Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024

#R1#
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Philips as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Philips'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.
Philips looking for a takedown.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Scramstad avoids the damage to the body.
Philips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Scramstad closes the distance and pushes Philips back into the cage.
Philips has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everard Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad can't break the clinch. #T1#
Scramstad gets underhooks to prevent Philips's takedown attempt.
Philips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scramstad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad jumps guard but Philips stands there with Scramstad around his waist. Scramstad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Philips tries to work over Scramstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scramstad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scramstad tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries a head kick but it misses.
Scramstad fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad darts in looking for a takedown but Philips gets double underhooks and turns Scramstad into the cage. #T2##CL#
Philips has Scramstad up against the cage in a clinch.
Scramstad looking for a takedown. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scramstad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Scramstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Philips's waist but Philips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scramstad off to one side. #CL#
Philips clinches.
Philips avoiding damage as Scramstad throws knees to the body.
Philips stops a takedown attempt from Scramstad. #T3#
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scramstad is trying to force a seperation but Philips has the dominant position.
Scramstad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Philips.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Philips to keep the fight standing.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scramstad looks winded!#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
Scramstad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scramstad wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Scramstad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Philips leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Philips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Philips went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Philips fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Philips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everard Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Philips stuffs the takedown.
Philips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scramstad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Philips somewhat.
Philips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scramstad pinned against the cage. Scramstad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scramstad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scramstad can do to turn this around?
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Philips circles away easily
and Philips counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Philips misses with a right hand
and Scramstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scramstad fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Philips lands a big head kick that sends Scramstad tumbling to the mat! Philips takes a step backwards and waves Scramstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Scramstad is rocked!#CL#
Philips forces Scramstad back against the cage and clinches.
Scramstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Philips pulls guard effortlessly.
Scramstad seems to have recovered his senses.
Philips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scramstad.
Philips controls Scramstad momentarily but Scramstad frees himself. #T2#
Philips wants to sweep here but Scramstad controlling him for the moment.
Scramstad being controlled here momentarily.
Scramstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scramstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Philips tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Scramstad stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Philips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Philips won't allow it. #TD#
Philips ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Philips no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Philips wants to sweep but no luck.
Philips is wriggling around but Scramstad manages to pass to half guard.
Philips is looking to control Scramstad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Philips avoid being mounted?#T4#
Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scramstad trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad prevents Philips from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everard Philips dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scramstad with the counter takedown but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips lands a jab to the head.
Philips moves out of range as Scramstad throws a body kick.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Philips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Philips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Scramstad with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Philips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scramstad on the ground.#T2#
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad struggling a bit here.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scramstad keeps working.
Scramstad tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Scramstad is defending well.
Scramstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scramstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scramstad moves into full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad trying to control the position.
Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Scramstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Philips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scramstad wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philips trying to control the position.
Troy Scramstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everard Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Everard Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everard Philips!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Keller thows a leg kick but Nunez checks it #TD#
and Nunez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keller controls Nunez momentarily but Nunez frees himself.
Keller is striking off his back. Nunez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nunez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nunez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nunez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nunez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keller trying to control but Nunez postures up.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Nunez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nunez misses with a head shot. Keller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nunez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nunez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Keller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nunez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nunez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nunez is looking to work some ground and pound but Keller has wrist control.
Keller tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keller tries to clinch but Nunez is having none of it.
Keller tries to clinch there but Nunez circles away.
Keller slips a jab from Nunez.#KD#
Nunez catches Keller napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Keller to the canvas! #ROC#Keller is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Keller has been cut.
Nunez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keller is still in real trouble! Can Nunez finish him?
Nunez won't allow Keller to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keller controls Nunez momentarily but Nunez frees himself.
Nunez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Nunez gets to his feet - Keller follows without any prompting.
Keller wants to clinch
and Nunez counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Nunez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024

