Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FNF Summer Bash
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Slithers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Slithers gets a clinch. #BC2#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slithers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slithers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Slithers ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carter lands a nice hook to Slithers's body. Slithers 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.
Carter leaves Slithers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Slithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Slithers clinches. #T1##BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Slithers moves into the clinch.
Slithers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter avoiding damage.
Slithers being controlled against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Slithers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Carter lands a jab to Slithers's midsection.
Carter digs a good hook to Slithers's body. #CL#
Slithers has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Slithers tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Slithers is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slithers can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Slithers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nick Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slithers fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slithers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slithers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Slithers ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carter wants to counter with a clinch but Slithers pushes him away.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Slithers's shoulder, as Slithers tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Slithers clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carter connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Slithers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Slithers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slithers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slithers backwards.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Carter. #T1#
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Slithers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Slithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slithers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL#
Slithers drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Carter avoiding damage.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Slithers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Slithers with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Carter moves into the clinch.
Slithers letting Carter take a breather here.#T3#
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slithers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Slithers manages to pull guard.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Slithers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Carter has his hands clasped together but Slithers extends and breaks Carter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slithers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Slithers!
Our winner, Seth Slithers, 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: Some 28: Busk - Rashad
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Sohlberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sohlberg tries to counter with a clinch but Gunn shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Sohlberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sohlberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Sohlberg is controlling him.
Gunn is trying to push Sohlberg away but Sohlberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn wants to break free but Sohlberg has control.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sohlberg.
Sohlberg has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Sohlberg. #T1#
A short right from Sohlberg on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sohlberg.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Umayr Gunn has been cut.
Sohlberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sohlberg lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Sohlberg to work.
Sohlberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sohlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sohlberg is working Gunn over against the cage.
Sohlberg has Gunn pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sohlberg.
Stalling in the clinch from Sohlberg. #T2#
Sohlberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sohlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sohlberg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Sohlberg works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Sohlberg pushes Gunn against the cage. Sohlberg is working some dirty boxing. Sohlberg pushes off with a quick right hook! Gunn goes down! Gunn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sohlberg moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Sohlberg!

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1##TD#
Gomes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevens !
Stevens is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes moves to back control. #SUB#
Gomes has got one arm under Stevens 's chin. This could be trouble... Stevens trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stevens has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for De La Werido . That snapped Stevens 's head back.
De La Werido connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
De La Werido fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens misses with the combination.
De La Werido appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Stevens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's De La Werido get back to his feet.#CL#
De La Werido darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
De La Werido misses with a knee strike.
De La Werido can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stevens gets a clinch.
Stevens stalling. #T1#
De La Werido is trying to maintain a safe position but Stevens gets an underhook and turns De La Werido into the cage.#BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Werido tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily#CL2#
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De La Werido tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Stevens has De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Stevens gets control of De La Werido 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Werido is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Special Ops Training inform us that Stevens has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stevens keeping moving, preventing De La Werido from controlling successfully. #SU#
De La Werido decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Stevens rushes De La Werido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Werido wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stevens has closed the distance and engaged De La Werido in a clinch. #BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Stevens clinches.
Stevens is pushing De La Werido up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##BC2#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Werido shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a good, hard body kick but De La Werido shrugs it off.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Werido .
De La Werido swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De La Werido 's half guard.
De La Werido pushes Stevens off looking to stand but Stevens dives back in and keeps control.
Stevens is looking to stall here but De La Werido recovers full guard. #SU2#
Stevens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with De La Werido .#T4#
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of De La Werido 's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from De La Werido .
De La Werido keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Werido has his foot on Stevens 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
De La Werido moves into range and clinches up with Stevens .
De La Werido can't get the takedown.
De La Werido tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually De La Werido drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Stevens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De La Werido regains guard. #SU2#
De La Werido is working an open guard so Stevens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
De La Werido closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stevens darts in and clinches De La Werido up against the cage.
Stevens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
De La Werido tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Stevens drives through and clinches with De La Werido against the cage.
Stevens is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Stevens .
Stevens is pushing De La Werido up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Stevens gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
De La Werido pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Werido shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stevens decides to pull guard.
De La Werido wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Lewis Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but De La Werido uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
De La Werido trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De La Werido 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Stevens is pressing down on De La Werido 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De La Werido wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving. #SU#
De La Werido stands and steps away. Stevens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stevens jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Werido wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
De La Werido got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Werido has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
De La Werido trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Werido defends it easily.#SUB2#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Werido doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Werido manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stevens looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De La Werido has picked Stevens up and slammed him! Stevens can't keep hold of the triangle and De La Werido manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
De La Werido clinches. #TD2#
Stevens manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De La Werido stacks Stevens 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 De La Werido !
De La Werido trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
De La Werido throwing strikes but Stevens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens working away.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Werido being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Stevens stands up and beckons De La Werido to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Stevens clinches up with De La Werido and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Stevens breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Stevens has De La Werido up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Werido is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stevens to keep the fight standing.
Stevens lands a knee to the head.
