Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thunder Rolls to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thunder Rolls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Thunder Rolls postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder Rolls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thunder Rolls connects with a couple of short punches.
Thunder Rolls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder Rolls throws a big right hand that misses.
Thunder Rolls stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Thunder Rolls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thunder Rolls throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder Rolls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunder Rolls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunder Rolls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thunder Rolls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Thunder Rolls throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Thunder Rolls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to keep Thunder Rolls in close.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Thunder Rolls slips an elbow through the middle.
Thunder Rolls has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder Rolls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunder Rolls throws a big right hand that misses.
Thunder Rolls throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson trying to control but Thunder Rolls is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder Rolls trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder Rolls is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Thunder Rolls trying to strike off his back.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder Rolls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Thunder Rolls working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Thunder Rolls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thunder Rolls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson is thwarting Thunder Rolls's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Thunder Rolls is keeping him busy.
Thunder Rolls is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Thunder Rolls actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson prevents Thunder Rolls from improving his position.
Thunder Rolls is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Thunder Rolls dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thunder Rolls leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thunder Rolls attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thunder Rolls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder Rolls defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder Rolls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunder Rolls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Thunder Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Thunder Rolls lands a couple of digs.
Thunder Rolls postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Thunder Rolls postures up.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson pulls Thunder Rolls in close to his closed guard and prevents Thunder Rolls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thunder Rolls is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Thunder Rolls arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Johnson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Thunder Rolls!
Chief Thunder Rolls made sure to mention his sponsor, Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Changg shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Changg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Changg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suarez Costa is fending him off so far but Changg persists. Nope, Suarez Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Changg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suarez Costa defends well and Changg ends up having to push Suarez Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Changg.#TD2#
Changg gets a double leg takedown into Suarez Costa's guard.#ES#
Suarez Costa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Changg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Changg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez Costa tries to counter by clinching up but Changg breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Suarez Costa pushes Changg up against the cage in a clinch.
Changg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Changg walks away with a smile on his face. Suarez Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Changg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Changg moves out of range of the body kick from Suarez Costa. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Changg misses with a knee to the head.
Changg stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Changg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Changg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suarez Costa circles away.
Suarez Costa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Changg.#CL#
Suarez Costa clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Changg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Changg with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.
Changg stalling against the cage.
Changg tries for a takedown but Suarez Costa manages to get underhooks.
Suarez Costa fails to pull guard.
Changg looking for a takedown. #T2##TD2#
Changg decides to pull guard.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Changg keeps moving.
Suarez Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Changg wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Changg there!
Suarez Costa punching from mount but Changg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Changg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Suarez Costa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Changg tries to hold on but Suarez Costa postures up.
Changg tries to control Suarez Costa's body but Suarez Costa pushes him off. Changg squirms to his side and now Suarez Costa has his back!
Suarez Costa is riding his opponent, not letting Changg buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Changg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Suarez Costa is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Changg covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Suarez Costa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Changg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Changg is really stuck here.
Suarez Costa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Changg tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Suarez Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Changg has closed the distance and engaged Suarez Costa in a clinch.
Changg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Changg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Changg breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Changg moves into the clinch.
Changg goes for a takedown attempt but Suarez Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Changg lands a nice hook to Suarez Costa's body. Suarez Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez Costa shoots and misses
and Changg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Suarez Costa. No joy for Changg on that attempt.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Changg.#T1#
Changg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez Costa's waist but Suarez Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Changg off to one side. #CL2#
Changg clinches.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but Changg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Changg.
Changg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suarez Costa tries to pull guard but Changg won't allow it. #TD2#
Changg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suarez Costa uses from the top position.
Changg is pulling down on Suarez Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez Costa, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Changg is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Changg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Changg wants to sweep here but Suarez Costa controlling him for the moment.
Changg wants to control the position but Suarez Costa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Changg trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Changg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suarez Costa is pressing down on Changg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Changg is holding on for now.
Changg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suarez Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suarez Costa's back!#T3#
Changg is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Changg gets his hands free as Suarez Costa looks to control.
Changg scores with punches from the back.
Changg thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Changg has the hooks in. Suarez Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Changg controls the position.
Suarez Costa prevents Changg from getting a body triangle.
Changg doesn't have the hooks in and Suarez Costa manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Changg keeps moving.
Changg wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Changg there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Changg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Changg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suarez Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Changg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Changg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Changg shoots for a takedown but Suarez Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Changg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Suarez Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Suarez Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa tries for a takedown but Changg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Changg.
Changg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suarez Costa but Suarez Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD2#
Changg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suarez Costa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Changg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez Costa keeps working.
Changg cracks Suarez Costa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Changg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suarez Costa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez Costa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Changg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miguel Suarez Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The ground and pound from Changg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Changg working the strikes but Suarez Costa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez Costa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Changg.
Changg throwing strikes but missing.
Changg tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez Costa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Changg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Changg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Changg trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Changg goes for a double leg but Suarez Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez Costa continues to drive forward.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Changg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suarez Costa swivels and escapes.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Changg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Changg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez Costa as he jumps to the side.
Changg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots and misses
and Changg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suarez Costa thinking. #CL2#
Changg closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Changg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Changg moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa jumps guard but Changg stands there with Suarez Costa around his waist. Suarez Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Changg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changg!

