Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Rowlands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rowlands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowlands's guard. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rowlands defends it well.
Lynch wants to control but Rowlands is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch 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.
Lynch moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rowlands has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rowlands knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynch has an Americana. Rowlands didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lynch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lynch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arturo Lynch!
Arturo Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Rowlands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rowlands goes for a takedown attempt but Snow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rowlands falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Snow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Snow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rowlands's head.
Rowlands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowlands is on top in guard. #REVB#
Snow is trying to keep Rowlands in close.
Rowlands pushing down on Snow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Snow wants to control but Rowlands is keeping busy.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
Snow is trying to stand.
Snow 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.
Snow wants to improve his position but Rowlands is controlling well. #SUB#
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow throws a couple of heel strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Rowlands's temple.
Rowlands is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.#ROC#
Rowlands is rocked!
Snow lands a big elbow - Rowlands is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Snow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Snow!
A relieved looking Jon Snow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Logan vs Cruz
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Rowlands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches.
Rowlands is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rowlands wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Rowlands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL2#
Rowlands clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rowlands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowlands tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowlands to the ground. Rowlands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rowlands counter with a right hand.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rowlands to the mat! Rowlands manages to get full guard.
Rowlands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rowlands trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown passes Rowlands's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Rowlands is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Rowlands defends it. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is keen to just control but Rowlands is a slippery customer.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rowlands has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Rowlands is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rowlands could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and Rowlands is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Brown!
In his post fight interview, Jay Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowlands. #CL2#
Snow drives through and clinches with Rowlands against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rowlands's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow prevents Rowlands from breaking the clinch.
Snow pushes Rowlands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Snow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snow lands an elbow.
Snow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rowlands some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow looks up at the clock and then as Rowlands takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rowlands defending against the ground and pound.
Rowlands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowlands takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Snow working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rowlands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snow landing strikes.
Rowlands on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Snow working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Rowlands is rocked!
A big shot lands for Snow! That's hurt Rowlands! Will he recover? Snow fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Snow!
Jon Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Halloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Annihilation Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halloway defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Halloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halloway works over Rowlands's head and body with a nice combination.
Halloway lands a slapping body shot.
Halloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Halloway finds it's target.
Halloway scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rowlands needs to keep his hands up - Halloway had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Halloway throws a combination that misses
and Rowlands counters with a one-two to the body.
Halloway lands a nice shot that snaps Rowlands's head back.
Min Halloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halloway misses with a two punch combination.
Halloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Rowlands looking to score a takedown here. Halloway is defending well but Rowlands drives through and ends up in Halloway's guard.
Halloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloway wants to stand and escape but Rowlands is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rowlands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rowlands landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloway wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowlands manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Rowlands postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Halloway to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Rowlands gets a clinch.
Rowlands gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowlands prevents a body shot from Halloway. #TD2#
Rowlands jumps into guard, dragging Halloway to the mat.
Rowlands 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#
Rowlands performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rowlands lands with a punch from half guard.
Halloway is trying to stand.
Halloway wants to stand back up but Rowlands manages to pass into side control.
Halloway is letting Rowlands control him for a moment.
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 Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rowlands counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Rowlands moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rowlands drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowlands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rowlands looking for a guillotine here but Halloway defends easily.
Halloway is looking to stand up but Rowlands won't let him. #T1#
Rowlands 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rowlands slips under a jab from Halloway.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halloway scores with a nice strike.
Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Min Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Halloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowlands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rowlands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Rowlands takes the fight into the clinch.
Halloway digs a right hand underneath Rowlands's ribcage. Rowlands let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Halloway misses with an elbow strike.
Halloway throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rowlands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowlandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Halloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Rowlands wants to clinch up but Halloway keeps it at a distance.
Halloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Rowlands slips a straight right by Halloway.