De La Werido is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.#T2##TD2#
Stevens has hold of one of De La Werido 's legs. De La Werido is fighting the takedown attempt but Stevens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Stevens gets to his feet. De La Werido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De La Werido shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Werido blocks a head kick by Stevens . #CL2#
De La Werido gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Stevens gets control of De La Werido 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stevens is looking for a triangle but De La Werido pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Werido gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De La Werido throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Werido 's guard. Nice move by Stevens !#REVB##ES#
De La Werido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Stevens prevents De La Werido from breaking the clinch.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Werido . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on De La Werido 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De La Werido is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent De La Werido 's takedown attempt.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Stevens jumps guard.
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!
Stevens keeping moving, preventing De La Werido from controlling successfully.
De La Werido looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oscar De La Werido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Werido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stevens 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Wu Cao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wu Cao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Wu Cao closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the cage.#TD2#
Wu Cao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Monroe uses from the top position.
Wu Cao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wu Cao is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wu Cao pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Wu Cao 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.
Wu Cao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Special Ops Training . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu Cao wants to stand but Monroe is controlling the position.
Wu Cao pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Monroe throws a strike but Wu Cao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wu Cao connects with a couple of short punches.
Wu Cao landing with the ground and pound.
Wu Cao lands a couple of digs.
Wu Cao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe has momentary wrist control but Wu Cao slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Monroe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wu Cao arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Monroe'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 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ru Shi Wu Cao!
Ru Shi Wu Cao made sure to mention his sponsor, Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Holman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holman slips under a jab from Gerovounou.
Holman tries to counter by clinching up but Gerovounou breaks away and moves out of range.
Gerovounou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holman wants to clinch.
Gerovounou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Holman pushes Gerovounou up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gerovounou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holman has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman misses with the head strike.
Gerovounou working hard to break the clinch.
Gerovounou wants to break free but Holman has control. #TD#
Holman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerovounou uses from the top position. #T1##ES#
Holman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gerovounou is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holman keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerovounou has had enough of the clinch but Holman keeps him there for the moment.
Gerovounou is trying to break the clinch but Holman is controlling him.
Holman prevents Gerovounou from breaking the clinch.
Gerovounou looks winded!
Holman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerovounou is looking to break free of the clinch but Holman has double underhooks.
Holman has Gerovounou pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gerovounou manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gerovounou has had enough of the clinch but Holman keeps him there for the moment.
Holman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Holman jumps into guard, dragging Gerovounou to the mat.
Gerovounou wants to stand but Holman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Holman looking to control.
Gerovounou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerovounou wants to stand but Holman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holman looking to control. #T3#
Holman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holman avoids the head kick by Gerovounou.
Holman dodges the punch combination from Gerovounou.
Holman closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gerovounou counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Holman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holman.
Gerovounou throws a combination. Holman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holman blocks a head kick by Gerovounou.
It looked like Holman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Holman darts in and clinches Gerovounou up against the cage.#TD#
Holman jumps into guard, dragging Gerovounou to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holman holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerovounou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holman's guard.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holman is pulling down on Gerovounou's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerovounou is looking to stand up but Holman won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Holman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holman fails to land the takedown.
Holman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerovounou defends well and Holman ends up having to push Gerovounou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerovounou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holman.
Holman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerovounou pinned against the cage. Gerovounou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerovounou unleashes a big counter combination but Holman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gerovounou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman slips a jab and a cross from Gerovounou.
Gerovounou tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerovounou throws a sloppy head kick and Holman moves out of range easily.
Gerovounou is breathing heavily.
Holman tries for a takedown but Gerovounou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gerovounou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holman blocks the body kick.
Holman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerovounou misses with a two punch combination.
Gerovounou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerovounou, which made it look bad.
Holman dives in and grabs Gerovounou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerovounou pushes down on Holman's head and hops out.
Gerovounou misses with a low kick.
It looked like Holman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gerovounou throws a sloppy head kick and Holman moves out of range easily.
Gerovounou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses
and Holman counters with a two punch combo.
Holman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerovounou sprawls well. Gerovounou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
A head kick misses from Gerovounou.
Holman throws a big counter combination but Gerovounou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Gerovounou gets tackled into the cage by Holman. Holman maintains the clinch.
Holman keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
Holman is pulling down on Gerovounou's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerovounou, at least for the moment.
Holman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Holman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Gerovounou tries to kick Holman off but Holman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holman lands strikes from half guard.
Holman trying to control from half guard but Gerovounou is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gerovounou has hold of Holman's hands but Holman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Gerovounou manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Gerovounou as Holman shoots in.
Holman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerovounou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holman blocks a head kick by Gerovounou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Holman moves out of range.
Holman shoots in and drives through. Gerovounou sprawls well.
Gerovounou throws a sloppy head kick and Holman moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazos Gerovounou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerovounou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Holman moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Holman pulls guard effortlessly.
Holman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES#
Holman has his feet on Gerovounou's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gerovounou misses with a few strikes there.
Gerovounou misses with a double jab #CL#
and Holman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman lands an elbow inside.
Holman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holman wants to stall. #T1#
Holman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerovounou backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Holman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holman blocks the body kick.
As Gerovounou looks to move away, Holman throws a big counter combo but Gerovounou just gets out of the way.
Holman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holman tries to clinch but Gerovounou is having none of it.
Holman moves in looking to clinch but Gerovounou pushes him off.
