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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Merrill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but Lindhaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Lindhaus instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lindhaus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lindhaus throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Merrill successfully pulls guard.
Lindhaus looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill controls Lindhaus momentarily but Lindhaus frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindhaus wants to stand but Merrill is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lindhaus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lindhaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merrill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Merrill looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lindhaus has picked Merrill up and slammed him! Merrill can't keep hold of the triangle and Lindhaus manages to pass to side control!
Merrill defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merrill seems a little lost for a moment, as Lindhaus dominates the positioning.
Merrill wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lindhaus has control of an arm but Merrill manages to advance to Lindhaus's back!#SUB#
Merrill patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Merrill is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lindhaus is trying to get back to his feet but Merrill has full control of the position and if anything, Lindhaus has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Merrill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #ES2#
Lindhaus is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T3#
Merrill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Lindhaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Lindhaus pulls Merrill into guard.
Lindhaus controls Merrill momentarily but Merrill frees himself.
Lindhaus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merrill is controlling him.
Merrill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Lindhaus pulls Merrill in close to prevent any damage.
Lindhaus wants to sweep here but Merrill controlling him for the moment.
Lindhaus wants to stand but Merrill is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lindhaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindhaus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and clinches.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindhaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Lindhaus successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Lindhaus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merrill has picked Lindhaus up and slammed him! Lindhaus can't keep hold of the triangle and Merrill manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindhaus tries to improve position but can't.
Leon Lindhaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merrill controlling from side mount.
Merrill tries to advance to mount but Lindhaus denies him. #T1#
Merrill tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lindhaus is trying to control Merrill's posture but Merrill avoids it.
Merrill wants to control but Lindhaus is keeping him busy.
Lindhaus is looking for a sweep.
Merrill is looking to take a break and control but Lindhaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindhaus is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Merrill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindhaus, who protects the arm well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lindhaus is looking to regain half guard here but Merrill keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merrill dodges the punch combination from Lindhaus.
#CL#
Lindhaus gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lindhaus just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lindhaus. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcel Merrill has been cut.
Merrill jumps guard but Lindhaus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lindhaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Merrill jumps guard but Lindhaus stands there with Merrill around his waist. Merrill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus won't allow it.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus won't allow it.
Merrill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindhaus smiles and moves away.
Lindhaus wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lindhaus breaks from the clinch.
Lindhaus tries to clinch but Merrill moves out of range.
Lindhaus catches Merrill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lindhaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcel 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lindhaus tries to clinch there but Merrill circles away.
#CL2#
Lindhaus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lindhaus manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merrill's guard.#ES#
Merrill has his feet on Lindhaus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lindhaus tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Lindhaus tries to clinch up.
Merrill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lindhaus wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lindhaus moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merrill wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Merrill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lindhaus to keep the fight standing.
Lindhaus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindhaus lands with a light punch inside.
Merrill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindhaus walks away with a smile on his face. Merrill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and pushes Merrill back into the cage.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lindhaus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lindhaus effectively controlling the action here.
Lindhaus receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Lindhaus's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Merrill tries to pull guard but Lindhaus holds him up against the cage and eventually Merrill drops back down to his feet.
Merrill jumps guard but Lindhaus stands there with Merrill around his waist. Merrill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Merrill pulls guard.
Merrill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lindhaus is controlling him.
Lindhaus looking to pass the guard.
Lindhaus postures up.
#T3#
Lindhaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Lindhaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill is trying to keep Lindhaus in close.
#SUB#
Lindhaus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merrill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindhaus has managed to get both his arms back between Merrill's legs - danger averted.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lindhaus wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lindhaus tries to clinch but Merrill moves out of range.
It looked like Merrill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lindhaus throws a combination. Merrill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Lindhaus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lindhaus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Merrill throws Lindhaus to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merrill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindhaus pinned against the cage. Lindhaus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leon Lindhaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Lindhaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Merrill drags the fight down to the ground.
Lindhaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Lindhaus gets to his feet - Merrill follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lindhaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindhaus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lindhaus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Reid is now in Merrill's guard.
Merrill is pulling down on Reid's head. It's preventing any offense from Reid, at least for the moment.