Rowlands wants to counter the offense by Halloway and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Halloway gets tackled into the cage by Rowlands. Rowlands maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Rowlands is trying to trip Halloway. He has hold of a leg but Halloway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rowlands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Halloway is looking to stand back up but Rowlands counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Halloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rowlands in particular looking to stall.
Halloway tries to kick Rowlands off in order to stand up. Rowlands Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halloway is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Rowlands tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rowlands has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Rowlands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway tests Rowlands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halloway, as that shot connected.
Rowlands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses.
Rowlands tries to clinch but Halloway is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloway lands a hook that stumbles Rowlands back into the cage. Halloway follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rowlands to the canvas! Halloway pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rowlands has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Min Halloway waved his t-shirt featuring Annihilation Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AnC 3: Rue, Britannia!
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mother defends it nicely.#CL#
Rowlands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowlands jumps guard but Mother turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rowlands slows down the pace here.
Mother takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mother leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Rowlands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rowlands doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Mother gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rowlands.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rowlands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mother throws a head kick that misses.
Fuckya Mother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowlands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mother tries to clinch up but Rowlands circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rowlands. No joy for Mother on that attempt.
Rowlands shoots for a takedown but Mother saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mother swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rowlands shoots in and drives through. Mother sprawls well.#TD2#
Mother fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rowlands to the ground. Mother is now in Rowlands's guard.#T2#
Mother postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rowlands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mother can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mother trying to control but Rowlands is working from the bottom.
Mother is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowlands has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rowlands holds on and takes a little breather.
Mother wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mother tries to stand but Rowlands is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rowlands sizes up Mother with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Mother gets tackled into the cage by Rowlands. Rowlands maintains the clinch.
Mother can't break the clinch. #BC#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
Rowlands shoots in looking for a takedown. Mother tries to sprawl out of it but Rowlands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mother manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mother is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Mother closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowlands taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Mother drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rowlands gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rowlands.
Rowlands lands a good knee to the midsection. Mother won't want to take too many of those.
Mother misses with an elbow over the top.
Rowlands slows down the pace here. #TD#
Rowlands decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowlands trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mother 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Rowlands dominated that round.
That's time! Rowlands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rowlands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mother can do to turn this around?
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Rowlands. #TD#
Rowlands pulls guard.
Rowlands pulls Mother in to control the position.
Rowlands trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mother decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rowlands, up you get!
No luck for Mother with that takedown attempt.
And Rowlands counters with a quick kick to the body but Mother blocks it.#T1#
Mother leaves Rowlands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rowlands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mother. Mother obviously looking to wear him down.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Mother shows good takedown defense.
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mother scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mother tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowlands is retaining full guard.
Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowlands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowlands will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Mother won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here.
Mother content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rowlands wants to get back to his feet but Mother is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rowlands seems keen to control Mother's posture.
Mother wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mother is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rowlands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mother tries to avoid it but Rowlands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mother to the ground. Mother escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mother crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rowlands - the referee stops the clock and Mother gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rowlands. Mother manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rowlands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mother is fending him off so far but Rowlands persists. Nope, Mother circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Rowlands. No joy for Mother on that attempt.
Mother tries for a takedown but Rowlands sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rowlands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowlands throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mother's waist but Mother gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rowlands off to one side.
Rowlands slaps away a takedown attempt from Mother, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mother defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Mother gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rowlands counters with an inside leg kick.
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches up with Mother, looking for a takedown. Rowlands pushes Mother against the cage but Mother circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mother tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rowlands goes for a double leg but Mother avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mother continues to drive forward.#T4#
Mother wants to clinch.
Mother looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rowlands is fending him off so far but Mother persists. Nope, Rowlands circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Mother as Rowlands shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowlands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mother has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rowlands counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rowlands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mother is trying to force a seperation but Rowlands has the dominant position.
Rowlands creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mother's defenses. #TD#
Rowlands pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Rowlands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rowlands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rowlands takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rowlands manages to pull guard.
Mother trying to control but Rowlands is working from the bottom.
Mother looking to pass the guard.
