Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Willgren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willgren takes one on the button.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Willgren avoids nicely.
Cooper lunges at Willgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willgren's hand.
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
Cooper throws a right hand that Willgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Willgren also avoids with ease.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Willgren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Willgren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willgren.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Willgren moves away and avoids it.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper. #T1#
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Willgren misses.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper lands with a hook. Willgren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper throws a hook but Willgren blocks it.
Cooper misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Willgren moves into the clinch.
Willgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Willgren manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Willgren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willgren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper misses with a combination
and Willgren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willgren.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Cooper misses. #T3#
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Willgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Willgren avoids them all with ease.
Willgren counters with a body kick.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Willgren moves away and avoids it.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Willgren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cooper lands a jab.
Cooper cracks Willgren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Willgren slips under a jab from Cooper.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper misses with a right hand
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Willgren tries to move into range but Cooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper tests Willgren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Willgren blocks a jab.
Willgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a left and a right that stings Cooper.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Willgren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper misses with a left hand
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Willgren slips the punch.
Cooper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren is trying to stall. #BC2#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper misses with a hook
and Willgren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Willgren slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Willgren avoids it well.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Cooper misses. #T2#
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch.
Willgren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Willgren looking to slow down the pace here.
Willgren is stalling here.
Willgren is struggling to control the position.
Willgren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Willgren stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Willgren.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Willgren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willgren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Willgren.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willgren can do to turn this around?
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Willgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Willgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Willgren throws a big counter head kick but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Willgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
A countering left hand to the body from Willgren misses.#T4#
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Willgren's shoulder, as Willgren tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Willgren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Willgren wants to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch position.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooper up against the ropes.
Willgren holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willgren's elbow. #BC2#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Cooper misses with a double jab
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Cooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willgren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Willgren wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Willgren.
A left lands for Cooper.
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Willgren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Willgren moved out of range.
Cooper sets himself, and Willgren steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willgren.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Willgren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Willgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willgren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.#T2#
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Cooper misses with the combination.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Willgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. Willgren saw that one coming.
Willgren slips under a jab from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Willgren is just out of range.#T3#
A jab from Cooper misses.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Willgren staying out of range there.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Willgren is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Willgren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willgren slips a straight right by Cooper.
Willgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willgren wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away.
Willgren staying out of range there.#T4#
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willgren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooper misses with a hook. Willgren ducked under it nicely.
Cooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper throws a jab when Willgren was well out of range.
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Willgren.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Willgren moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for John Cooper!

John Cooper wins by unanimous decision!
John Cooper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Mayflower misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Mayflower gets a double leg takedown into Andrews's guard.#SUB2#
Andrews is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mayflower rolls with it to try and escape but Andrews cranks on the arm and Mayflower is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Andrews!
In his post fight interview, Dylan Andrews started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Hype Wars 3
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1##CL#
Silva instigates a clinch. #TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Palazzolo to the mat.
Palazzolo wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Palazzolo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Palazzolo has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Silva taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leandro Palazzolo!

Event: HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Zorrander lands with a cross.
Zorrander loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Andrews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zorrander misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorrander throws a combination that misses
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Zorrander. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zorrander defends it well.
Zorrander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zorrander throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Andrews counters with a series of strikes that sends Zorrander to the canvas! Andrews follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Andrews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zorrander dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrews working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Andrews is looking for a triangle here but Zorrander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zorrander gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Andrews tries to hold on but Zorrander postures up.#T2##SU#
Zorrander is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Zorrander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zorrander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dylan Andrews has been cut.
Zorrander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zorrander scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Zorrander. Beautiful body shot.
Zorrander throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range. #CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorrander misses with some punches.
Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Zorrander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Zorrander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrewss head.
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorrander throws a head punch that misses.
Andrews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zorrander.
Zorrander misses with the head strike.
Andrews can't get the takedown.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zorrander.
Andrews blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zorrander.
Zorrander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zorrander throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews. #T4#
Zorrander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land.
Zorrander struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Zorrander holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
Zeus Zorrander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews.
A shot in the inside from Zorrander.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Andrews jumps guard and drags Zorrander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zorrander wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andrews is trying to keep Zorrander in close. #SUB2#
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Zorrander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Andrews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Zorrander misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andrews goes for a double leg but Zorrander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zorrander continues to drive forward.
Zorrander is looking for a counter combo.
Andrews dodges the punch combination from Zorrander.
A punch lands to the side of Andrews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrews moves forwards but Zorrander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorrander tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorrander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Zorrander sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeus Zorrander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews.
