Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Brah drives through and clinches with Rowards against the cage. #TD2#
Rowards has hold of one of Brah's legs. Brah is fighting the takedown attempt but Rowards gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rowards won't allow Brah to sweep him here.
Rowards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowards trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah keeping full guard, as Rowards tries to pass.
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Rowards with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Rowards slips nicely into half guard.
Rowards is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Rowards sits in half guard.
Rowards tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brah controls his leg.
Brah wants to improve his position but Rowards is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rowards is looking for a kimura but Brah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rowards to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Rowards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rowards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rowards swats away the attempt to clinch by Brah.#TD2#
Rowards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Rowards finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Brah has his feet on Rowards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brah is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rowards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.#T3#
Rowards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brah is proving hard to escape from.
Brah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowards trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Rowards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowards throws a strike but Brah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rowards is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rowards throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rowards wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rowards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Rowards blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brah is looking to clinch but Rowards is avoiding it. #TD2#
Rowards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Rowards works over Brah with some ground and pound from guard.
Rowards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah wants to sweep here but Rowards controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah keeping full guard, as Rowards tries to pass. #SUB#
Brah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Rowards finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Brah uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Brah tries to sprawl but Rowards drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Brah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Brah has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Rowards manages to pull guard.
Rowards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rowards controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Brah postures up.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brah's guard.
Rowards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brah's head.
Brah is trying to control but can't.
Brah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Rowards is very close to passing his half guard.
Rowards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Brah pushes Rowards off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Rowards moves into the clinch.
Rowards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brah is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Brah closes the distance and pushes Rowards back into the cage.
Brah prevents Rowards from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Rowards manages to pull guard.
Brah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rowards striking off his back but it's not causing Brah any problems.
Rowards looking to control.
Brah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rowards wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rowards misses with a body shot
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah throws a right and a left that Rowards avoids nicely.
Rowards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brah can pounce on him.
Rowards scores with a head kick.
Rowards swats away the attempt to clinch by Brah.
Rowards unleashes a big counter combination but Brah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brah tries to clinch there but Rowards circles away.
Rowards tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rowards. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brah manages to break the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Rowards scores with a takedown into Brah's guard.

Brah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rowards has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rowards pulls guard.
Brah wants to stand but Rowards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Rowards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rowards is trying to keep Brah in close.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rowards trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rowards takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Rowards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rowards.
Ellis Rowards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Brah breaks the clinch.

