Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMick is looking for a sweep. Dukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukes passes to full mount!
Dukes prevents McMick from getting the reversal.
McMick is squirming around, avoiding Dukes's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dukes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McMick has worked his arm free - good work by McMick! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dukes is trying to get an arm triangle but McMick is defending well.
Dukes working away.
McMick is trying to improve his position.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working.
Dukes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Dukes is putting a hurting on McMick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #SUB#
Dukes tries for a kimura but McMick is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMick keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes. #CL2#
McMick has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch. #TD#
Dukes successfully pulls guard.
McMick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McMick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes controlling the position.#SUB#
Dukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Dukes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dukes throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and McMick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMick. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but McMick postures up. #SUB#
Dukes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McMick, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but McMick keeps moving.
McMick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dukes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dukes thows a huge punch but McMick dodges it nicely.
McMick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eli Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McMick regains full guard. Nicely done.
McMick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dukes trying to control the position.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
Dukes looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMick defends well.
McMick forces his way into half guard.
McMick wants to free his trapped foot but Dukes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dukes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dukes working for a triangle but McMick defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
McMick wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #SUB#
Dukes has his foot on McMick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMick works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick McMick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick.
McMick blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMick can do to turn this around?
McMick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukes darts in looking for a takedown but McMick gets double underhooks and turns Dukes into the cage.
Dukes wants to break free but McMick has control.
Dukes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McMick after a bit of a struggle.
McMick has Dukes pressed against the cage, preventing Dukes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
McMick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but McMick blocks nicely.
Dukes throws a strike but McMick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes has momentary wrist control but McMick slips an elbow through the middle.
McMick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a triangle here but McMick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
McMick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dukes down. #SUB2#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
McMick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukes wants to control but McMick postures up.
Dukes manages to get back to half guard.
Dukes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SU2#
McMick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
McMick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dukes lands a high kick!
Eli Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes is looking to clinch.
McMick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukes throws a counter high kick but McMick was just alert enough to avoid it.
McMick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dukes as he avoids it easily.
Eli Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick McMick.
Dukes scores with the left hand. McMick knows he should have avoided that one.
McMick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McMick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McMick. #T4#
Dukes misses with a few strikes there.
McMick feints a counter leg kick.
McMick shoots in and drives through. Dukes sprawls well.
McMick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dukes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and McMick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
McMick advances nicely into full mount.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukes tries to lock up and control but McMick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Dukes.
I think Dukes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Dukes!

Event: FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
McMick clinches.
Zayan fails to pull guard.
Zayan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zayan scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mick McMick has been cut.#BC2#
Zayan manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick scoring with some ground and pound.
McMick with a nice head shot there.
Zayan working a defensive guard here. #SU#
McMick stands up and waves to Zayan to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Zayan moves into the clinch successfully.
McMick tries to work over Zayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
McMick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zayan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zayan throws an elbow that misses. McMick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zayan's guard. Nice move by McMick!#REVR##SUB2#
Zayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McMick has picked Zayan up and slammed him! Zayan can't keep hold of the triangle and McMick manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Zayan can't do much from the bottom here.
McMick in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
McMick is trying to get an arm triangle but Zayan is defending well.
Zayan tries to bench press McMick off him but McMick keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
McMick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McMick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zayan, who protects the arm well. #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.#SUB#
McMick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMick's guard! Nice work there by Zayan!
Zayan trying to control but McMick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick has control of Zayan's left arm, preventing Zayan from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick McMick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McMick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zayan is trying to defend but McMick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zayan trying to control here.
McMick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayan moves into full guard.
Zayan keeping full guard, as McMick tries to pass. #T1#
McMick slips nicely into half guard.
McMick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zayan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zayan gets full guard.
Zayan keeping moving, preventing McMick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zayan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zayan wants to pass the guard but McMick is keeping the position.
McMick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zayan on the ground.#T2#
Zayan trying to stand up but can't free himself from McMick's guard.
McMick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zayan can do to turn this around?
McMick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Zayan stands up from McMick's guard - Zayan perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
McMick tries to keep at a distance but Zayan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McMick pulls guard effortlessly.
Zayan passes into half guard.
