Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Luis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson tries to bench press Luis off him but Luis keeps the position.
Luis working the strikes but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Luis looks winded!
Thompson is staying active underneath Luis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Luis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Luis prevents Thompson from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Luis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Luis decides to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Luis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luis prevents Thompson from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Luis stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Thompson wants to clinch up but Luis keeps it at a distance.
Thompson lands a high kick! #CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson. #TD2#
Luis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Thompson has Luis up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Thompson jumps guard but Luis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Luis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
Luis won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Luis avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES#
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
Luis takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Luis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Thompson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Luis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Thompson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Luis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.#ES#
Thompson pushes Luis off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Luis tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Luis is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Luis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Thompson pushes a forearm under Luis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Luis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Krum decides to pull guard.
Krum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Krum looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Thompson stands up and waves to Krum to follow him. #T1##CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Krum against the cage.
Krum is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Thompson pulls Krum into guard.
Krum throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krum's head.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Thompson gets to his feet - Krum follows without any prompting.
Oluf Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Krum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krum wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Krum moves into the clinch.
Thompson can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Krum has picked Thompson up - he's going for a ride! Krum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krum with the ground and pound but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thompson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson wants to stand up but Krum is controlling him.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet. #T3#
Krum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Krum gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Thompson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thompson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Krum isn't so interested in that idea.
Krum stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson kicks Krum off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Krum. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Krum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Krum getting side control.#ES#
Thompson kicks off Krum and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Thompson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Thompson 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##CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krum's defenses.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Krum has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Krum gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
Krum throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krum is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Krum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've been informed that Krum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Thompson jumps guard and drags Krum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Krum from controlling successfully.
Thompson throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Krum any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thompson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krum uses it to pass to side control.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krum is stalling here. Thompson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thompson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson landing strikes. #T3##SUB#
Thompson has hold of Krum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Krum seems comfortable defending it but Thompson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Krum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Krum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Thompson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ray showed some decent athleticism there.
Ray controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ray controlling from mount.
Thompson avoids a strike by Ray and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Ray's guard! Fantastic escape!
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.#T2#
Thompson postures up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Ray pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Ray managing to control the position.
Ray trying to control the position. #T3#
Ray pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ray 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.
Ray blocks the strikes from Thompson. #T4#
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
Ray is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ray clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ray manages to pull guard.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ray's guard.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it. #T1#
Ray wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Ray manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Ray 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.#SUB#
Ray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Ray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thompson is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Ray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ray goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thompson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ray but great work by Thompson.#T3#
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ray flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ray is positioning himself well to prevent Thompson advancing to mount.
Ray is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?
Ray is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Ray 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Ray decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Ray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thompson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Ray there.#CL2#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Ray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Ray manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray is standing up over Thompson. Thompson looks to escape but Ray dives into side control. #REVR#
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Ray advances nicely into full mount. #SU2#
Ray get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Thompson tries to sprawl but Ray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray wants to advance to full mount but Thompson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SU2#
Ray gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Ray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Thompson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ray has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Come on Ray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thompson avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson. #TD2#
Ray wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ray is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ray to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Ray is trying to break free.#TD2#
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Donskovas rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Donskovas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Donskovas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Donskovas's brow. #ES2#
Donskovas pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Donskovas swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range. #CL2#
Donskovas darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Thompson gets control of Donskovas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Donskovas stands up from Thompson's guard - Donskovas perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Donskovas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Donskovas is now in Thompson's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thompson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to pull guard but Donskovas holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Donskovas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Donskovas is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Donskovas tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Donskovas has him pressed against the cage.
Donskovas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Donskovas tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Donskovas's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Thompson is working an open guard so Donskovas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donskovas is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Donskovas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Donskovas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donskovas is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donskovas's efforts to push away.
Donskovas wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donskovas is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Donskovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donskovas tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. #T3#
Donskovas lands with a right to the head.
