Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rakic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Privilege's waist but Privilege gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rakic off to one side.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Privilege as he jumps to the side.
Rakic blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Rakic misses.
Rakic moves out of range of the leg kick from Privilege.
Rakic wants to counter the offense by Privilege and move into the clinch position.
Privilege lands with a thumping leg kick.
Privilege throws a leg kick but Rakic moved away.
Privilege lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Privilege throws a hook but Rakic blocks it.
Privilege connects with a body shot.
Rakic looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege is looking to slow Rakic down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Privilege.
Rakic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Privilege sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakic somewhat.
White Privilege has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Rakic.#T1#
Rakic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Privilege looks to land a left hand but Rakic moved out of range nicely.
Rakic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Privilege missing with a left hand there. Rakic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rakic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Privilege seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Privilege throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Privilege throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Privilege stuns Rakic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Privilege dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Privilege lands a leg kick that knocks Rakic off balance momentarily.
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!
Privilege connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Privilege fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rakic checks it well.
Rakic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Privilege gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rakic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
White Privilege thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marko Rakic stepped up to the mic, saying 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch there but Sandu circles away.
It looked like Sandu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandu.
Sandu with a hook.
Sandu cracks Murphy with a hook to the temple - Murphy is on wobbly legs here! Sandu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Murphy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sandu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vilhelm Sandu!
Vilhelm Sandu very nearly forgot to thank Undead 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Bernard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bernard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fake lands an overhand right.
Fake lands a nice hook to Bernard's body. Bernard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bernard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fake misses with a low kick.
And Bernard tries to counter it with a takedown but Fake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bernard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fake lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Fake feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bernard sprawling to the canvas! Bernard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fake finish him?! #ROC#Bernard is rocked!
Fake flashes Bernard a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bernard's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bernard crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fake punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pump Fake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Seashells shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bernard is trying to defend but Seashells finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Seashells 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.
Bernard tries to kick Seashells off but Seashells keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seashells wants to pass to mount but Bernard is defending the position. #SUB2#
Seashells is looking for a kimura here.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Seashells is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seashells is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
Seashells looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seashells's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Seashells is looking to take a break and control but Bernard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Bernard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seashells defends well and Bernard ends up having to push Seashells into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Seashells pulls guard.
Bernard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seashells working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernard.
Bernard won't allow Seashells to sweep him here.
Seashells is pulling down on Bernard's head to control his posture.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bernard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seashells looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernard wants to stand but Seashells has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Seashells keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
Seashells has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seashells looks for a takedown but Bernard sprawls well.
Seashells has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bernard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Seashells uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Seashells drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seashells stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seashells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernard controls Seashells momentarily but Seashells frees himself. #T4#
Bernard being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Seashells might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bernard pulls Seashells in to control the position.
Seashells with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Seashells drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seashells jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Seashells dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Seashells manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bernard on his heels. He'll look to pass Bernard's guard now, I'm sure.
Seashells trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Seashells looking to pass the guard.
Seashells trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Seashells passes Bernard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seashells throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Seashells not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
Bernard manages to get to full guard.
Bernard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seashells is now in half guard.
Seashells is pressing down on Bernard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernard is holding on for now.
Seashells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seashells looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Seashells has control of the leg.
Seashells thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
Seashells content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Seashells seems to be looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seashells shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Bernard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seashells swivels and escapes.
Seashells dives in and grabs Bernard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernard pushes down on Seashells's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick from Seashells, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seashells fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Seashells closes the distance and clinches.
Seashells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernard backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seashells takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seashells avoids the elbow strike from Bernard, against the cage.
Seashells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernard.
Seashells is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bernard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Seashells.#T4#
Seashells drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bernard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seashells is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bernard has Seashells pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Seashells manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernard preventing the sweep.
Bernard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Seashells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Seashells stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seashells wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernard fails with the takedown.
