Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Brian shoots in and bounces Poole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole working a defensive guard here.
Poole pulls Brian in close to his closed guard and prevents Brian from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole really is a fat lump.
Poole looking to control. #T1#
Poole has his hands on Brian's head, controlling the position.
Brian postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Brian has Poole up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Brian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by Brian.
Brian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Poole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poole is in Brian's guard.
Poole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poole is looking to stand up but Brian won't let him. #T3#
Poole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poole wanted to stand there but Brian had control of the position.
Poole 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.#SU#
Poole stands and steps away. Brian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Poole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Brian scores with a takedown into Poole's guard.
Poole trying to keep a closed guard but Brian is proving a slippery customer.
Poole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poole pulls Brian in close to his closed guard and prevents Brian from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES#
Poole pushes Brian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poole misses with a takedown attempt - Brian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Brian'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##TD2#
Brian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brian is in Poole's guard.
Poole keeping moving, preventing Brian from controlling successfully.
Poole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Poole is looking for a triangle but Brian pushes his legs off easily.
Brian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brian trying to control but Poole is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've been informed that Brian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poole is controlling Brian's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but Brian gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Brian. No joy for Poole on that attempt.
Poole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrian.#TD#
Brian tries to sprawl but Poole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brian is looking to escape.
Poole tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brian tries to get to full guard but Poole has control of the leg. #T2#
Brian is looking to escape.
Brian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brian wants to control but Poole is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Poole tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brian. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Poole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Brian trying to remain calm as Poole controls from the top position.#SU#
Poole stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Brian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Poole wants to control the action here but instead Brian manages to pass to full mount!
Poole tries to lock up and control but Brian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poole tries to reverse the position but Brian maintains control.#T4#
Brian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poole wants to control but Brian is having none of it.
Brian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poole tries to hold on but Brian postures up.
Brian looking to control but Poole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brian avoids the attempt from Poole to control.
Poole is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Brian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but Brian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Poole shoots in but Brian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Brian tries to counter it with a takedown but Poole pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Poole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brian quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian trying to control but Poole postures up.
Brian wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Poole is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Poole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poole throwing shots but Brian is blocking nicely.
Poole content to control rather than advance.
Poole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt - Brian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole shoots in for a takedown but Brian shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Poole rushes Brian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poole tries to throw a body punch but Brian avoids it by throwing Poole back against the cage. #TD2#
Brian pulls guard successfully.
Brian trying to control the position.
Poole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Brian controls Poole momentarily but Poole frees himself. #SU#
Brian is working an open guard so Poole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poole somewhat.
Poole shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Brian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Well, if Brian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Poole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brian.
Brian content to control rather than advance.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Poole controlling the position well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brian. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Brian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Buster lands a nice looking body shot.
Buster scores with a leg kick.
Buster works Brian's body with a nice hook.
Brian looks winded!
Brian avoids the head kick by Buster.
And Brian tries to counter it with a takedown but Buster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buster lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like James Brian has been cut.
Buster scores with a head kick. Brian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, jab by Buster - just one landing. #ROC#
Brian is rocked!
Buster circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brian drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Buster follows Brian to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busta Buster!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baldock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baldock's head.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Baldock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baldock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Baldock has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Baldock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baldock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Baldock.
Baldock has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Baldock goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baldock moves into the clinch.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Baldock has double underhooks.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Baldock has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Baldock isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Baldock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baldock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baldock won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Baldock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Thomas is controlling Baldock's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldock, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Baldock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Baldock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Baldock's ribs.
Baldock shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baldock did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.#T4##SU#
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baldock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baldock trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Baldock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Thomas stands up from half guard.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ieuan Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Baldock's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas throws a leg kick but Baldock moved away.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Baldock's ribs.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baldock momentarily. #TD#
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baldock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Baldock's guard.
Baldock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas throws a strike but Baldock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas is trying to control the position but Baldock postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldock won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet. #ES#
Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Baldock moves out of range.
Baldock is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas lands a nice hook to Baldock's body. Baldock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Baldock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Baldock keeps moving.