Zorrander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zeus Zorrander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zorrander shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Zorrander to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zorrander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zorrander has knocked Andrews down with a huge combo! Zorrander steps away and waves a wobbly Andrews back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Andrews is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorrander sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Andrews's defenses. It connects perfectly with Andrews's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeus Zorrander waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BRFC 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren counters by clinching up.
Willgren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Willgren manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Willgren.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Willgren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Willgren slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willgren stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.#T1#
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Willgren, which made it look bad.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Willgren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willgren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the body
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willgren sprawls well. Willgren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
And Willgren counters with a quick kick to the body but Hopkins blocks it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willgren tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Willgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Willgren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Willgren checks it
and Willgren counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Willgren ducks down to avoid it.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Victor Willgren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Willgren.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Willgren sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willgren's waist but Willgren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side. #T3#
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willgren.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willgren moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Willgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Willgren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willgren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Willgren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses the jab.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Willgren ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willgren.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Willgren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
Willgren checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Willgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Willgren tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Willgren sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willgren swivels and escapes.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Willgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Willgren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Willgren moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Willgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hopkins misses with a combination
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor Willgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Willgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Willgren also avoids with ease.
Willgren throws a counter high kick but Hopkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hopkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Willgren counters with a series of strikes. Hopkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a body punch #CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren tries to stall but Hopkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hopkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Willgren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Willgren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Willgren thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willgren.
Willgren pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Willgren stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Willgren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Willgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2##BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willgren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Willgren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Willgren is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willgren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Willgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willgren as he avoids it easily.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Willgren throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willgren counters with a stiff right hand.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
A quick step to the side and Willgren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with the body kick#CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Willgren is looking to control Hopkins's arms but Hopkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Willgren has his back to the ropes.
Willgren blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Willgren is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T3#
Hopkins is looking to control Willgren's arms but Willgren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the ropes.
Willgren looking to stall.
Hopkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Willgren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a front kick that sends Willgren stumbling back into the ropes.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willgren staying out of range there.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Willgren is just out of range.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Willgren slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Willgren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Willgren to work. #BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Willgren moves into the clinch.
Hopkins is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Willgren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Willgren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins fails with the takedown
and Willgren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Willgren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins tries to land a body kick
and Willgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Willgren counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Willgren is out of range.
Hopkins throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willgren slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Willgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Willgren sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Willgren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopkins has his takedown stuffed
and Willgren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor Willgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hopkins.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willgren counters with a left and a right that stings Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins with a poor takedown
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Hopkins backing up. Hopkins nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Willgren counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Willgren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.#T3#
A head kick by Hopkins misses #CL#
and Willgren moves into the clinch.#BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Willgren is out of range.
It appears Willgren was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willgren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willgren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Willgren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Willgren defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
Willgren is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Willgren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hopkins throws a leg kick #CL#
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Willgren.
Willgren stalling against the ropes.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Willgren taking a breather.
Willgren prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Willgren.
Come on Willgren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willgren gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Willgren has Hopkins pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Willgren.
Hopkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Willgren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willgren 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Victor Willgren!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Victor Willgren!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Victor Willgren!

Victor Willgren wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Victor Willgren 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: Mar 18, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wang wants to stand up but Andrews manages to regain full guard.
Wang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andrews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wang wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Andrews's thigh. Andrews counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wang trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom. #T1#
Andrews keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #SUB#
Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Andrews working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Andrews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang is pushing down on Andrews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrews is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Andrews's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andrews is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions off his back.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Andrews defends it.
Andrews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrews.
Wang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #SUB#
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Andrews looking to control. #T3#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andrews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Andrews working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Andrews keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #SUB#
Andrews is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Andrews is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Andrews gets caught napping as Wang dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Andrews is defending the position.
Wang wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away. #T1#
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andrews reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB#
Andrews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wang wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving. #T2#
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andrews struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrews wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang working away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wang has eaten all the pies!
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Andrews is looking to improve his position.
Wang tries to stand and escape but Andrews is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andrews trying to control but Wang postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Andrews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Andrews trying to control from the bottom.
Andrews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Andrews is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andrews working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andrews is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Andrews's body to avoid the submission. Andrews has instead reached around Wang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Andrews arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dylan Andrews!
Dylan Andrews was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Jason Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'wang is still a wang'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016

#R1#
Hyde tries to clinch
and Rusija counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusija looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Hyde moves into range and clinches up with Rusija.
Hyde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hyde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Rusija breaks the clinch.
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusija wants to counter with a clinch but Hyde pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Rusija shoots in and bounces Hyde off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hyde has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rusija has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Hyde tries for a takedown but Rusija manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Hyde ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyde no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rusija stops Hyde from standing up.
Hyde trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hyde controlling the position.#ES#
Hyde wriggles free and stands up.
