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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merrill clinches.
Strange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Strange tries to score a body lock takedown but Merrill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Merrill pulls guard.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merrill wants to sweep here but Strange controlling him for the moment.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merrill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strange is controlling him.
Merrill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merrill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strange is controlling him.
Merrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange won't allow Merrill to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange trying to control but Merrill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Merrill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD#
Merrill turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Merrill manages to end up in side control.
Strange is letting Merrill control him for a moment.
Merrill throws an elbow but Strange slips to the side and avoids it well.
Merrill lands some shots froms side control.
Strange is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Strange is trying to escape the position but Merrill is controlling the position.
Strange is looking for a sweep.
Merrill throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Merrill working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Merrill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strange takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Strange takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Merrill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Merrill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strange some visible discomfort.
Merrill is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Merrill scoring with punches from side control.
Strange is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Strange dodges the ground and pound from Merrill.
The referee asks Merrill politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Merrill prefers to stall for the moment though.
Merrill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Merrill scoring with punches from side control.
Merrill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Strange is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Strange takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Merrill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strange some visible discomfort.
Merrill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strange sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Merrill working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Strange is rocked!
Merrill taking a breather here.
Strange is still in real trouble! Can Merrill finish him?
Strange tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merrill presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Strange stuffs the takedown.
Strange seems to have recovered his senses.
Billie Merrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt - Strange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strange appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Merrill clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merrill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Merrill shoots in but Strange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Strange tries to counter it with a takedown but Merrill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strange is breathing heavily.#CL#
Merrill has Strange up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Merrill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strange gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch. #TD#
Merrill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strange regains guard immediately.
Merrill throwing strikes from guard but Strange blocks nicely.
Merrill working some strikes from top position.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strange can do to turn this around?#T2#
Strange has momentary wrist control but Merrill slips an elbow through the middle.
Merrill working some strikes from top position.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Merrill is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merrill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merrill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill cracks Strange with a solid left hand.#T3#
Merrill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Merrill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merrill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Merrill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merrill showed some decent athleticism there.
Strange taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Merrill there.
Strange keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strange tries to get to full guard but Merrill has control of the leg.
Merrill controlling the action here.
Merrill working Strange over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strange defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strange but Strange pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Merrill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Merrill dives in and scores a takedown into Strange's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Strange'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 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billie Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ducati lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.
Merrill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ducati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ducati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Merrill.#TD2#
Ducati shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ducati wants to pass to mount but Merrill is defending the position.
Ducati controlling the action here.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merrill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ducati manages to pass to mount!
Ducati fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Merrill regains half guard.#T1#
Ducati is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ducati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merrill defends it well.
Ducati sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merrill is trying to stand up here but Ducati is controlling him well.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ducati is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ducati is looking for a kimura but Merrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ducati to get the leverage. #ES#
Merrill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ducati is on him like a limpet, forcing Merrill back against the cage.
Merrill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ducati avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Ducati has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merrill regains guard immediately.
Ducati slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Merrill wants to stand up but Ducati is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill has a closed guard, preventing Ducati from standing up.
Ducati advances to half guard.
Ducati performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.#SUB#
Merrill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Ducati stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ducati darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ducati quickly recovers to half guard.
Ducati wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ducati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ducati wants to hit a switch here but Merrill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ducati there!
Merrill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ducati is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducati sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ducati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Merrill is thwarting Ducati's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ducati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ducati is trying to get back to full guard.
Ducati manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ducati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ducati. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing.
Ducati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merrill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ducati connects with a couple of short punches.
Ducati sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Merrill keeping full guard, as Ducati tries to pass.
Ducati is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ducati stands and throws Merrill's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ducati lands a few punches from side control.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ducati trying to control the action but Merrill is working from the bottom.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ducati goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merrill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ducati's guard! Nice work there by Merrill!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Ducati will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ducati clinches up with Merrill and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ducati breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ducati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merrill to the mat! Merrill manages to get full guard.
Ducati would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ducati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ducati grinds an elbow into Merrill's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill is not content to let Ducati control the position.
Ducati controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Merrill tries to bench press Ducati off him but Ducati keeps the position.
Ducati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Merrill to see if he's OK.
Merrill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ducati wants to get back to full guard but Merrill has passed into side control.
Ducati tries to buck Merrill off but Merrill is having none of it.
Ducati regains half guard.#T2#
Merrill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ducati wants to get back to full guard.
Pierre Ducati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ducati manages to get to full guard.