Thomas distracts Baldock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baldock, up you get!
Baldock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas. #CL#
Thomas clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Baldock sees coming a mile off.
Baldock slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas works over Baldock's head and body with a nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baldock counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Ieuan Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Baldock. No joy for Thomas on that attempt. #T3#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Baldock blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Baldock with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Baldock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Baldock persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Baldock sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Baldock with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baldock throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Baldock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baldock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ieuan Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Baldock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Baldock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baldock tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baldock dodges the punch combination from Thomas. #CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Baldock moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baldock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldock smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Baldock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baldock misses with a head kick.
Thomas is looking to wear down Baldock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas jabs Baldock right on the nose. Baldock blinks but takes it well.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas tries to bum rush Baldock with a series of wild strikes but Baldock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Baldock avoids them all with ease.
Baldock checks the leg kick.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Baldock gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Baldock swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baldock thinking. #T3##TD#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Baldock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Baldock has his feet on Thomas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Baldock shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldock tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baldock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baldock scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas digs a good hook to Baldock's body.
Thomas lunges at Baldock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baldock's hand.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldock throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Baldock gets a clinch. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee Baldock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Baldock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldock looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ieuan Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Brian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like James Brian has been cut.
Brian looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Overflow cracks Brian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Overflow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brian to stand back up!#ROC2#
Brian is rocked!
Overflow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Brian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brian gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Overflow gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Fuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Fuller darts in and clinches Baldock up against the cage.
Baldock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baldock wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuller won't allow it.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Baldock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fuller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baldock looks winded!
Fuller is keen to just control but Baldock is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Baldock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
Baldock wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Fuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Baldock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baldock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
Nice strikes from Fuller there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baldock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuller trying to control but Baldock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baldock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard. #REVB#
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Baldock passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Baldock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuller is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Baldock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Baldock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Baldock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baldock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baldock sprawls well. Baldock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Baldock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldock is breathing heavily.
Baldock fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Baldock shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmundo Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Baldock.
Fuller tries to clinch but Baldock is having none of it.
Fuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Baldock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Fuller moves into full guard.
Baldock trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuller holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fuller controls Baldock momentarily but Baldock frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Baldock gets tackled into the cage by Fuller. Fuller maintains the clinch.
Baldock tries to pull guard but Fuller holds him up against the cage and eventually Baldock drops back down to his feet.
Baldock prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baldock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baldock fails to pull guard.
Baldock jumps guard but Fuller stands there with Baldock around his waist. Baldock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baldock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Fuller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fuller blocks a head kick by Baldock.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
Fuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldock has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller counters with a series of strikes. Baldock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baldock tries for a takedown but Fuller circles away easily#CL#
and Fuller moves into the clinch.
Edmundo Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Baldock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldock prevents the takedown attempt.
Baldock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Baldock manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Baldock misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Baldock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baldock is defending well for now.
Baldock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuller.
Baldock throws an elbow that misses.
Baldock fails to pull guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fuller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fuller misses with a knee to the head.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baldock jumps guard but Fuller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baldock misses with a knee strike.
Fuller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baldock has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Baldock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baldock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuller somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Baldock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baldock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuller's waist but Fuller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baldock off to one side.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuller tries to clinch but Baldock moves out of range. #T4#
Baldock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuller goes for a double leg but Baldock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baldock continues to drive forward.
Fuller sets himself, and Baldock steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuller avoids it this time.
Baldock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baldock somewhat.
Fuller tries to clinch but Baldock moves out of range.
Edmundo Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldock swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Fuller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Brian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Brian is now in Vargas's guard.#ES#
Vargas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brian drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brian looks winded!
Vargas wants to stand but Brian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brian holds on and takes a little breather.
Brian is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas really is a fat lump.#T1#
Brian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Brian persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vargas looking to score a takedown here. Brian is defending well but Vargas drives through and ends up in Brian's guard.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas wants to stand but Brian is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Vargas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brian closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Brian pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brian slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Vargas fails with the takedown.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Brian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brian has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Vargas gets control of Brian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vargas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brian won't allow Vargas to sweep him here. #T3#
Brian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brian wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Brian slips an elbow through the middle.