Bernard darts in looking for a takedown but Seashells gets double underhooks and turns Bernard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Seashells breaks the clinch.
Seashells shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernard sprawls well. Bernard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seashells gets slowly back to his feet.
Seashells goes for a double leg but Bernard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernard continues to drive forward.
Bernard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seashells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seashells dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seashells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernard as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Seashells darts in and clinches Bernard up against the cage.
Bernard wants to take the fight to the mat but Seashells manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Seashells has hold of one of Bernard's legs. Bernard is fighting the takedown attempt but Seashells gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bernard has his hands on Seashells's head, controlling the position.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seashells controls the pace.
Seashells postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seashells looking to pass the guard.
Seashells stops Bernard from standing up. #T2##SU2#
Seashells gets to his feet - Bernard follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seashells.
Bernard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bernard goes for a double leg but Seashells avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seashells continues to drive forward.
Seashells stops a takedown attempt from Bernard.
Seashells lands a right hand.
Seashells prevents the takedown attempt.
Seashells will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bernard up against the cage.
Bernard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seashells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3##TD2#
Seashells pulls guard effortlessly.
Bernard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seashells controlling Bernard's posture.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Seashells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seashells seems keen to control Bernard's posture.#SUB#
Bernard has gone for a leg lock! Seashells slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bernard's guard.#REVB##T4#
Bernard is trying to keep Seashells in close.
Bernard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Seashells throws a big right hand that misses.
Jake Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seashells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernard is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Seashells stands and steps away. Bernard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Seashells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seashells 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Seashells!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Larry tries to work over Bernard's front leg with a kick but Bernard checks it.
Larry closes the distance and clinches up with Bernard, looking for a takedown. Larry pushes Bernard against the cage but Bernard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bernard defends well and Larry ends up having to push Bernard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernard is fending him off so far but Larry persists. Nope, Bernard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Larry.
Larry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larry looks for the body kick but Bernard saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larry. #TD#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bernard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Larry tries to kick Bernard off but Bernard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Larry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernard is fending him off so far but Larry persists. Nope, Bernard circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Larry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bernard to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Larry pushes Bernard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bernard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Bernard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bernard lands in his opponent's guard.

Larry pushes Bernard off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larry misses with a head kick. #T2##CL2#
Larry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bernard pulls guard effortlessly.
Bernard trying to control the position here.
Bernard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Larry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernard.
Larry trying to keep a closed guard but Bernard is proving a slippery customer.
Larry looks winded!
Bernard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bernard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larry is proving hard to escape from.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernard looking to pass the guard.
Bernard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larry is proving hard to escape from.
Larry has control of Bernard's left arm, preventing Bernard from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernard pinned against the cage. Bernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larry.#TD#
Larry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bernard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Larry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Bernard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Larry takes a swing at Bernard's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bernard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larry did well to prevent Bernard getting side control.
Bernard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larry trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larry's head.
Larry is looking to improve his position.
Bernard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Bernard seems content to control.
Larry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bernard is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard trying to control from half guard but Larry is working away.
Larry is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Bernard moves into full mount! Larry won't be happy about that!
Larry tries to hold on but Bernard pushes him away.
Bernard tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Larry'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.
Larry is breathing heavily.
Larry doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bernard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Larry is looking to get to half guard.
Bernard landing strikes from the mount and Larry is in trouble!
Larry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Bernard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bernard wants to control the pace but Larry is squirming around nicely.
Bernard controlling from the full mount.
Bernard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bernard wants to stand but Larry is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bernard trying to control but Larry is having none of it.
Bernard controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernard raining down shots from the mount!
Bernard 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.#T3##SUB#
Bernard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Larry is now in Bernard's guard. A big mistake from Bernard there, giving up the dominant position!
Bernard pulls Larry in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Jake Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bernard trying to control the position.
Bernard seems keen to control Larry's posture.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larry can do to turn this around?