Event: SyFi 17
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Luther stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Hill clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Hill is trying to push Luther away but Luther has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luther misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luther prevents it.
Luther tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luther.
Nice body punch from Luther.
A short left from Luther.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luther tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luther lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill prevents a body shot from Luther.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luther.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill can't get the takedown. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Luther.
Good body shot from Luther.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Luther lands a left hand.
Luther lands with a left to the head.
Luther lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
Luther lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Hill is rocked!
Luther unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hill! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Luther is unloading with more strikes now! Hill drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Luther!
A victorious Max Luther thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Bolt closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Bolt pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
Jonathan Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Bolt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ray manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolt's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Bolt has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace.
Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolt is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ray.
Bolt is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolt wants to get back to full guard.
Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ray is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ray fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolt.#T3#
Ray shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tex Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage.
Nice body kick there by Ray.#TD2#
Bolt 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.#SUB2#
Bolt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolt has Ray in his guard.#REVR#
Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Ray works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Ray tries to pass to full mount but Bolt defends it.
Ray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolt!
Bolt is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt tries to control Ray's body but Ray pushes him off. Bolt squirms to his side and now Ray has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Ray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Bolt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolt lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray working a defensive guard here.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Bolt's legs - danger averted.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolt's guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ray passes into side control. #SUB#
Ray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bolt is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Bolt wants to control but Ray postures up.
Jonathan Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ray tries to stand but Bolt is controlling his head.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bolt tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working.
Bolt is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolt avoid being mounted?
Bolt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bolt is not content to let Ray control the position.#SUB#
Ray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolt wants to get back to full guard.
Ray seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ray trying to mount his opponent but Bolt defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Ray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bolt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bolt leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolt as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bolt dives in and scores a takedown into Ray's guard.
Bolt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolt is looking to pass into half guard but Ray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ray is in guard.#REVR#
Ray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bolt is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. 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.
Ray trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Ray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ray prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Bolt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape.
Ray with good strikes from the mount here!
Ray is landing with some decent strikes but Bolt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Bolt tries to improve his position but Ray has taken his back! Ray has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bolt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ray pushes Bolt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Ray!

Event: SyFi 12
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Johnson dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Sitsongrit drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Sitsongrit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Johnson.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson looks winded!#KD#
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Sitsongrit stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sitsongrit before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sitsongrit picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
A determined Petchuangtong Sitsongrit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Collins gets caught napping as Hill dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Hill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hill passes into side control.
Hill wants to stand but Collins is controlling his arm.
Hill has control of an arm but Collins manages to advance to Hill's back!
Collins is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Collins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Collins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill.
Hill works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hill pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill is controlling the pace.
Hill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Collins is trying to escape the mount but Hill keeps good control and instead manages to take Collins's back.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill controlling the position well here. Collins rolled but Hill kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins is trying to stand back up.
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hill scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Hill looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Collins taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Israel Hill!

Event: EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Ray walks into a left hand.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Magnum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Ray is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jonathan Ray has been cut.
Magnum scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnum finish him?
Ray leaves his chin hanging out and Magnum seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ray crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Magnum!
Justin Magnum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Torcida 2 - Silva Vs Marquez
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Scarmozzino has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Scarmozzino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scarmozzino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarmozzino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarmozzino as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Stevenson clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Scarmozzino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Scarmozzino is having none of it.
Scarmozzino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Scarmozzino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Scarmozzino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Scarmozzino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Stevenson.#TD#
Scarmozzino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scarmozzino is in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is looking to stand back up but Scarmozzino counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stevenson. #REVB#
Scarmozzino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scarmozzino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scarmozzino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson wants to control but Scarmozzino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scarmozzino stalling.
Stevenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Scarmozzino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scarmozzino is looking to stall here but Stevenson recovers full guard.
We've been informed that Stevenson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU#
Scarmozzino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scarmozzino. #TD2#
Stevenson decides to pull guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Scarmozzino from controlling successfully.
Scarmozzino preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarmozzino throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Scarmozzino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deshawn Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scarmozzino wants to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a nice body shot.
Scarmozzino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Scarmozzino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Scarmozzino pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scarmozzino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scarmozzino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Scarmozzino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarmozzino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Scarmozzino persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Scarmozzino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Scarmozzino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarmozzino stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Stevenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarmozzino tries to avoid it but Stevenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarmozzino to the ground. Scarmozzino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scarmozzino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevenson sprawls and moves away.
Deshawn Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson leaves Scarmozzino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Scarmozzino. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Scarmozzino dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson throws out a counter right but Scarmozzino avoids it with no problem.
Scarmozzino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarmozzino circles away.
Scarmozzino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scarmozzino looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarmozzino doesn't seem bothered though.
Scarmozzino just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scarmozzino is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Scarmozzino tries to pull guard but Stevenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Scarmozzino drops back down to his feet.
Scarmozzino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Scarmozzino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deshawn Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarmozzino leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xavier Scarmozzino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarmozzino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Scarmozzino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Scarmozzino stuffs the takedown.
Scarmozzino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarmozzino gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scarmozzino rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Scarmozzino closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson goes for a takedown attempt but Scarmozzino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Scarmozzino pushes him off.