McMick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMick tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Zayan wants to stand but McMick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
McMick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMick pulls Zayan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Radd Zayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mick McMick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zayan gets caught flat footed, as McMick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McMick throws a big elbow that misses.
McMick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
McMick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zayan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMick is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMick trying to control the action but Zayan is working from the bottom. #T1##SU#
McMick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zayan to get to his feet. #CL#
McMick rushes Zayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zayan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zayan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zayan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
McMick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##SUB#
McMick is looking for a kimura here.
McMick lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
McMick is looking to advance position but Zayan won't allow it. #SUB#
McMick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zayan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMick.
Zayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMick's back!
Radd Zayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zayan has the hooks in. McMick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Zayan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zayan looking for the RNC.
McMick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zayan's guard. Nice work there by McMick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick McMick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMick 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mick McMick!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mick McMick!

Mick McMick wins by unanimous decision!
Radd Zayan was interviewed post fight and said 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Nasium looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nasium fails with the takedown.
Weiss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OH! Nasium has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Weiss smells blood and charges in for the finish! Weiss unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nasium sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neils Weiss!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
McMick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DC prevents McMick from moving into mount. #SUB2#
McMick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McMick looking to control but instead DC has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McMick is stalling here. DC is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McMick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DC has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
DC tries for a kimura but McMick is defending well.
DC is breathing heavily.
McMick holding on.#T1##SUB#
DC tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McMick keeps DC under control for a moment.
McMick sneaks back into half guard.#ES2#
McMick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DC is on him like a limpet, forcing McMick back against the cage.#TD2#
McMick tightens his grip and picks DC up, before dumping him to the ground. DC manages to land in guard. #T2#
McMick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DC swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMick with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMick passes DC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McMick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMick wants to pass to mount but DC is defending the position.
DC is not content to let McMick control the position.
McMick works his way into full mount! #T3##SU2#
McMick stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
McMick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McMick lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
McMick drops back looking for a leg! DC is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DC manages to kick McMick off! McMick jumps back into DC's guard. #T4#
DC looking to control but McMick passes into half guard.
McMick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick McMick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
McMick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McMick passes into half guard.
McMick trying to pass the guard but DC defending well. #SUB2#
McMick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McMick wants to work for an arm triangle but DC is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McMick works his foot free and advances to mount.
DC stops McMick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
McMick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McMick looking to control but DC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DC tries to get out of the position.#T2#
DC takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McMick pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
McMick has hold of DC's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DC manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McMick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMick pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
McMick working for a submission but DC is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
McMick wants to finish this one by submission but DC is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McMick.
McMick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DC because McMick loaded up on that one. #SU2#
McMick is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4##TD2#
McMick gets a double leg takedown into DC's guard.
McMick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
McMick has hold of DC's arm. He's looking for a kimura. DC seems comfortable defending it but McMick has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! DC is real pain and he's forced to tap out! DC is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McMick couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick McMick!
Daniel DC was interviewed post fight and said 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1167 Round 1
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#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.
McMick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Mccann there.
Mccann pounces like a tiger and cracks McMick with a vicious hook! McMick is down but not out! Mccann follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trey Mccann!
A relieved looking Trey Mccann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KIFC 34
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Nasium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasium takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rager I throws a big shot that misses.
Nasium is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nasium forces Rager I back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Nasium successfully pulls guard.
Rager I preventing the sweep.
Rager I wants to stand but Nasium is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasium wants to stand and escape but Rager I is having none of it.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Rager I has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Nasium has a closed guard, preventing Rager I from standing up.
Rager I trying to control but Nasium is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nasium wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rager I catches Nasium with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rager I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rager I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rager I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nasium uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rager I.
Nasium stalks Rager I and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rager I's face. Rager I staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Rager I misses with an uppercut.
Nasium is looking to clinch.
Nasium misses with a body punch
and Rager I counters with a huge left! Nasium is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rager I isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nasium from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rager I!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager I!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
Swotter tries to close the distance and clinch but Buff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buff is defended easily by Swotter.
Swotter throws a counter combo.
Swotter lands a leg kick that knocks Buff off balance momentarily.
Swotter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buff swivels and escapes.
