Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Helix misses with a two punch combination.
Sapolu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helix wants to clinch up but Sapolu keeps it at a distance.
Sapolu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Helix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sapolu throws a lazy head kick
and Helix counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Sapolu drives through and clinches with Helix against the cage.
Helix blocking some punches.
Sapolu tries a body shot but Helix blocks it.
Helix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Sapolu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix gets through Sapolu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helix stalls.
Sapolu working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Sapolu breaks from the clinch.
Sapolu avoids the body shot from Helix. #CL2#
Sapolu moves into the clinch.
Helix prevents Sapolu from breaking the clinch.
Helix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
Sapolu struggles to land a body shot inside as Helix controls his hands. #BC2#
Sapolu breaks the clinch.
Sapolu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helix works over Sapolu's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Helix. No joy for Sapolu on that attempt.
Helix appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Sapolu avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage. #T2#
Helix prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Helix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sapolu's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sapolu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sapolu clinches up with Helix and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix tries to work over Sapolu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sapolu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helix. #BC2#
Sapolu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helix blocks a head kick by Sapolu.
As Sapolu looks to move away, Helix throws a big counter combo but Sapolu just gets out of the way.#T3#
Sapolu looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Helix seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sapolu throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
Helix presses Sapolu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sapolu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Sapolu avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Sapolu has a couple of punches blocked by Helix.
Helix looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Helix tries to throw a body punch but Sapolu avoids it by throwing Helix back against the cage.
Helix has Sapolu pressed against the cage, preventing Sapolu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helix managing to block the knees to the body from Sapolu.
Sapolu lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helix.#BC2#
Sapolu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sapolu misses with a left hand
and Helix counters with a left and a right that stings Sapolu. #CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapolu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Nice body punch from Helix - that landed with a thud.
Sapolu tries to break free but Helix pushes him back against the cage.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helix tries to work over Sapolu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Sapolu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Sapolu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sapolu misses with a series of wild punches.
Helix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Sapolu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helix lands a shoulder strike.
Sapolu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helix. #BC2#
Sapolu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helix throws a series of punches but Sapolu avoids them all with ease.
Sapolu throws a sloppy head kick
and Helix counters with a three punch combo that has Sapolu backing up. Sapolu nods at Helix to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sapolu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
Helix lands with a right to the head.
Sapolu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helix's elbow.
A hook to the body from Helix. #T1#
Helix stalls.
Sapolu trying to land knees to the body.
Sapolu has Helix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Helix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Helix misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Helix - that landed with a thud.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapolu tries to circle away but Helix has him pinned against the cage.
Sapolu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sapolu.
Mickey Sapolu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Helix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Helix avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Sapolu works on Helix's body with a couple of short punches.
Sapolu is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Helix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sapolu blocks an uppercut.
Sapolu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Helix has Sapolu pressed against the cage, preventing Sapolu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Helix lands a left hand. #T3#
Helix has Sapolu pressed against the cage, preventing Sapolu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapolu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Sapolu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix cracks Sapolu with a nice body shot.
Helix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helix has him pressed against the cage.
Helix avoiding damage as Sapolu throws knees to the body.
Helix looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Sapolu is trying to push Helix away but Helix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sapolu blocks a body shot from Helix.
Helix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sapolu up against the cage.
Helix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Helix blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapolu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Sapolu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helix avoids the head kick by Sapolu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quinn Helix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Sapolu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sapolu shoots in looking for a takedown but Helix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sapolu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sapolu misses with a wild combination.
Sapolu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sapolu fails to land with a series of punches.
Helix is looking for a counter combo.
Sapolu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Helix tries to keep at a distance but Sapolu has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu missing with knees to the body.
Helix is leaning against Sapolu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sapolu fails to land. #T1#
Helix has Sapolu pushed against the cage.
Sapolu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sapolu lands a hook that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helix wants to stall.
Helix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sapolu throws an elbow but it misses.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sapolu's efforts to push away.
Sapolu misses with some punches. #T2#
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix tries a body shot but Sapolu blocks it.
A short right from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sapolu missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Sapolu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sapolu closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sapolu's efforts to push away.#T3#
Helix lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
A short left from Helix.
Helix stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Sapolu manages to break the clinch.