Reid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Merrill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid pushes down on Merrill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reid is taking a breather. Merrill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Merrill trying to hold on to Reid's head to control him but Reid postures up.
#T1##SU2#
Reid postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Merrill to stand up. #CL2#
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merrill is trying to pull guard but Reid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Merrill drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Reid has clasped his hands together around Merrill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reid working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Reid tries for a kimura but Merrill is defending well.
Merrill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reid asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Reid stalls from top position.
Reid working the ground and pound.
Reid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reid cracks Merrill with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SU2#
Reid has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merrill is looking for a counter combo.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid throws a combination that misses
and Merrill counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Reid is now in Merrill's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Merrill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Reid tightens his grip and picks Merrill up, before dumping him to the ground. Merrill manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merrill's guard.
Reid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merrill sees it coming and defends easily.
Merrill wants to control but Reid is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Reid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merrill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Reid stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Reid tries to land a body kick
and Merrill counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Reid gets a double leg takedown into Merrill's guard.
Merrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Merrill is working an open guard so Reid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Reid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Reid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reid lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!
Reid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Merrill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reid arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Merrill'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 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damien Reid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Merrill.#BC2#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merrill.
Ray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merrill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merrill is trying to work for a kimura but Ray is defending well.
#SUB#
Merrill is trying to work for a kimura but Ray is defending well.
Merrill controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Merrill stands up out of the half guard.
Ray looks to clinch #TD#
and Merrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merrill.
Ray wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him.
Merrill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Merrill content to stall in guard here.
Ray wants to stand but Merrill is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Ray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Merrill gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Merrill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merrill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ray, into his guard. #REVR#
Merrill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merrill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ray for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ray is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Merrill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Merrill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ray, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ray lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Merrill in a clinch.
Merrill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Merrill pushes him off.#CL2#
Ray pushes Merrill up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ray wants the takedown. Merrill is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Merrill's guard against the cage.
Marcel Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Merrill has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray trying to control but Merrill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ray cracks Merrill with a solid left hand.
Merrill has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage. #SUB#
Merrill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ray postures up.
#SUB#
Merrill working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merrill, up you get! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Merrill pushes him off.
Merrill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Merrill is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merrill avoid being mounted?
Merrill tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Merrill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merrill.
Ray being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ray is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Merrill is pulling down on Ray's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Merrill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merrill on his heels. He'll look to pass Merrill's guard now, I'm sure.
Merrill is trying to keep Ray in close.
Merrill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ray wanted to stand there but Merrill had control of the position.
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill working a defensive guard here.
Merrill is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Ray 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. 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#
Merrill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray darts in trying to clinch
and Merrill counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Ray feints and as Merrill raises his hands in defense, Ray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Merrill pushes Ray off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Merrill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ray is on him like a limpet, forcing Merrill back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Merrill can't fight it off and eventually Ray manages to take the fight to the floor. Merrill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Merrill looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray won't allow Merrill to sweep him here.
Merrill working a defensive guard here.
Merrill pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Merrill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Merrill keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Merrill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ray working the head and body with strikes.
Merrill taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Ray trying to control the action but Merrill is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merrill has hold of Ray's hands but Ray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Ray trying to control the pace.
Merrill won't allow Ray to pass to mount. #SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill is trying to control but Ray passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcel Merrill.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ross Ray!
Ross Ray looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Adrian baby we dun it.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Lock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lock wants to clinch.
Merrill tries to counter with a takedown but Lock is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Lock 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.
Lock forces his way into half guard.
Merrill is concentrating on defense, preventing Lock from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lock controlling the action here. #T1#
Merrill is not content to let Lock control the position.
Lock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merrill trying to control from the bottom.
Lock is taking a breather. Merrill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Lock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lock content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merrill is controlling Lock's trapped leg to prevent Lock from advancing to side control.
Lock stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lock clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Lock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lock tries to clinch up#TD#
and Merrill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lock! #T3##SU#
Merrill stands up and beckons Lock to his feet.
Merrill shoots in and drives through. Lock sprawls well.#KD2#
Lock drops Merrill with a left and a right! Oh, Merrill is hurt - Lock dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcel Merrill has been cut.