Swotter dives in and grabs Buff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buff pushes down on Swotter's head and hops out.#TD#
Buff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swotter wants to get back to his feet but Buff is dominant here and he's now got Swotter's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buff controlling well, preventing Swotter from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Swotter won't enjoy being in this position. Buff looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Swotter is tapping - it's over boys! Buff picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ripped Buff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Buff.
Manzine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Manzine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buff!
Buff tries to improve position but can't.
Buff regains half guard.
Buff is trying to control but can't.
Manzine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manzine is thwarting Buff's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Manzine controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buff enables Manzine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manzine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Manzine tries to free his leg and advance position but Buff is retaining full guard.
Buff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manzine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manzine won't allow Buff to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Manzine controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buff looks for a takedown but Manzine sprawls well.
Buff shoots for a takedown but Manzine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Buff tries to sprawl but Manzine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manzine slows the pace down in half guard.
Manzine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buff on the ground.
Manzine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Buff wants to control but Manzine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manzine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manzine is pressing down on Buff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buff is holding on for now.
Manzine stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buff tries to clinch but Manzine is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Manzine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Manzine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manzine is in Buff's guard.
Manzine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manzine wants to control from the top but Buff keeps moving. #SUB2#
Buff looking for a guillotine here but Manzine defends easily.
Buff being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buff wants to stand but Manzine is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buff fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Manzine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buff napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buff defending against the ground and pound.
Buff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manzine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Manzine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buff can do to turn this around?
Buff is looking to reverse the position.
Manzine is staying tight to Buff's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Manzine trying to control the action but Buff is working from the bottom.
Manzine working away.
Buff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manzine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buff is being controlled here.
Manzine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buff for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Manzine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manzine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buff prevents Manzine from improving position.
Buff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manzine's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manzine trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Manzine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manzine slips a jab from Buff.#TD#
Manzine scores with a takedown into Buff's guard.
Manzine is stalling in the full guard.
Nicolas Manzine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manzine is one step ahead there.
Buff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manzine controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Buff looking to control.
Manzine wants to pass the guard but Buff is keeping the position.
Manzine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manzine shoots in but no luck this time.
Manzine throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manzine throws out the jab.
Buff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manzine. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manzine.
Buff struggling a bit here.
Manzine remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Buff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Manzine happy to just control the position for now.
Buff prevents Manzine from moving into mount.
Manzine controls the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Manzine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buff napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Buff is being controlled here.
Manzine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buff keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manzine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buff has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Manzine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manzine 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Manzine!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson sets himself, and Nasium steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nasium throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Nasium fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nasium drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Nasium lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Nasium breaks from the clinch.
Nasium scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson tries to move into range but Nasium moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Nasium instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nasium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasium wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nasium connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasium scores with a shot to the body.
Nasium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasium displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasium.
Nasium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nasium lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Nasium's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nasium duly obliges.
Nasium looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasium lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Nasium clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasium tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Nasium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nasium throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Nasium has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Nasium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasium connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Nasium clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasium connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nasium is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nasium moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nasium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nasium moves into the clinch.
Nasium has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Nasium has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nasium prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nasium to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Nasium manages to break the clinch.
Nasium lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nasium.#T3#
Nasium lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nasium scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Nasium clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Nasium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nasium somewhat.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Nasium.
Nasium stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Nasium clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nasium manages to break the clinch.
Nasium will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Nasium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nasium. Nasium gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasium scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Nasium fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Nasium.
Nasium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Nasium. Those never looked like landing.
Nasium just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nasium lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Nasium shows good takedown defense.
Nasium lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Nasium ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasium ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Nasium closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.#BC2#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nasium somewhat.
Nasium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nasium lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Nasium tries to clinch up.
Nasium scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nasium lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Nasium throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nasium as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Nasium rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Nasium has him pressed against the cage.
Nasium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nasium displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Nasium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Nasium.#T2##BC2#
Nasium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nasium looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasium is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Nasium. Nasium maintains the clinch.
Nasium fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasium's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nasium duly obliges.
Aaron Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasium lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Nasium clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Nasium jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nasium is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nasium slows down the pace here. #T3#
Nasium goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nasium misses with a few strikes there.
Nasium blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nasium counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Nasium drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Nasium won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Nasium.
Nasium drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Thompson tries to break free but Nasium pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nasium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nasium scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Nasium closes the distance and clinches.