#R1#
Alvarado darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Alvarado into the cage.
Alvarado has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Alvarado's takedown attempt.
Alvarado prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
Alvarado wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The 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.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvarado stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarado postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Alvarado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarado won't allow Thibodeaux to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarado shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Alvarado shoots in.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux. No joy for Alvarado on that attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Nardrick Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Alvarado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarado throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Alvarado controlling the pace.
Alvarado working over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound. Thibodeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarado controlling the pace. #T4#
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarado has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thibodeaux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Alvarado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Israel Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nardrick Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Alvarado's ribs.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado fails with the takedown.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Alvarado shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Alvarado's defenses.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Nardrick Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Alvarado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarado somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux tests Alvarado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Alvarado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarado goes for a double leg but Thibodeaux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thibodeaux continues to drive forward.
Alvarado is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarado has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarado won't allow it. #TD#
Alvarado is trying to trip Thibodeaux. He has hold of a leg but Thibodeaux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarado persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alvarado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thibodeaux for as long as he can get away with.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully. #T4#
Alvarado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarado is controlling him.
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nardrick Thibodeaux 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alvarado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.#TD#
Alvarado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarado controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux tries to kick Alvarado off but Alvarado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Further stalling from Alvarado.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Alvarado is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nardrick Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarado fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarado shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Alvarado with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarado has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Alvarado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Alvarado fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thibodeaux wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvarado misses with a takedown
and Alvarado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarado lands in his opponent's guard.
Israel Alvarado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux wants to stand but Alvarado is controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nardrick Thibodeaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keller.
Keller tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Becaio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keller's guard.
Becaio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Becaio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keller defends it well. #SUB#
Becaio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becaio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Becaio gets to his feet - Keller follows without any prompting. #T1#
Keller throws a head kick but Becaio moves out of range. #CL#
Keller tries to keep at a distance but Becaio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Becaio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Bruce Keller's cut even more.#BC#
Becaio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller thows a leg kick but Becaio checks it #CL#
and Becaio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Becaio scores with a shoulder strike.
Becaio scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Keller is rocked!
Becaio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keller looks winded!
Keller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Becaio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Keller regains guard. #SU#
Becaio stands and steps away. Keller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Becaio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keller to the ground. Becaio is now in Keller's guard.
Keller is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Becaio dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Keller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU#
Becaio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Keller to his feet. #TD#
Becaio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Becaio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Becaio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Becaio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Becaio with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Becaio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Keller misses with a combination #CL#
and Becaio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becaio presses Keller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3##TD#
Becaio pulls Keller into guard. #SUB#
Keller is posturing up here but Becaio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Keller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Keller has to tap! Slick submission there by Becaio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Becaio!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Becaio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024

#R1#
Alvarado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.#TD#
Lawrence gets caught flat footed, as Alvarado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Alvarado 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarado as he jumps to the side.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lawrence clinches.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarado shoots in but Lawrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Alvarado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawrence to the mat! Lawrence manages to get full guard. #T2#
Alvarado stops Lawrence from standing up.
Alvarado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Lawrence is looking to stand up but Alvarado isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawrence looks winded!#TD#
Lawrence gets caught flat footed, as Alvarado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarado controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawrence can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Alvarado pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Alvarado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Lawrence has Alvarado up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawrence is defending well.#TD#
Alvarado decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Alvarado looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Alvarado pulls Lawrence in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrence from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarado is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawrence throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alvarado's body to avoid the submission. Alvarado has instead reached around Lawrence's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alvarado arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Israel Alvarado!
Israel Alvarado got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ng shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ng passes to side control.
Ng tries to stand but Keller is controlling his head.
Keller gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ng throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng controlling from the full mount.
Keller is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ng is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Ng's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ng looking for a guillotine from mount but Keller is having none of it.
Ng is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Keller tries to reverse the position but Ng maintains control.
Ng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape. #T2#
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ng throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Ng working for a guillotine from mount but Keller is in no mood to give up.
Ng content just to control the position here.
Keller tries to hold on but Ng postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ng avoids the attempt from Keller to control.
Ng looking to ground and pound but Keller is blocking nicely.
Ng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ng punching from mount but Keller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ng throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keller because Ng loaded up on that one.
Ng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Ng there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ng breaks from Keller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ng tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ng punching from mount but Keller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ng breaks from Keller's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Keller has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ng controlling his opponent.
Ng throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bye Ng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Keller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keller tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Ng shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keller's guard.
Keller is looking to stand back up but Ng counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Keller. #REVR#
Ng throwing shots but Keller is blocking nicely.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ng not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng works his way into side control. #T1#
The ground and pound from Ng seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ng is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Ng landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ng misses with the ground and pound.
Ng controlling from side mount. #T2##SU2#
Ng stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Ng takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ng successfully pulls guard.
Keller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ng is proving hard to escape from.
Ng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keller is controlling him.
Ng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Keller is trying to keep Ng in close.
Keller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ng has passed into side control.
Ng wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Ng has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ng throws some wild stikes that Keller manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Ng controlling the pace for now.
Ng unloads with some shots from mount but Keller bucks and avoids them well.
Ng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keller can't escape the position.
Ng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ng thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ng misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ng throwing strikes here but Keller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bye Ng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Keller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Keller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keller throws a nice looking combination but Ng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ng scores with a three punch combo!
Keller throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ng forces Keller back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ng drags the fight down to the ground.
Ng trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ng looking for a guillotine here but Keller defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng is pulling down on Keller's head. It's preventing any offense from Keller, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ng accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ng on the ground.
Ng advances to half guard. #T2#
Ng wants to stand up but Keller is controlling the position.
Ng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Ng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ng not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller wants to control but Ng is keeping busy.
Ng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Keller is trying to maintain the position but Ng is very close to passing his half guard.
Keller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ng has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ng in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bye Ng has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ng is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Keller has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Keller is working to get back to half guard.
Ng controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ng throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bruce Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bye Ng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ng looking to ground and pound but Keller is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bye Ng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ng 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bye Ng!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024