A big shot lands for Lock! That's hurt Merrill! Will he recover? Lock fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Lock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Merrill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kage misses with a wild combination.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merrill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merrill is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Merrill. #TD#
Merrill jumps guard.
Kage wants to get up but he can't break Merrill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage wants to stand and escape but instead Merrill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Merrill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merrill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Merrill.
Kage wants to get back to his feet but Merrill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merrill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merrill stops Kage from standing up.
Merrill passes into half guard.
Merrill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kage is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well.
Merrill is controlling the pace.
Merrill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kage for as long as he can get away with.
Kage is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merrill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kage.
Gordon Kage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kage lands an overhand right.
Merrill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merrill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Kage does no damage.
Merrill attempts a counter takedown but Kage avoids it well and moves away.
Kage misses with a series of wild punches.
Kage looks winded!
Kage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merrill. #T4#
Merrill walks into a stiff left hand from Kage.
Kage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merrill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merrill looks for a takedown but Kage sprawls well.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Merrill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kage tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Kage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Merrill has closed the distance and engaged Kage in a clinch.
#TD#
Merrill pulls guard effortlessly.
Kage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Merrill's guard.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Merrill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Kage lands a nice shot that snaps Merrill's head back.
Kage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Merrill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kage misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon Kage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kage misses with a wild combination.
Merrill is looking to counter the offense by Kage and move into the clinch.
Kage is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Kage finds it's target.
Kage lands with a hook. Merrill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merrill slips a straight right by Kage.
Kage throws the left hand but Merrill avoids the punch easily.
Merrill feinted with a counter takedown.
Kage swinging wildly here.
Merrill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kage swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Merrill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kage's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merrill content to control rather than advance.
Marcel Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Merrill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kage sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Merrill winds up and cracks Kage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Merrill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.
Merrill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kage wants to stand back up but Merrill manages to pass into side control.
Kage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Kage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kage throws a right hand that Merrill ducks under and follows up with a left that Merrill also avoids with ease.#CL#
Merrill closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Merrill successfully pulls guard.
Kage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merrill is proving hard to escape from.
Merrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Merrill pushes Kage off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Kage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kage.
Kage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Kage is predictable there
enabling Merrill to counter with a crisp jab.
Kage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kage scores with the left hand. Merrill knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Kage swings for the body but Merrill moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merrill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kage to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Merrill decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Merrill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kage 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.
Kage wanted to stand there but Merrill had control of the position. #SU2#
Kage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merrill, up you get!
Gordon Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage throws a series of punches but Merrill moves out of range.
Merrill appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Merrill. #T2#
Merrill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Merrill backs off Kage throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.
Kage throws a series of punches but Merrill moves out of range.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Merrill shoots in looking for a takedown but Kage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merrill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kage throws a right hand that Merrill ducks under and follows up with a left that Merrill also avoids with ease.
Kage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merrill. Merrill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Merrill with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merrill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kage's waist but Kage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merrill off to one side.
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!
Kage tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Kage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Kage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Merrill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Merrill stalling.
Kage is trying to stand.
Merrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Merrill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merrill.
Kage is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well.
Gordon Kage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kage wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Merrill seems to be working for a kimura but Kage defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Merrill is working for a submission of some sort.
Kage wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Kage.
I've got Kage 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Kage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Antouro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Merrill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body kick from Antouro.
Antouro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antouro throws a hook to the side of Merrill's head but Merrill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merrill tried to counter with a leg kick but Antouro avoided it.
Antouro throws a jab when Merrill was well out of range.
Merrill blocks a jab.
Antouro cracks Merrill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcel Merrill has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antouro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merrill.
Merrill tries to counter with a takedown but Antouro is quick to defend against it.
Merrill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antouro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antouro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merrill in his tracks. #T1#
Antouro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Merrill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Antouro throws a series of punches but Merrill avoids them all with ease.
Merrill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merrill lands a nice hook to Antouro's body. Antouro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Antouro throws a lazy right hand but Merrill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike Antouro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antouro Throws a clean left jab. Antouro Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Merrill's chin! Merrill crumbles to the ground and Antouro follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Antouro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Antouro!