Scarmozzino shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scarmozzino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scarmozzino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scarmozzino looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.#T4#
Scarmozzino fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarmozzino.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scarmozzino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Scarmozzino avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Stevenson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Scarmozzino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarmozzino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarmozzino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Scarmozzino circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarmozzino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarmozzino avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarmozzino, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarmozzino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL#
Scarmozzino instigates a clinch.
Scarmozzino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
Scarmozzino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Scarmozzino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Scarmozzino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevenson down to the mat. Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scarmozzino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarmozzino. Scarmozzino gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson scores with the left hand. Scarmozzino knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Scarmozzino didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Scarmozzino is rocked!
Stevenson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Scarmozzino square on the jaw! Damn, Scarmozzino is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deshawn Stevenson!

Event: SyFi 3
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zachary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Zachary's guard.#SU#
Zachary is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zachary. #TD#
Zachary gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson stands and throws Zachary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson controls the position.#T1#
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zachary for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zachary is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Zachary manages to avoid easily. #SU#
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3##TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Zachary's guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zachary is keeping the position for now.
Zachary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Zachary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zachary looks winded!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Zachary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zachary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Zachary throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zachary sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Zachary sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Zachary connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zachary can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zachary.
Zachary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zachary feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Zachary throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zachary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Zachary, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Zachary against the cage but Zachary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zachary lands a head kick!
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zachary is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zachary throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Zachary is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control. #REVB#
Johnson 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.
Zachary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zachary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Zachary controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zachary wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Zachary's back!#SUB#
Johnson is working for a rear naked choke. Zachary is not defending it well and Johnson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zachary refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zachary's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Johnson!

Event: EFA 14 Kelly vs Carpenter
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Jolt The Rim Job .
Jolt The Rim Job throws a combination. Ray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Ray rushes Jolt The Rim Job and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ray fails to land the takedown.
Jolt The Rim Job misses with a series of wild punches.
Jolt The Rim Job misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Jolt The Rim Job does no damage.
Ray wants to counter with a clinch but Jolt The Rim Job pushes him away.
Jolt The Rim Job misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Jolt The Rim Job pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ray back to the cage. Jolt The Rim Job follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Ray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jolt The Rim Job 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolt The Rim Job working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray. #SUB2#
Ray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Ray gets to his feet - Jolt The Rim Job follows without any prompting.
A low kick from Ray misses
and Jolt The Rim Job counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jole Jolt The Rim Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ray.
Nice takedown defense from Jolt The Rim Job . No joy for Ray on that attempt.
Jole Jolt The Rim Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Ray.
Jolt The Rim Job scores with a shot to the body.
Jolt The Rim Job looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jolt The Rim Job tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jolt The Rim Job .
Jole Jolt The Rim Job is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jolt The Rim Job bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ray's head backwards.
Jolt The Rim Job scores with a jab to the body.
Jolt The Rim Job scores with the left hand. Ray knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Ray is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jolt The Rim Job circles away quickly and effectively.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolt The Rim Job finish him?#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolt The Rim Job lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jolt The Rim Job jabs Ray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jolt The Rim Job will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jolt The Rim Job is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jolt The Rim Job .
Jolt The Rim Job lands with an uppercut that bounces Ray off the cage and back into range.
Jolt The Rim Job tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Jolt The Rim Job .
Ray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jolt The Rim Job is fending him off so far but Ray persists. Nope, Jolt The Rim Job circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray seems to have recovered his senses.
Ray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jolt The Rim Job to score with a decent uppercut.
Ray takes a swing at Jolt The Rim Job 's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ray forces Jolt The Rim Job back against the cage and clinches.
Jolt The Rim Job misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolt The Rim Job wants to get back to striking at distance but Ray won't allow it.
Jolt The Rim Job is trying to break free.#T3##TD2#
Ray drags the fight down to the ground.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing Jolt The Rim Job from standing up.
Jolt The Rim Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jolt The Rim Job wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ray controlling Jolt The Rim Job 's posture.
Jolt The Rim Job wants to stand and escape but instead Ray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ray trying to control but Jolt The Rim Job is working from the bottom.
Jolt The Rim Job trying to control the position.
Jolt The Rim Job looking for a sweep. Not yet Jolt The Rim Job , not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jole Jolt The Rim Job dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jolt The Rim Job throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ray misses.
Jolt The Rim Job goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jolt The Rim Job scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Ray has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray tries to pull guard but Jolt The Rim Job holds him up against the cage and eventually Ray drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Ray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Ray moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jolt The Rim Job has worked his arm free - good work by Jolt The Rim Job !
Jolt The Rim Job is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jolt The Rim Job being controlled for a moment.
Jolt The Rim Job is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ray working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Ray decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jolt The Rim Job scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jolt The Rim Job on his heels. He'll look to pass Jolt The Rim Job 's guard now, I'm sure.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray postures up. #T3#
Jolt The Rim Job looking for a sweep. Not yet Jolt The Rim Job , not yet.
Jolt The Rim Job has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control. #SU2#
Ray decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Jolt The Rim Job misses.
Jolt The Rim Job lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jolt The Rim Job misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ray gets a double leg takedown into Jolt The Rim Job 's guard.#T4#
Jolt The Rim Job can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jonathan Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jolt The Rim Job looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Jolt The Rim Job preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Jolt The Rim Job connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jolt The Rim Job scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Jolt The Rim Job .#BC2#
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jole Jolt The Rim Job is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jolt The Rim Job moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jolt The Rim Job lands a slapping body shot.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jolt The Rim Job swivels and escapes.