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 Edgy Brah.
Well Brah 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rowards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rowards showed some decent athleticism there.
Rowards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Brah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Brah clinches up with Rowards and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rowards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brah is trying to defend but Rowards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowards drops an elbow to the side of Brah's head.
Rowards tries to stand and escape but Brah is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rowards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brah is looking to get back to is feet but Rowards passes into side control. #T1#
Rowards wants to stand but Brah has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Rowards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah sneaks back into half guard.
Brah wants to control but Rowards is keeping busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rowards trying to advance position but Brah counters by regaining guard.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Rowards looking to pass the guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rowards wanted to stand there but Brah had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rowards trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah scores with the left hand. Rowards knows he should have avoided that one.
Rowards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Brah tries to sprawl but Rowards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rowards is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is breathing heavily.
Rowards is trying to control the action in half guard but Brah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Rowards sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rowards 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.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Rowards sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ellis Rowards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rowards walks into a jab.
We've been told by Brah's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rowards in his tracks.
Brah avoids the head kick by Rowards.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Rowards looks for the body kick but Brah saw that one coming.
Brah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rowards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rowards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rowards stops Brah from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Brah has his foot on Rowards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rowards works his way back into a safe position though.
Brah pulls Rowards in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Brah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch.
Brah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Rowards blocks a jab.
Rowards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brah is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Brah clinches up with Rowards and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellis Rowards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brah throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Rowards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis Rowards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowards working the head and body with strikes.
Rowards wants to get back to his feet.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Rowards has control of the leg.
Brah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nice strikes from Rowards there.
Rowards is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is holding on to half guard well.#ES#
Brah manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rowards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Rowards lands a takedown into guard.
Rowards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brah is proving hard to escape from.
Rowards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rowards landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rowards is stalling in the full guard.
Rowards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowards trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brah tries to clinch but Rowards moves out of range. #CL#
Rowards tries to keep at a distance but Brah has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rowards lands a takedown into guard.
Rowards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rowards advances position into side control!
Rowards is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards cracks Brah with a big right hand but Brah just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Rowards working away.
Rowards working the head and body with strikes.
Brah manages to get back to half guard.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Rowards is very close to passing his half guard.
Rowards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rowards is pressing down on Brah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brah is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rowards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rowards. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowards thows a huge punch but Brah dodges it nicely.
Rowards is pressing down on Brah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brah is holding on for now.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Rowards is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Rowards trying to mount his opponent but Brah defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Brah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rowards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Rowards pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Rowards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Rowards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Rowards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Brah stands up and waves to Rowards to follow him. #TD2#
Brah tries to sprawl but Rowards drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Brah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##KD#
Brah sends Rowards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brah is motioning to the referee to let Rowards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rowards is rocked!#TD2#
Brah tries to sprawl but Rowards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rowards is still in real trouble! Can Brah finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowards wants to pass to mount but Brah is defending the position.
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
Brah punching from the bottom.
Rowards drops an elbow to the side of Brah's head.
Rowards slows the pace down in half guard.
Brah controlling the position well.
Brah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rowards. #T1#
Rowards is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Rowards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rowards.
Rowards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah wants to improve his position but Rowards is controlling well.
Rowards controlling the action here.
Rowards wants to pass the guard but Brah is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rowards trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
Brah is trying to stand back up but Rowards is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Brah instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Rowards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rowards trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
Brah is trying to maintain the position but Rowards is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Brah punching from the bottom.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah wants to control but Rowards is keeping busy.
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rowards might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Brah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brah.
Rowards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rowards passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rowards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rowards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rowards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brah sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rowards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brah defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rowards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brah trying to control but Rowards postures up. #T1#
Rowards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working. #SUB2#
Rowards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rowards.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brah has his hands clasped together around Rowards's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brah sizes up Rowards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Brah clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brah.#BC#
Brah breaks from the clinch.
Rowards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brah is out of range and Rowards settles back down.
Rowards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brah.#TD#
Brah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brah has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brah thowing shots but they're missing.
Rowards felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Rowards tries to hold on but Brah pushes him away.
Brah controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Brah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rowards is on top in guard. #T4##SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brah's guard.
Rowards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowards prevents Brah from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah looking to control but Rowards passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Rowards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rowards throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowards is in Brah's guard.
Rowards wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Rowards throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Brah is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rowards has his hands clasped together but Brah extends and breaks Rowards's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brah.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgy Brah!
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Rowards drives through with a takedown into Brah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rowards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rowards wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Rowards trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brah 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.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Rowards from controlling successfully.
Rowards wants to get up but he can't break Brah's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards stands up over Brah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rowards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Rowards from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brah looking for a sweep. Not yet Brah, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brah has a closed guard, preventing Rowards from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rowards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rowards moves into full mount!
Rowards throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rowards wants to get back to his feet but Brah is holding on tight. #T2#
Brah is trying to stand.
Rowards working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rowards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brah because Rowards loaded up on that one.
Brah swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rowards wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
Brah gets back to half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rowards is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet! #KD#
Brah lands a left and a right that send Rowards crashing to the mat, dazed. Brah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rowards is rocked!
Rowards bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Brah comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rowards falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rowards was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgy Brah!
Our winner, Edgy Brah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020

#R1#
Bailey Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rowards counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Rowards stands up from Bailey Jr 's guard - Rowards perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bailey Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rowards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bailey Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Bailey Jr gets tackled into the cage by Rowards. Rowards maintains the clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bailey Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rowards has the dominant position.#TD2#
Rowards jumps guard.
Rowards is looking to stand back up but Bailey Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rowards.
Bailey Jr prevents Rowards from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SU#
Bailey Jr stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Bailey Jr gets caught flat footed, as Rowards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bailey Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowards manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rowards lands with a punch from half guard.
Rowards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Bailey Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rowards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bailey Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rowards moves into full mount! Bailey Jr won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Rowards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bailey Jr is surviving well by controlling Rowards's body position as best he can.
Rowards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bailey Jr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bailey Jr is breathing heavily.
Rowards with shots to the head and body - Bailey Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rowards controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Rowards is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bailey Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bailey Jr shrugs it off.
Rowards lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bailey Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowards on the ground.
Bailey Jr taking shots to the head.
Rowards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowards with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowards with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Rowards looking to secure an arm triangle but Bailey Jr defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey Jr 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Rowards takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bailey Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Rowards pulls guard.
Bailey Jr wanted to stand there but Rowards had control of the position.
Bailey Jr wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowards is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rowards is pushing down on Bailey Jr 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bailey Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Rowards has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Rowards wants to control but Bailey Jr is keeping him busy.
Rowards is looking to advance position but Bailey Jr won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bailey Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowards trying to control the pace.
Rowards moves nicely into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rowards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rowards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rowards passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bailey Jr ! #T3#
Rowards controlling the pace for now.
Rowards landing shots from mount.
Rowards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rowards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Rowards is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T4#
No luck for Rowards with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rowards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bailey Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rowards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rowards looking to secure an arm triangle but Bailey Jr defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rowards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bailey Jr is surviving well by controlling Rowards's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rowards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowards somewhat.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rowards slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rowards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rowards working the head and body with strikes.
Ellis Rowards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowards is taking a breather. Bailey Jr 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 Rowards 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rowards is continuing to stall.
Dean Bailey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Rowards.
Rowards is taking a breather. Bailey Jr 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.#T3#
Bailey Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bailey Jr tries to get out of the position.
Rowards slips a nice elbow through Bailey Jr 's hands, connecting with Bailey Jr 's forehead.
Nice strikes from Rowards there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Rowards there.
Rowards drops an elbow to the side of Bailey Jr 's head. #SU2#
Rowards decides to stand and escape the position.
Rowards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dean Bailey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr defends it nicely.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Rowards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey Jr .
Rowards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey Jr sprawls well. Bailey Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowards gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ellis Rowards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowards 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Rowards!

