viguier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kennedy on his heels. He'll look to pass Kennedy's guard now, I'm sure.
Kennedy trying to control the position.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viguier's guard. #REVR#
Viguier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viguier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viguier slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy is trying to control but can't.
Viguier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Viguier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viguier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Viguier 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.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viguier on the ground.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Viguier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viguier is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy being controlled here, momentarily.
Viguier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Viguier moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Viguier jumps guard.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Kennedy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Viguier moves into the clinch.
Kennedy looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Viguier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viguier just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charly Viguier dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Viguier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viguier controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Viguier has an Americana. Kennedy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Viguier is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Viguier hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charly Viguier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Cisse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stokes sprawls well. Stokes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cisse gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cisse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cisse throws a counter combo.
Stokes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cisse or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokes, which made it look bad.
Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Stokes. #CL2#
Cisse clinches up with Stokes and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cisse'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.#TD#
Stokes pulls guard. #T1##SU2#
Cisse stands and steps away. Stokes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but Stokes shows good takedown defense.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.#TD2#
Cisse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stokes did well to prevent Cisse getting side control.#ES#
Stokes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cisse thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Cisse has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cisse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stokes to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Stokes gets control of Cisse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stokes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cisse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stokes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Cisse postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cisse, into his guard. #REVR#
Cisse looks winded!
Stokes works over Cisse with some ground and pound from guard.
Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cisse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cisse wants to sweep here but Stokes controlling him for the moment.
Stokes chips away with some ground and pound.
Cisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cisse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cisse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes with a nice head shot there.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cisse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes cracks Cisse with a solid left hand.
Stokes is working Cisse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Stokes postures up and lands a big shot to Cisse's brow.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cisse trying to keep a closed guard but Stokes is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes lands a couple of digs.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stokes stands up over Cisse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cisse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Stokes works over Cisse with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elden Stokes dominated that round.
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#
Cisse blocks a head kick by Stokes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cisse! But no joy.#TD2#
Cisse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Stokes scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Cisse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cisse wants a takedown but no success here.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Cisse controls the action.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Cisse is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cisse goes for a takedown attempt but Stokes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Stokes is looking to clinch. #T1##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Cisse tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.
Stokes just leaning against Cisse, taking a breather.
Cisse tries a knee to the head but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cisse.
Cisse wants to stall. #BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Stokes lands a jab to the nose.
Cisse doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Stokes moves into the clinch.
Stokes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent Cisse's takedown attempt.
Cisse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stokes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stokes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stokes gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3##BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cisse closes the distance and pushes Stokes back into the cage.
Stokes is pushing Cisse up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Cisse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cisse to the mat. Cisse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cisse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elden Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisse can do to turn this around?#T4#
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cisse has wrist control.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes lands a couple of elbows.
Stokes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stokes throws a big elbow that misses.
Cisse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cisse has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Stokes works to full guard.
Cisse trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stokes's guard.
Cisse wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elden Stokes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stokes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cisse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Cisse persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing.
Cisse shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed Cisse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cisse blocks a leg kick.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoumana Cisse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stokes. #CL#
Stokes closes the distance and pushes Cisse back into the cage.
Cisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cisse drops back down to his feet.
Cisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. Cisse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Stokes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Cisse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stokes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cisse somewhat.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Cisse breaks away and moves out of range.
Cisse checks a low kick from Stokes.
Cisse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Cisse rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Cisse is trying to pull guard but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stokes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cisse, pushing him back against the cage.
Cisse is looking to control Stokes's arms but Stokes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cisse has his back to the cage.
Stokes has Cisse pressed against the cage, preventing Cisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cisse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stokes counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stokes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cisse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cisse tries to counter it with a takedown but Stokes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stokes digs a good hook to Cisse's body. #CL#
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Cisse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL#
Stokes moves into range and clinches up with Cisse.#BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Cisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cisse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stokes is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Stokes rushes Cisse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Stokes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoumana Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elden Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!

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