Donskovas wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Donskovas has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Donskovas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Donskovas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Donskovas wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson trying to stall but Donskovas improves his position.
Donskovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Donskovas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donskovas is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donskovas down to the mat. Donskovas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donskovas misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donskovas rushes Thompson with punches - Thompson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Thompson goes down! Donskovas follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simonas Donskovas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Cae falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cae manages to break the clinch.
Cae misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Cae backing up. Cae nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ashad Cae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cae has cracked Thompson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cae lands another huge swinging hook and Thompson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Thompson, before Cae can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ashad Cae!
Ashad Cae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Takedownamadov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tate trying to control but Takedownamadov is working from the bottom.
Takedownamadov is trying to keep Tate in close.
Takedownamadov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Tate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Takedownamadov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Takedownamadov keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate is really struggling to control Takedownamadov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tate preventing the sweep.
Tate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tate controlling from the top position.
Tate landing some decent shots from guard.
Takedownamadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate trying to control but Takedownamadov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tate shoots in and bounces Takedownamadov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takedownamadov keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate stopping the sweep attempt from Takedownamadov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takedownamadov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Tate 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.
Tate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tate preventing the sweep.
Takedownamadov working a defensive guard but Tate passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tate wants to control but Takedownamadov is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takedownamadov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takedownamadov tries to buck Tate off but Tate is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takedownamadov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takedownamadov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Tate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takedownamadov on his heels. He'll look to pass Takedownamadov's guard now, I'm sure.
Takedownamadov wants to improve his position but instead Tate has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takedownamadov wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well. #SUB#
Tate seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Takedownamadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tate throwing shots but Takedownamadov is blocking nicely.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takedownamadov can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tate in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Tate is trying to work for a kimura but Takedownamadov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takedownamadov tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tate works his way into side control.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but Takedownamadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tate working away.#T3##SUB#
Tate is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Takedownamadov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tate gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Takedownamadov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tate lets go of the hold and Takedownamadov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lawrence Tate!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Takedownamadov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Takedownamadov slips an elbow through the middle.
Takedownamadov wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #SUB#
Takedownamadov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Thompson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Takedownamadov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Thompson - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Art Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Korwin Mikke clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Korwin Mikke manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Korwin Mikke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Korwin Mikke working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thompson is posturing up here but Korwin Mikke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thompson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thompson has to tap! Slick submission there by Korwin Mikke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janusz Korwin Mikke!
After the fight, Janusz Korwin Mikke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Tate closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Isotalo did well to prevent Tate getting side control.#SUB2#
Isotalo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Isotalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tate trying to mount his opponent but Isotalo defends it.
Tate stalling.
Isotalo trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tate is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Isotalo is trying to maintain the position but Tate is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Isotalo controlling the position for now.
Tate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Isotalo on the ground.#SUB2#
Isotalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Isotalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Isotalo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tate. #T2#
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.
Tate scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tate is thwarting Isotalo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Isotalo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tate pulls his head out easily.
Isotalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tate is working away from the top position though.
Tate is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Isotalo throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Donk. Isotalo catches Tate right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Isotalo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tate's half guard.#T3#
Tate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Isotalo seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.
Isotalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tate is looking to control Isotalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tate avoid being mounted?
Isotalo is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate trying to control but Isotalo postures up.
Tate misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Isotalo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Isotalo trying to control from half guard but Tate is working away. #SUB2#
Isotalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Isotalo is working for a submission of some sort.
Isotalo looks winded!
Tate trying to hold on to Isotalo's head to control him but Isotalo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isotalo wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Isotalo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tate punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tuomas Isotalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Isotalo misses the target. #TD2#
Isotalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
Isotalo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate keeping full guard, as Isotalo tries to pass.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Isotalo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate is striking but Isotalo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Isotalo blocks the strikes from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Isotalo is looking for a kimura here.
Tate punching from the bottom. #T1#
Tate wants to control but Isotalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuomas Isotalo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tate misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Isotalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Isotalo wants to work for an arm triangle but Tate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Isotalo works his way into side control.
Tate is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Isotalo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tate tries to buck Isotalo off but Isotalo is having none of it.
Tate can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Tate tries to buck Isotalo off but Isotalo is having none of it.
Tate is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Isotalo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tate is trying to improve his position.
Isotalo is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Isotalo working away.
Tate is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Isotalo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tate looks calm but he's in trouble here. Isotalo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tate is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Isotalo lets go of the hold and Tate can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuomas Isotalo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Isotalo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Isotalo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Isotalo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Isotalo stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Isotalo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thompson defend it? Isotalo steps over the head and cranks it - Thompson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Isotalo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuomas Isotalo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2018