Jolt The Rim Job seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray trying to control the position but Jolt The Rim Job is working away. #T1#
Jolt The Rim Job is looking to reverse the position.
Jolt The Rim Job is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jolt The Rim Job struggling a bit here.
Jolt The Rim Job is not content to let Ray control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jolt The Rim Job is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ray controlling the position easily from mount.
Jolt The Rim Job is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ray tries to control but Jolt The Rim Job wriggling away. #T3#
Ray scoring with strikes but Jolt The Rim Job is staying in there.
Jolt The Rim Job is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jolt The Rim Job wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ray is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jolt The Rim Job has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jolt The Rim Job !
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ray holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Jolt The Rim Job wants to stand but Ray is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Jolt The Rim Job has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ray to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jolt The Rim Job is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ray pulls down on the head and he's put Jolt The Rim Job to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathan Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Mitterer doesn't manage to clinch there - Suarez Costa circles away.
Suarez Costa feints the counter takedown.
Mitterer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Mitterer clinches up against the cage.
Mitterer tries to break free but Suarez Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Mitterer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitterer jumps guard but Suarez Costa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Suarez Costa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitterer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suarez Costa to the mat. Suarez Costa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitterer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitterer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mitterer stacks Suarez Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mitterer!#T1#
Suarez Costa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Suarez Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitterer tries to get to his feet but Suarez Costa is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mitterer in his guard.
Mitterer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitterer wants to control from the top but Suarez Costa keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitterer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitterer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mitterer content to stall in guard here.
Mitterer wants to stand and escape but instead Suarez Costa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Suarez Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitterer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Suarez Costa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitterer has Suarez Costa pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez Costa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitterer wants to hit a switch here but Suarez Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitterer there!
Mitterer really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez Costa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mitterer holds on, trying desperately to control.
Suarez Costa looking to ground and pound but Mitterer is blocking nicely.
Suarez Costa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mitterer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitterer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Suarez Costa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suarez Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitterer's waist but Mitterer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez Costa off to one side.
Suarez Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitterer circles away.#TD#
Mitterer gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Suarez Costa sneaks out the side door and pushes Mitterer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Suarez Costa rushes Mitterer and presses him up against the cage.
Mitterer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suarez Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suarez Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Mitterer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miguel Suarez Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Suarez Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mitterer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Suarez Costa to his feet. #T1#
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitterer tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitterer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Mitterer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.#CL2#
Suarez Costa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Suarez Costa. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Mitterer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suarez Costa looking to control. #T2#
Mitterer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez Costa keeping moving, preventing Mitterer from controlling successfully.
Suarez Costa controls Mitterer momentarily but Mitterer frees himself.
Mitterer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mitterer connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Suarez Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitterer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mitterer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suarez Costa sprawls well initially but Mitterer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mitterer seems content to control.
Suarez Costa wants to improve his position but Mitterer is controlling well.
Mitterer trying to control the action but Suarez Costa is working from the bottom.
Mitterer stops Suarez Costa from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mitterer lands with a punch from half guard.
Suarez Costa is looking to control Mitterer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez Costa avoid being mounted?
Mitterer winds up and cracks Suarez Costa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suarez Costa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitterer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitterer throws a strike but Suarez Costa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Mitterer is proving a slippery customer.
Mitterer is looking to stand up but Suarez Costa won't let him.
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 Kyle Mitterer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mitterer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Suarez Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitterer, which made it look bad.
Suarez Costa shoots in but Mitterer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitterer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez Costa shoots in and drives through. Mitterer sprawls well.
Kyle Mitterer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitterer swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mitterer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mitterer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suarez Costa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitterer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez Costa is trying to stand up here but Mitterer is controlling him well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mitterer trying to control from half guard but Suarez Costa is working away. #ES2#
Suarez Costa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mitterer is on him like a limpet, forcing Suarez Costa back against the cage.#TD#
Mitterer gets control of Suarez Costa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitterer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitterer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez Costa preventing the sweep.
Suarez Costa is looking to stand up but Mitterer won't let him. #T2#
Mitterer wants to sweep but no luck.
Suarez Costa wants to control from the top but Mitterer keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitterer wants to clinch but Suarez Costa slips to the side
and Suarez Costa counters with a one-two to the body.
Suarez Costa misses with a wild combination.
Mitterer is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mitterer feints and as Suarez Costa raises his hands in defense, Mitterer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Suarez Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Suarez Costa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Suarez Costa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mitterer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitterer misses with a looping right.
Mitterer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez Costa. #T4#
Suarez Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Mitterer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Mitterer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitterer throws a nice looking combination but Suarez Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitterer leaves Suarez Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mitterer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitterer.

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 Kyle Mitterer.
I think Mitterer 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Mitterer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dancer clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dancer.
Scarmozzino blocking some punches.
Scarmozzino is trying to maintain a safe position but Dancer gets an underhook and turns Scarmozzino into the cage.
Scarmozzino blocks an uppercut.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dancer prevents the takedown attempt.
Dancer lands with a right to the head.