Solomon Holman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerovounou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerovounou.#CL#
Holman has Gerovounou up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerovounou prevents a body shot from Holman. #T2#
Holman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Holman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerovounou uses from the top position.
Holman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerovounou wants to stand and escape but instead Holman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gerovounou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Gerovounou is looking to stand up but Holman isn't so interested in that idea.
Gerovounou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holman manages to pass to side control.
Gerovounou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holman.
Gerovounou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Holman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerovounou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holman. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gerovounou wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gerovounou can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gerovounou is defending against the submission attempts here by Holman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Holman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Holman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Renny shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcgowan eats them both and turns towards Renny to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Renny tries to bum rush Mcgowan with a series of wild strikes but Mcgowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Renny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgowan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Renny lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Renny does no damage.
Mcgowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Renny.
Renny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Renny scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Renny rushes Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Renny is trying to break free.
Mcgowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgowan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renny can't break the clinch. #TD#
Mcgowan drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcgowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Renny is looking to escape.#T1#
Mcgowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgowan working the head and body with strikes.
Mcgowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcgowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Mcgowan.
Renny is looking to get back to is feet but Mcgowan passes into side control.
Renny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mcgowan is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcgowan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Renny pushes Mcgowan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcgowan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Mcgowan tries for a kimura but Renny is defending well. #T2#
Mcgowan scores with punches from side control.
Mcgowan 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.
Mcgowan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgowan lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Mcgowan stands up.
Pen Renny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Renny misses with a wild combination.
Mcgowan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Renny avoids it.#T3#
Mcgowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renny as he jumps to the side.
Renny scores with a hook.#CL2#
Renny rushes Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mcgowan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Renny clinches up with Mcgowan and pushes him back against the cage.
Renny is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgowan has double underhooks.
Renny wants to break free but Mcgowan has control. #BC#
Mcgowan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mcgowan pushes Renny up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Renny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mcgowan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Renny uses from the top position. #T4#
Renny trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgowan's guard.
Mcgowan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Renny tries to stand but Mcgowan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pen Renny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Renny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renny lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Renny clinches up against the cage.
Renny wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgowan won't allow it.
Renny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Renny's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Renny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcgowan pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcgowan working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Renny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgowan is looking to sweep but instead, Renny has passed into half guard.
Mcgowan is trying to maintain the position but Renny is very close to passing his half guard.
Renny is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mcgowan manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgowan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mcgowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renny defends it easily.#ES#
Mcgowan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pen Renny seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Renny instigates a clinch.
Mcgowan keeps control of Renny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Renny stops a takedown attempt from Mcgowan.
Mcgowan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Renny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renny tries to break free but Mcgowan pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Mcgowan keeps control of Renny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgowan scores with a shot to the side of Renny's head.
Renny is trying to break the clinch but Mcgowan is controlling him.
Renny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgowan tries for a takedown but Renny manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Mcgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renny is trying to force a seperation but Mcgowan has the dominant position.#TD#
Mcgowan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Renny can't fight it off and eventually Mcgowan manages to take the fight to the floor. Renny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Renny is wriggling around but Mcgowan manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Mcgowan wants to take a breather but Renny is having none of it. #T4#
Mcgowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renny defending well though.
Mcgowan controlling the pace.
Renny is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgowan sits in half guard.
Renny is trying to stand back up but Mcgowan is controlling him
Mcgowan trying to control the action but Renny is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renny pushes Mcgowan off but Mcgowan dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Mcgowan 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Renny misses with a series of wild punches.
Pen Renny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renny! #CL2#
Renny clinches up against the cage.
Mcgowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Renny tries to circle away but Mcgowan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mcgowan manages to pull guard.
Mcgowan trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mcgowan pushes Renny off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Renny closes the distance and pushes Mcgowan back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Mcgowan successfully pulls guard.
Mcgowan wants to stand up but Renny is controlling him.
Mcgowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgowan, not yet.
Mcgowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Renny pushes Mcgowan off looking to stand but Mcgowan dives back in and keeps control.
Mcgowan is taking a breather. Renny says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcgowan wants to take a breather but Renny is having none of it.
Renny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgowan. #T2#
Renny is trying to stand up here but Mcgowan is controlling him well.
Renny is trying to escape back to his feet but Mcgowan uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU#
Mcgowan stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Renny has closed the distance and engaged Mcgowan in a clinch. #TD#
Mcgowan decides to pull guard.
Renny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Renny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgowan, not yet. #T3#
Mcgowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Renny is controlling him.
Mcgowan trying to control the position.
Renny wants to stand and escape but instead Mcgowan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Renny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Our spies down at at Special Ops Training inform us that Renny has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Renny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgowan is controlling him.
Mcgowan is working Renny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Renny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcgowan controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Renny moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emile Mcgowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgowan 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emile Mcgowan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Pinkman misses with a kick to the body.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch is looking for a counter combo.
Lynch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinkman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynch.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman just manages to avoid it.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Pinkman.
Lynch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinkman looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lynch clinches with his opponent.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinkman misses with a low kick as Lynch jumps back.#T1#
Pinkman tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman just manages to avoid it.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Pinkman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pinkman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lynch has Pinkman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkman lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Lynch drives through and clinches with Pinkman against the cage.
Pinkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lynch avoids it.#TD#
Lynch pulls guard.
Pinkman wants to stand but Lynch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lynch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Pinkman stops Lynch from standing up.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pinkman trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but Pinkman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch throws a counter high kick but Pinkman was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Pinkman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinkman throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Lynch clinches. #T3#
Pinkman misses with an elbow strike.
Lynch controlling the action here for a moment.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Pinkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
Lynch blocking some punches. #TD#
Lynch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pinkman can't fight it off and eventually Lynch manages to take the fight to the floor. Pinkman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pinkman wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
Lynch postures up.
Pinkman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pinkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Lynch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Pinkman gets tackled into the cage by Lynch. Lynch maintains the clinch.
Lynch blocks an elbow strike from Pinkman. #BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman lands with a slapping head kick.
Pinkman fakes the leg kick and cracks Lynch in the body.
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!
Pinkman misses the jab.#CL#
Lynch rushes Pinkman and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pinkman throws a sloppy head kick
and Lynch counters with a nice leg kick.
Lynch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Pinkman is predictable there
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Pinkman.
Lynch avoids the head kick by Pinkman.
Trent Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.#TD#
Lynch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman is looking to reverse the position.
Pinkman is breathing heavily.
Lynch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinkman down.
Lynch trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Pinkman wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lynch tries for a kimura but Pinkman is defending well. #SUB#
Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Pinkman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pinkman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trent Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Pinkman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Pinkman moves into full guard.
Pinkman wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Pinkman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pinkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinkman's head.
Lynch is in close to Pinkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.
Pinkman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinkman on the ground.
Pinkman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pinkman is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Lynch gets to his feet - Pinkman follows without any prompting.
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinkman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##TD#
Lynch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinkman wants to control but Lynch passes into side.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep.
Lynch lands some shots froms side control.
Pinkman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back!
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!
Pinkman avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Pinkman is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lynch is controlling Pinkman 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Lynch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinkman throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lynch duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with the body kick
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
Lynch moves out of range as Pinkman throws a body kick.
Pinkman tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Lynch moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lynch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinkman's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinkman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Pinkman misses with a kick to the body
and Lynch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Pinkman throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Lynch gets control of Pinkman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lynch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch is trying to keep Pinkman in close. #SUB2#
Pinkman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lynch dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.
Lynch landing with the ground and pound.
Pinkman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lynch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pinkman is trying to stand back up but Lynch is controlling him #T2##SUB#
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pinkman sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pinkman wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynch pulls his head out easily.
Pinkman wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Pinkman is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.
Lynch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pinkman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinkman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pinkman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Pinkman postures up.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinkman passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinkman winds up and cracks Lynch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman throwing shots but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Pinkman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lynch 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Lynch!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Dimka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farrell's half guard.
Farrell tries to roll over but Dimka keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dimka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Farrell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dimitri Dimka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Spence counters by clinching up.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
Spence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Reynaldo Spence has been cut.#CL2#
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Spence manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunn wants to get up but he can't break Spence's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spence working a defensive guard but Gunn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Spence really is a fat lump.#SU2#
Gunn stands up and beckons Spence to his feet. #CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Spence manages to pull guard.
Spence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES#
Spence pushes Gunn off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn tries to break free but Spence pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Jab from Gunn.
Spence blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gunn. Spence shrugs it off though.
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Spence jumps guard.
Gunn won't allow Spence to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Spence follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Gunn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Spence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spence is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Spence follows without any prompting.
Spence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Spence is controlling him.#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn wants to break free but Spence has control. #T4#
Gunn is trying to force a seperation but Spence has the dominant position.#BC#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Spence with an uppercut!#CL2#
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Spence has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
Umayr Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umayr Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Spence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spence has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gunn.
Gunn works over Spence's head and body with a nice combination.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spence circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Spence back into the cage.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence.
Spence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Gunn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gunn prevents Spence from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU2#
Gunn stands up from Spence's guard - Gunn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Spence's defenses. #CL#
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Spence has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn misses with a double jab #CL#
and Spence counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Spence's head back.
Umayr Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Spence is rocked!#CL2#
Gunn rushes Spence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gunn rushes Spence and presses him up against the cage.
Gunn tries to circle away but Spence has him pinned against the cage.
Gunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Gunn breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Gunn looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Gunn just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Gunn forces Spence back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gunn gets a clinch.
Gunn is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spence gets tackled into the cage by Gunn. Gunn maintains the clinch. #TD#
Spence drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Gunn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Spence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
A cross from Gunn lands.#CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Spence won't allow it.
Gunn is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spence jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Spence around his waist. Spence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umayr Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Spence's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Spence misses with some punches. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spence under the eye.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Spence avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Gunn has Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Gunn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunn tries to break free but Spence pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gunn clinches. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Reynaldo Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gunn throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunn manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Gunn. #CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Spence back into the cage.
Spence tries to pull guard but Gunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spence wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Spence.
Gunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Gunn has Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Spence has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Gunn manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gunn drives through and clinches with Spence against the cage. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Spence tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gunn drives through and clinches with Spence against the cage. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Spence back into the cage.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spence slowing the pace effectively.