#R1#
Jamanca throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jamanca!
Jamanca is looking to reverse the position.
Jamanca can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hicks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamanca, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hicks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamanca, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hicks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hicks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamanca wants to control but Hicks postures up.#T1#
Hicks lands a few punches from side control.
Jamanca can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamanca is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hicks is staying active.#SUB#
Hicks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamanca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jamanca tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hicks easily slips into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Jamanca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hicks.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamanca tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.#SUB#
Hicks wants to finish this one by submission but Jamanca is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks looking for a guillotine from mount but Jamanca is having none of it. #SUB#
Hicks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hicks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jamanca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jamanca shrugs it off.
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Jamanca really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Hicks working for a submission but Jamanca is keeping him at bay.
Jamanca taking shots to the head.
Jamanca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hicks landing strikes from the mount.
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Jamanca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Jamanca takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hicks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jamanca has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jamanca wants to control but Hicks is having none of it.#SUB#
Hicks looking to secure an arm triangle but Jamanca defends it well.
Jamanca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamanca reaches up to try and control the position but Hicks seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jamanca rolls and tries to escape and now Hicks has his back!
Jamanca is in bad spot here.
Jamanca wants to control his opponent's hands but Hicks gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jamanca throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamanca won't be happy with that.
Jamanca is looking to get back to his feet here but Hicks is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jamanca's back.#SUB#
Hicks looking to break Jamanca's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jamanca remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hicks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hicks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Hicks working for a choke but Jamanca is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hicks looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hicks working for a choke but Jamanca is defending well. #SUB#
Hicks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jamanca knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jamanca for a finish. #T1##SUB#
Jamanca preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hicks.

Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#SUB#

#SUB#

#SUB#

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#

Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamanca can do to turn this around?

Jamanca is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#

Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

#SUB#

#SUB#

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of . Galen Hicks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018

#R1#
Marian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Marian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Marian swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Marian dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marian is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marian is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marian defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Marian keeping hold of Hicks's head, controlling as best he can.
Marian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marian wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well. #SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marian is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marian is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marian moves into full guard.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Marian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Marian wants to hit a switch here but Hicks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marian there! #T3#
Marian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks looking to finish Marian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marian !#SUB#
Hicks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marian shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hicks is working for a guillotine from mount but Marian frees his head quite easily.
Hicks prevents Marian from getting the reversal.
Marian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hicks landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Marian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Hicks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marian and Hicks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Hicks.
Marian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hicks off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marian scores with punches to the body.
Marian lands a shot to the head.
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!
Marian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marian is striking from the back but Hicks escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Hicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Marian moves into the clinch.
Marian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marian keeps control of Hicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Marian jumps into guard, dragging Hicks to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marian wants to stand up but Hicks is controlling him. #T1#
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Marian .
Marian wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it. #SUB#
Hicks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marian ! #REVB#
Marian is trying to ground and pound but Hicks uses the momentary lack of control by Marian to regain half guard.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marian 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marian 's back!
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Hicks looking for the RNC.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marian can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Hicks is looking for the choke from the back position but Marian is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Hicks goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marian escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Marian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marian with the ground and pound but Hicks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marian throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marian 's guard. Nice move by Hicks!#REVR##T3#
Marian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marian controlling the position.
Hicks cracks Marian with a solid left hand.
Marian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB#
Marian stands up over Hicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galen Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Marian content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hicks has locked up a guillotine! Hicks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marian is holding on here and Hicks must be using up a lot of energy. Marian has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hicks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galen Hicks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Michalak rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Michalak won't allow it.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Michalak has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michalak. #BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Michalak has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Michalak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Michalak rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Michalak controls his hands. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.#T1##BC2#
Michalak manages to break the clinch.
Michalak closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalak won't be happy with that.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Hicks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Michalak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hicks but great work by Michalak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is not content to let Michalak control the position. #SU2#
Michalak stands up. #T2##CL#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.
Michalak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Michalak breaks from the clinch.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Michalak tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Michalak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hicks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hicks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michalak stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Hicks is working an open guard so Michalak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michalak pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Hicks stuffs the takedown.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hicks clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michalak tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Michalak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michalak misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Michalak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hicks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carol Michalak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michalak walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Michalak. Michalak maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michalak misses with a body punch #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michalak dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalak wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Michalak looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Michalak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hicks is working an open guard so Michalak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hicks closes the distance and pushes Michalak back into the cage.
Michalak avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Michalak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Michalak moves into the clinch.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Michalak. #BC2#
Michalak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michalak moves to clinch but Hicks breaks away #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Hicks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michalak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hicks has Michalak in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hicks looking to control. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michalak defends well.
Michalak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michalak trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michalak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michalak tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michalak sprawls and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michalak enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michalak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Michalak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michalak moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carol Michalak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Michalak clinches. #BC2#
Michalak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carol Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Michalak to work.
Michalak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks. #T1#
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michalak's elbow. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michalak moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
Michalak misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks tries a body shot but Michalak blocks it. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Michalak clinches up with Hicks and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michalak avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Michalak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michalak walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Michalak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Michalak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch.
Michalak misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3##SUB#
Hicks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michalak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hicks has Michalak in his guard.#REVB#
Michalak wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Michalak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michalak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michalak wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Michalak controlling him for the moment.
Michalak wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michalak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carol Michalak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michalak 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carol Michalak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018

#R1#
Arnolds misses with a combination
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Arnolds rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnolds controls his hands.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hicks successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds tries to stand but Hicks is controlling from the bottom.
Arnolds stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.#T1#
Arnolds trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Arnolds should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arnolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arnolds stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Arnolds drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arnolds has Hicks in his guard.#REVR#
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hicks won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arnolds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Arnolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.#REVB#
Hicks pulls Arnolds in close to his closed guard and prevents Arnolds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hicks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Arnolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Arnolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnolds has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds forces his way into half guard.
Arnolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hicks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arnolds controlling the action here. #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.
Arnolds looks to land a strike but Hicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Arnolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Galen Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arnolds is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Arnolds lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Galen Hicks has been cut.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arnolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Hicks leaves Arnolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Arnolds is quick to defend against it.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a head kick but Arnolds moves out of range.
A punch combination from Arnolds misses. #T1#
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnolds throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hicks pushes Arnolds up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hicks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hicks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully. #T2##SU2#
Arnolds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Hicks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Arnolds avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Hicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Arnolds rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Arnolds jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Arnolds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks wants to stand but Arnolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Arnolds's brow.
Arnolds looking to control.
Galen Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Arnolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hicks works over Arnolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Arnolds tries to strike from the bottom.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hicks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arnolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arnolds has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arnolds defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Galen Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arnolds.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arnolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hicks pinned against the cage. Hicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hicks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hicks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arnolds tries to get to full guard but Hicks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura but Arnolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hicks to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Hicks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnolds sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hicks from advancing position. #ES2#
Arnolds has one foot on Hicks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arjan Arnolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arnolds.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Arnolds.#T2#
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arnolds is defended easily by Hicks.
Arnolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Arnolds shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Arnolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hicks clinches. #TD#
Hicks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnolds uses from the top position.
Arnolds wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hicks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnolds is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Arnolds postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks controls Arnolds momentarily but Arnolds frees himself.
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Arnolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnolds has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arnolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Arnolds ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Arjan Arnolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galen Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Hicks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018