Merrill is fighting to break Ducati's control of his arms but Ducati is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ducati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ducati has his hands on Merrill's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Merrill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrill has managed to get both his arms back between Ducati's legs - danger averted.
Merrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ducati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Merrill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrill has managed to get both his arms back between Ducati's legs - danger averted.
Ducati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ducati 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#
Merrill wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ducati wants to work for an arm triangle but Merrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billie Merrill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ducati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ducati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ducati 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ducati!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Webb is predictable there #TD#
and Merrill counters with a takedown into side control.
Webb regains half guard.
Merrill throwing shots but Webb is blocking nicely.
Webb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Webb.
Webb seems keen to control Merrill's posture.
Merrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Webb's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb pulls Merrill in close to prevent any damage.
Webb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Webb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merrill 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 Webb.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Webb but he's now mounted!
Webb tries to buck Merrill off but he can't manage it.
Webb wants to hold on but Merrill pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Merrill.#T2#
Merrill with shots to the head and body - Webb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Webb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merrill really is a fat lump.
Webb tries to hold on but Merrill postures up.
Webb is trying to stand up.
Webb regains half guard.
Merrill working Webb over with strikes.
Webb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merrill preventing the sweep. #T3#
Webb is striking from the bottom but Merrill uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webb taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Webb manages to get to full guard.
Webb is trying to control the position but Merrill postures up. #T4#
Webb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Webb striking off his back but it's not causing Merrill any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
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#
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merrill darts in trying to clinch
and Webb counters with a series of strikes. Merrill will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Webb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Merrill wants a takedown.
Merrill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billie Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Merrill has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Merrill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Merrill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb's efforts to push away.
Webb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merrill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD#
Merrill pulls guard.
Merrill keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass.
Webb stops Merrill from standing up.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billie Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill is looking to stand up but Webb isn't so interested in that idea.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merrill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Webb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Webb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Merrill clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merrill wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Webb unleashes a big counter combination but Merrill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Webb has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Webb closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merrill leaves Webb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merrill tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb tries for a takedown but Merrill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webb closes the distance and clinches up with Merrill, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes Merrill against the cage but Merrill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Merrill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webb sprawls and moves away.
Merrill shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Webb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merrill sprawls well. Merrill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
Merrill throws a quick counter head kick but Webb was just out of range.
Webb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Webb shoots in for a double leg but Merrill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merrill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Merrill clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Merrill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webb wants to stand back up but Merrill manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb tries to bench press Merrill off him but Merrill keeps the position.
Webb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merrill off and has taken his back!
Webb somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Webb misses with an elbow to the head. #T1#
Merrill can't escape the position.
Will Webb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Webb controls the position.
Merrill rolls, trying to escape but Webb keeps control of the position.
Good control from Webb.#SUB2#
Webb tightening his grip on Merrill, looking for the choke. #T2#
Merrill wants to get back to his feet.
Webb is riding his opponent, not letting Merrill buck him off. #SUB2#
Webb looking to break Merrill's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Merrill remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Webb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb avoiding Merrill 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Webb tightening his grip on Merrill, looking for the choke. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Merrill avoids the strikes from Webb. #SUB2#
Webb is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Merrill has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Webb is throwing strikes but Merrill counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Merrill regains half guard.
Webb thows a huge punch but Merrill dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet.
Webb is keen to just control but Merrill is a slippery customer.
Merrill won't allow Webb to pass to mount. #ES#
Merrill has one foot on Webb's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merrill blocks a head kick by Webb.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merrill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webb 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Webb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Merrill wants to clinch up but Mohr keeps it at a distance.
Mohr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mohr works over Merrill's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.
Merrill throws a push kick but Mohr slaps the foot to one side.
Mohr throws a counter combo.
Mohr keeps the fight on the outside.
As Merrill backs off Mohr throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Merrill as Mohr shoots in.
Merrill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mohr counters with a left and a right that stings Merrill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohr jabs at Merrill's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merrill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mohr is looking for the big counter here.
Mohr misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Merrill tries to clinch there but Mohr circles away.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but Mohr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mohr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billie Merrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merrill wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Mohr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merrill doesn't seem phased though.
Merrill takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Billie Merrill's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Mohr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merrill was well out of range. Poor timing from Mohr.#CL2#
Mohr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mohr.
Merrill jumps guard but Mohr stands there with Merrill around his waist. Merrill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mohr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Mohr manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merrill has his takedown stuffed
and Mohr counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Merrill! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mohr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Mohr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Muhammad shoots in and gets a takedown into Merrill's guard.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Muhammad manages to pass to side control.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REVR#
Merrill is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Muhammad is trying to work for a kimura but Merrill is defending well.