Dancer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dancer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scarmozzino's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarmozzino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scarmozzino pulls Dancer into guard.
Dancer wants to stand and escape but instead Scarmozzino has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarmozzino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dancer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dancer trying to keep a closed guard but Scarmozzino is proving a slippery customer.
Dancer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dancer working a defensive guard but Scarmozzino manages to pass into side control anyway.
Scarmozzino just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Scarmozzino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dancer looking for a sweep but Scarmozzino has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Scarmozzino working for a submission but Dancer is keeping him at bay.
Scarmozzino tries to control but Dancer wriggling away.
Scarmozzino punching from mount but Dancer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Scarmozzino content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Scarmozzino is working for a guillotine from mount but Dancer frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Dancer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scarmozzino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Scarmozzino working for a guillotine from mount but Dancer is in no mood to give up.
Scarmozzino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dancer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scarmozzino. #T4##SU2#
Scarmozzino gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Scarmozzino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dancer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarmozzino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dancer circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dancer misses the target.
Scarmozzino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Dancer drives through and clinches with Scarmozzino against the cage.
Scarmozzino blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xavier Scarmozzino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Dancer instigates a clinch.
Scarmozzino blocking some punches.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer lands a nice uppercut.
Dancer lands an uppercut.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Scarmozzino.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Scarmozzino jumps into guard, dragging Dancer to the mat.
Dancer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scarmozzino is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scarmozzino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Scarmozzino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dancer is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Scarmozzino looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarmozzino, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Scarmozzino scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scarmozzino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dancer as he jumps to the side.
Scarmozzino tries to close the distance and clinch but Dancer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dancer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dancer lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Dancer on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarmozzino looking to slow down the pace here.
Scarmozzino blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dancer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarmozzino's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Dancer. #ROC#
Scarmozzino is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarmozzino.
Dancer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarmozzino backwards.
Scarmozzino is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
Dancer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scarmozzino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Scarmozzino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarmozzino.
Scarmozzino tries to circle away but Dancer has him pinned against the cage.
Scarmozzino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer misses with some punches.
Dancer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarmozzino blocks an uppercut.
Dancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarmozzino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dancer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarmozzino can do to turn this around?
Dancer working aggressively here.
Dancer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarmozzino.
Dancer lands an elbow inside.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Scarmozzino taking a breather.
Dancer lands a nice elbow.
Clinched against the cage, Dancer lands a big elbow that drops Scarmozzino! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Scarmozzino is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leslie Dancer!
Our winner, Leslie Dancer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1#
Cheem tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
What Cheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Cheem.
Cheem missing with knees to the body.
Cheem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Johnson has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson has Cheem pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cheem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Johnson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheem throws a few strikes from the bottom but Johnson takes advantage and mounts!
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cheem throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cheem gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cheem doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Cheem won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cheem is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Scarmozzino dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Mercado closes the distance and clinches.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Scarmozzino.
Mercado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarmozzinos head.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Scarmozzino. #TD2#
Scarmozzino successfully pulls guard.
Mercado wanted to stand there but Scarmozzino had control of the position.
Scarmozzino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scarmozzino has Mercado pulled in close to control his posture.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scarmozzino is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Scarmozzino is trying to keep Mercado in close.
Scarmozzino wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mercado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scarmozzino 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#
Scarmozzino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Let's hope that Scarmozzino has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mercado wants to improve his position but Scarmozzino is controlling well.
Scarmozzino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mercado is not content to let Scarmozzino control the position.#SUB2#
Scarmozzino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mercado defends it well. #T3#
Scarmozzino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercado's head.
Scarmozzino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Mercado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scarmozzino on the ground.
Scarmozzino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Scarmozzino has closed the distance and engaged Mercado in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercado as Scarmozzino tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mercado fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mercado.
Scarmozzino blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Mercado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarmozzino backwards.
Scarmozzino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercado pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Mercado moves into range and clinches up with Scarmozzino.
Scarmozzino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gabriel Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Scarmozzino.
Mercado has a couple of punches blocked by Scarmozzino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarmozzino.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarmozzino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercado lands a body punch.
Scarmozzino looks winded!
Mercado works on Scarmozzino's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mercado.
A short left from Mercado.
Mercado lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Scarmozzino is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Mercado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mercado throws a hook but Scarmozzino blocks it.
Scarmozzino moves away from the strike by Mercado. #CL#
Mercado moves into the clinch successfully.
Scarmozzino blocking some punches.
Mercado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarmozzino is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercado finish him?
Mercado creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Scarmozzino's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Scarmozzino drops to his knees and Mercado pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Mercado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Lyons pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Lyons prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson looking to control.
Lyons tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyons tries to clinch up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Lyons throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working. #T2#
Johnson working away.
Lyons is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Lyons is defending the strikes.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Lyons is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Lyons is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson 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. #T3#
Lyons defending against the ground and pound.
Lyons stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lyons is not content to let Johnson control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Lyons gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Lyons avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Lyons's guard.#SUB2#
Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #T4#
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lyons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lyons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson just content to control the position.
Lyons avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Lyons tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Lyons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Lyons is working away.
Johnson 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.
Lyons is trying to improve his position.
Lyons is letting Johnson control him for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyons is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lyons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Lyons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
Johnson is pressing down on Lyons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lyons is holding on for now.
