Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Uche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamb misses with an uppercut.
Uche wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Uche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Uche misses #CL2#
and Lamb moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uche up against the cage.
Uche wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uche wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uches head.
Uche is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lamb darts in and clinches Uche up against the cage.#BC2#
Lamb breaks the clinch.
Lamb lands with a straight right. Uche didn't see that one coming.
Lamb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uche throws a sloppy head kick and Lamb moves out of range easily. #T1#
Uche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Lamb drops Uche with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Uche looks back up at him and smiles so Lamb waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Uche is rocked!
Uche ducks into an uppercut from Lamb and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Lamb!

Event: S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Udiggah misses with a takedown attempt - Udi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Udi shoots in for a takedown but Udiggah shows good takedown defense.
Udiggah shoots in for a double leg but Udi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Udiggah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Udi Udi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Udiggah.
Udi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udiggah avoids it really well and circles away.
Udiggah has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udi throws a low kick but Udiggah moves out of range easily. #CL#
Udi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Udi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udiggah's elbow. #T1#
Udi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Udiggah to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Udiggah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Udiggah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Udiggah closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Udiggah breaks from the clinch.
Udiggah connects with a solid leg kick.
Udiggah tries for a takedown but Udi circles away easily#CL#
and Udi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Udiggah just leaning against Udi, taking a breather.
Udi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udiggah backwards. #BC2#
Udiggah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Udiggah.#T2#
Udi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udiggah but Udiggah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udiggah lands a nice hook to Udi's body. Udi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Udiggah fails to land with a series of punches.
Udiggah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Udi swivels and escapes.
Udi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Udiggah looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Udi shoots in for a takedown but Udiggah shows good takedown defense.
Udiggah moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Udiggah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Udiggah drives through and clinches with Udi against the cage.
Udiggah avoids the elbow strike from Udi, against the cage. #T3#
Udiggah is trying to pull guard but Udi has him pressed against the cage.
Udi jumps guard but Udiggah stands there with Udi around his waist. Udi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Udiggah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udiggah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Udi as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Udi.
Udiggah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Udiggah looks to move away, Udi throws a big counter combo but Udiggah just gets out of the way.
Udi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udiggah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Udiggah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Udi defends it well.
Udiggah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Udi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Udi tries to clinch but Udiggah is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Udi is defended easily by Udiggah.#CL#
Udi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Udiggah breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Udiggah clinches with his opponent.
Udiggah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Udi up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Udiggah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Udiggah dominated that round.
That's time! Udi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Udiggah looks for a takedown but Udi sprawls well.
Udi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udiggah counters with a head kick.
Udiggah goes for a double leg but Udi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Udi continues to drive forward.
Udiggah misses with a body kick.
Udi leaves Udiggah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Udi Udi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Udiggah.
Udiggah closes the distance and clinches up with Udi, looking for a takedown. Udiggah pushes Udi against the cage but Udi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Udiggah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Udi feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udi dives in and grabs Udiggah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Udiggah pushes down on Udi's head and hops out.
Udi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Udiggah defends it nicely.
Udiggah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Udi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Udiggah.
Udi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Udi blocks a head kick by Udiggah.
Udi avoids the body shot from Udiggah.
Udi attempts a counter takedown but Udiggah avoids it well and moves away.
Udi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Udiggah as Udi shoots in.
Udi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Udi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udiggah wants to counter the offense by Udi and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Udi throws a right and a left that Udiggah avoids nicely.
Udi throws a wild body kick that Udiggah sees coming a mile off.
Udi dives in for a single leg takedown but Udiggah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Udiggah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Udiggah tries for a takedown but Udi circles away easily#CL#
and Udi counters by moving into the clinch.
Udiggah holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Udi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Udiggah looking to stall.
Come on Udiggah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Udi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Udiggah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Udi after a bit of a struggle.
Udi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Udi is trying to pull guard but Udiggah has him pressed against the cage.
Udi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Udiggah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Udi is looking to land body kicks.
Udiggah doesn't manage to clinch there - Udi circles away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Udi is looking to clinch but Udiggah is avoiding it.
Udiggah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Udiggah tries to clinch but Udi moves out of range. #CL2#
Udiggah moves into the clinch successfully.
Udiggah has Udi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Udi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Udi as Udiggah tries to tie him up.
Udiggah jumps guard but Udi stands there with Udiggah around his waist. Udiggah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Udi tries to land knees in the clinch but Udiggah avoids the damage to the body.
Udiggah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Udi Udi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Udiggah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Udi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Udi struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Udiggah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Udi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udiggah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Udi Udi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udiggah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Udi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Udi closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Udiggah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Udi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Udiggah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Udiggah blocks an uppercut.