Rusija keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hyde moves into the clinch successfully.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Knees to the body from Hyde.
Rusija has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hyde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rusija can turn it around.
Hyde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rusija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyde tries to work over Rusija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija won't allow it.
Hyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Rusija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusija is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hyde has closed the distance and engaged Rusija in a clinch. #T4#
Hyde has Rusija pressed against the cage.
Hyde fails to pull guard.
Rusija is trying to push Hyde away but Hyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hyde is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusija working hard to break the clinch.
Rusija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willis Hyde 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#
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Rusija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hyde moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rusija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyde tries to clinch but Rusija moves out of range. #TD2#
Rusija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hyde's half guard.#ES#
Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rusija is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rusija drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Hyde is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rusija presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusija prevents a body shot from Hyde. #T1#
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hyde is working Rusija over against the cage.
Hyde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Hyde pulls Rusija into guard.
Hyde is controlling Rusija's posture.
Rusija trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Hyde is trying to keep Rusija in close. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hyde manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hyde pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusija postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Hyde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rusija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Rusija avoids the damage to the body.
Hyde just leaning against Rusija, taking a breather. #T3#
Rusija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusija fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyde shoots in for a takedown but Rusija shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyde moves out of range of the body kick.
Hyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rusija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rusija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hyde instigates a clinch. #T4#
Hyde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Hyde pulls guard.
Willis Hyde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusija working some strikes from top position.
Hyde controls Rusija momentarily but Rusija frees himself.
Rusija wants to pass the guard but Hyde is keeping the position.
Rusija postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willis Hyde dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willis Hyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyde is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hyde rushes Rusija and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rusija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rusija avoids it.
Rusija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde keeps control of Rusija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyde tries to pull guard but Rusija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rusija tries to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling the position. #T1##TD#
Hyde pulls Rusija into guard.
Hyde wants to stand up but Rusija is controlling him. #ES#
Hyde pushes Rusija off and gets back to his feet.
Hyde tries to clinch there but Rusija circles away.
Willis Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde is looking to clinch.
Rusija swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyde.#T2#
Rusija circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rusija! But no joy.
Hyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusija can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hyde rushes Rusija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis Hyde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rusija is trying to break the clinch but Hyde has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Rusija manages to break the clinch.
Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Rusija circles away. #T3##CL#
Hyde drives through and clinches with Rusija against the cage.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rusija wants the takedown. Hyde is fighting it off but Rusija persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hyde's guard against the cage.#ES#
Hyde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rusija is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rusija blocks a body shot from Hyde.
Hyde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rusija is defending well for now.
Hyde misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Hyde jumps guard but Rusija stands there with Hyde around his waist. Hyde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willis Hyde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyde is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyde fails to pull guard.
Milan Rusija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willis Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyde lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Hyde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyde, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis Hyde!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Rusija darts in and clinches Bass up against the cage.#BC2#
Rusija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bass moves out of range as Rusija strikes.
Bass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Omer Bass has been cut.
Bass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusija but Rusija pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
Bass is working for takedown but Rusija is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Rusija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rusija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Rusija there.
Bass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rusija counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Bass is rocked!#CL2#
Rusija clinches up with Bass and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Bass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Rusija gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bass kicks Rusija off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rusija gets a double leg takedown into Bass's guard.#T2#
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija is in close to Bass's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Rusija drops back looking for a leg! Bass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bass manages to kick Rusija off! Rusija jumps back into Bass's guard.
Rusija looks winded!
Bass doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rusija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusija has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Rusija trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusija stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.#T3#
Bass trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bass can't keep his opponent in guard - Rusija advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rusija with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rusija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rusija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bass has his foot on Rusija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusija works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bass is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rusija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bass swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet.
Rusija working some strikes from top position.
Bass trying to control the position.
Rusija scoring with some ground and pound.
Bass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rusija lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Rusija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusija has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bass has his foot on Rusija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusija works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusija is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Rusija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Bass's cut.
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#
Rusija lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bass tries to clinch up but Rusija circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija blocks a head kick by Bass.
Bass darts in looking for a takedown but Rusija gets double underhooks and turns Bass into the cage. #T1#
No joy there for Rusija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bass stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusija. Rusija gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusija is breathing heavily.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rusija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Bass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Rusija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Rusija has managed to clinch.
Bass is trying to pull guard but Rusija has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rusija after a bit of a struggle.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rusija fails to pull guard.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Rusija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusija scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Rusija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bass.
Bass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bass dodges the punch combination from Rusija.
Bass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bass has his takedown stuffed
and Rusija counters with a nice uppercut.
Rusija has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bass tries to clinch up but Rusija circles away and keeps his distance.