Bernard continues to stall.#T4#
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
Larry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bernard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Larry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernard as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Bernard gets a double leg takedown into Larry's guard.
Larry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernard.
Bernard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bernard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Larry for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larry is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##ES2#
Larry has his feet on Bernard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jake Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Larry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bernard stuffs the takedown.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bernard drives through with a takedown into Larry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larry wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bernard manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Bernard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Larry trying to control here. #SUB2#
Larry looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bernard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Larry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Larry is defending well.
Bernard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bernard controlling the action here.
Larry wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Bernard there.
Larry trying to hold on to Bernard's head to control him but Bernard postures up.
Bernard is trying to control the action in half guard but Larry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bernard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Larry tries to reverse the position but Bernard maintains control.
Jerry Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Bernard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bernard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernard, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bernard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rakic.
Rakic working the body and head with strikes.
Rakic is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic working the head with strikes.
Rakic lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#King is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rakic! That's hurt King! Will he recover? Rakic fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
Marko Rakic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jason King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Major respect to my opponent, we both came ti battle and he was the better man tonight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Jay dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Jay has managed to clinch.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jay after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Jay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jay pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Jay pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Jay.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Jay gets control of Wilson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wilson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jay is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.#T2#
Jay passes Wilson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Jay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jay in particular looking to stall.
Jay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Jay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jay goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Matt Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jay.
Jay fails to land the takedown.
As Jay looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Jay just gets out of the way.
Jay goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Jay rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Jay manages to pull guard.
Jay striking off his back but it's not causing Wilson any problems.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson 's guard. #REVB#
Jay stays in close to Wilson 's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Jay persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay shoots in but no luck this time.
Matt Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jay.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jay. Jay gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Jay has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay lands a nice shot to the body.
Jay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Jay drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jay manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jay lands a body punch.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Jay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Wilson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jay controlling the position.#ES2#
Jay pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilson avoids it this time.#TD2#
Jay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Jay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jay prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Jay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Jay dominates the positioning.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Jay closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jay. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson , pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson 's face. #BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jay 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jay is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jay fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jay drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Jay won't allow it. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##CL2#
Jay moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Jay jumps guard.
Jay is pulling down on Wilson 's head to control his posture.
Jay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay, not yet.
Jay has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Jay working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jay holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matt Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jay.
Jay shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.#CL2#
Jay moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jay - that landed with a thud.
Jay wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Jay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay just leaning against Wilson , taking a breather.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Jay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Jay slows down the pace here.
Jay tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it. #TD2#
Jay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Jay wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Jay is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson .
Jay moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Jay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jay 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jay!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Rakic 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.
Rakic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic slips nicely into half guard.
Rakic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Rakic is controlling well.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rakic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kovacs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kovacs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovacs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovacs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kovacs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovacs trying to control here.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Kovacs taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard.
Rakic 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.
Kovacs is positioning himself well to prevent Rakic advancing to mount.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakic lands a nice short elbow.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovacs defending well though.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic is thwarting Kovacs's attempts to control the position.
Rakic working Kovacs over with strikes.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovacs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Kovacs dodges it nicely. #T4#
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but Rakic has control of the leg.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kovacs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rakic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kovacs!
Kovacs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rakic.
Rakic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Rakic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakic dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws the left hand but Rakic avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Rakic.
Rakic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range.
Rakic tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacs is quick to defend against it.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovacs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rakic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovacs is fending him off so far but Rakic persists. Nope, Kovacs circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rakic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Rakic pulls guard successfully.
Rakic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Rakic 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.
Rakic trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kovacs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass.
Rakic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovacs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marko Rakic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic wants to sweep here but Kovacs controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Rakic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rakic slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Rakic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Rakic up against the cage.
Rakic misses with a punch to the body.
Rakic tries to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling the position.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands. #T3#
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakic misses with a body punch.