Udiggah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udi Udi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Udiggah.
Udiggah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udi backwards.
Udi tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Udiggah manages to break the clinch.
Udiggah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Udi.
Udi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Udiggah swivels and escapes.
Udiggah tries for a takedown but Udi circles away easily#CL#
and Udi counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Udi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Udiggah up against the cage.#TD#
Udi manages to pull guard.
Udi can't keep his opponent in guard - Udiggah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Udi is holding on to half guard well.
Udiggah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Udiggah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Udi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Udi wants to get back to full guard.
Udiggah tries to pass to full mount but Udi defends it.
Udi is refusing to be controlled, as Udiggah sits in half guard.
Udi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Udi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Udiggah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Udi turns into him and now he's in Udiggah's guard. #SUB2#
Udiggah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Udi is aware though and is defending well.
Udiggah throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Udiggah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Udi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Udiggah shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Desmond Udiggah just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Udiggah shoots in and drives through. Udi sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Udiggah.
Udi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Udiggah as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Udiggah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Udi looks for a takedown but Udiggah sprawls well.
Udi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udi Udi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udiggah misses with a left hand
and Udi counters with a left and a right that stings Udiggah.
A combination from Udiggah does no damage.
It looked like Udi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udiggah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Udi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Udiggah wants to clinch up but Udi keeps it at a distance.
Udiggah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udi avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Udi wants to clinch up but Udiggah keeps it at a distance.
Udi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Udiggah. That one must have hurt.
Udi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Udiggah tries to counter with a clinch but Udi shakes him off and moves away.
Desmond Udiggah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Udi! #CL2#
Udiggah instigates a clinch.
Udi is trying to break the clinch but Udiggah is controlling him.#TD2#
Udiggah pulls guard successfully.
Udiggah keeping moving, preventing Udi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Udiggah wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Udi gets to his feet - Udiggah follows without any prompting.
Udi darts in looking for a takedown but Udiggah gets double underhooks and turns Udi into the cage.
Udiggah fails with the takedown.#T3#
Udi tries to work over Udiggah's front leg with a kick but Udiggah checks it.
Udiggah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Udi tried to score with a low kick but Udiggah checks it.
Udiggah shoots in but Udi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Udiggah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Udi closes the distance and clinches up with Udiggah, looking for a takedown. Udi pushes Udiggah against the cage but Udiggah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Udi moves into the clinch.
Udiggah is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Udiggah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udiggah is looking to control Udi's arms but Udi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Udiggah has his back to the cage.
Udi goes for a takedown attempt but Udiggah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Udi has managed to clinch.
Udiggah looking for a takedown.
Udi Udi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Udiggah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Udi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udiggah keeps control of Udi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Udiggah blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Udi Udi had his way with Desmond Udiggah in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Udi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Udiggah's head.
Udiggah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Udi circles away.
Udi shoots in for a takedown but Udiggah shows good takedown defense.
Udiggah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Udi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udi Udi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Udiggah.
Udi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Udiggah pinned against the cage. Udiggah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udiggah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Udi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Udiggah counters by moving into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##BC2#
Udiggah breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Udi misses #CL2#
and Udiggah counters by moving into the clinch.
Udiggah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Udi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Udiggah looking for a takedown.
Udi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Udiggah to keep the fight standing.
Udiggah struggles to land a body shot inside as Udi controls his hands. #BC2#
Udiggah manages to break the clinch.
Udiggah stuffs the takedown attempt from Udi. Udi gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Udiggah. That's going to slow Udi down. #T2#
Udi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udiggah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Udiggah.
Udi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udiggah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Udiggah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Udiggah shoots in but no luck this time.
Udi misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Udi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Udi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udiggah is trying to pull guard but Udi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Udiggah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Udi closes the distance and clinches up with Udiggah, looking for a takedown. Udi pushes Udiggah against the cage but Udiggah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Udi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Udiggah defends it nicely.
Udi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Udiggah. No joy for Udi on that attempt.
Udiggah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Udi's waist but Udi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Udiggah off to one side.
Udi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Udi shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Udiggah lands but Udi takes it in his stride.
Udiggah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Udi.
Udiggah wants to counter with a clinch but Udi pushes him away.#T4#
Udi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Udiggah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Udiggah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Udi to keep the fight standing.
Udiggah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Udi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Udiggah gets underhooks to prevent Udi's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Udiggah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udiggah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Udi as he jumps to the side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Udiggah!

Event: S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Ziranov scores with a head kick.
Ziranov shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziranov to the mat! Ziranov manages to get full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Ziranov keeps moving. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him.