Muhammad is looking to advance position but Merrill won't allow it. #SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but Merrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muhammad to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill is staying active underneath Muhammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merrill wants to control but Muhammad is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Merrill kicks off Muhammad and gets to his feet.
Muhammad throws a leg kick but Merrill sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Muhammad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muhammad clinches with his opponent.
Merrill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muhammad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhammad with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.#TD#
Merrill is trying to trip Muhammad. He has hold of a leg but Muhammad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Muhammad has control of Merrill's left arm, preventing Merrill from doing any damage.
Muhammad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merrill is controlling him.
Muhammad has Merrill pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Muhammad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Muhammad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Merrill stacks Muhammad 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 Merrill!
Merrill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muhammad to see if he's OK.#T3#
Muhammad pushes Merrill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merrill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merrill lands a nice forearm strike.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merrill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muhammad tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Merrill easily slips into full mount!
Muhammad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merrill working the ground and pound effectively.
Merrill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muhammad is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Merrill lands a heavy elbow.
Muhammad is bucking up trying to escape but Merrill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Merrill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Muhammad's face.
Merrill with the ground and pound from mount.
Merrill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muhammad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Muhammad looks winded!
Merrill lands a couple of good shots and Muhammad has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Merrill tries to clinch up but Muhammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhammad connects with a nice looking jab.
Muhammad cracks Merrill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Merrill rushes Muhammad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muhammad blocks it with crossed arms.
Merrill working aggressively here.
Muhammad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Merrill wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhammad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhammad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merrill wants to clinch.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammad can do to turn this around?#T1#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merrill sprawls well. Merrill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muhammad gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merrill's waist but Merrill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muhammad off to one side.
Muhammad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merrill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muhammad somewhat.
Billie Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.#CL#
Merrill clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Merrill tries to pull guard but Muhammad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhammad.
Merrill can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Muhammad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Merrill!#SUB2#
Muhammad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merrill, who protects the arm well.
Merrill tries to escape but Muhammad is in control.
Merrill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Merrill struggling a bit here.
Merrill pushes Muhammad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Muhammad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muhammad taking a break here but Merrill is having none of it and regains half guard.
Merrill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Muhammad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Muhammad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muhammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhammad shoots in looking for a takedown but Merrill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muhammad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merrill attempts a counter takedown but Muhammad avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Muhammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merrill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammad is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Muhammad circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merrill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhammad.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atif Muhammad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muhammad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Merrill is avoiding it.
Merrill moves in looking to clinch but Muhammad pushes him off.
Muhammad looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muhammad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Merrill.
#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merrill shoots in and bounces Muhammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Merrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Muhammad wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him. #SUB2#
Muhammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muhammad wants to control but Merrill passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muhammad is looking to escape.
Muhammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merrill is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merrill manages to move to mount!
Muhammad is working to get back to half guard.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Merrill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Merrill prevents Muhammad from getting the reversal.
Muhammad'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.
Merrill with a couple of short strikes.
Merrill is landing with some decent strikes but Muhammad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Muhammad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Muhammad is bucking up trying to escape but Merrill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Muhammad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Merrill 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.
Merrill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Muhammad is looking to improve his position but Merrill isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Merrill.
Merrill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muhammad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merrill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Muhammad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merrill 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles tries to clinch but Merrill moves out of range.
Charles shoots in but Merrill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Merrill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles controls Merrill momentarily but Merrill frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles has control of Merrill's left arm, preventing Merrill from doing any damage.
Merrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charles's head.#T1#
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Merrill is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Charles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merrill 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 Charles.
Charles tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Merrill lands with some strikes.
Charles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merrill avoids the attempt from Charles to control.#T2#
Merrill controlling the position easily from mount.
Merrill is landing with some decent strikes but Charles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Merrill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Merrill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Charles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Charles looks winded!
Charles won't allow Merrill to get back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Merrill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Charles presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Merrill wants to get back to striking at distance but Charles won't allow it.
Charles prevents Merrill from breaking the clinch.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Charles misses with a punch on the inside.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Charles has Merrill pressed against the cage, preventing Merrill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Merrill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Billie Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callam Charles.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
Callam Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Merrill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Charles jumps guard but Merrill stands there with Charles around his waist. Charles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Merrill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Merrill is looking to break free of the clinch but Charles has double underhooks.