Lyons trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Johnson winds up and cracks Lyons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lyons moves into full guard.
Lyons is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Lyons is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyons shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lyons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Johnson 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##TD2#
Lyons throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lyons is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
Eddie Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyons preventing the sweep.
Johnson is pulling down on Lyons's head to control his posture.
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lyons slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
Johnson wants to sweep but Lyons has passed to side control!
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Lyons wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lyons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson wants to control but Lyons postures up.#SUB2#
Lyons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lyons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyons laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Lyons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyons. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Lyons sprawls well.
Lyons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Lyons.
Lyons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lyons manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyons throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Lyons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
KJ Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Lyons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Suarez Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gobert circles away.
It looked like Gobert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gobert shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Gobert.
Gobert throws a body shot but no joy.
Suarez Costa dives in and grabs Gobert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gobert pushes down on Suarez Costa's head and hops out.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
Suarez Costa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert moves out of range of the strikes.
Gobert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
As Suarez Costa looks to move away, Gobert throws a big counter combo but Suarez Costa just gets out of the way.
Gobert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gobert lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Gobert fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Suarez Costa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suarez Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Suarez Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gobert goes for a double leg but Suarez Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suarez Costa continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Gobert gets tackled into the cage by Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa maintains the clinch.
Suarez Costa stalling in the clinch.
Gobert tries to break free but Suarez Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Gobert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez Costa stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Gobert clinches with his opponent.
Suarez Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gobert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
Gobert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suarez Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gobert as he avoids it easily.
Suarez Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gobert pushes him off.
Gobert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suarez Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa looks winded!
Suarez Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch
and Gobert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gobert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gobert.
Suarez Costa misses with a left hand
and Gobert counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gobert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez Costa somewhat.#T3#
Suarez Costa looks to clinch
and Gobert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suarez Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Gobert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gobert lands a left hand. #BC#
Gobert breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gobert as he connects with a hook.
Suarez Costa dodges the punch combination from Gobert.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.#T4#
Suarez Costa wants to clinch up but Gobert keeps it at a distance.
Gobert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up but Gobert circles away and keeps his distance.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gobert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gobert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gobert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez Costa's waist but Suarez Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gobert off to one side.
Gobert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gobert tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gobert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rudy Gobert is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez Costa throws a head kick but Gobert moves out of range.
Suarez Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gobert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gobert takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Gobert with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gobert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gobert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Suarez Costa tries to bum rush Gobert with a series of wild strikes but Gobert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez Costa throws out a counter right but Gobert avoids it with no problem.
Suarez Costa closes the distance but Gobert moves to the side
and Gobert counters with a series of strikes. Suarez Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gobert's waist but Gobert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez Costa off to one side.
Gobert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez Costa slips under a jab.
Suarez Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Gobert shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Suarez Costa darts in and clinches Gobert up against the cage.
Gobert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suarez Costa being controlled against the cage.
Suarez Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gobert is defending well.#T2##BC#
Gobert breaks from the clinch.
Gobert thumps Suarez Costa with a low kick.
Suarez Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gobert manages to avoid it.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch up.
Gobert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Suarez Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Gobert counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez Costa is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Suarez Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gobert, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobert struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez Costa controls his hands.
Suarez Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Gobert gets an underhook and turns Suarez Costa into the cage.
Gobert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez Costa can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gobert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez Costa's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Suarez Costa jumps guard and drags Gobert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez Costa trying to control the position.
Gobert postures up in Suarez Costa's guard and throws a big left but Suarez Costa blocks it.
Gobert looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Suarez Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez Costa is trying to keep Gobert in close. #SU#
Gobert stands up and waves to Suarez Costa to follow him.
Suarez Costa takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez Costa is defended easily by Gobert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Suarez Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gobert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gobert 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#
Gobert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gobert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gobert shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Gobert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gobert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gobert.
Gobert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rudy Gobert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Suarez Costa.
Suarez Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gobert misses with a series of wild punches.
Gobert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez Costa.
Rudy Gobert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gobert checks a leg kick.
Gobert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez Costa wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gobert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert moves out of range.
Gobert is looking for a counter combo.
Gobert dives in and grabs Suarez Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suarez Costa pushes down on Gobert's head and hops out.#CL#
Gobert pushes Suarez Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gobert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suarez Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Suarez Costa breaks from the clinch.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gobert avoids the head kick by Suarez Costa. #T3#
Gobert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gobert slaps away a takedown attempt from Suarez Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suarez Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gobert circles away.
Suarez Costa tries to clinch but Gobert is having none of it.
Suarez Costa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gobert counters with a three punch combo that has Suarez Costa backing up. Suarez Costa nods at Gobert to acknowledge the strikes.
Suarez Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gobert. Gobert obviously looking to wear him down.
Gobert stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez Costa. Suarez Costa gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Suarez Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gobert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gobert.
Suarez Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gobert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gobert misses with a head kick.
Gobert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suarez Costa sprawls well. Suarez Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gobert gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Suarez Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Gobert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gobert blocks a head kick by Suarez Costa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Gobert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gobert, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gobert!

Event: ACL - Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Brookes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamboa but Gamboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gamboa unleashes a big counter combination but Brookes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brookes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamboa.
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa shoots in and drives through. Brookes sprawls well.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
Brookes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brookes wants it to stay on the feet.