Kovacs presses Rakic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rakic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Rakic avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land. #T4#
Rakic goes for a takedown attempt but Kovacs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakic tries for a takedown but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
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#
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovacs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovacs has wrist control.
Rakic postures up in Kovacs's guard and throws a big left but Kovacs blocks it.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakic throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic cracks Kovacs with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic'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#
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakic on the side of the head.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakic misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovacs lands a nice shot that snaps Rakic's head back.
Rakic dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakic tries to break free but Kovacs pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Rakic lands a takedown into guard.

Kovacs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rakic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Rakic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Rakic is trying to pull guard but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Kovacs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks. #T2#
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Andor Kovacs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rakic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacs.
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!
Rakic tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rakic throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakic backwards.
Rakic blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs is stalling here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kovacs instigates a clinch.
Rakic trying to stall but Kovacs improves his position.
Rakic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakic.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rakic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Rakic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Rakic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kovacs clinches. #T4##BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kovacs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakic's guard. #REVB#
Rakic seems keen to control Kovacs's posture.
Kovacs won't allow Rakic to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovacs 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Aqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aqua napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aqua to his feet. #TD#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aqua's guard.#SUB2#
Aqua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy pushing down on Aqua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aqua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Aqua is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murphy works his way into side control. #SUB#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aqua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Aqua is looking to reverse the position.
Aqua wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Aqua trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Aqua is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy 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.
Aqua is trying to work for a sweep but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy with shots to the head and body - Aqua looks very uncomfortable down there.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Aqua is trying to escape the mount.
Aqua wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.#SUB#
Murphy has control of Aqua's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aqua regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Murphy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aqua to take his back!
Aqua is in bad spot here.
Murphy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Murphy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Murphy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Murphy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murphy walks into a left hand. #CL#
Murphy clinches.
A short uppercut from Aqua. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ace Aqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aqua swivels and escapes.
Aqua looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aqua lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aqua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Aqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Aqua in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aqua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1#
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Aqua tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Aqua back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aqua. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch. #CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Aqua against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Aqua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Aqua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aqua.
Aqua is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aqua for as long as he can get away with.
Aqua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aqua can do to turn this around?
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!
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alex Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aqua is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aqua's face.
Aqua 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.
Aqua trying to get back to full guard but Murphy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aqua can't escape the position.
Murphy content just to control the position here. #T4#
Murphy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aqua is working to get back to half guard.
Aqua tries to improve his position but instead Murphy has taken his back!
Murphy controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murphy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Aqua. That snapped Murphy's head back. #TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aqua's half guard.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Aqua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Aqua is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aqua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Murphy has hold of Aqua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aqua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Murphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aqua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aqua is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Murphy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aqua is surviving well by controlling Murphy's body position as best he can.
Aqua manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aqua wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has mounted him!
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Aqua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aqua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aqua can't escape the position.
Aqua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Murphy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Aqua is trying to remain composed but Murphy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Murphy controlling well, preventing Aqua from escaping the position.
Murphy controls the position.#T4#
I really don't envy Aqua right now. #SUB#
Murphy working for the choke.
Murphy has the hooks in. Aqua is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Murphy landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands strikes to the head.
What can Aqua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ace Aqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.#T1#
Wilson tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Costa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Wilson .
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson . Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Wilson 's head back.
We've been informed that Costa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson .
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson .
Costa scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Costa.
Costa throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Costa lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa punishes Wilson 's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fabiano Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Costa lands a jab to Wilson 's midsection.
Matt Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Costa throws a one two combo.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Costa manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa misses with a kick to the body.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson .
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costa jabs at Wilson 's body.
Costa digs a good body shot into Wilson 's ribs.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson .
Costa throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.#T4#
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Wilson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fabiano Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa is looking to chop away at Wilson 's legs.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Costa sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costa just manages to avoid it.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.#T1#
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Costa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson wants to stall.
Fabiano Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Costa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa blocking some punches.
Matt Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa!

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