Rowlands seems keen to control Mother's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mother throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowlands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mother stopping the sweep attempt from Rowlands.
Rowlands is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mother is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Rowlands manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Rowlands pushes Mother up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rowlands drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Mother drops back looking for a leg! Rowlands is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowlands manages to kick Mother off! Mother jumps back into Rowlands's guard.
Rowlands is trying to control the position but Mother postures up.
Mother with a nice head shot there.
Rowlands looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowlands, not yet. #T2#
Rowlands is looking to stand up but Mother isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mother working some strikes from top position.
Mother postures up in Rowlands's guard and throws a big left but Rowlands blocks it.
Lee Rowlands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mother drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mother jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mother working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mother working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rowlands's head.#T3#
Mother trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowlands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mother wants to stand but Rowlands has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mother working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Mother stands up from Rowlands's guard - Mother perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rowlands circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rowlands counters with a solid body kick. #TD2#
Mother shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rowlands's guard.
Mother not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Mother tries to stand but Rowlands is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for a guillotine here but Mother defends easily.
Rowlands has control of Mother's left arm, preventing Mother from doing any damage.
Fuckya Mother has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mother thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee Rowlands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowlands keeping full guard, as Mother tries to pass.

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 Lee Rowlands.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rowlands, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Rowlands!
After the fight, Lee Rowlands was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rowlands.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowlands swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Rowlands closes the distance and pushes Garrison back into the cage.#TD#
Garrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rowlands regains guard. #ES2#
Rowlands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garrison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rowlands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rowlands taking a breather.#BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garrison tries to counter with a takedown but Rowlands is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Rowlands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt.
Garrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowlands counters with a left and a right that stings Garrison.
Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Rowlands tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rowlands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rowlands dives in and grabs Garrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes down on Rowlands's head and hops out.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.#T2#
Garrison shoots in but Rowlands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rowlands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrison pinned against the cage. Garrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison scores with a head kick.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2#
Rowlands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowlands is in Garrison's guard.
Garrison is wriggling around but Rowlands manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Garrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rowlands blocks the strikes from Garrison.
Garrison tries to get to full guard but Rowlands has control of the leg.
Garrison is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Garrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rowlands perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Rowlands escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Rowlands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garrison tries to break the clinch but Rowlands is controlling the position.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Rowlands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches.
Rowlands using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrison lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Rowlands dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Garrison leaves Rowlands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rowlands clinches.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowlands.
Rowlands wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrison letting Rowlands take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garrison.
Rowlands avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body. #T1#
Rowlands leaning against his opponent.
Garrison is pressed up against the cage. Rowlands has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrison down to the mat. Garrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.#CL2#
Rowlands darts in and clinches Garrison up against the cage.
Rowlands works on Garrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Garrison being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
Rowlands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowlands somewhat.#T2#
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Rowlands pushes him off.
A punch combination from Rowlands misses.
Rowlands looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Rowlands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowlands's elbow.
Garrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowlands jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rowlands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garrison to keep the fight standing.
Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowlands won't allow it.
Rowlands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Rowlands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely.
Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Garrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Rowlands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Rowlands tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Rowlands gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Garrison won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here.
Rowlands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrison.
Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Garrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrison is striking from the bottom but Rowlands uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Garrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garrison.
Rowlands controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowlands looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Rowlands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrison sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowlands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to avoid it but Rowlands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garrison to the ground. Garrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garrison is looking for a counter combo.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses
and Rowlands counters with an inside leg kick.
Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl out of it but Garrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowlands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrison is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lee Rowlands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowlands or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrison, which made it look bad.
Garrison is looking for a counter combo.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt.
Rowlands misses with a kick to the body.
Garrison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rowlands.
Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garrison counters with a left and a right that stings Rowlands.
Garrison keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Garrison scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard.
Garrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowlands has wrist control.#T2#
Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands stops Garrison from standing up. #SUB#
Garrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rowlands uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Rowlands's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garrison pushes Rowlands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rowlands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garrison 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.