Brookes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gamboas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gamboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gamboa pulls guard. #T1#
Brookes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brookes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brookes postures up in Gamboa's guard and throws a big left but Gamboa blocks it.
Brookes wants to stand but Gamboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gamboa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Brookes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gamboa throws a nice looking combination but Brookes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#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.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Brookes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
Gamboa leaves Brookes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Brookes, which made it look bad.
Gamboa tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Brookes misses its intended target.
Gamboa with the counter takedown but Brookes avoids it easily.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brookes as he avoids it easily.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Gamboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Brookes throws a head kick but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Gamboa looks for a takedown but Brookes sprawls well.
Brookes throws a right and a left that Gamboa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Brookes.
Gamboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brookes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.#CL#
Brookes moves into the clinch.
Gamboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gamboa working hard to break the clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Brookes clinches up with Gamboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Gamboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Brookes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brookes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches.
Brookes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Brookes manages to break the clinch.
Gamboa has his takedown stuffed
and Brookes counters with a one-two to the body.
Travis Brookes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gamboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamboa misses with a head kick. #T1#
Brookes dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamboa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brookes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa is breathing heavily.
Brookes misses with a head kick. #CL#
Brookes has closed the distance and engaged Gamboa in a clinch.
Come on Brookes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brookes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamboa can do to turn this around?
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Gamboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brookes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brookes is looking for a takedown.
Gamboa is trying to pull guard but Brookes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brookes jumps guard but Gamboa stands there with Brookes around his waist. Brookes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brookes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gamboa prevents it.
Brookes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamboa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brookes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brookes misses the shot to the body.
Brookes throws a body punch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes lands a jab to the head.
Brookes closes the distance and clinches up with Gamboa, looking for a takedown. Brookes pushes Gamboa against the cage but Gamboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brookes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Brookes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Gamboa. Beautiful body shot.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown but Brookes shows good takedown defense. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brookes.
Brookes leaves Gamboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brookes throws a combination that misses
and Gamboa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brookes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brookes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brookes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Brookes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Travis Brookes will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Brookes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Gamboa as Brookes shoots in.
Gamboa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brookes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gamboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brookes.
Gamboa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa is trying to break free.
Brookes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamboa.
Gamboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brookes is keeping busy.#T1#
Brookes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Brookes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brookes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gamboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookes tries for a takedown but Gamboa manages to get underhooks.
Brookes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##BC2#
Gamboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brookes misses with a head kick.
Gamboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Gamboa throws a sloppy head kick and Brookes moves out of range easily.
Brookes shoots for a takedown but Gamboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brookes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gamboa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brookes thinking.
Gamboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brookes tries to avoid it but Gamboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brookes to the ground. Brookes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brookes defends it nicely.
Brookes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamboa pinned against the cage. Gamboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Brookes misses with a takedown attempt - Gamboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brookes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brookes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brookes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamboa, which made it look bad.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Brookes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Brookes throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Gamboa really 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.
#R4#
Gamboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gamboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brookes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brookes dives in and grabs Gamboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes down on Brookes's head and hops out.
Gamboa feints the counter takedown.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Brookes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGamboa.
Brookes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Brookes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamboa tries to pull guard but Brookes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamboa drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Brookes pulls guard successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Gamboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamboa is pushing down on Brookes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brookes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamboa has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa controlling the action here.#SU2#
Gamboa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gamboa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gamboa as he jumps to the side.
Travis Brookes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gamboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Brookes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gamboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brookes checks a leg kick.
Brookes tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Brookes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gamboa sprawls well. He's pushed Brookes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Gamboa closes the distance and clinches up with Brookes, looking for a takedown. Gamboa pushes Brookes against the cage but Brookes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brookes misses with a body kick.#T3#
Brookes lands with a good body shot.
Brookes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Gamboa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes trying to control but Gamboa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gamboa has his foot on Brookes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brookes works his way back into a safe position though.
Brookes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gamboa is looking for a triangle but Brookes pushes his legs off easily.
Gamboa is looking to sweep but instead, Brookes has passed into half guard. #T4#
Brookes trying to control the action but Gamboa is working from the bottom.
Gamboa wants to control but Brookes passes into side.
Brookes working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Gamboa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gamboa blocks a head kick by Brookes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Speedy Gamboa 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Brookes tries to sprawl out of it but Gamboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brookes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brookes shoots in but Gamboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Brookes drives through and clinches with Gamboa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookes stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brookes tries to score a body lock takedown but Gamboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Brookes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gamboa has Brookes pushed against the cage.
Gamboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brookes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamboa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brookes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brookes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gamboa won't allow it.
Brookes stalling in the clinch but Gamboa improves position.
Gamboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamboa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gamboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brookes counters with a series of strikes. Gamboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brookes tries to clinch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses.
Gamboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brookes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Brookes sprawls well. He's pushed Gamboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Brookes as Gamboa shoots in.
Gamboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamboa misses with a takedown attempt - Brookes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gamboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brookes pinned against the cage. Brookes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Brookes closes the distance and pushes Gamboa back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Gamboa gets control of Brookes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gamboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookes slips nicely into half guard.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep. Brookes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Brookes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brookes's waist but Brookes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamboa off to one side.
Brookes looks for a takedown but Gamboa sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Brookes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brookes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Brookes!