#R1#
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Gardner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Speed drives through and clinches with Gardner against the cage.
Speed wants a takedown.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Speed has him pressed against the cage.
Gardner gets underhooks to prevent Speed's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Speed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed cracks a nice hook into Gardner's ribs.
Speed digs a good hook to Gardner's body.
Gardner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Speed has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nick Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Marc Gardner has been cut.
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Speed.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Speed.
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Speed.#T2#
Gardner throws a series of punches but Speed moves out of range.
Gardner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Speed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch but Speed keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Speed clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Speed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Gardner gets tackled into the cage by Speed. Speed maintains the clinch. #T3#
Speed is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marc Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardner throws the left hand but Speed avoids the punch easily.
Speed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardner.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
Speed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Speed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gardner rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Gardner tries to keep at a distance but Speed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gardner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speed has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Speed is trying to drag Gardner to the mat but Gardner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gardner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gardner wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gardner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speed 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 Gardner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gardner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gardner throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
No joy there for Speed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardner.
Speed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardner was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Gardner'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gardner.
Gardner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Speed wants the takedown. Gardner is fighting it off but Speed persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gardner's guard against the cage.
Gardner wants to stand but Speed is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Speed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gardner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardner, not yet.
Gardner has control of Speed's left arm, preventing Speed from doing any damage.
Speed trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner working a defensive guard here.
Gardner is looking to stand back up but Speed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gardner.
Speed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Speed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Speed wants to stand but Gardner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gardner tries to roll over but Speed keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gardner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gardner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Speed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Gardner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Speed, up you get! #CL#
Gardner drives through and clinches with Speed against the cage.
Speed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Gardner tries to break the clinch but Speed is controlling the position. #BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Speed. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Gardner clinches up with Speed and pushes him back against the cage.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Gardner is trying to break free.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Speed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Speed manages to break the clinch.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gardner pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner tries a body shot but Speed blocks it. #BC2#
Speed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed scores with a kick to the body.
Speed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Speed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gardner tries to counter by clinching up but Speed breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed misses with the combination.
Gardner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Speed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Speed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gardner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Speed manages to circle out of the way.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Speed.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Speed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marc Gardner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speed blocks the elbow strike.
Gardner is pushing Speed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Speed keeps control of Gardner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
As Gardner backs off Speed throws a huge counter combo but Gardner manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Speed does no damage.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Speed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Speed shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gardner is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gardner throws a right hand that Speed ducks under and follows up with a left that Speed also avoids with ease.#T4#
Donk. Gardner catches Speed right on the button with a cross.
Gardner swinging wildly here. #CL#
Gardner forces Speed back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Gardner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018

#R1#
Atanatos throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.#CL2#
Atanatos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Atanatos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atanatos is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atanatos is controlling Hicks's posture.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Atanatos has wrist control.#SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Atanatos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Hicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atanatos controls the pace.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass.
Atanatos content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Atanatos passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Atanatos decides to return to a standing position.
Atanatos misses with a two punch combination.
Atanatos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Atanatos rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atanatos is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Atanatos won't allow it.
Hicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Atanatos controls his hands. #T4#
Atanatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atanatos misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries to counter by clinching up but Atanatos breaks away and moves out of range.
Atanatos throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Atanatos connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atanatos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atanatos wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sack Atanatos 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#
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Atanatos tries to get set, Hicks tries to push him back and clinch up but Atanatos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Atanatos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atanatos blocks it with crossed arms.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atanatos.
Atanatos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos trying to stall but Hicks improves his position. #TD2#
Atanatos successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Hicks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atanatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Atanatos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hicks postures up.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Atanatos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Atanatos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.#REVB#
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #T2#
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Atanatos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #SUB#
Atanatos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atanatos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atanatos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Atanatos ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atanatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atanatos somewhat.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sack Atanatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Atanatos swinging wildly here.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atanatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Atanatos with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Atanatos wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atanatos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Atanatos gets a clinch.
Hicks has Atanatos pressed against the cage. #T1#
Hicks tries to work over Atanatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #BC2#
Atanatos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Atanatos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos instigates a clinch.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sack Atanatos.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hicks as Atanatos tries to tie him up.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard.
Atanatos throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Atanatos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atanatos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Atanatos gets to his feet - Hicks follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos closes the distance and clinches.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atanatos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #T4#
Atanatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hicks prevents it.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Atanatos controls the action.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atanatos's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Atanatos decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Atanatos pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Sack Atanatos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Atanatos circles away.
Galen Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atanatos throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sack Atanatos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atanatos 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sack Atanatos!
An out of breath Sack Atanatos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018