Sapolu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.
Sapolu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapolu.
Sapolu digs a good hook to Helix's body. #T4#
Sapolu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sapolu swings widly with a right hand
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Sapolu clinches up with Helix and pushes him back against the cage.
Helix lands a right hand.
Helix lands a hook that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
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!
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix looking to slow down the pace here.
Helix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sapolu's elbow.
Sapolu tries to circle away but Helix has him pinned against the cage.
Helix avoiding damage as Sapolu throws knees to the body.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Sapolu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sapolu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Sapolu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Velez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Velez tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Velez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Velez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shayne Velez has been cut.
Rivera throws an overhand right that has Velez reeling! Rivera follows up with more punches and Velez is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iman Rivera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castillo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Castillo backs away looking to recover.
Cole throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Castillo crashing down! Castillo tries to stagger back to his feet but Cole just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Castillo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
A very excited looking Rico Cole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Villarreal tries to counter with a takedown but Rivera is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Rivera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villarreal was covering up waiting for the punch and Rivera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera is fighting to break Villarreal's control of his arms but Villarreal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villarreal continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Villarreal pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rivera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villarreal quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Villarreal has one foot on Rivera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rivera looks winded!
Villarreal scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Villarreal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Villarreal getting side control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Villarreal is trying for a kimura here. Rivera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Villarreal wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Villarreal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Sykes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykes looks to clinch #TD#
so Goff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Sykes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Erik Sykes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes tries to clinch but Goff moves out of range.
Goff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Goff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sykes's guard.#ES2#
Sykes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sykes misses with a takedown
and Goff counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Sykes.
Sykes looks winded!#T1##TD#
Goff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goff is in close to Sykes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goff has managed to get both his arms back between Sykes's legs - danger averted.
Sykes controls Goff momentarily but Goff frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sykes looking for a guillotine here but Goff defends easily.
Goff throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Goff throwing strikes from guard but Sykes blocks nicely.
Sykes 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.
Sykes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sykes trying to control the position.
Sykes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Sykes 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#
Sykes is thwarting Goff's attempts to control the position.
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goff trying to hold on to Sykes's head to control him but Sykes postures up.
Sykes throwing shots but Goff is blocking nicely.
Goff is trying to stand back up but Sykes is controlling him #SUB2#
Sykes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sykes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goff is looking to escape.#T4#
Sykes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goff defending well though.
Sykes is taking a breather. Goff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goff is trying to stand back up but Sykes is controlling him
Sykes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goff is looking to escape.#ES#
Goff has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykes is on him like a limpet, forcing Goff back against the cage.#TD#
Goff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sykes uses from the top position.
Goff trying to control the position.
Sykes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goff is trying to keep Sykes in close.
Goff is trying to hold Sykes in close to prevent damage but Sykes has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Alvin Goff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sykes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goff counters with a left to the body.
Sykes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sykes with a poor takedown
letting Goff counter with a right hand.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Sykes.#CL#
Goff gets a clinch.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sykes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Sykes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T1#
Alvin Goff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes shoots and misses
and Goff counters with a left and a right that stings Sykes.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Goff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykes wants to sweep here but Goff controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sykes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Sykes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sykes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goff. #SUB2#
Sykes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sykes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goff has picked Sykes up and slammed him! Sykes can't keep hold of the triangle and Goff manages to pass to side control!#T3##SU#
Goff decides to stand back up. Goff steps back and let's Sykes get back to his feet.
Goff scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sykes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goff was covering up waiting for the punch and Sykes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goff striking off his back but it's not causing Sykes any problems.
Sykes is looking to stand up but Goff won't let him.
Goff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goff wants to stand and escape but Sykes is having none of it.
Goff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Goff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goff wants to stand up but Sykes is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sykes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sykes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Goff throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes works over Goff's head and body with a nice combination.
Goff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Goff dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Sykes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sykes prevents Goff from standing back up. #SUB2#
Sykes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goff defend it? Sykes steps over the head and cranks it - Goff is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sykes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Sykes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Castillo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaines on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaines's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up. #SUB#
Gaines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaines throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Castillo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gaines.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gaines tries to kick Castillo off but Castillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet.