Nasium tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Nasium jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson wants to stand but Nasium is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Nasium has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasium unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nasium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Nasium.
Nasium feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Nasium then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Nasium.#CL2#
Nasium clinches with his opponent.
Nasium stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasium is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Nasium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Nasium coming out on top.
Nasium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Nasium ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Nasium.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nasium throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasium misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Nasium.
Nasium connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nasium is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nasium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nasium manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nasium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nasium drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson is trying to push Nasium away but Nasium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Nasium counters with a two punch combo.
Nasium lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasium wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nasium counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Nasium to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Nasium.
Nasium avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Jim Nasium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nasium counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasium lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nasium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasium lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Nasium as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nasium gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nasium managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Nasium wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasium sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasium.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Nasium was just alert enough to avoid it.
Aaron Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nasium swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Nasium connects with a body shot.
Nasium lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Nasium connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasium, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Nasium has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Nasium breaks from the clinch.
Jim Nasium is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Nasium counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Nasium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasium 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Nasium!
Aaron Thompson spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained my ass off but my opponent was just too good. I'd love to run it back though.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buff avoids it.
Buff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buff up against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buff's defenses.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Buff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.
Buff working the ground and pound.
Buff tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to remain calm as Buff controls from the top position.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Buff.
Buff tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Buff trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Buff controls the position. #ES#
Thompson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Buff, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Buff against the cage but Buff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Buff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson taking a breather.
Buff is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Thompson misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Buff tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buff tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buff is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buff misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Buff stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Buff. #CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Buff avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buff is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buff fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Buff manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Buff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Thompson is wriggling around but Buff manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buff controlling the pace.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Buff moves out of range.
Buff closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Buff pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buff fails to land the takedown.
As Buff looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Buff just gets out of the way.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripped Buff.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Ripped Buff has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buff is defended easily by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buff but Buff pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Buff against the cage.
Thompson keeps control of Buff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Thompson prevents Buff from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Buff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Buff feints the counter takedown.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Buff, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Buff against the cage but Buff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buff throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #TD2#
Buff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Thompson has one foot on Buff's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Buff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buff shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buff wants to clinch.
Buff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Thompson.#CL#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson. #T3#
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buff can do to turn this around?
Buff leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buff doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away. #CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson presses Buff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buff has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aaron Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buff is defending well for now.#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thompson tries to sprawl but Buff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Thompson kicks off Buff and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripped Buff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buff tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson. #CL2#
Buff moves into the clinch.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Buff trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Buff controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buff. #T1#
Buff stops Thompson from standing up.
Buff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buff is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buff wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buff misses with a head kick. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Buff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
Thompson wants to control but Buff postures up.
Buff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Buff is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Thompson but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Buff jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Thompson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Thompson and Buff has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Buff working away.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Buff keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Buff drags him back down.
Buff working the ground and pound.
Buff wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his arm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thompson tries to clinch but Buff is having none of it.
Buff shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aaron Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ripped Buff.
Thompson with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buff or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buff as he jumps to the side.
Aaron Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ripped Buff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buff trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Thompson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Thompson!
An intense looking Aaron Thompson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's what I do! That's what I do! LET'S GOOOO!!!! On to the Next!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Nasium. Those never looked like landing.
Simpmaev is looking to clinch but Nasium is avoiding it.
Simpmaev misses with an uppercut.
Simpmaev tries to clinch there but Nasium circles away.
Simpmaev throws a series of punches but Nasium moves out of range. #CL2#
Nasium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpmaev is trying to break the clinch but Nasium has him pressed against the cage.
Simpmaev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpmaev is trying to force a seperation but Nasium has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasium can't get the takedown.
Simpmaev digs a right hand underneath Nasium's ribcage. Nasium let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nasium wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nasium working hard to break the clinch.
Nasium looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Nasium blocks a body shot from Simpmaev.
Simpmaev tries to stall but Nasium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simpmaev can't find room to land a body shot as Nasium controls the action.
Nasium can't break the clinch.
Simpmaev tries to circle away but Nasium has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Simpmaev breaks from the clinch.
Simpmaev wants to clinch up but Nasium keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpmaev lands with a slapping head kick.