#R1#
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardner.
Rossi unleashes a big counter combination but Gardner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gardner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gardner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donnie Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Marc Gardner has been cut.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardner to the ground. Gardner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rossi manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Rossi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gardner sprawls well initially but Rossi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rossi controlling the action here.
Rossi prevents Gardner from improving his position.
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Gardner is defending well.
Gardner manages to get to full guard.
Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
Rossi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardner is trying to keep Rossi in close.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Gardner won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rossi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Rossi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Rossi.
Gardner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardner is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Gardner circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner is looking to counter the offense by Rossi and move into the clinch.
Rossi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Rossi looks to move away, Gardner throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi wants a takedown.
Rossi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Rossi looks winded!
Rossi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gardner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Rossi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but Gardner gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gardner.
Rossi throws a push kick but Gardner slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Gardner misses its target.#CL#
Gardner instigates a clinch.
Gardner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi missing with knees to the body.
Gardner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gardner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marc Gardner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gardner scores with a hook to the body. Rossi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gardner gets tackled into the cage by Rossi. Rossi maintains the clinch.
Gardner tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Rossi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rossi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rossi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Gardner pushes Rossi off and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Rossi has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossi.
Rossi jumps guard but Gardner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rossi just leaning against Gardner, taking a breather.
Gardner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Rossi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Rossi.
Gardner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Rossi'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.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi wants a takedown. #T3#
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi letting Gardner take a breather here.
Rossi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gardner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gardner wants to break free but Rossi has control.
A short right from Gardner.
Rossi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rossi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi keeps control of Gardner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi tries to break free but Gardner pushes him back against the cage.#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.
Gardner is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rossi jumps guard but Gardner stands there with Rossi around his waist. Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Rossi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gardner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Gardner throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rossi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rossi is pressing down on Gardner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardner is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rossi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gardner trying to control but Rossi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Rossi lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donnie Rossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Rossi sits in half guard.
Gardner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rossi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rossi's back!
Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardner has a good base and remains in mount.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gardner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Gardner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rossi's face.
Gardner breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gardner lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rossi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gardner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gardner breaks from Rossi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rossi can't escape the position.
Gardner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rossi hang on?
A nice elbow there by Gardner.
Rossi can't escape the position. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Gardner.
Rossi wants to control but Gardner is having none of it.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Gardner moves to back control.
Rossi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gardner.
Gardner throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gardner is trying to stick to Rossi's back but Rossi is turning into Gardner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gardner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rossi.
Gardner 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.
Rossi wants to stand but Gardner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gardner wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gardner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily.
Rossi wants to stand but Gardner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gardner looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardner, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Gardner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Gardner. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Gardner really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Rogers shoots in.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gardner lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Gardner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Gardner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardner sneaks back into half guard.
Gardner trying to control here. #T2#
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gardner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard but Rogers has mounted him!
Gardner is working to get back to half guard.
Gardner manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gardner is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardner controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Gardner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rogers has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gardner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.
Gardner trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is pulling down on Rogers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rogers, at least for the moment.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Gardner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marc Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gardner stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Gardner avoids the head kick by Rogers.
We've been informed that Rogers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gardner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gardner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
Marc Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner connects with a body shot.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Gardner backs away looking to recover.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Gardner checks a leg kick.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Gardner. #CL2#
Rogers gets a clinch. #BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogers manages to circle out of the way.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.
Gardner throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Gardner rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gardner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardner but Gardner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Gardner's cut.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogers scores with a four punch combination!
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and pushes Gardner back into the cage.#BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rogers pushes Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Rogers tries to get set, Gardner tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gardner clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Gardner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Gardner takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gardner effectively controlling the action here.#T2##BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marc Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardner is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Gardner circles away and we're back to standing.
Marc Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Gardner tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Gardner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##CL#
Gardner takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gardner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4##CL2#
Rogers has managed to clinch. #BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Gardner rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Gardner sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardner, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Gardner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018