Mike Antouro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank my family and my coaching team for all the support and help they have given me leading up to this fight, I can't do this without you guys, thank you!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Odla lands a jab to the head.
Odla looks to land a combination but Merrill avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Odla.
Odla misses with a series of wild punches.
Odla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Merrill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Odla misses with a wild combination.
Merrill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Odla manages to circle out of the way.
Aldo Odla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merrill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odla throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Merrill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill keeps control of Odla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Merrill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Odla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merrill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odla just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merrill jumps guard but Odla stands there with Merrill around his waist. Merrill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Merrill jumps guard but Odla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Merrill decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Odla stands up and waves to Merrill to follow him.
Odla lands a jab to Merrill's midsection.
Odla misses with a series of wild punches.
Merrill throws a big counter combination but Odla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo Odla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merrill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Odla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Merrill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Odla steps in with a hook that catches Merrill right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Odla follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Merrill looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Odla!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Merrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Page had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merrill defends it easily.
Merrill wants to stand but Page is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Merrill has picked Page up and slammed him! Page can't keep hold of the triangle and Merrill manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill 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.
Page wants to control but Merrill postures up.#T1##SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Page tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Page wants to control but Merrill postures up.
Page seems a little lost for a moment, as Merrill dominates the positioning.
Page is trying to get back to his feet.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Merrill decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Page scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Page is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merrill is just riding it out for now. Page eventually gives up the hold.
Merrill trying to control but Page postures up.
Merrill tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.#T3#
Merrill is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merrill avoid being mounted?
Merrill is trying to stand.
Merrill manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Page gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Page gets a takedown into half guard.
Merrill keeping control of the position. #T4#
Merrill trying to hold on to Page's head to control him but Page postures up.
Merrill wants to get back to full guard.
Merrill regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Merrill is looking for a triangle here but Page uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Merrill is looking to regain half guard here but Page keeps moving and retains side control.
Page is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Merrill is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Page has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcel Merrill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Page.
Merrill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Page has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Page stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges. #CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Merrill pulls Page into guard.
Page wanted to stand there but Merrill had control of the position.
Merrill wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it. #SUB#
Merrill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Merrill scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Page scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Page throws a head kick but Merrill moves out of range.
Merrill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Page as he avoids it easily.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page keeps Merrill at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Page manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merrill on his heels. He'll look to pass Merrill's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Page stands up from Merrill's guard - Page perhaps looking for a knockout.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcel Merrill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merrill takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3##CL2#
Page rushes Merrill and presses him up against the cage.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Page won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merrill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Page.
Merrill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Merrill is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Page.
Merrill avoids the head kick by Page.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Merrill with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Page counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Page breaks the clinch.
Page throws a head kick that misses
and Merrill counters with a left and a right that stings Page.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt - Page sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Page drives through with a takedown into Merrill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Merrill has his feet on Page's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Merrill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Merrill decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Merrill avoids the body shot from Page.
Merrill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill looks for a takedown but Page sprawls well.#TD2#
Page shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merrill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Merrill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Page closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Merrill manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Page keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merrill jumps guard but Page stands there with Merrill around his waist. Merrill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Page pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Page 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. #T1##SUB2#
Page is looking for a triangle here but Merrill uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Merrill stands up and beckons Page to his feet.
Merrill swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
It looked like Merrill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Merrill shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merrill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merrill did well to prevent Page getting side control.#ES#
Merrill kicks off Page and gets to his feet. #T2#
Page throws the kick towards the body but Merrill avoids it.
Merrill tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Merrill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Page tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merrill is in Page's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Page working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merrill has passed into half guard!
Page wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Merrill is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Merrill is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Merrill is thwarting Page's attempts to control the position.
Page is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Page actively working from the bottom here.
Merrill controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merrill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Page tries to avoid it but Merrill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Page to the ground. Page escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Page looks to land a combination but Merrill avoids it well.
Merrill feinted with a counter takedown.
Page looks to land a combination but Merrill avoids it well.
Merrill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merrill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Page defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcel Merrill!
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