Rowlands is looking to take a break and control but Garrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowlands advances to mount. #T3#
Garrison flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrison has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Good control from Rowlands.
Garrison is trying to break free.
Garrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Rowlands.
Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Garrison blocking the ground and pound.
Rowlands thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Garrison holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rowlands tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Rowlands looking to ground and pound but Garrison is blocking nicely.
Garrison can't escape the position.
Rowlands takes Garrison's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Rowlands slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rowlands keeps control of the position as Garrison tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrison covering up well under a series of strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Rowlands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowlands 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Rowlands!
Lee Rowlands bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rowlands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rowlands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rowlands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely. #T1##SU2#
Rowlands gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rowlands checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Rowlands drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woods is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Rowlands decides to stand back up.
Rowlands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rowlands. Woods shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Rowlands looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Woods!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowlands trying to control the position but Woods is working away. #SUB2#
Rowlands working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woods tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Rowlands controls the position.
Rowlands misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rowlands throws a strike aimed at the side of Woods's head but Woods avoids it well.
Woods is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rowlands asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rowlands throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rowlands working the ground and pound but Woods is defending the strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rowlands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Woods manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rowlands trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well. #SUB2#
Rowlands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rowlands performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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!#TD2#
Rowlands shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woods's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Rowlands dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rowlands is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woods's half guard.
Woods tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rowlands manages to move to mount!
Rowlands controlling the pace for now.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rowlands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though. #T1#
Rowlands slows the pace down in half guard.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rowlands seems content to control.#SUB#
Woods actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowlands is working away from the top position though.
Rowlands throwing shots but Woods is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowlands prevents Woods from improving his position.
Rowlands takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rowlands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowlands trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rowlands is taking a breather. Woods 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rowlands pushes Woods up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rowlands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woods looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Woods is trying to break free.
Woods can't get the takedown. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Rowlands is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Woods can't fight it off and eventually Rowlands manages to take the fight to the floor. Woods looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Woods is working an open guard so Rowlands takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rowlands drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rowlands controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Rowlands stands and steps away. Woods gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Rowlands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rowlands scores with a takedown into Woods's guard.
Rowlands is standing up over Woods. Woods looks to escape but Rowlands dives into side control. #REVR#
Woods is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rowlands has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rowlands controlling from side mount.
Woods wants to control but Rowlands postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Rowlands wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Rowlands stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Woods tries to clinch there but Rowlands circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rowlands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rowlands fails to land with a series of punches.
Woods tries to counter by clinching up but Rowlands breaks away and moves out of range.
Rowlands looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.#TD2#
Rowlands feints and as Woods raises his hands in defense, Rowlands changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowlands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Woods is trying to control the position but Rowlands postures up.
Rowlands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Rowlands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rowlands.
Lee Rowlands has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Rowlands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Woods wants to get back to full guard but Rowlands has passed into side control.
Rowlands controls the position. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Rowlands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Woods blocks a head kick by Rowlands.
Woods misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Rowlands forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Rowlands blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Woods is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rowlands is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Woods to the mat. Woods regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rowlands is standing up over Woods. Woods looks to escape but Rowlands dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rowlands 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitaker defends it nicely.
Lee Rowlands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowlands shoots and misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowlands.
Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ed Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker shows good takedown defense.
Rowlands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Whitaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowlands is trying to defend but Whitaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Whitaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Whitaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rowlands doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitaker. #T1##SUB2#
Rowlands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Whitaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Whitaker is looking for a kimura here.
Whitaker prevents Rowlands from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rowlands.
Rowlands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rowlands has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitaker really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Whitaker chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitaker wants to get up but he can't break Rowlands's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitaker landing some decent shots from guard.
Rowlands has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Whitaker stands up over Rowlands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rowlands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
Rowlands wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rowlands is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rowlands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rowlands looks winded!