#R1#
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Gardner sprawls well.
Gardner closes the distance but Nielsen moves to the side
and Nielsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nielsen shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Birger Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gardner to the ground. Nielsen is now in Gardner's guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nielsen manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Gardner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well. #T1#
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gardner controls his leg.
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Nielsen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gardner uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gardner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardner manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gardner's guard. #T2#
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Nielsen 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.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nielsen is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Marc Gardner has been cut.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nielsen with a nice head shot there.
Gardner trying to control the position.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!
Nielsen stands up over Gardner, holding on to his feet. Nielsen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Gardner is out cold! Nielsen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Birger Nielsen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Rambo blocks a head kick by Tate.
Rambo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Tate has been cut.
Rambo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tate falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rambo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Desoruta.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Desoruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson prevents Desoruta from breaking the clinch.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desoruta after a bit of a struggle.
Desoruta is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Desoruta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Desoruta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Thompson. 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.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desoruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks the clinch. #T1#
Desoruta misses with a wild combination.
Desoruta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Desoruta thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Desoruta. #CL2#
Desoruta pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desoruta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desoruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Desoruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Desoruta's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Desoruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Desoruta closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson has Desoruta pressed against the cage. #TD#
Thompson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thompson manages to end up in side control.
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!#SUB#
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Desoruta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Desoruta can't do much from the bottom here.
Desoruta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desoruta is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson cracks Desoruta with a big elbow.
Desoruta manages to get back to half guard.
Desoruta is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Desoruta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Desoruta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson. #ES2#
Desoruta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Desoruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thompson up against the cage.
Desoruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alatrina Desoruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Desoruta misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Desoruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Desoruta looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Desoruta pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Desoruta.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Desoruta misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Desoruta looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Desoruta just gets out of the way.#T1#
Desoruta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Desoruta tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatrina Desoruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Desoruta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Desoruta is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alatrina Desoruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Desoruta decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Desoruta manages to break the clinch.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Art Thompson has been cut.
Thompson is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Desoruta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Desoruta is in Thompson's guard.
Desoruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.#T3#
Desoruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Desoruta stands up from Thompson's guard - Desoruta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Desoruta misses with a straight left.
Desoruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Desoruta drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Desoruta is breathing heavily.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Desoruta any problems. #SUB2#
Desoruta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desoruta has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
Desoruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Desoruta has wrist control.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desoruta's head.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Desoruta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Desoruta kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Desoruta moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Desoruta breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alatrina Desoruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Art Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Desoruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Desoruta. Those never looked like landing.
Desoruta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Desoruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Desoruta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Desoruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Desoruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desoruta slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Desoruta is controlling him well.
Thompson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Desoruta working Thompson over with strikes. #SU2#
Desoruta decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Desoruta, which made it look bad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Desoruta.
Desoruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Desoruta throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Desoruta.
Desoruta lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
Desoruta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desoruta.#CL2#
Desoruta instigates a clinch. #T3#
Desoruta tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson prevents Desoruta from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Desoruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desoruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson closes the distance but Desoruta moves to the side
and Desoruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Desoruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Thompson tries to kick Desoruta off but Desoruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Desoruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Desoruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Desoruta misses with a head shot. Thompson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Desoruta wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alatrina Desoruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desoruta 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alatrina Desoruta!

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