#R1#
Temirbekovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarado momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Israel Alvarado has been cut.#CL#
Temirbekovich instigates a clinch.
Alvarado wants a takedown.
Alvarado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Temirbekovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich - that landed with a thud.
Temirbekovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Temirbekovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
Alvarado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temirbekovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarado takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Temirbekovich.
Alvarado can't get the takedown.
Zaurbek Temirbekovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Alvarado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Temirbekovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirbekovich pushes Alvarado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirbekovich lands a right hand. #ROC#Alvarado is rocked!
Temirbekovich lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarado to his knees! Temirbekovich keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Temirbekovich!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Temirbekovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024

#R1#
Adler shoots and misses
enabling Scramstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Scramstad throws a right hand that Adler ducks under and follows up with a left that Adler also avoids with ease.
Adler fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad looking to stall.
Scramstad misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scramstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.
Adler with a knee to the head.
Adler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adler is trying to pull guard but Scramstad has him pressed against the cage.
Troy Scramstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Adler.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Adler throws an elbow but misses.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scramstad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Scramstad drags the fight down to the ground.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Scramstad wants to stand but Adler is controlling the position.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad trying to keep a closed guard but Adler is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scramstad stuffs the takedown.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Adler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad throws out a powerful jab.
Adler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scramstad defends well and Adler ends up having to push Scramstad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scramstad lands an overhand right.
Scramstad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scramstad is looking to clinch.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scramstad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adler looks winded!#T4##CL#
Scramstad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adler, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad can't break the clinch.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad pulls guard.
Scramstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass.
Scramstad 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scramstad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Scramstad 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#
Scramstad misses with a head kick.
Adler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scramstad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adler sprawls well. Adler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scramstad gets slowly back to his feet.
Adler throws a big counter head kick but Scramstad avoids it with no problem.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Adler motions for Scramstad to come forward. Adler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Adler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad dives in and grabs Adler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adler pushes down on Scramstad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Adler has closed the distance and engaged Scramstad in a clinch. #T1#
Adler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch but Adler keeps him there for the moment.
Adler wants a takedown but no success here.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Adler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps into guard, dragging Adler to the mat.
Adler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scramstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Scramstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adler defends well.
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close. #SUB#
Adler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scramstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adler has managed to get both his arms back between Scramstad's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adler preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Scramstad looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adler or perhaps it was just good defense by Scramstad, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scramstad.
Adler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scramstad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adler manages to circle out of the way.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Adler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adler leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Scramstad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad wants to break free but Adler has control.
Adler lands a nice knee to the body.
Adler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adler tries to pull guard but Scramstad holds him up against the cage and eventually Adler drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scramstad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Scramstad manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Scramstad has his foot on Adler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Adler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scramstad tries to avoid it but Adler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scramstad to the ground. Scramstad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scramstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Adler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scramstad goes for a takedown attempt but Adler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.
Scramstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Scramstad as Adler shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Scramstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scramstad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scramstad misses with a low kick as Adler jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adler stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Adler takes the fight into the clinch.
Scramstad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adler jumps guard but Scramstad stands there with Adler around his waist. Adler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scramstad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adler has had enough of the clinch but Scramstad keeps him there for the moment.
Scramstad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adler has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Scramstad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Adler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Adler moves into range and clinches up with Scramstad.
Adler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adler lands a knee to the body.
Adler tries to circle away but Scramstad has him pinned against the cage.
Adler tries to break free but Scramstad pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps guard and drags Adler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close.
Scramstad managing to control the position.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad working a defensive guard here.
Adler is fighting to break Scramstad's control of his arms but Scramstad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adler misses with the body kick#TD#
and Scramstad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adler's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scramstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scramstad throws a strike aimed at the side of Adler's head but Adler avoids it well.