Whitaker is working Rowlands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitaker with a nice head shot there.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitaker lands a couple of digs.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowlands trying to control the position. #T4#
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rowlands's head.
Whitaker cracks Rowlands with a solid left hand.
Whitaker is in close to Rowlands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitaker is in close to Rowlands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Whitaker gets to his feet. Rowlands looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rowlands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Rowlands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Whitaker.
Rowlands throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowlands shoots in and drives through. Whitaker sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Whitaker 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#
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitaker sprawls well. Whitaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowlands gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands looks to clinch
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rowlands gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rowlands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rowlands slips under a jab.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitaker as he avoids it easily.
Ed Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.#CL#
Whitaker takes the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker has Rowlands pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rowlands's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitaker controlling the action here for a moment.
Whitaker stops a takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Rowlands drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whitaker leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Whitaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowlands just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowlands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Whitaker pulls Rowlands into guard.
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rowlands is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whitaker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whitaker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rowlands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitaker is in close to Rowlands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitaker landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitaker stands up over Rowlands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowlands wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling the position.
Whitaker landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Whitaker gets to his feet. Rowlands looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rowlands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rowlands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Whitaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Whitaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowlands is just riding it out for now. Whitaker eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Whitaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowlands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Whitaker is working for a kimura but Rowlands is defending it quite comfortably.
Whitaker stops Rowlands from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Whitaker is trying to work for a kimura but Rowlands is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Whitaker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rowlands is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker distracts Rowlands with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rowlands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitaker cracks Rowlands with a solid left hand.
Rowlands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowlands is one step ahead there.
Whitaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Whitaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Whitaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Whitaker seems to be working for a kimura but Rowlands defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Whitaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Whitaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Whitaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rowlands sees it coming and defends easily.
Rowlands trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.#SUB2#
Rowlands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowlands is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Whitaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowlands is just riding it out for now. Whitaker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Whitaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowlands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Whitaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowlands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitaker winds up and cracks Rowlands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowlands can do to turn this around?
Rowlands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Whitaker seems to be working for a kimura but Rowlands defends the submission attempt.
Rowlands pushes Whitaker off looking to stand but Whitaker dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
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.
Whitaker slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.
Whitaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rowlands wants to get back to his feet.
Whitaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Whitaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitaker lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitaker 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Whitaker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Foster Britt has been cut.
A punch combination from Rowlands misses.
It looked like Britt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rowlands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowlands.
Britt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rowlands pushes Britt up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt jumps guard but Rowlands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Britt manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Rowlands stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rowlands doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Britt counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Rowlands throws a good cross that connects.
Rowlands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Britt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowlands somewhat.
Foster Britt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands misses with a head kick.
It looked like Britt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rowlands.
Rowlands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Britt swivels and escapes.
Rowlands looks winded!
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches up with Britt, looking for a takedown. Rowlands pushes Britt against the cage but Britt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Britt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Britt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Britt tries to stand and escape but Rowlands actually recovers to full guard.
Rowlands being controlled here, momentarily.
Britt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Britt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britt lands a couple of digs.
Britt stays in close to Rowlands's body and controls the position. #T3#
Britt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Britt 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.
Britt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rowlands for as long as he can get away with.
Rowlands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowlands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Britt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Britt.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Britt gets tackled into the cage by Rowlands. Rowlands maintains the clinch.
Rowlands drops down looking for an ankle pick but Britt pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Rowlands has closed the distance and engaged Britt in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowlands is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Rowlands will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Foster Britt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Britt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Britt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Britt has a takedown stuffed.
Lee Rowlands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowlands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Britt avoids it really well and circles away.
Foster Britt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##TD#
Britt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowlands is trying to stand up here but Britt is controlling him well.
Britt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Britt prevents Rowlands from improving his position.
Britt controlling the pace. #T2#
Rowlands is trying to control but can't.
Britt lands with a punch from half guard.
Britt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Britt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Britt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Britt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foster Britt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Britt continues to stall.#T3#
Rowlands wants to get back to full guard.