Vargas wants to hit a switch here but Brian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vargas there!
Brian with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Brian looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brian on the ground.
Brian controlling from mount.
Vargas gets back to half guard.
Brian passes to side control.
Brian grinds an elbow into Vargas's temple. #SUB2#
Brian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vargas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Brian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brian closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brian just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Brian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brian! #REVB#
Vargas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Vargas seems a little lost for a moment, as Brian dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Vargas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brian has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Vargas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Vargas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Brian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1#
Baldock with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Addeton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Addeton.
Baldock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Addeton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baldock tries to stall but Addeton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Addeton lands a shot to the body.
Baldock tries to pull guard but Addeton won't allow it.
Addeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Addeton lands with a right to the head.
Addeton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baldock backwards. #BC2#
Addeton breaks from the clinch.
Baldock closes the distance and clinches up with Addeton, looking for a takedown. Baldock pushes Addeton against the cage but Addeton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Addeton wants to counter the offense by Baldock and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Baldock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Baldock has been cut.
Addeton drops Baldock with a huge uppercut! Baldock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Addeton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Addeton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1#
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Thomson sprawls well.#CL2#
Thomson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcdonald prevents it.
Thomson is trying to push Mcdonald away but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomson tries to break free but Mcdonald pushes him back against the cage.
Thomson slowing the pace effectively.
Mcdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is trying to drag Mcdonald to the mat but Mcdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcdonald misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mcdonald stalling the fight.
Mcdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Thomson.
Mcdonald keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomson is keeping busy.
Thomson is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomson can't get the takedown.
Mcdonald prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Mcdonald to work. #BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomson has a takedown stuffed.
Thomson looks winded!#T3##CL2#
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomson avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald stalling against the cage. #T4#
Thomson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mcdonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Mcdonald 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#
Thomson dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Thomson's head and hops out.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Thomson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jimmie Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcdonald counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcdonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcdonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomson.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Thomson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Mcdonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomson pinned against the cage. Thomson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomson as he avoids it easily.
Alex Thomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mcdonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Thomson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Thomson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald goes for a double leg but Thomson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomson continues to drive forward.
Thomson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcdonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Thomson, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Thomson against the cage but Thomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomson off to one side. #T4#
Mcdonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomson defends well and Mcdonald ends up having to push Thomson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcdonald sets himself, and Thomson steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcdonald avoids it this time.#TD#
Mcdonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomson wants to control the position but Mcdonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thomson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Thomson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdonald shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomson.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Mcdonald feints and as Thomson raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Thomson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomson 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.
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Mcdonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thomson clinches. #T1#
Mcdonald trying to stall but Thomson improves his position.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Mcdonald just leaning against Thomson, taking a breather.
Thomson jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdonald as he avoids it easily.
Mcdonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdonald wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Thomson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald is working Thomson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Thomson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mcdonald.
Still in half guard, Thomson seems content to control.
Thomson wants to take a breather but Mcdonald is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Mcdonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcdonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alex Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald tries to kick Thomson off in order to stand up. Thomson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcdonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thomson content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thomson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomson wants to take Mcdonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Thomson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Thomson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cobb clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brian.#CL2#
Brian has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Brian pulls guard effortlessly.
Cobb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cobb preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Brian keeps moving.
Cobb wanted to stand there but Brian had control of the position. #T1#
Cobb stays in close to Brian's body and controls the position.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Brian keeps moving.
Cobb throwing strikes from guard but Brian blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Cobb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cobb is in Brian's guard.
Cobb is working Brian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brian on the ground.
Cobb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brian is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU#
Cobb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brian looks winded!
Brian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Brian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Cobb gets a takedown into half guard.
Cobb is keen to just control but Brian is a slippery customer.
Cobb really is a fat lump.
Ground and pound from Cobb.
Cobb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Brian gets full guard.
Cobb cracks Brian with a solid left hand.