Ziranov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Ziranov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ziranov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Ziranov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
Ziranov has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch. #TD#
Ruiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ruiz manages to end up in side control.
Ziranov looks winded!#SUB#
Ruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziranov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziranov.
Ziranov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziranov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ziranov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ziranov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ruiz has clasped his hands together around Ziranov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ruiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruiz scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and beckons Ziranov to his feet. #T3#
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Ziranov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziranov misses with a low kick.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziranov circles away.
Ziranov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Ziranov on that attempt.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziranov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziranov enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziranov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz stops Ziranov from standing up.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Ziranov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziranov manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Ziranov's guard. #SU#
Ruiz stands up from Ziranov's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruiz shoots in but Ziranov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziranov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziranov!
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Ziranov moves out of range easily.
Xander Ziranov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziranov is breathing heavily.
Ziranov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1##TD#
Ruiz 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ziranov wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziranov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziranov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziranov! #REVB#
Ziranov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Ruiz sneaks back into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
Ruiz has control of Ziranov's left arm, preventing Ziranov from doing any damage.
Ruiz Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz 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#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziranov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ruiz rushes Ziranov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ziranov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Ziranov manages to pull guard.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ziranov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Ruiz stands and steps away. Ziranov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziranov tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziranov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ziranov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ziranov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Ziranov clinches.
Ziranov gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ziranov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Ziranov counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Xander Ziranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ziranov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziranov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziranov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Ziranov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziranov misses with a body kick.
Ruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov tries to land a leg kick but Ruiz saw it coming and moves away.
Ruiz is looking for a counter combo.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziranov pinned against the cage. Ziranov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziranov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziranov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ruiz gets tackled into the cage by Ziranov. Ziranov maintains the clinch.
Ziranov prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Ruiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ziranov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.#BC2#
Ziranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Ziranov gets the takedown into side control.
Ziranov wants to stand but Ruiz has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is trying to control Ziranov's posture but Ziranov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Ziranov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziranov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ziranov sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ruiz escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ziranov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ruiz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziranov circles away.
A good leg kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz misses with a combination
and Ziranov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ziranov tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ziranov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ziranov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Ruiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziranov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziranov is trying to control but can't.
Ziranov is trying to stand. #T3#
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziranov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Ruiz not doing much here.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziranov keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziranov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Ziranov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Xander Ziranov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD#
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziranov is looking to get back to is feet but Ruiz passes into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Ruiz tries for a kimura but Ziranov is defending well. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ziranov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziranov wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ruiz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruiz trying to control the position but Ziranov is working away. #SUB#
Ruiz has an Americana. Ziranov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ruiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ruiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruiz Ruiz!
The defeated Xander Ziranov had this to say: 'Cya next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Finley leaves Strife with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Strife closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finley's guard.
Strife engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife wanted to stand there but Finley had control of the position.
Strife sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finley's guard. #T1##SUB#
Strife seems to be working for a kimura but Finley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Strife wants to work for an arm triangle but Finley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strife in particular looking to stall.
Strife seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Strife prevents Finley from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strife in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Strife shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Strife really is a fat lump.#T2#
Finley wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strife content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finley is trying to stand up here but Strife is controlling him well. #T3#
Well, if Strife 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.
Strife is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Strife sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strife fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Finley really wants to buck Strife off and get back to his feet.
Finley tries to buck Strife off but Strife takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Finley wants to get back to his feet.
Finley looks winded!
Finley covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Finley!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Strife dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Strife shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Finley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strife. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strife lands a nice short elbow.
Strife content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strife looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Finley is looking to escape.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strife lands a nice short elbow.
Strife stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Strife.
Strife is taking a breather. Finley 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strife landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
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. Strife connects with a nice short shot to Finley's temple.
Finley is trying to stand.
Finley is breathing heavily.
Strife content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Finley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strife scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Strife stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Finley to get to his feet. #TD#
Strife shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finley's guard.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Strife passes into half guard. #T4##REVB#
Well, if Strife 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. #SUB#
Strife is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finley defends it well.
Strife trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Strife dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Strife 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.
Strife won't allow Finley to get back to his feet.
Finley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strife controls the pace.
Strife has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Finley is proving hard to escape from.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Strife manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strife is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Strife performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strife is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Strife 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.
Strife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finley can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strife scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strife sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strife has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Finley pushes Strife off but Strife dives into side control.
Strife controls the position.
Strife creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Finley seems a little lost for a moment, as Strife dominates the positioning.
Lloyd Strife overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Strife decides to stand back up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finley enables Strife to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Strife passes into half guard. #T4##REVB##SUB#
Strife is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strife in particular looking to stall.