Travis Brookes is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tempest counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Tempest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson tries to clinch but Tempest moves out of range.
Tempest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tempest lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tempest swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Tempest avoids it easily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tempest sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tempest tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Tempest.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tempest, which made it look bad.
Tempest lands a head shot.#T1#
Tempest scores with a nice head shot.
Joey Tempest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tempest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tempest, pushing him back against the cage.
Tempest misses with some punches.
Tempest has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tempest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tempest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tempest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Joey Tempest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Johnson.
Tempest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tempest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tempest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tempest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tempest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tempest is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson looks winded!#T2#
A short uppercut from Tempest.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Tempest scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tempest finish him?
Tempest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tempest has him pressed against the cage.
Tempest scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson has Tempest pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tempest turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tempest scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tempest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tempest lands a shoulder strike.
Tempest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tempest has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Tempest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.#T3#
Tempest just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Tempest lands with a left to the head.
Tempest is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tempest lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tempest scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tempest.
Tempest lands a right hand.
Tempest works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Tempest.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Tempest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tempest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tempest gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Good body shot from Tempest.
Tempest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Tempest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tempest throws a big uppercut that drops Johnson! More strikes from Tempest and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johnson lies dazed against the cage as Tempest celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Tempest!

Event: QFC Tournament 817 Round 3
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ray.
Ray fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Tricott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tricott is stalling in the full guard.
Tricott lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray keeping full guard, as Tricott tries to pass.
Tricott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tricott landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Tricott scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tricott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tricott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tricott lands a couple of elbows.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ray trying to control but Tricott is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tricott has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Tricott keeps trying to improve his position.
Tricott managing to control the position.
Ray wants to get up but he can't break Tricott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Ray wants to control from the top but Tricott keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray is looking to clinch.
Tricott feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Ray is predictable there #TD2#
and Tricott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Tricott slips an elbow through the middle.
Tricott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ray wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tricott is now in half guard.
Ray taking some punishment here, with Tricott in his half guard.
Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
Ray is trying to stand back up but Tricott is controlling him #T4#
Tricott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tricott is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
Tricott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ray is staying active underneath Tricott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tricott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tricott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Tricott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tricott tries to clinch there but Ray circles away. #TD2#
Tricott looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Tricott drives through and ends up in Ray's guard.
Tricott with a nice head shot there.
Ray is trying to keep Tricott in close.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tricott is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ray working for a triangle but Tricott defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tricott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tricott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tricott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tricott wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Tricott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tricott pushing down on Ray's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tricott is just content to waste time from the top position. Ray takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tricott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tricott is fighting to break Ray's control of his arms but Ray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tricott is working Ray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ray wants to control from the top but Tricott keeps moving. #T3#
Tricott striking from his own guard. #SUB2#
Tricott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ray defends well.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray wants to control from the top but Tricott keeps moving.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
Quincy Tricott has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tricott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tricott avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Ray with that takedown attempt.
Tricott feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tricott throws a leg kick that misses.
Tricott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tricott moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tricott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Tricott 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. 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##TD2#
Tricott gets a takedown into half guard.
Tricott is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tricott slows the pace down in half guard.
Tricott prevents Ray from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray taking some punishment here, with Tricott in his half guard.
Tricott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Tricott trying to pass the guard but Ray defending well.
Ray wants to control but Tricott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tricott drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Ray is pressing down on Tricott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Tricott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ray controls Tricott momentarily but Tricott frees himself.
Quincy Tricott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tricott looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tricott has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Tricott has control of the leg. #T3#
Tricott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tricott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray has a takedown stuffed.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tricott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good work by Ray as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Tricott dives in and scores a takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tricott dives into side control. #REVR#
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tricott advances to full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy Tricott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tricott 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Quincy Tricott!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Quincy Tricott!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Quincy Tricott!

Quincy Tricott wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 817 Round 2
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Hollingsworth shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.#CL2#
Hollingsworth has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Hollingsworth's guard.
Hollingsworth wants to improve his position but instead Ray has moved into half guard.
Hollingsworth is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray 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.
Ray tries to stand and escape but Hollingsworth is controlling the position.
Ray is trying to control. Hollingsworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Ray wants to work for an arm triangle but Hollingsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ray 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.
Hollingsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ray is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hollingsworth! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ray avoids the attempt from Hollingsworth to control.
Ray prevents Hollingsworth from getting the reversal.
Ray wants to control the pace but Hollingsworth is squirming around nicely.
Hollingsworth is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hollingsworth tries to control the position but Ray now has his back.
Hollingsworth just trying to survive but Ray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ray wants to control but Hollingsworth is keeping busy.#T3#
Ray controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollingsworth tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back. #SUB#
Ray has managed to slip his arm under Hollingsworth's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hollingsworth is tapping out! Submission win for Ray.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Ray!

Event: QFC Tournament 817 Round 1
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray wanted to stand there but Wagner had control of the position.
Wagner is trying to keep Ray in close.
Ray trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wagner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.#SUB#
Wagner working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily. #T1#
Wagner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control.
Ray is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ray scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Wagner reaches up around Ray's neck trying to control. But Ray takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Wagner! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Wagner is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Ray celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan Ray!

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