Cobb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cobb throwing strikes but missing.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Brian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobb stops Brian from standing up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cobb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brian is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cobb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cobb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cobb.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickey Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Brian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brian is thwarting Cobb's attempts to control the position.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Brian sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brian seems to be working for a kimura but Cobb defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Cobb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brian is breathing heavily.
Cobb trying to control from the bottom.
Brian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rickey Cobb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cobb actively working from the bottom here.
Cobb is positioning himself well to prevent Brian advancing to mount.
Cobb is staying active underneath Brian, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Brian instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Brian and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Brian scores with a takedown into Cobb's guard.
Brian prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Cobb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cobb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brian stopping the sweep attempt from Cobb.
Cobb trying to keep a closed guard but Brian is proving a slippery customer.
Cobb looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cobb is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Brian is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobb tries to roll over but Brian keeps him under control.
Cobb wants to control but Brian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Brian clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brian thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Brian walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Brian pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Brian scores with a takedown into Cobb's guard.
Brian wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Brian 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.#SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brian trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Cobb working for a triangle but Brian defends it easily.
Brian advances to half guard.
Cobb is looking to improve his position.
Brian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cobb tries to get to full guard but Brian has control of the leg.
Brian trying to mount his opponent but Cobb defends it.
Cobb tries to get to full guard but Brian has control of the leg.
Cobb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brian is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cobb manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Brian from controlling successfully.
Brian is fighting to break Cobb's control of his arms but Cobb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brian.
Brian working away.#T4##SUB2#
Brian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobb manages to get back to half guard.
Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brian is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickey Cobb.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickey Cobb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Thomson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Preston as Thomson shoots in.
Preston leaves Thomson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Preston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeramy Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Thomson.
Thomson misses with a body kick.
Preston shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomson wants to counter the offense by Preston and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Preston rushes Thomson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston tries to pull guard but Thomson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Preston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomson walks away with a smile on his face. Preston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preston blocks a head kick by Thomson.
Thomson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston counters with a three punch combo that has Thomson backing up. Thomson nods at Preston to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomson looks winded!#T1#
Preston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomson throws a lazy body kick
and Preston counters with a left and a right that stings Thomson.
Thomson feints a jab promting Preston to slip. Thomson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Preston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
Preston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomson circles away.#CL2#
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
Preston is trying to push Thomson away but Thomson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##TD#
Preston pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Preston is trying to control the position but Thomson postures up.
Preston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Thomson is posturing up here but Preston has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thomson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thomson has to tap! Slick submission there by Preston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeramy Preston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Baldock misses with a head kick.
Baldock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldock throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Baldock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zimmerman instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Baldock pulls guard.
Zimmerman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zimmerman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baldock for as long as he can get away with.
Baldock keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zimmerman is really struggling to control Baldock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zimmerman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baldock wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman passes into half guard.
Zimmerman trying to control from half guard but Baldock is working away. #SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Baldock defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Baldock is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baldock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baldock counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Zimmerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Zimmerman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baldock regains guard.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Baldock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baldock on the ground.
Zimmerman is fighting to break Baldock's control of his arms but Baldock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baldock looks winded!
Zimmerman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baldock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Zimmerman stops Baldock from standing up.
Baldock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baldock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baldock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baldock wants it to stay on the feet.
Baldock goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Baldock keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee Baldock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baldock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Baldock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Baldock 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#
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baldock fails with the takedown.
Zimmerman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zimmerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Zimmerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldock, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baldock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Baldock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baldock is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Baldock, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Zimmerman moves into range and clinches up with Baldock.
Baldock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gerry Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Baldock.
Zimmerman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baldock tries to pull guard but Zimmerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baldock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zimmerman walks away with a smile on his face. Baldock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zimmerman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zimmerman clinches up with Baldock and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
Zimmerman tries to score a body lock takedown but Baldock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown. #T2#
Baldock tries to pull guard but Zimmerman won't allow it.
Baldock letting Zimmerman take a breather here.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baldock pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zimmerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baldock shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Baldock keeps it at a distance.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Baldock circles away.
Zimmerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Zimmerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Baldock circles away.
Baldock swats away the attempt to clinch by Zimmerman.