Strife's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife is nestled in close to Finley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Strife showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strife, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Strife!
A less than humble Lloyd Strife misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Christensen has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch. #TD#
Christensen pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Christensen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Jones wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Christensen's closed guard. He's half up but Christensen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Christensen pivots and extends the arm, Jones falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Christensen! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Christensen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Udiggah throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Udiggah has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Valentine is on him like a limpet, forcing Udiggah back against the cage.#TD2#
Udiggah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valentine can't fight it off and eventually Udiggah manages to take the fight to the floor. Valentine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Udiggah tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udiggah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine pulls Udiggah in to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Udiggah stands and steps away. Valentine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Valentine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udiggah looking to pass the guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Udiggah from controlling successfully.
Udiggah is pushing down on Valentine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valentine is fighting to maintain full guard but Udiggah has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Valentine tries to kick Udiggah off but Udiggah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Udiggah is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Udiggah is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Udiggah to get the leverage.
Well, if Udiggah 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.
Udiggah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Valentine's thigh. Valentine counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Valentine is looking to stand up but Udiggah isn't so interested in that idea.
Udiggah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Udiggah clinches. #TD2#
Udiggah gets control of Valentine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Udiggah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Udiggah trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Udiggah keeps moving.
Valentine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valentine lands a couple of digs.
Udiggah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Udiggah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Udiggah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Udiggah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine wants to clinch.
Udiggah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udiggah finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamey Valentine has been cut.#TD2#
Udiggah 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valentine manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Udiggah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udiggah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Udiggah avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentine.
Udiggah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Udiggah breaks from the clinch.
Udiggah moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Valentine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Valentine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Udiggah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Udiggah dives into side control. #SUB2#
Udiggah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Udiggah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Valentine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Udiggah's best efforts.
Udiggah is looking to stall here but Valentine recovers full guard. #SU2#
Udiggah gets to his feet - Valentine follows without any prompting.
Udiggah throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Udiggah lands with a nice body kick. #T3##TD2#
Udiggah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Udiggah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Udiggah slows the pace down in half guard.
Udiggah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Udiggah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Udiggah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valentine!
Udiggah throwing strikes here but Valentine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udiggah tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Udiggah throws some wild stikes that Valentine manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Udiggah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamey Valentine's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Udiggah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Valentine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Udiggah is on him like a limpet, forcing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Udiggah jumps into guard, dragging Valentine to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Udiggah trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Valentine postures up.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valentine works over Udiggah with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Udiggah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valentine trying to control but Udiggah is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Udiggah scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Udiggah feints and as Valentine raises his hands in defense, Udiggah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Udiggah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Udiggah controls the pace.#T2#
Valentine is controlling Udiggah's posture.#SU2#
Udiggah stands up from Valentine's guard - Udiggah perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Udiggah throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3##BC2#
Udiggah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Udiggah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valentine tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Udiggah manages to move to mount!
Udiggah thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Udiggah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Udiggah controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Udiggah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Udiggah unloads with some shots from mount but Valentine bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Udiggah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udiggah 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Udiggah!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Ruiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Ruiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruiz is in Christensen's guard.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christensen wants to control the position but Ruiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.#SUB2#
Ruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ruiz won't allow Christensen to sweep him here.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Christensen has wrist control.
Christensen wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz stays in close to Christensen's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Christensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christensen's half guard.
Christensen is not content to let Ruiz control the position.#T3#
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz moves into full mount! Christensen won't be happy about that!
Ruiz content just to control the position here.
Ruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Christensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruiz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Christensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruiz Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christensen keeps working.
Christensen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ruiz Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christensen trying to remain calm as Ruiz controls from the top position.
Christensen is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well. #T1#
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the pace.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ruiz tries to stand but Christensen is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ruiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Ruiz is controlling the pace.
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Christensen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruiz Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
so Christensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Christensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Ruiz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christensen has picked Ruiz up and slammed him! Ruiz can't keep hold of the triangle and Christensen manages to pass to side control!
Ruiz is trying to work for a sweep but Christensen has mounted him!
Ruiz has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Ruiz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Christensen gets his way!
Ruiz tries to roll but Christensen sticks to his back. #T2#
Christensen not allowing Ruiz to control his hands. #SUB#
Christensen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ruiz is defending well though. Christensen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Christensen looking to break Ruiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ruiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christensen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruiz just trying to survive but Christensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruiz turns into Christensen and is now in his guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Christensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christensen tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christensen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Christensen working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruiz 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiz Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sheeshkebab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ilic's half guard.#SUB#
Sheeshkebab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sheeshkebab maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ilic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sheeshkebab has cracked it and Ilic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sheeshkebab!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Sheeshkebab!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Udi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Udi is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burnett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Udi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnett's guard.