Rowlands wants to control but Britt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Britt sprawls well. Britt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowlands gets slowly back to his feet.
Britt fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Britt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Britt is in Rowlands's guard.#T4#
Britt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Britt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Britt landing with the ground and pound.
Britt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rowlands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Britt defends it easily.
Britt connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Britt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Foster Britt's cut.
That's time! Britt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Britt avoids the head kick by Rowlands.
Britt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rowlands misses with a double jab.
It looked like Britt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rowlands connects with a looping right hand.
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
Britt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rowlands plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rowlands is looking to clinch but Britt is avoiding it.
Lee Rowlands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Britt shoots in and drives through. Rowlands sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Britt shows good takedown defense.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britt misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Britt tries for a takedown but Rowlands sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Britt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Britt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Britt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Britt prevents Rowlands from standing back up.
Britt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Britt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Britt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Britt.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee Rowlands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch but Britt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Britt avoids the head kick by Rowlands.
It looked like Britt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Britt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Britt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rowlands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Britt ducks under a wild hook from Rowlands.
Rowlands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Rowlands tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Britt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Britt shoots for a double leg takedown but Rowlands sprawls well. He's pushed Britt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowlands throws a low kick, looking for Britt's leg but Britt calmly moves out of range.
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rowlands tries to clinch but Britt moves away
and Britt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Britt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Britt backs off Rowlands throws a huge counter combo but Britt manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands throws a series of punches but Britt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Rowlands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rowlands 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Rowlands!
Lee Rowlands decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowlands or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevenson, which made it look bad.
Stevenson really is a fat lump.#CL#
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Rowlands stalling against the cage.
Stevenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.#T1#
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rowlands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Rowlands tries to get set, Stevenson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rowlands manages to avoid the attempt.
Rowlands looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Rowlands lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rowlands with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a good low kick that Rowlands was not able to check.
Rowlands is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rowlands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowlands is in Stevenson's 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.
Rowlands looks winded!#SUB#
Stevenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowlands won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rowlands trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.#SUB#
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowlands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowlands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Rowlands is controlling him.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stevenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Stevenson wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowlands shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rowlands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but Rowlands breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Rowlands keeps the fight on the outside.
Rowlands misses with a head kick.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands with a poor takedown #CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowlands just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowlands wants a takedown.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Rowlands as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Stevenson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rowlands gets an underhook and turns Stevenson into the cage.#BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Rowlands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowlands delivers a nice body kick.
Rowlands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Stevenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rowlands goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Stevenson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowlands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stevenson darts in and clinches Rowlands up against the cage.#T1#
Rowlands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson jumps guard but Rowlands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowlands can do to turn this around?
Stevenson has Rowlands pressed against the cage.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowlands's elbow.
Rowlands has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Rowlands throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.#CL#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rowlands.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rowlands walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rowlands dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Rowlands's head and hops out.
As Rowlands looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Rowlands just gets out of the way.#CL#
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Rowlands against the cage.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.
Rowlands blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Rowlands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rowlands is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rowlands has his back to the cage.
Rowlands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rowlands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Rowlands fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Rowlands darts in trying to clinch
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Chase Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rowlands defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push Rowlands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Rowlands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Stevenson backs off Rowlands throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson manages to avoid it all.#T4#
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.
Rowlands jabs at Stevenson's body.
Rowlands misses with a takedown
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowlands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Stevenson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rowlands goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rowlands clinches with his opponent.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Rowlands.
Rowlands prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rowlands pulls guard.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rowlands is working an open guard so Stevenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rowlands has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Rowlands with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Rowlands closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rowlands is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
Rowlands lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rowlands misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rowlands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rowlands is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson stalling the fight.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rowlands has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Rowlands is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rowlands avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowlands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson throws a counter high kick but Rowlands was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Rowlands keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily#CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Rowlands manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Rowlands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Rowlands has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Rowlands decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Stevenson stands and steps away. Rowlands gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Stevenson!

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