Spence tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umayr Gunn!
Umayr Gunn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Mcclain.
Mcclain wants to clinch
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Mcclain, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Mcclain clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcclain tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcclain drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barrera smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Barrera drives through with a takedown into Mcclain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Mcclain looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclain, not yet.
Barrera stands and throws Mcclain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcclain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Barrera decides to stand back up. Barrera steps back and let's Mcclain get back to his feet.#CL#
Barrera tries to keep at a distance but Mcclain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcclain really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Mcclain misses #CL2#
and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barrera.
Mcclain jumps guard but Barrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Mcclain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barrera pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcclain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barrera is tightening it up a little... Mcclain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcclain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcclain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barrera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Barrera!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Barrera waved his t-shirt featuring Shade Tree Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wu Cao.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wu Cao circles away.
Wu Cao's coach down at Ferocious beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wu Cao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monroe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wu Cao avoids it really well and circles away.
Wu Cao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wu Cao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe shoots for a takedown but Wu Cao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monroe or perhaps it was just good defense by Wu Cao, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Wu Cao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Wu Cao.
Wu Cao misses with a straight left.
Wu Cao misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Wu Cao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monroe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monroe bucks up and tries to throw Wu Cao off but instead Wu Cao has got his back!#T1#
Wu Cao keeps control of the position easily here as Monroe tries to buck him off.
Can Monroe hold on?! Wu Cao is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB2#
Wu Cao has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Monroe is in real trouble here. Wu Cao gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Monroe is tapping out! Wu Cao wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ru Shi Wu Cao!
Ru Shi Wu Cao is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ru Shi Wu Cao thanked Shade Tree Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
Barrera avoids the head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou misses with a low kick.#CL#
Barrera darts in and clinches Gerovounou up against the cage.#TD#
Barrera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrera manages to end up in side control.
Barrera moves into full mount!
Gerovounou is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barrera looking to control but Gerovounou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gerovounou wants to control but Barrera is having none of it.#T1##ES2#
Gerovounou somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Barrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerovounou swivels and escapes.
Gerovounou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrera tries to counter by clinching up but Gerovounou breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerovounou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerovounou wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerovounou 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 Barrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Barrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrera stalling in the clinch but Gerovounou improves position.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrera is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Gerovounou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerovounou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerovounou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gerovounou misses with a head kick.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Gerovounou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerovounou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerovounou fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerovounou defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Gerovounou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera throws a chopping leg kick but Gerovounou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gerovounou motions for Barrera to come forward. Gerovounou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gerovounou. #T4#
Barrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Gerovounou looks winded!
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Barrera counters by clinching up.
Barrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gerovounou up against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to break free but Barrera has control.
Barrera wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerovounou is trying to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling him.
Gerovounou wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrera won't allow it.
Barrera effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazos Gerovounou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gerovounou tries to work over Barrera's front leg with a kick but Barrera checks it.
Gerovounou tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lazos Gerovounou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerovounou throws a low kick but Barrera moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gerovounou as Barrera shoots in.
Barrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Gerovounou.
Gerovounou throws the kick towards the body but Barrera avoids it.
Gerovounou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Barrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerovounou's sensitive parts.
Gerovounou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.#CL#
Barrera instigates a clinch.
Barrera trying to stall but Gerovounou improves his position.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerovounou backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerovounou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Barrera tries for a takedown but Gerovounou manages to get underhooks.
Gerovounou tries to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling the position. #BC#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Gerovounou
and Barrera counters with a three punch combo that has Gerovounou backing up. Gerovounou nods at Barrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerovounou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrera tries to clinch but Gerovounou is having none of it.
Gerovounou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerovounou throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
As Gerovounou tries to get set, Barrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Gerovounou manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Barrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Gerovounou throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gerovounou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerovounou is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerovounou looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lazos Gerovounou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerovounou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!#CL#
Barrera clinches.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Gerovounou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerovounou throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Barrera moves into the clinch.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gerovounou has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC2#
Gerovounou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerovounou delivers a nice body kick.
Gerovounou misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrera tries to clinch there but Gerovounou circles away.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
A head kick misses from Gerovounou.
Barrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Barrera gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gerovounou has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barrera is on him like a limpet, forcing Gerovounou back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera tries to pull guard but Gerovounou won't allow it.
Gerovounou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gerovounou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gerovounou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Gerovounou pushes him off.
Gerovounou tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerovounou scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Barrera 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.#SU#
Gerovounou is working an open guard so Barrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazos Gerovounou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Barrera gets a double leg takedown into Gerovounou's guard.
Barrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerovounou is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Gerovounou manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to break free but Barrera has control.
Barrera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barrera jumps guard but Gerovounou stands there with Barrera around his waist. Barrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gerovounou is trying to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Barrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerovounou sprawls well. He's pushed Barrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerovounou, which made it look bad.
Gerovounou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lazos Gerovounou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gerovounou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerovounou misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Barrera.
A head kick by Gerovounou misses
and Barrera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gerovounou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Gerovounou settles back down.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but Gerovounou shows good takedown defense.
Gerovounou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerovounou misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerovounou.