Event: Dominance XV
Date: Nov 24, 2020

#R1#
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Rowards.
Rowards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rowards misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Jay clinches. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Jay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jay slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowards is looking to control Jay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rowards avoid being mounted?
Jay missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Jay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rowards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jay wants to take a breather but Rowards is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Jay there.
Jay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rowards tries to get to full guard but Jay has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rowards has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rowards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowards tries to get out of the position.
Jay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Jay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jay throwing shots but Rowards is blocking nicely.
Rowards trying to control here. #SUB2#
Jay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowards is just riding it out for now. Jay eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowards trying to control but Jay postures up. #T3#
Jay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rowards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Jay 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.
Jay wants to stand but Rowards has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jay working Rowards over with strikes.
Jay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rowards is staying active underneath Jay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rowards wants to control but Jay is keeping busy.
Jay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowards won't allow Jay to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Jay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rowards moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Rowards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Jay tries to clinch up
enabling Rowards to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Jay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rowards gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowards, not yet.
Jay wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving. #T1#
Rowards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rowards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rowards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rowards!

Rowards trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowards tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rowards presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rowards avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
Rowards looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rowards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowards in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rowards avoids the attempt from Jay to control.
Donny Jay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowards controlling his opponent. #T4#
Jay is trying desperately to improve position.
Rowards looking to control but Jay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jay working to try and regain half guard.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowards controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jay dips to his left and cracks Rowards with an uppercut!
We've been told by Rowards's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rowards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Jay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay darts in trying to clinch
letting Rowards counter with a right hand. #TD#
Rowards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rowards lands in his opponent's guard.
Rowards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rowards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Rowards is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Rowards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rowards is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Jay pushes Rowards off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Rowards clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rowards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowards avoids the head kick by Jay.
Rowards wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD2#
Rowards gets caught flat footed, as Jay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rowards wants to get back to his feet but Jay passes into half guard.