Nasium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nasium darts in and clinches Simpmaev up against the cage.#BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium avoids the head kick by Simpmaev. #T2#
Nasium scores with a jab.
Hazmat Simpmaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasium throws a right hand that Simpmaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpmaev also avoids with ease.
Simpmaev moves to clinch but Nasium breaks away
and Simpmaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpmaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpmaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpmaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Nasium counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpmaev throws a right hand that misses
and Nasium counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpmaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasium fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nasium misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpmaev wants to clinch.#T3#
Nasium lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Nasium gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpmaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nasium's efforts to push away.
Nasium is trying to force a seperation but Simpmaev has the dominant position.#BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasium keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpmaev misses with a low kick.
Nasium throws a counter combo.
Nasium throws a series of strikes that have Simpmaev backpedaling.
Simpmaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Simpmaev tries to clinch but Nasium moves out of range.
Nasium lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpmaev at a distance.
Nasium misses with a wild combination.
Nasium thuds a left hand into Simpmaev's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpmaev tries to clinch up but Nasium circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasium fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Simpmaev gets tackled into the cage by Nasium. Nasium maintains the clinch.
Simpmaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nasium's efforts to push away.
Nasium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpmaev to keep the fight standing.
Simpmaev tries to throw a body punch but Nasium avoids it by throwing Simpmaev back against the cage. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simpmaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpmaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasium swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Nasium moves into the clinch.
Simpmaev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasium scores with a hook to the body. Simpmaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpmaev throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Nasium moves into the clinch.
Simpmaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasium controls his hands.
Simpmaev throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpmaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Simpmaev misses with a combination
and Nasium counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpmaev thinking.
Nasium connects with a body shot.
Nasium misses with the combination.
Nasium is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpmaev rather than just go for the knockout.
Simpmaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nasium.
Nasium will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpmaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Nasium tries to move into range but Simpmaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nasium throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2##CL#
Simpmaev has closed the distance and engaged Nasium in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpmaev misses with a body punch.
Nasium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nasium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpmaev tries to throw a body punch but Nasium avoids it by throwing Simpmaev back against the cage.
Simpmaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nasium's efforts to push away.
Nasium blocks an elbow strike from Simpmaev. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpmaev throws a series of punches but Nasium avoids them all with ease.
Simpmaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hazmat Simpmaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpmaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpmaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpmaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Nasium scores with a jab to the body.
Simpmaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Nasium instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nasium is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpmaev has double underhooks. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasium moves out of range of the body kick from Simpmaev. #CL2#
Nasium takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasium is trying to force a seperation but Simpmaev has the dominant position.
Nasium tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpmaev smiles and moves away.
Nasium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Nasium rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpmaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jim Nasium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpmaev wants to clinch up but Nasium keeps it at a distance.
Nasium tries to clinch but Simpmaev is having none of it.
Nasium misses with the combination.
Nasium throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpmaev throws a big counter combination but Nasium scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simpmaev tries to clinch there but Nasium circles away.
Simpmaev tries to clinch there but Nasium circles away.
Nasium let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Nasium moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpmaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasium is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simpmaev lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nasium fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Nasium rushes Simpmaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch.
Simpmaev tries to clinch there but Nasium circles away.
Nasium comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpmaev with a nice calf kick.
Nasium scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpmaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpmaev throws a right and a left that Nasium avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Nasium blocks the low kick.
Nasium wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpmaev wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nasium has closed the distance and engaged Simpmaev in a clinch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpmaev. #CUT#It looks like Jim Nasium has been cut.
Simpmaev is trying to break the clinch but Nasium is controlling him.#TD2#
Nasium ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nasium no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nasium is pulling down on Simpmaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpmaev, at least for the moment.
Simpmaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Nasium has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simpmaev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nasium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hazmat Simpmaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simpmaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nasium counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simpmaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpmaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Nasium. Nasium gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasium punishes Simpmaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Nasium closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jim Nasium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasium closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Simpmaev moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpmaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasium comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nasium throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nasium shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simpmaev eats them both and turns towards Nasium to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simpmaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nasium makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nasium misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Simpmaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nasium scores with a one two! Simpmaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simpmaev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Nasium moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpmaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpmaev tries to break the clinch but Nasium is controlling the position. #BC#
Simpmaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasium jabs at Simpmaev's body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpmaev throws a right and a left that Nasium avoids nicely.