Gaines tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Castillo manages to move to mount! #T1#
Gaines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castillo with shots to the head and body - Gaines looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castillo looking to finish Gaines with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaines!
Gaines wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Castillo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gaines is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Castillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Snyder gets a takedown into half guard.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snyder slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.#SUB#
Snyder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snyder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snyder is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Snyder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snyder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Snyder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU#
Snyder decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Snyder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera bucks up and tries to throw Snyder off but instead Snyder has got his back!#SUB#
Snyder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rivera taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Snyder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Iman Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera is trying to hold Sanchez in close to prevent damage but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #T2#
Sanchez is nestled in close to Rivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Sanchez works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Sanchez is working to tighten his grip on Rivera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rivera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanchez is really squeezing tight and eventually Rivera passes out! Sanchez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberto Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Sykes drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olsen lands an upkick as Sykes stands over him.
Olsen really is a fat lump.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Sykes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Olsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sykes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Olsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Sykes throws Olsen to one side and escapes!
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!
Sykes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olsen is out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sykes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Sykes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen dodges the ground and pound from Sykes.#SUB2#
Sykes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olsen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sykes but great work by Olsen.#ES2#
Sykes sneaks out the side door and pushes Olsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Sykes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sykes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olsen is just riding it out for now. Sykes eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Sykes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olsen is just riding it out for now. Sykes eventually gives up the hold.
Sykes is keen to just control but Olsen is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Sykes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykes.
Sykes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sykes is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sykes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Sykes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Sykes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olsen throws a quick counter head kick but Sykes was just out of range.#TD2#
Olsen tries to sprawl but Sykes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sykes manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Olsen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Elias Olsen has been cut.
Olsen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sykes punching from mount but Olsen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sykes is stalling here but it's allowed Olsen to get half guard. #SUB2#
Sykes seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Sykes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Olsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sykes is looking to pass Olsen's guard but actually Olsen recovers to full guard.
Sykes tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
Sykes looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Olsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Sykes 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.
Olsen wants to stand but Sykes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sykes tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykes working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
Sykes controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Sykes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olsen controls the pace.#T3#
Sykes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Olsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sykes's head.
Olsen is stalling in the full guard.
Sykes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olsen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Olsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Sykes trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Sykes lands a couple of digs.
Olsen wants to stand and escape but Sykes is having none of it.
Sykes advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sykes is trying to control. Olsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sykes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Sykes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Olsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sykes scores with a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Olsen is looking to stand back up but Sykes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Olsen. #REVR#
Sykes tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it. #SUB2#
Sykes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes controlling the action here.#T1#
Sykes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Olsen pushes Sykes off, looking to escape but Sykes dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Olsen is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Sykes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Snyder pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Snyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castillo trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Snyder has an active guard here but Castillo has managed to pass into half guard.
Castillo is taking a breather. Snyder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Snyder with the active half guard here but Castillo passes nicely into side control.
Castillo laying and praying for a moment but Snyder takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Castillo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snyder to get to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castillo. Snyder does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Snyder enables Castillo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snyder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snyder pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage.
Snyder looking for a sweep. Not yet Snyder, not yet. #SUB#
Snyder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castillo defends well.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Snyder keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass. #SU2#
Castillo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snyder swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Castillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snyder regains guard immediately. #T4#
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.
Snyder is looking to sweep but instead, Castillo has passed into half guard.
Snyder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.
Castillo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Castillo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Castillo is looking for the big counter here.
Castillo goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward.#CL#
Snyder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snyder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castillo smiles and moves away.
Snyder looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Jonathan Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Snyder.
Castillo throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily.
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
Snyder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castillo sprawls and moves away.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.#T1#
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Castillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Castillo 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.
Snyder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snyder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Snyder trying to control here.
Castillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo misses with a head shot. Snyder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Snyder keeps moving.
Snyder trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Snyder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Castillo moves to clinch but Snyder breaks away
and Snyder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snyder tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snyder to the ground. Snyder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snyder to the mat! Snyder manages to get full guard.
Snyder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Castillo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Snyder is not content to let Castillo control the position.#SUB2#
Castillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Snyder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder is trying to control but Castillo passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Castillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Snyder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Snyder.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castillo tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
Castillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snyder's waist but Snyder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castillo off to one side.