Baldock keeps the fight on the outside.
Baldock keeps the fight on the outside.
Baldock lands with a cross.
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Baldock is avoiding it.
Baldock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baldock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Baldock circles away.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Baldock circles away. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Baldock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Baldock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baldock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baldock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.#CL#
Zimmerman rushes Baldock and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zimmerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baldock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zimmerman managing to block the knees to the body from Baldock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Baldock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zimmerman tries to clinch up but Baldock circles away and keeps his distance.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Baldock circles away.
Baldock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baldock closes the distance and clinches up with Zimmerman, looking for a takedown. Baldock pushes Zimmerman against the cage but Zimmerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baldock is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Baldock circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldock keeps the fight on the outside.
Baldock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman moves in looking to clinch but Baldock pushes him off.
Baldock closes the distance and clinches up with Zimmerman, looking for a takedown. Baldock pushes Zimmerman against the cage but Zimmerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Baldock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zimmerman moves into range and clinches up with Baldock.
Zimmerman is trying to push Baldock away but Baldock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Zimmerman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baldock pushes Zimmerman off but Zimmerman dives into side control.
Zimmerman trying to control the position but Baldock is working away. #SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zimmerman trying to control the position but Baldock is working away. #T2#
Baldock tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman wants to control but Baldock is keeping him busy.
Baldock wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.#SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Baldock is defending well. #T3#
Baldock is not content to let Zimmerman control the position. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baldock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baldock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zimmerman's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Baldock looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baldock defends it well.
Baldock is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerry Zimmerman.
I think Baldock 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Conrad slips a jab and a cross from Brian.
A head kick misses from Conrad. #CL2#
Brian rushes Conrad and presses him up against the cage.
Brian struggles to land a body shot inside as Conrad controls his hands. #BC2#
Brian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conrad circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Brian looks to move away, Conrad throws a big counter combo but Brian just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Brian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conrad's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad looking for a sweep. Not yet Conrad, not yet.
Brian forces his way into half guard.
Conrad trying to control but Brian postures up. #T1#
Brian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Brian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Brian has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Conrad defend it? Brian steps over the head and cranks it - Conrad is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Brian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1##TD#
Thomson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomson throwing strikes but missing.
Thomson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomson dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Thomson's head and hops out.
Max Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thomson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomson with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Mason lunges at Thomson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomson's hand.
Mason lands a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mason! Thomson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Mason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brian enables Von Dutch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brian has Von Dutch pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Dutch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Brian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brian trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Dutch trying to control but Brian is working from the bottom.
Brian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Brian 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#
Brian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Von Dutch looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von Dutch trying to control here.
Brian 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.
Von Dutch trying to hold on to Brian's head to control him but Brian postures up.
Brian trying to control from half guard but Von Dutch is working away.
Von Dutch trying to control from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Dutch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brian but Brian pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Brian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Brian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brian wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Dutch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brian wants to take a breather but Von Dutch is having none of it. #T4#
Brian content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Von Dutch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brian controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brian 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##TD#
Von Dutch gets caught flat footed, as Brian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Dutch is keeping the position for now.
James Brian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brian looking to sit in guard and control but Von Dutch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brian trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Von Dutch keeping moving, preventing Brian from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brian looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Von Dutch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Von Dutch working for submissions but it's allowed Brian to get to half guard.
Brian is looking to pass Von Dutch's guard but actually Von Dutch recovers to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Dutch keeping full guard, as Brian tries to pass.
Brian looking to sit in guard and control but Von Dutch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Von Dutch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brian wants to improve his position but instead Von Dutch has moved into half guard.
Brian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Dutch can do to turn this around?
Von Dutch is trying to control the action in half guard but Brian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Von Dutch uses his free foot to push down on Brian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brian.
Brian is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Dutch has taken his back - oops!
Von Dutch is not going to allow Brian to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Von Dutch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brian for a finish.
Von Dutch is not going to allow Brian to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Von Dutch trying to control momentarily.
Brian tries to escape the position.
Von Dutch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Von Dutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brian content to control rather than advance.