Udi thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Udi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Burnett.
Burnett wants to control but Udi is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udi is looking to take a break and control but Burnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burnett is refusing to be controlled, as Udi sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burnett throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Udi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Udi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working.
Burnett 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.
Udi is staying tight to Burnett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Burnett is looking to regain half guard here but Udi keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Udi taking a break here but Burnett is having none of it and regains half guard.
Udi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burnett tries to get to full guard but Udi has control of the leg.
Udi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Udi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Udi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Udi is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Udi is stalling here. Burnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Udi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Udi is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Burnett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Udi can't do much from the bottom here.
Udi tries to buck Burnett off but Burnett is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnett scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Udi Udi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Burnett gets caught flat footed, as Udi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Udi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett working a defensive guard here.
Udi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udi is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.#T1#
Udi throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Udi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burnett's half guard.
Udi not doing much here.
Udi thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely. #T2#
Burnett is controlling Udi's trapped leg to prevent Udi from advancing to side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Udi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Burnett wants to control but Udi is keeping busy.
Udi trying to control the action but Burnett is working from the bottom.
Burnett tries to roll over but Udi keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Udi tries to sprawl out of it but Burnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Udi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Udi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burnett's half guard.
Burnett trying to control but Udi postures up.
Udi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though. #T4#
Udi wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
Burnett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Udi is looking to stall here but Burnett recovers full guard.
Burnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Udi's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Udi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Udi trying to control but Burnett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Udi Udi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Udi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burnett is trying to control Udi's posture but Udi avoids it.
Burnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Udi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ground and pound from Udi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Udi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Udi Udi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udi trying to control the action but Burnett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Udi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Udi swings around for an armbar but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Udi's guard.
Udi controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Burnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Udi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Burnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Udi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnett controlling from the top position.
Burnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burnett wants to stand but Udi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burnett with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Udi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnett won't allow Udi to get back to his feet.
Burnett stands up over Udi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Burnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Burnett has gone for a leg lock! Udi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burnett's guard.#REVB#
Udi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Udi being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Udi from controlling successfully.
Udi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Udi is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Udi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Udi misses with a head shot. Burnett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Udi Udi.
Well Udi 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udi Udi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bridges's waist but Bridges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side. #TD2#
Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bridges will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bridges is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges gets back to half guard.
Maia not doing much here. #T1#
Maia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bridges pushes Maia off but Maia dives into side control.
Maia happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Maia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Bridges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bridges being controlled for a moment.
Maia wants to stand but Bridges is controlling his arm.
Bridges wants to control but Maia postures up.
Maia in side control, throwing shots but Bridges defends.
Bridges is looking for a sweep.
Maia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridges is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridges.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridges tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridges to the ground. Bridges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridges tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia 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.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bridges trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bridges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia looks for a takedown but Bridges sprawls well.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bridges pinned against the cage. Bridges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Maia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Bridges shows good takedown defense.
Bridges half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Maia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bridges on his heels. He'll look to pass Bridges's guard now, I'm sure.
Bridges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maia controls the pace.
Bridges trying to control the position.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Bridges.
Maia controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Bridges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Bridges digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Bridges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Bridges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bridges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maia sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Maia, which made it look bad.
A cross from Bridges lands.#T2#
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Maia dives in and scores a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Maia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bridges keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maia is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Bridges on that attempt.
Bridges dives in for a single leg takedown but Maia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Maia feints and as Bridges raises his hands in defense, Maia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bridges wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maia controls the pace.#T4#
Maia stands and throws Bridges's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia throwing strikes but Bridges manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Maia is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Quinton Bridges will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bridges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maia's half guard.
Maia tries to kick Bridges off but Bridges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bridges is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bridges wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia tries to kick Bridges off but Bridges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Bridges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bridges tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range. #TD2#
Maia 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.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia pushes down on Bridges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Maia not doing much here.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Bridges is defending the position. #T2#
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Maia stalling.
Maia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bridges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia is continuing to stall.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maia tries for a takedown but Bridges circles away easily
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Bridges tries to clinch up.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Bridges shows good takedown defense.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bridges avoids it really well and circles away.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bridges defends well and Maia ends up having to push Bridges into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bridges is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Bridges circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bridges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia trying to control the position but Bridges is working away. #T4#
Bridges seems a little lost for a moment, as Maia dominates the positioning.
Bridges sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Maia 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.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Bridges is working away.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinton Bridges.
I think Bridges 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Bridges!

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