Nasium swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpmaev.
Nasium is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpmaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasium counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nasium! #CL2#
Nasium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nasium tries to throw a body punch but Simpmaev avoids it by throwing Nasium back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simpmaev fails to land.
Nasium has Simpmaev pressed against the cage. #BC#
Simpmaev manages to break the clinch.
Nasium avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim Nasium is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nasium lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpmaev backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Nasium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasium 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Nasium!
Hazmat Simpmaev spoke after the fight, saying 'Meet me outside in half an hour, lets have a real fight to the death. Not just hugging. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
McGrath fails with the takedown#CL#
and Buff counters by moving into the clinch.
Buff tries to throw a body punch but McGrath avoids it by throwing Buff back against the cage. #TD#
Buff drags the fight down to the ground.
Buff wants to get back to his feet but McGrath passes into half guard.
McGrath prevents Buff from improving his position.
Buff is trying to control but McGrath passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McGrath decides to stand back up.
Buff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buff.#TD#
Buff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buff working away.
McGrath tries to buck Buff off but Buff is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrath wants to get back to his feet but Buff drags him back down.
Buff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGrath is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGrath is trying to control Buff's posture but Buff avoids it.
McGrath is looking to regain half guard here but Buff keeps moving and retains side control.
Buff controlling the position. #T2#
McGrath tries to buck Buff off but Buff is having none of it.
Buff is looking to take a break and control but McGrath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buff takes a little break here. McGrath wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McGrath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Buff closes the distance and clinches.
McGrath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buff after a bit of a struggle.
McGrath tries to pull guard but Buff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ripped Buff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McGrath.
Buff can't get the takedown. #TD2#
McGrath pulls Buff into guard.
Buff forces his way into half guard.
Buff is looking to advance position but McGrath won't allow it.
Buff tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGrath. #T4##SUB2#
McGrath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McGrath looking for subs from the bottom but Buff mounts him!#SUB#
Buff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGrath manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGrath is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripped Buff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGrath shoots in looking for a takedown but Buff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrath is defended easily by Buff.
McGrath lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ripped Buff has been cut.#CL#
Buff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGrath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buff to keep the fight standing.
Ripped Buff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McGrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buff working hard to break the clinch.
McGrath is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buff effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Buff pulls guard effortlessly.
McGrath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Buff looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrath is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Buff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrath is aware though and is defending well.
McGrath being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Buff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrath wants to control from the top but Buff keeps moving. #T2##SU2#
McGrath stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Buff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buff.#CL#
Buff forces McGrath back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGrath manages to break the clinch.
McGrath slaps away a takedown attempt from Buff, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
McGrath gets caught napping as Buff dives in and scores a takedown. McGrath manages to retain guard.#T3#
Buff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGrath is proving hard to escape from.
McGrath trying to keep a closed guard but Buff is proving a slippery customer.
Buff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buff postures up.
Buff is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrath has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buff forces his way into half guard.
Buff content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Buff is trying for a kimura here. McGrath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Buff wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ripped Buff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1#
Tofan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nasium circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tofan.#CL#
Nasium drives through and clinches with Tofan against the cage.
Nasium avoiding damage.
Nasium lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tofan backwards.
Tofan has Nasium pressed against the cage, preventing Nasium from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nasium has Tofan pressed against the cage, preventing Tofan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tofan jumps guard but Nasium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jim Nasium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Tofan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tofan tries to stall but Nasium uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Nasium drags the fight down to the ground.
Nasium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tofan is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nasium holds on and takes a little breather.
Tofan wants to control from the top but Nasium keeps moving.
Nasium wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nasium keeping full guard, as Tofan tries to pass.
Tofan won't allow Nasium 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.#ES#
Nasium has his feet on Tofan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tofan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasium, which made it look bad.
Tofan misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Nasium was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tofan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nasium counters with a series of strikes. Tofan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Nasium. No joy for Tofan on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasium.
Tofan looks winded!
Nasium fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tofan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tofan fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nasium has Tofan up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Nasium working hard to break the clinch.
Tofan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nasium lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tofan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nasium smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nasium tries to break the clinch but Tofan is controlling the position.