Nice takedown defense from Gerovounou. No joy for Barrera on that attempt. #CL2#
Gerovounou rushes Barrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Gerovounou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerovounou tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gerovounou tries to break free but Barrera pushes him back against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Barrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Gerovounou postures up.
Gerovounou preventing the sweep.
Gerovounou wants to stand but Barrera is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Barrera punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB#
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Gerovounou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gerovounou throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Barrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Barrera decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Gerovounou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Gerovounou misses
and Barrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerovounou tries to land a leg kick but Barrera saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Gerovounou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Gerovounou.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerovounou.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!

Lazos Gerovounou wins by unanimous decision!

Event: STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Hed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hed lands in his opponent's guard.
Dimka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hed stands up over Dimka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dimka wants to sweep here but Hed controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dimka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hed working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dimka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hed uses it to pass to side control.
Dimka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hed on the ground.
Hed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dimka to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimka is looking for a sweep.
A big shot lands for Hed! That's hurt Dimka! Will he recover? Hed fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hed!
Morgan Hed is the new middleweight champion!
Morgan Hed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shade Tree Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Biggims manages to pull guard.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Biggims had control of the position. #SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Biggims follows without any prompting.
Biggims tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggims tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Gunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Biggims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggims tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gunn has managed to clinch.
Biggims wants a takedown. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggims.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Biggims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggims shoots in but Gunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Biggims gets control of Gunn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Biggims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Gunn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biggims, up you get!
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biggims is breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Biggims gets tackled into the cage by Gunn. Gunn maintains the clinch. #TD#
Biggims gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Gunn pushes Biggims off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Biggims gets tackled into the cage by Gunn. Gunn maintains the clinch.
Biggims tries to throw a body punch but Gunn avoids it by throwing Biggims back against the cage.
Biggims tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Biggims misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Gunn rushes Biggims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gunn pushes Biggims up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gunn manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gunn clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Biggims tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Biggims throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Biggims shoots and misses
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggims takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umayr Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gunn rushes Biggims and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Biggims in a clinch. #BC2#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biggims stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Biggims in a clinch.
Biggims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunn to keep the fight standing.
Biggims trying to land knees to the body.
Biggims could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Gunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umayr Gunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gunn lands a jab to Biggims's midsection.#CL2#
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Gunn. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Biggims has been cut.
Umayr Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
Biggims on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn connects with a right that clearly hurt Biggims. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gunn proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Biggims collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umayr Gunn! Umayr Gunn retains his heavyweight title!
Umayr Gunn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juravlev lands a nice knee to the body.
Juravlev lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
King is breathing heavily.
Juravlev lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Nosmo King has been cut.#KD2#
Juravlev drops King with a big knee straight up the middle! King is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
King is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Juravlev moves into the clinch.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Juravlev lands a shot to the body.#KD2#
Juravlev drops King with a big knee straight up the middle! King is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. King stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Juravlev runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev took some time post fight to say the following; 'We know that dogs have evolved to be able to eat raw meat. Dogs have stomachs and intestinal tracts that are slightly different from ours, which allows them to eat food that humans can't eat. However, dogs can still get sick from bacteria in their food. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Ware changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinkman misses with a head kick.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a sloppy head kick
and Ware counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ware counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinkman won't be happy with that.
Pinkman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ware is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ware lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pinkman hang on?
Ware knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinkman on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman is trying desperately to improve position.
Ware lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pinkman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ware cracks Pinkman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ware lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pinkman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Pinkman wants to control but Ware is keeping busy.
Pinkman tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Ware looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinkman is trying to stand back up but Ware is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
Pinkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pinkman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ferocious beast. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinkman trying to strike off his back.
Pinkman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pinkman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Pinkman 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#
Pinkman is nestled in close to Ware, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ware is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinkman from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Pinkman 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. #SUB2#
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ware sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Ware is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Pinkman.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ware is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ware moves into full guard.
Ware controlling Pinkman's posture. #SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinkman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ware tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Ware pulls Pinkman in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinkman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman is looking to stand up but Ware won't let him.
Pinkman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmundo Ware will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinkman misses with a hook #TD#
and Ware counters with a shoot takedown. Pinkman fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmundo Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware lands a couple of digs.
Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ware with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pinkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ware can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ware won't allow Pinkman to sweep him here.
Pinkman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pinkman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pinkman working for a triangle but Ware defends it easily. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ware passes into side control. #T1#
Pinkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ware's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily.
Ware seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman has a hand on Ware's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ware takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Ware fails to move to back control.
Ware blocks Pinkman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Ware postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pinkman looks a forlorn figure.
Ware tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away.
Pinkman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinkman is trying to control but Ware manages to pass to mount!
Pinkman is looking to improve his position but Ware isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinkman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Ware takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinkman trying to control but Ware postures up.
Pinkman is looking to get back to is feet but Ware passes into side control.
Ware is putting a hurting on Pinkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep.
Pinkman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ware wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Pinkman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ware is controlling him well.
Pinkman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ware is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinkman can do to turn this around?
Pinkman wants to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
Ware blocks Pinkman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Pinkman tries to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
Ware scoring with strikes but Pinkman is staying in there.
Pinkman is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pinkman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinkman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ware. What's that going to do exactly?