Luther Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Snyder gets a clinch. #TD2#
Castillo has hold of one of Snyder's legs. Snyder is fighting the takedown attempt but Castillo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Snyder is wriggling around but Castillo manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVR##SUB#
Snyder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder won't allow Castillo to pass to mount.
Snyder is looking to improve his position.
Snyder wants to get back to full guard but Castillo has mounted him!#SUB2#
Castillo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snyder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snyder! #SUB#
Snyder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snyder has Castillo in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Castillo stands up over Snyder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jonathan Castillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snyder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snyder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Snyder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Snyder can't do much from the bottom here.
Castillo trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Castillo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snyder, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Castillo has Snyder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snyder tumbling to the mat - Castillo dives into Snyder's guard.
Snyder has a closed guard, preventing Castillo from standing up.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Castillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castillo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Castillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Thighpunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thighpunch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sykes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Thighpunch. Beautiful body shot.
Thighpunch connects with a looping right hand.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykes tries for a takedown but Thighpunch circles away easily
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp right that sends Sykes to the canvas! Thighpunch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
After the fight, Butch Thighpunch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there.
Castillo trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Castillo is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Castillo.
Castillo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Castillo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Castillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Castillo stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Castillo gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castillo won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castillo throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castillo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Castillo instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Castillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castillo throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Castillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Davis clinches.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castillo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Castillo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castillo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillo on the ground.
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Davis is trying to escape the position but Castillo is controlling the position.
Castillo taking a break here but Davis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Castillo is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Castillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU2#
Castillo decides to stand up.
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Castillo. #TD2#
Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Castillo there. #T3#
Davis trying to hold on to Castillo's head to control him but Castillo postures up.
Castillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
Castillo is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Castillo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Castillo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davis is trying to defend but Castillo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Castillo manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castillo controlling the pace for now.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Castillo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Castillo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Davis bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Castillo and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Castillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera misses with a combination
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Davis scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Rivera has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis stalling. #SUB#
Davis is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like Davis is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Davis working Rivera over with strikes.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Rivera is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Davis is now in Rivera's guard.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis wants to stand but Rivera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryon Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Davis can't break the clinch. #TD#
Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Davis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rivera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryon Davis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Cline looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cline to the mat! Cline manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Cline keeps moving. #SUB#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cline trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo is looking to pass into half guard but Cline pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cline is in guard.#REVR#
Cline wanted to stand there but Castillo had control of the position.
Cline has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Cline is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Cline stands and steps away. Castillo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cline takes one on the button.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cline moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Cline ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cline no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cline has wrist control.
Cline wants to get back to his feet but Castillo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cline looking for a guillotine here but Castillo defends easily.
Cline pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Castillo stands up and waves to Cline to follow him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Castillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cline kicks off Castillo and gets to his feet.
Castillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cline, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Castillo gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Castillo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Castillo manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Castillo stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonathan Castillo will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Castillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cline's half guard.
Cline tries to kick Castillo off in order to stand up. Castillo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Castillo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cline manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Cline stands up and beckons Castillo to join him on the feet.
Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cline.
Castillo misses with a double jab
and Cline counters with a three punch combo that has Castillo backing up. Castillo nods at Cline to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Castillo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cline napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jonathan Castillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cline throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cline struggling a bit here.
Cline taking punishment in the form of punches.
Castillo trying to control the action but Cline is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cline's face as Castillo controls the position.
Castillo trying to control the action but Cline is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline is trying to control Castillo's posture but Castillo avoids it.
Castillo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Castillo trying to control the action but Cline is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Castillo decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Castillo clinches. #TD2#
Castillo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Cline bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cline tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Castillo has closed the distance and engaged Cline in a clinch.
Cline trying to stall but Castillo improves his position. #T4#
Cline is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castillo is defending well for now.
Castillo stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castillo slowing the pace effectively.
Cline fails to pull guard.
Cline can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cline being controlled against the cage.
Cline trying to land knees to the body.
Cline tries to pull guard but Castillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Castillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cline to the mat! Cline manages to get full guard.
Cline keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Cline working a defensive guard here.
Castillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cline controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castillo passes Cline's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Castillo is just content to waste time from the top position. Cline takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castillo trying to move into half guard but instead Cline has managed to sweep!#REVR##ES2#
Castillo pushes Cline off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Castillo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cline was covering up waiting for the punch and Castillo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cline wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Castillo manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR#
Castillo tries to stand and escape but Cline actually recovers to full guard.
Cline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cline tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cline is just content to waste time from the top position. Castillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castillo has a closed guard, preventing Cline from standing up. #SUB#
Cline drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cline has Castillo in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cline's head.
Cline trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Castillo controlling from the top position.
Castillo trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom.
Castillo passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Castillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castillo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Castillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rivera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanchez quickly recovers to half guard.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Rivera's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivera is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rivera has Sanchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rivera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sanchez tumbling to the mat - Rivera dives into Sanchez's guard.#SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.#T2#
Sanchez pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rivera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sanchez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rivera is looking to defend but Sanchez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rivera! Sanchez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rivera taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leopoldo Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1#
De Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Castillo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Andrade for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castillo in his tracks. #TD#
Castillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Castillo slips a nice elbow through De Andrade's hands, connecting with De Andrade's forehead.
Ground and pound from Castillo.
Castillo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
De Andrade scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Castillo manages to mount him! #SUB#
Castillo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Castillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rich showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivera keeping control of the position.
Rich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera is trying to stand.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rich drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rich throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera looks winded!#T1#
Rich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera wants to control but Rich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
Rich lands strikes from half guard.
Rich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
Rich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rich there. #T2#
Rich is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
Rich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rich drops an elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rich thows a huge punch but Rivera dodges it nicely.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivera is looking to control Rich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera flicks out a counter leg kick but Rich steps away.#CL#
Rich closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera stalls.
Rich is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivera gets an underhook and turns Rich into the cage.
Rivera jumps guard but Rich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Rich jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich has his hands on Rivera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rich 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##T4#
Rich is nestled in close to Rivera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard.
Rich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Rich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rich slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Rivera looks to move away, Rich throws a big counter combo but Rivera just gets out of the way.
Rich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Rich persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rich 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.
Rivera is looking to stand back up but Rich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rivera. #REVB#
Well, if Rich 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.
Rich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolando Rich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rich.
Rich trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Rich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard.
Rich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Rich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera trying to control here.
Rich lands with a punch from half guard.
Rich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard. #SUB#
Rich is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rich to get the leverage.
Rich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rich lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Rich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolando Rich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Rich has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rich is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iman Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich scores with a head kick. Rivera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rich cracks Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Rich tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Rich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rivera avoids a wild elbow strike from Rich.
Rich is trying to drag Rivera to the mat but Rivera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rich shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Rich'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 Rolando Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1##CL2#
Rivera has Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
Rich lands a shoulder strike.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rich wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Rich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rich goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rich counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera. #TD#
Rich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rich working some strikes from top position.
Rich stops Rivera from standing up.
Rich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rich throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rich darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Rich into the cage.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Rich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rich tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Rich circles away easily
letting Rich counter with a right hand.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Rich.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich can't get the takedown.
Rich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Iman Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolando Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rich thinks about countering with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iman Rivera.
I think Rich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Rich!

Event: QFC Tournament 845 Round 1
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Cregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cregor misses with a kick to the body.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cregor looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Castillo throws a fast counter high kick but Cregor manages to duck under it in time.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Jonathan Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor misses with a hook #CL2#
and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo.
Cregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Cregor. #T1#
Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Castillo drives through and clinches with Cregor against the cage. #TD#
Cregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cregor wants to get back to his feet but Castillo passes into half guard.
Cregor is trying to stand up here but Castillo is controlling him well.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Cregor is having none of it.
Castillo stalling away here and it's allowed Cregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregor is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillo is one step ahead there.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him.
Castillo won't allow Cregor to sweep him here.
Cregor wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cregor tries to clinch up.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.#T3#
Cregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Cregor.
Castillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cregor. That one must have hurt.
Castillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cregor is fending him off so far but Castillo persists. Nope, Cregor circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Cregor lands a head kick that stumbles Castillo and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Castillo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jonathan Castillo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cregor trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
Cregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo is pulling down on Cregor's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Cregor wants to stand but Castillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Cregor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castillo, up you get!