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 Troy Scramstad.
I think Scramstad 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Scramstad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024

#R1#
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt
and Pham counters with a good, hard body kick but Alvarado shrugs it off. #TD#
Pham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarado controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pham for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarado misses with a takedown
and Pham counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvarado thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alvarado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pham avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alvarado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvarado is nestled in close to Pham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarado stalling.
Pham wants to improve his position but Alvarado is controlling well.
Pham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Alvarado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Alvarado working Pham over with strikes.
Alvarado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarado passes to full mount!
Alvarado controlling his opponent.
Alvarado cracks Pham with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Alvarado lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvarado content just to control the position here.
Alvarado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pham is in a horrible position here. Alvarado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado controlling the position easily from mount.
Pham is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Alvarado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Pham circles away easily
and Pham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarado's knee momentarily.
Alvarado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pham can do to turn this around?
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pham but Pham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pham shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pham sprawls well. Pham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pham gets tackled into the cage by Alvarado. Alvarado maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado wants a takedown but no success here.
Pham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarado. #T1#
Alvarado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pham is defending well.
Pham stops a takedown attempt from Alvarado. #TD#
Alvarado has clasped his hands together around Pham's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarado landing strikes.
Alvarado in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alvarado advances nicely into full mount.
Pham is bucking up trying to escape but Alvarado cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Pham is rocked!
Alvarado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarado with the ground and pound from mount.
Pham is still in real trouble! Can Alvarado finish him?
A big strike lands for Alvarado! That's really hurt Pham and he's turned his back - Alvarado keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Alvarado jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Alvarado!
A determined Israel Alvarado didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024

#R1#
Doo moves out of range of the body kick.
Keller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doo swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doo is defended easily by Keller.
Keller throws a body shot but no joy.
Doo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keller.
Doo misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doo duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Bruce Keller has been cut.#CL2#
Keller moves into range and clinches up with Doo.
Keller working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Doo pulls guard. #T1#
Doo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Keller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Keller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Doo has wrist control.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Doo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruce Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Doo decides to pull guard.
Keller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keller won't allow Doo to sweep him here. #SU2#
Keller stands up from Doo's guard - Keller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Keller avoids the head kick by Doo.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Doo ducks down to avoid it.
Doo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johm Doo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doo moves away from the strike by Keller. #T3##CL2#
Keller takes the fight into the clinch.
Doo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keller to keep the fight standing.
Keller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keller tries to pull guard but Doo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Doo pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doo is proving hard to escape from.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Keller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doo keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Keller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keller.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Doo.
Doo wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Keller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Keller's cut.
That's time! Doo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Doo is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doo.
A bone on bone clash there as Doo blocks the leg kick.
Doo is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Doo prevents Keller from breaking the clinch.
Keller taking a breather.
Doo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doo walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doo misses with a kick to the body.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Keller clinches up with Doo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Doo pulls guard.
Doo trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Keller wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Doo is trying to keep Keller in close.
Keller wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Keller postures up.
Keller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Doo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Doo is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Keller looking for a takedown.
Johm Doo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Keller.
Doo is looking to break free of the clinch but Keller has double underhooks.
Doo is trying to pull guard but Keller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keller tries to pull guard but Doo won't allow it.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Doo has him pressed against the cage.
Keller tries to pull guard but Doo holds him up against the cage and eventually Keller drops back down to his feet.
Keller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller tries to clinch but Doo moves out of range. #CL2#
Keller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doo, pushing him back against the cage.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keller jumps guard but Doo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doo is working for takedown but Keller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keller has Doo pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Keller breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Keller throws a chopping leg kick but Doo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doo misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keller wants to counter the offense by Doo and move into the clinch position.
Bruce Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Keller has closed the distance and engaged Doo in a clinch.
Keller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doo up against the cage.
Keller can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doo wants to stall.
Keller trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Keller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Keller looks to land a combination but Doo avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Doo shoots in.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Doo circles away.
Doo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keller avoids it really well and circles away.
Doo looks for a takedown but Keller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johm Doo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Keller drives through and clinches with Doo against the cage.
Keller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keller is pushing Doo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Doo stops a takedown attempt from Keller.
Doo is trying to push Keller away but Keller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keller jumps guard but Doo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Doo dives in and scores a takedown into Keller's guard.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Doo from controlling successfully.
Doo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doo is one step ahead there.
Keller is trying to hold Doo in close to prevent damage but Doo has managed to pass into half guard.
Keller is not content to let Doo control the position.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Doo is keen to just control but Keller is a slippery customer.
Doo prevents Keller from improving his position.
Johm Doo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Doo sits in half guard. #ES2#
Keller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Doo is on him like a limpet, forcing Keller back against the cage.
Doo prevents Keller from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bruce Keller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doo after a bit of a struggle.
Keller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Keller clinches.
Doo taking a breather. #TD#
Doo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doo is proving hard to escape from.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Keller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scramstad at a distance.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scramstad.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Scramstad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scramstad shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scramstad is defended easily by Maldini.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scramstad with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Maldini lands a left and a right that send Scramstad crashing to the mat, dazed. Maldini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Scramstad is rocked!
Paolo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Scramstad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maldini cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paolo Maldini!

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