Rusija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bass sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Bass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rusija throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rusija is in Bass's guard.#ES#
Bass wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusija shoots in but no luck this time.
Bass is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bass throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rusija to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Rusija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Bass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bass slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusija, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Rusija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusija drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bass pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omer Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Rusija.#CL#
Bass clinches up against the cage.
Bass can't get the takedown.
Rusija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Bass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bass moves into range and clinches up with Rusija.#TD#
Bass jumps guard. #SUB#
Bass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusija is aware though and is defending well.
Omer Bass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusija has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bass is proving hard to escape from.
Rusija postures up and lands a big shot to Bass's brow. #ES#
Bass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bass throws a head kick that misses.
Bass misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusija counters with a left and a right that stings Bass. #T2##TD#
Bass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusija sprawls well initially but Bass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rusija tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bass manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rusija tries to hold on but Bass postures up.
Rusija is bucking up trying to escape but Bass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Bass there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusija is looking to get to half guard.
Rusija takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bass lands a couple of good shots and Rusija has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bass lands a shot to the head.
Rusija trying to control the hands but Bass won't let him.
Bass missing with punches from the back.
Rusija covers up after that shot from Bass.
You can see the frustration on Rusija's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Rusija wants to get back to his feet.
Rusija covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Milan Rusija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rusija trying to control the hands but Bass won't let him.
Bass controlling well, preventing Rusija from escaping the position.
Bass lands a shot to the head.
Omer Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bass. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Rusija!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burch pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva wants to control but Burch is keeping him busy. #T1#
Burch can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Burch is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burch to his feet.
Burch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Burch back into the cage.#TD2#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burch wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T2#
Burch lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Burch is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Burch pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looks winded!#T3#
Burch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Burch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Burch from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Silva stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burch. #TD2#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Burch to the mat.
Burch throwing strikes but missing.
Burch is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burch trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burch postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Burch stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Burch drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Burch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burch tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Burch drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burch can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Burch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Burch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Silva throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Burch counters by moving into the clinch.
Burch tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Burch avoiding damage.
Burch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face. #TD2#
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to sweep here but Burch controlling him for the moment.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burch dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burch working away.#T2#
Silva regains half guard, as Burch was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Burch there.
Burch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Burch 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.
Burch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Burch wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Burch thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to control but Burch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to control but Burch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burch working the head and body with strikes.
Burch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burch throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a series of punches but Burch moves out of range. #TD2#
Silva feints and as Burch raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Burch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Burch swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burch enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gary Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
Silva postures up in Burch's guard and throws a big left but Burch blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch looking to control.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Burch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Burch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Burch!#REVR#
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Burch is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burch trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Silva pulls guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Burch is proving a slippery customer.
Burch trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Burch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burch chips away with some ground and pound.
Burch throws a big elbow that misses.
Burch throwing strikes but missing.
Burch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Burch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva tries to clinch up but Burch circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Burch is controlling the position.
Burch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Rusija has Hickman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusija to keep the fight standing.
Hickman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusija just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rusija.
Rusija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Hickman pulls guard effortlessly.
Rusija trying to control but Hickman is working from the bottom.
Rusija trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusija trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusija tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickman is retaining full guard.
Rusija stops Hickman from standing up. #T1#
Hickman wants to sweep here but Rusija controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rusija has gone for a leg lock! Hickman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rusija's guard.#REVR#
Rusija seems keen to control Hickman's posture.
Hickman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hickman lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Hickman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hickman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusija's head.
Hickman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hickman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hickman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rusija is wriggling around but Hickman manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Hickman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hickman throws a strike but Rusija manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Hickman tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Rusija!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016

#R1#
Silva fails with the takedown
and Ellis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking. #CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ellis tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva blocks a body shot from Ellis .
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellis 's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Ellis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is trying to push Ellis away but Ellis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva'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.
Ellis is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Ellis stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ellis misses with some punches. #T1#
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva blocking some punches.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Ellis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellis wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva blocks a body shot from Ellis .
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva jumps guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #T3#
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva prevents a body shot from Ellis .
Ellis tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellis .
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis , pushing him back against the cage.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ellis being controlled against the cage.
Ellis pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva working for a triangle but Ellis defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Ellis stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayce Ellis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ellis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Silva rushes Ellis and presses him up against the cage.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva jumps guard but Ellis stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jayce Ellis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis .
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Ellis .
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellis tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellis .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Silva misses with some punches.
Ellis has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Ellis taking a breather.
Ellis is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Ellis into the cage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis .#TD#
Silva pulls Ellis into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva has control of Ellis 's left arm, preventing Ellis from doing any damage.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Silva has Ellis pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ellis is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ellis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ellis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Silva!

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