Ware punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ware looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pinkman tries to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman is working to get back to half guard.
Pinkman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pinkman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Ware dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ware moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ware manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Ware moves into the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ware jumps guard and drags Pinkman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinkman trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinkman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ware is trying to keep Pinkman in close. #T1#
Pinkman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ware throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ware is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing.
Ware trying to control the position here.
Pinkman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinkman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinkman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ware's guard.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Ware.
Ware is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman misses with a body kick.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt - Pinkman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Pinkman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ware if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinkman throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ware counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ware.
Ware is standing up over Pinkman. Pinkman looks to escape but Ware dives into side control. #REVB#
Pinkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ware's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Pinkman is pressing down on Ware's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinkman, not yet.
Ware postures up.
Ware preventing the sweep.
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pinkman working for a triangle but Ware defends it easily.
Pinkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pinkman striking off his back but it's not causing Ware any problems. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinkman wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ware cracks Pinkman with a solid left hand.
Pinkman is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Ware got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ware has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pinkman has an active guard here but Ware has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinkman tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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 Edmundo Ware.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ware, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Renny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor cracks Renny with a good jab.#TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor trying to control but Renny is working from the bottom.
Renny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Renny has wrist control.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Renny's head.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor won't allow Renny to get back to his feet.
Taylor trying to control but Renny is working from the bottom.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Taylor postures up in Renny's guard and throws a big left but Renny blocks it.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control but Renny is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Renny throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Renny pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renny defends it nicely.#CL#
Renny moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Renny breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Renny clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen Renny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Taylor.
Renny throws a one two combo.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor looks winded!#CL#
Renny forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Renny rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Renny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pen Renny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Renny clinches. #BC#
Renny manages to break the clinch.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Renny avoids the head kick by Taylor. #CL#
Renny clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Renny breaks from the clinch.
Renny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Renny backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Renny manages to avoid it all.
Renny misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Renny has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that Renny has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Renny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Renny clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Renny gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Renny manages to retain guard.#T4#
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor stops Renny from standing up.
Renny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Renny wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Renny blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renny misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Renny moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pen Renny dominated that round.
That's time! Renny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renny!
Renny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Renny closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Taylor 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.
Renny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Renny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor pushing down on Renny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor throwing shots but Renny is blocking nicely.
Renny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Renny tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor wants to control but Renny is keeping him busy.
Taylor throwing shots but Renny is blocking nicely.
Renny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor looks to land a strike but Renny avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#ES#
Renny has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Taylor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a solid leg kick but Renny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taylor.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Renny is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Renny circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Renny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Renny moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.#BC#
Renny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Renny clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Renny breaks from the clinch.
Renny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Renny. Renny maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Renny closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Renny moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Renny lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Renny.
Pen Renny is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Renny has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Renny closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Renny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Renny clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch. #T3#
Renny throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Renny pushes Taylor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taylor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Renny parries the strikes from Taylor easily there. Taylor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Renny to escape.
Renny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Renny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Renny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pen Renny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Taylor misses. #CL#
Renny pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pen Renny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renny connects with the punch.#CL#
Renny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renny lands a right hook to the body.
Renny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Renny.
Renny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Renny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Renny breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pen Renny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Renny stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Renny. Renny maintains the clinch. #BC#
Renny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Renny closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch. #CL#
Renny clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Taylor pulls guard. #ES2#
Taylor pushes Renny off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renny's waist but Renny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Renny clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Renny darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Renny breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Renny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renny stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renny misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a body punch but Renny moves out of range. #CL#
Renny drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage. #BC#
Renny manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Renny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Renny looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well. #CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Renny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown. #T2##BC#
Renny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renny stuffs the takedown.
Pen Renny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Taylor.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renny.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Renny rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Renny manages to break the clinch.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renny lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Renny darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#BC#
Renny manages to break the clinch.
Renny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor. #T3##CL#
Renny moves into the clinch.#BC#
Renny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Renny. Renny maintains the clinch. #BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renny's waist but Renny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Renny is looking to counter punch.
Renny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor counters with a body kick.
Renny throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Renny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Renny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Renny misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Renny throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Renny pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Renny follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Renny throws a one two combo.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renny.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renny! #CL#
Renny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Renny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Renny both land. Nice combination.
Dylan Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pen Renny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Renny sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pen Renny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Renny, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pen Renny!
Pen Renny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Stevens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Crawford. #CL2#
Crawford clinches with his opponent.
Stevens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Stevens .
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawford avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crawford's guard. Nice move by Stevens !#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #T1#
Stevens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crawford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.
Stevens trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom. #SU#
Crawford is working an open guard so Stevens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily. #T3#
Crawford wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Stevens stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Crawford tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevens pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stevens forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford looks winded!
Stevens looks to clinch
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawford.
Crawford stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stevens wants to clinch.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Lewis Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Crawford instigates a clinch.
Stevens has Crawford pushed against the cage.
Stevens pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens wants to clinch.#T2#
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Stevens . #CUT#
It looks like Bo Crawford has been cut.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Crawford letting Stevens take a breather here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Crawford pulls guard.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Stevens stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bo Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens .
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens , which made it look bad.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Stevens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stevens rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford wants to break free but Stevens has control.
Stevens jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight 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 Lewis Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Crawford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Crawford.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crawford pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Stevens decides to pull guard.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Stevens working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Stevens has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stevens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard! #T3##SU2#
Crawford stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stevens to get to his feet.
Crawford shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Crawford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Crawford.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Crawford keeps it at a distance.
Lewis Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens tries to clinch up.#CL#
Stevens moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD#
Stevens pulls Crawford into guard.
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Crawford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevens , up you get!
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crawford.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Bo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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 Lewis Stevens .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens , 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lewis Stevens made sure he mentioned Shade Tree Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: STC 1 Initiation
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Wells misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens pushes Wells back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stevens .
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.
Wells has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens has Wells pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wells tumbling to the mat - Stevens dives into Wells's guard.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Stevens passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the action but Wells is working from the bottom.
Wells is looking to control Stevens 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wells avoid being mounted?#T2#
Stevens wants to control but Wells is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Wells is defending the position.
Wells is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Stevens decides to stand and escape the position.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Wells scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Wells rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Stevens moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Wells with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Stevens counters by clinching up. #T3##TD#
Stevens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wells clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wells showing good submission defense here.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
Stevens has good solid back control here.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Wells looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stevens controlling the position well here. Wells rolled but Stevens kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stevens looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Wells ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Wells gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Stevens jumps guard and drags Wells to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wells defends well.
Stevens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've been informed that Wells has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Wells postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens 's brow.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wells wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Wells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.#SUB#
Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Wells persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Wells being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wells tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Wells is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stevens manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Wells is staying active underneath Stevens , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Stevens is stalling here. Wells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wells throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stevens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Stevens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wells is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevens back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.#CL#
Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Wells. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.#CL#
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens avoiding damage.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Wells tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.#T2#
The referee calls for Stevens to work. #TD2#
Wells drags the fight down to the ground.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens won't allow Wells to sweep him here.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens passes Wells's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wells regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevens .
Stevens stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Wells pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wells is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Wells throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Stevens has his foot on Wells's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wells works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens made sure to mention his sponsor, Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: STC 1 Initiation
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Barrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrera shoots in for a double leg but Calisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrera - the referee stops the clock and Calisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrera. Calisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Calisto fails to land the takedown.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calisto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calisto defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Calisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calisto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calisto throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Calisto throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Calisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrera.#TD#
Barrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Calisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calisto pulls Barrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Barrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Calisto keeps moving. #T2##ES2#
Calisto has his feet on Barrera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick from Calisto.
Calisto shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto looks to land a combination but Barrera avoids it well.
Calisto throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!#TD#
Barrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calisto to the ground. Barrera is now in Calisto's guard.#ES2#
Calisto kicks Barrera off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calisto.
Calisto looks winded!#T3#
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Calisto. No joy for Barrera on that attempt.
Calisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Calisto. Those never looked like landing. #T4##TD#
Barrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Barrera gets to his feet - Calisto follows without any prompting.
Calisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Calisto as Barrera shoots in.#CL#
Barrera drives through and clinches with Calisto against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera stalling against the cage.
Calisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrera walks away with a smile on his face. Calisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Calisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calisto looks for the body kick but Barrera saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Calisto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Calisto ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera swinging wildly here. #CL#
Barrera rushes Calisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrera wants a takedown. #BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Calisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calisto misses with a head kick. #T1#
Calisto moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Calisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Calisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Calisto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Barrera has one foot on Calisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calisto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Calisto is breathing heavily.
Barrera looks to land a body kick but Calisto moved away.
Calisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calisto misses with a takedown #CL#
and Barrera moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calisto tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Calisto drops back down to his feet.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera wants a takedown.
Calisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calisto is keeping busy.
Barrera can't get the takedown. #T3#
Calisto is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Calisto working hard to break the clinch.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zed Calisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calisto throws a push kick but Barrera slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Barrera moves into the clinch.
Barrera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calisto gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Calisto tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calisto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrera avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Calisto tries to keep at a distance but Barrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Barrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Calisto throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Calisto goes for a double leg but Barrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrera continues to drive forward.
Calisto throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Barrera clinches with his opponent.
Calisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Barrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calisto's efforts to push away.
Barrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto fails to pull guard.
Calisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrera is defending well.
Rick Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Calisto.
Calisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calisto is trying to drag Barrera to the mat but Barrera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Calisto has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Calisto lands a right hand.
Calisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Barrera avoids the damage to the body.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Barrera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calisto smiles and moves away.
Calisto connects with a body shot.#T2#
Barrera wants to clinch up but Calisto keeps it at a distance.
Barrera tries to clinch but Calisto moves out of range.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
Calisto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrera rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Calisto clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calisto after a bit of a struggle.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Barrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calisto uses from the top position.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Calisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calisto forces his way into half guard.
Calisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calisto.
Calisto controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calisto. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calisto throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely.
Calisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrera tries to roll over but Calisto keeps him under control.
Calisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrera sprawls well. He's pushed Calisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calisto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Calisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calisto 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Calisto!
Zed Calisto very nearly forgot to thank Shade Tree Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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