Nasium is trying to push Tofan away but Tofan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nasium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nasium wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nasium is trying to break the clinch but Tofan has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Nasium pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nasium is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Nasium stands up from Tofan's guard - Nasium perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jim Nasium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasium wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nasium moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tofan dives in for a single leg takedown but Nasium sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tofan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jim Nasium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tofan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasium counters with a three punch combo that has Tofan backing up. Tofan nods at Nasium to acknowledge the strikes.
Tofan wants to clinch up but Nasium keeps it at a distance.
Nasium fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Nasium has closed the distance and engaged Tofan in a clinch. #TD#
Nasium jumps into guard, dragging Tofan to the mat. #ES#
Nasium pushes Tofan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tofan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tofan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tofan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasium feints a jab promting Tofan to slip. Nasium then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tofan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nasium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nasium looks to land a combination. Tofan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Nasium gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nasium tries to break free but Tofan pushes him back against the cage.
Nasium has had enough of the clinch but Tofan keeps him there for the moment.
Nasium stalls.
Tofan trying to stall but Nasium improves his position.
Nasium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tofan prevents Nasium from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Nasium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nasium looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nasium wants to get back to striking at distance but Tofan won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nasium. #BC#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasium connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tofan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nasium has a takedown stuffed.
Nasium moves in looking to clinch but Tofan pushes him off.
Nasium looks to land a combination. Tofan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3##CL#
Nasium gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nasium's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Nasium jumps into guard, dragging Tofan to the mat.
Nasium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Tofan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nasium wants to take the fight to the mat but Tofan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nasium tries to circle away but Tofan has him pinned against the cage.
Tofan letting Nasium take a breather here.
Nasium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tofan can do to turn this around?
Nasium is looking to break free of the clinch but Tofan has double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Nasium misses.
Nasium sets himself, and Tofan steps forward looking for the clinch! Nasium avoids it this time.
Nasium pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tofan back to the cage. Nasium follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasium wants to clinch up but Tofan keeps it at a distance.
Nasium lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nasium.
Nasium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tofan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tofan defends well and Nasium ends up having to push Tofan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Nasium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasium has Tofan pressed against the cage, preventing Tofan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tofan is trying to break the clinch but Nasium has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Nasium pulls guard successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Nasium dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Nasium clinches up with Tofan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasium stalling in the clinch.
Nasium is trying to force a seperation but Tofan has the dominant position.
Tofan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tofan keeps control of Nasium as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Tofan fails to land. #TD#
Nasium pulls guard. #ES#
Nasium wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasium is looking to clinch but Tofan is avoiding it.
Tofan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tofan dives in and grabs Nasium's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nasium pushes down on Tofan's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tofan is defended easily by Nasium.
Nasium went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tofan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nasium tries to bum rush Tofan with a series of wild strikes but Tofan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tofan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jim Nasium is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tofan.
Nasium throwing a counter right hand but Tofan manages to avoid it.
Jim Nasium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Tofan.#CL#
Nasium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nasium as Tofan tries to tie him up.
Nasium tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tofan prevents Nasium from breaking the clinch.
Tofan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nasium fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nasium punishes Tofan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Nasium moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nasium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nasium rushes Tofan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasium is looking for a takedown.
Nasium is trying to break the clinch but Tofan has him pressed against the cage.
Nasium wants to get back to striking at distance but Tofan won't allow it.
Nasium drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tofan tries a body shot but Nasium blocks it. #T3#
Nasium is working for takedown but Tofan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nasium'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.
Nasium tries to circle away but Tofan has him pinned against the cage.
Tofan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nasium has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tofan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nasium has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Nasium.
Nasium wants to break free but Tofan has control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nasium tries to circle away but Tofan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Nasium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tofan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nasium is looking to wear down Tofan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nasium throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Tofan shoots in and bounces Nasium off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Nasium pushes Tofan off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tofan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tristan Tofan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Nasium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasium lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Nasium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nasium 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Nasium!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1#
Miller misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.#CUT#It looks like Ripped Buff has been cut.#TD2#
Buff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Buff stops Miller from standing up.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Buff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Buff prevents Miller from standing back up.
Buff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buff 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.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buff on the ground.#T1#
Buff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Buff manages to mount him!
Buff won't let Miller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buff with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Buff working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miller turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Buff off and cradles Miller's limp body as Buff celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ripped Buff!

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