Brian stalling away here and it's allowed Von Dutch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Dutch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brian stands up and waves to Von Dutch to follow him. #T1#
Von Dutch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brian is out of range and Von Dutch settles back down.
Von Dutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian throwing a counter right hand but Von Dutch manages to avoid it.
Conrad Von Dutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Brian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brian wants to take a breather but Von Dutch is having none of it. #SU#
Brian decides to return to a standing position.
Von Dutch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brian defends well and Von Dutch ends up having to push Brian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Brian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Dutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Dutch gets back to full guard.
Brian wants to control from the top but Von Dutch keeps moving.
Brian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Dutch trying to remain calm as Brian controls from the top position.
Von Dutch wants to control but Brian postures up.#T3#
Brian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brian trying to control the action but Von Dutch is working from the bottom. #SU#
Brian decides to stand back up. Brian steps back and let's Von Dutch get back to his feet.#CL#
Brian closes the distance and clinches.
Von Dutch tries to pull guard but Brian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Von Dutch.#TD#
Brian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Dutch preventing the sweep.
Brian is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Von Dutch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Von Dutch dives into side control.
Brian wants to control but Von Dutch postures up.#SUB2#
Von Dutch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Dutch working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Brian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brian 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Brian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Roman fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hearns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hearns works his foot free and advances to mount. #SU2#
Hearns stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Josiah Roman has been cut.#CL2#
Hearns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A frustrated look appears on Roman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD2#
Hearns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearns in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hearns has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hearns raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Roman is rocked!
A big strike lands for Hearns! That's really hurt Roman and he's turned his back - Hearns keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hearns jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Hearns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baldock.
Baldock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Baldock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baldock shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronnie Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Baldock.#CL2#
Baldock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Baldock improves position. #TD2#
Baldock gets control of Mitchell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baldock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Baldock working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldock wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Mitchell stands and steps away. Baldock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baldock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Mitchell rushes Baldock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Baldock pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Baldock looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baldock's head.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baldock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baldock off to one side.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Baldock. Baldock gets slowly back to his feet.
Baldock looks winded!
Baldock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Baldock has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baldock won't allow it. #BC2#
Baldock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Baldock throws a big counter head kick but Mitchell avoids it with no problem.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Baldock rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baldock is trying to pull guard but Mitchell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Baldock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitchell uses from the top position.
Baldock pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Mitchell stands up from Baldock's guard - Mitchell perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee Baldock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldock misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Baldock is trying to pull guard but Mitchell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baldock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baldock defends it nicely.
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 Ronnie Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baldock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baldock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Baldock shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ronnie Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Baldock.
Mitchell scores with a three punch combo!
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baldock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baldock avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mitchell. #TD#
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB2#
Baldock actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baldock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baldock is controlling Mitchell's posture.
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but instead Baldock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Mitchell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baldock has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baldock can do to turn this around?
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldock smiles and moves away.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baldock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baldock closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Baldock pulls guard successfully.
Baldock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell wants to get up but he can't break Baldock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baldock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baldock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baldock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baldock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baldock stuffs the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldock wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.#CL2#
Baldock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Baldock manages to get underhooks.
Baldock has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Baldock pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Baldock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Baldock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy right hand. Baldock should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Baldock with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Baldock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baldock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Baldock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baldock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baldock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldock takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Baldock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baldock is looking for a takedown.
Baldock blocking some punches. #T1#
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baldock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Baldock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Baldock clinches.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baldock smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Baldock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baldock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell shoots and misses #CL2#
and Baldock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Baldock pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Baldock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SU#
Mitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mitchell scores with a head kick. Baldock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baldock blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Baldock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Baldock avoids nicely.
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!
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Baldock, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Baldock against the cage but Baldock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baldock shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Baldock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Baldock has managed to clinch.
Baldock is pushing Mitchell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Baldock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baldock rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Mitchell jumps guard but Baldock stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Baldock manages to pull guard.
Baldock is looking to sweep but instead, Mitchell has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baldock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Baldock's hands, connecting with Baldock's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Baldock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baldock 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Baldock!

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