Merrill is looking to break free of the clinch but Charles has double underhooks.
Charles tries a knee to the head but Merrill blocks it.
Charles stops a takedown attempt from Merrill.
Charles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merrill just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charles but Charles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Charles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Merrill eats them both and turns towards Charles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.
Merrill doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Good shot there by Charles.#CL2#
Charles clinches with his opponent.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Charles scores with a knee to the head.
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Charles has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Merrill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Charles regains guard immediately.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Merrill distracts Charles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merrill is now in half guard. #T1#
Merrill prevents Charles from standing back up.
Merrill lands strikes from half guard.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Charles wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Charles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Charles is trying to control but Merrill passes into side control!
Merrill 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.
Charles is breathing heavily.
Merrill working the ground and pound.
Charles tries to improve position but can't.
Merrill working the ground and pound from side control.
Merrill gets to mount! Charles was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Charles is looking to improve his position but Merrill isn't that keen on the idea.
Merrill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Merrill prevents Charles from getting the reversal.#T4#
Merrill looking to finish Charles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Charles!
The referee warns Charles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Merrill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merrill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Charles hang on?
Merrill is trying to take his opponent's back.
Merrill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Charles looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Merrill loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Charles scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Merrill land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Merrill stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billie Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Tremor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tremor avoids it really well and circles away.
Tremor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tremor scores with a nice body kick.
Merrill is breathing heavily.
Tremor lands a slapping body shot.
Merrill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tremor lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Merrill falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kiko Tremor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Merrill rushes Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Merrill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Merrill really is a fat lump.#BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Merrill.
Merrill wants to clinch#TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Merrill won't be happy with that. #T1#
Merrill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Merrill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Merrill tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Merrill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merrill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffin is controlling him well.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Merrill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin lands a strong strike to the head of Merrill. That's dazed him! Griffin looking to finish here. Merrill is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Griffin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Merrill.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill can't break the clinch.
Merrill wants to break free but Dempsey has control.
#TD#
Merrill is trying to trip Dempsey. He has hold of a leg but Dempsey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Dempsey's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill stops Dempsey from standing up.
Dempsey working a defensive guard here.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Dempsey.
Merrill really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet.
Merrill throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Dempsey looking for a guillotine here but Merrill defends easily.
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merrill throwing strikes from guard but Dempsey blocks nicely.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merrill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dempsey is able to avoid easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Dempsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merrill, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Merrill has Dempsey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Merrill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dempsey tumbling to the mat - Merrill dives into Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey wants to stand but Merrill is controlling the position.
Dempsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
Merrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dempsey is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dempsey prevents Merrill from getting back to his feet.
Dempsey wants to stand but Merrill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dempsey preventing the sweep.
Dempsey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dempsey is looking to take a break and control but Merrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey looks winded!
Dempsey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merrill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but Dempsey drags him back down.
Merrill is looking for a sweep.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but Dempsey drags him back down.
Dempsey controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billie Merrill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Merrill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dempsey!
Dempsey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've been informed that Dempsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Merrill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dempsey doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Dempsey turns into Merrill and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Merrill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billie Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
Merrill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Merrill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dempsey uses it to pass to side control.
Merrill tries to escape but Dempsey is in control.
Merrill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Merrill is looking to regain half guard here but Dempsey keeps moving and retains side control.
Merrill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dempsey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dempsey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Merrill to see if he's OK.#T3#
Merrill is looking to get back to his feet here but Dempsey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Merrill's back.#SUB2#
Merrill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Dempsey looking for the choke but no joy.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dempsey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merrill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merrill for a finish. #T4#
Merrill trying to get back to his feet but Dempsey is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dempsey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Merrill turns into Dempsey and is now in his guard.
Merrill with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merrill is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##CL#
Dempsey tries to keep at a distance but Merrill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dempsey looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Merrill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merrill can't break the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Dempsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Merrill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dempsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merrill tries to avoid it but Dempsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merrill to the ground. Merrill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merrill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merrill wants to clinch.#T1#
Dempsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dempsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Merrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merrill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Merrill connects with a nice short shot to Dempsey's temple.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dempsey to regain full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Merrill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merrill.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merrill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Dempsey.
Merrill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dempsey wants to stand and escape but Merrill is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dempsey has momentary wrist control but Merrill slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Merrill has Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Merrill takes the fight into the clinch.
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.
Dempsey jumps guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Billie Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Dempsey.#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dempsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Merrill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merrill misses with a head shot. Dempsey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Merrill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merrill.
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merrill 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Merrill!
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