Cregor dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Cregor's head and hops out.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cregor lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Cregor gets control of Castillo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cregor keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

McGonner Cregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cregor checks a leg kick.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cregor tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Castillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Cregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGonner Cregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cregor misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cregor avoids it this time.#T1#
Castillo walks into a left hand. #TD#
Cregor looking to score a takedown here. Castillo is defending well but Cregor drives through and ends up in Castillo's guard.
Cregor is standing up over Castillo. Castillo looks to escape but Cregor dives into side control. #REVB#
Castillo sneaks back into half guard.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Cregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Castillo is looking to improve his position.
Cregor trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cregor connects with a nice short shot to Castillo's temple. #T2#
Cregor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cregor trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it.
Cregor is just content to waste time from the top position. Castillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cregor wants to get up but he can't break Castillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castillo managing to control the position.
Castillo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Castillo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Cregor stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cregor moves into the clinch.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
A short right from Cregor. #BC2#
Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cregor shoots in but Castillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Castillo clinches up against the cage.
Castillo is looking to control Cregor's arms but Cregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castillo has his back to the cage. #BC#
Cregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castillo works over Cregor's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cregor is looking for a counter combo.
Cregor avoids the head kick by Castillo.
As Castillo tries to get set, Cregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Castillo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease.
Castillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cregor defends well and Castillo ends up having to push Cregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cregor closes the distance and clinches up with Castillo, looking for a takedown. Cregor pushes Castillo against the cage but Castillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Cregor pushes him off.
It looked like Cregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cregor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Castillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Castillo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cregor.
Cregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Cregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo throws a right hand that Cregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Cregor also avoids with ease.
Cregor leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cregor throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
McGonner Cregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Cregor keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Cregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cregor but Cregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Castillo with a poor takedown
and Cregor counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGonner Cregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Castillo.
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Cregor is looking to counter the offense by Castillo and move into the clinch.
Cregor wants to clinch.
Cregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo throws a leg kick which misses Cregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Cregor tries to avoid it.
Castillo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cregor shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Castillo is backing up but Cregor catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Castillo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cregor Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGonner Cregor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Rivera looks to land a body kick but Wiggins moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wiggins or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Wiggins moves into the clinch.
Wiggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivera.#TD#
Wiggins gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rivera kicks off Wiggins and gets to his feet.
Iman Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivera tries to counter with a clinch but Wiggins shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rivera pulls Wiggins into guard. #T1#
Wiggins cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins postures up.
Wiggins postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet. #SUB2#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wiggins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera looks winded!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wiggins cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Wiggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wiggins postures up.
Rivera is wriggling around but Wiggins manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera has hold of Wiggins's hands but Wiggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Wiggins in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wiggins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU#
Wiggins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wiggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wiggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wiggins with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Wiggins postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
Wiggins is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wiggins lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Wiggins with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera trying to control the position.
Wiggins connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wiggins landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is trying to keep Wiggins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Wiggins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Wiggins clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Wiggins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Wiggins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins working the ground and pound.
Rivera tries to improve position but can't.
Wiggins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Wiggins lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiggins in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU#
Wiggins stands up and beckons Rivera to his feet.
Peter Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Wiggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiggins goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rivera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wiggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiggins.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wiggins's guard.
Wiggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggins, not yet.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving. #T3#
Rivera is looking to pass into half guard but Wiggins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wiggins is in guard.#REVR#
Wiggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wiggins lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Wiggins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggins 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.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Wiggins postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
Wiggins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiggins chips away with some ground and pound.
Wiggins works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Rivera had control of the position.
Wiggins lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Wiggins stands up from Rivera's guard - Wiggins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Wiggins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Wiggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wiggins has managed to clinch.
Wiggins is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
Wiggins prevents Rivera from moving into mount.
Rivera wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling his arm.
Wiggins tries to bench press Rivera off him but Rivera keeps the position.
Rivera wants to stand but Wiggins has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wiggins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Wiggins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Can Rivera hold on?! Wiggins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Wiggins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rivera tries to escape but Wiggins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wiggins lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Rivera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2##SUB#
Wiggins looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rivera taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Wiggins!

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