Jay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowards keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rowards has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jay lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jay is trying to work for a kimura but Rowards is defending well. #T3#
Jay is thwarting Rowards's attempts to control the position.
Jay throwing shots but Rowards is blocking nicely.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rowards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jay is looking for a kimura here.
Jay is looking to take a break and control but Rowards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowards is trying to maintain the position but Jay is very close to passing his half guard.
Jay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Jay.
Jay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rowards defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards is trying to maintain the position but Jay is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jay 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly lands a jab.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rowards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rowards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rowards has time to react.
Rowards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly cracks Rowards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rowards shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rowards closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kelly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rowards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kelly to the mat. Kelly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rowards landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Rowards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rowards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rowards content to control rather than advance.
Kelly is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Rowards is controlling the pace.
Rowards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Kelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rowards is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Rowards's body.#CL#
Rowards gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rowards blocking some punches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rowards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rowards throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for Rowards with that takedown attempt.
Rowards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rowards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rowards eats them both and turns towards Kelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Rowards misses with a body punch
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Rowards's belly button to the back.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rowards momentarily.
Rowards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Rowards. Rowards gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rowards backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Rowards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Rowards has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly is trying to push Rowards away but Rowards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rowards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rowards tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kelly taking a breather.#T1#
Rowards tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellis Rowards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Rowards prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Rowards blocking some punches.
Kelly misses with some punches. #BC#
Rowards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Rowards's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rowards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowards.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowards walks into a jab.
Pat Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly lands a nice shot that snaps Rowards's head back. #T2#
Rowards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rowards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowards shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Rowards fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly throws a combination. Rowards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Rowards is rocked!
Rowards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Rowards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Rowards does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Rowards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rowards seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Rowards clinches.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rowards jumps guard but Kelly stands there with Rowards around his waist. Rowards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rowards blocks an uppercut.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rowards breaks the clinch.
Rowards tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Rowards's ribs.
Ellis Rowards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Rowards on that attempt.
Kelly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rowards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rowards at a distance.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rowards takes one on the button.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Rowards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rowards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Kelly catches Rowards right on the button with a cross.
Kelly punishes Rowards's body with a nice straight punch.
Pat Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rowards under the eye.
Rowards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Rowards's belly button to the back.
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowards or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly, which made it look bad.
Rowards throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Rowards avoids it with no problem.
Rowards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly cracks Rowards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rowards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelly trying to control the position. #T1#
Rowards won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Rowards landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards passes into half guard.
Rowards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kelly trying to hold on to Rowards's head to control him but Rowards postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rowards winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowards is taking a breather. Kelly 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.
Rowards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kelly is looking to improve his position. #T3##SU#
Rowards decides to stand up.
Rowards throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rowards tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Rowards takes one to the chin there.
Rowards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Rowards misses with a body kick. #T4#
Rowards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rowards eats them both and turns towards Kelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly connects with a jab.
Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Rowards forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly trying to stall but Rowards improves his position.
Kelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellis Rowards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly swings for the body but Rowards moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rowards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Rowards scores with a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Rowards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rowards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Kelly is working an open guard so Rowards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rowards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rowards working Kelly over with strikes.
Rowards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rowards tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kelly controls his leg.
Kelly is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there. #SU#
Rowards stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Rowards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelly did well to prevent Rowards getting side control.
Rowards trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
Rowards content to control rather than advance.
Rowards 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.#T2##SUB#
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rowards has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rowards pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kelly is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rowards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ellis Rowards!

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowards, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD#
Officer sends Rowards crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Officer is motioning to the referee to let Rowards up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rowards is rocked!
Officer lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rowards - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Officer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warrant Officer!
In his post fight interview, Warrant Officer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly swings for the body but Rowards moves out of range.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rowards doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Rowards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelly bucks up and tries to throw Rowards off but instead Rowards has got his back!
Rowards loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kelly hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kelly could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rowards controlling the positon.
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!#SUB2#
Rowards is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kelly won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rowards off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ellis Rowards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rowards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rowards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kraig is nestled in close to Rowards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraig thows a huge punch but Rowards dodges it nicely.
Kraig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowards keeps working.
Rowards trying to hold on to Kraig's head to control him but Kraig postures up.
Well, if Kraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kraig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kraig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowards keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
Kraig is nestled in close to Rowards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rowards wants to get back to his feet.
Rowards is not content to let Kraig control the position.
Rowards wants to control but Kraig is keeping busy. #SUB#
Rowards is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraig.
Kraig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowards on the ground.#T2#
Rowards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraig's back!
Kraig wants to control his opponent's hands but Rowards gets his hands free.
Kraig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraig is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kraig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rowards's arms.
Rowards gets his hands free as Kraig looks to control. #T3#
Kraig is keeping busy.
Kraig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowards throws a strike there. Kraig manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Kraig trying to control from the bottom.
Kraig is looking to improve his position.
Kraig is working hard here to advance 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#
Rowards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraig tries to get out of the position.
Kraig wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraig is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rowards keeps the fight on the outside.
Rowards wants to counter the offense by Kraig and move into the clinch position.
Decent striking displayed by Rowards there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ellis Rowards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown but Rowards shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kraig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rowards did well to prevent Kraig getting side control.
Rowards tries to roll over but Kraig keeps him under control.
Kraig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraig is thwarting Rowards's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Kraig there.
Kraig throws a strike but Rowards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards 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.
Kraig is working Rowards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rowards wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Rowards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraig landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rowards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rowards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraig.
Kraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig postures up and lands a big shot to Rowards's brow. #ROC#Rowards is rocked!
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Rowards is still in real trouble! Can Kraig finish him?#T2##SUB2#
Rowards is looking for a triangle but Kraig pushes his legs off easily.
Rowards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kraig controls the pace.
Kraig throws an elbow that misses. Rowards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraig's guard. Nice move by Rowards!#REVB#
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraig is looking to sweep but instead, Rowards has passed into half guard. #ES#
Kraig manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rowards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Kraig lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rowards has his foot on Kraig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraig works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rowards's head.
Kraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Rowards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowards can do to turn this around?
Kraig looking to sit in guard and control but Rowards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kraig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowards looking to pass the guard.
Kraig trying to control the position here. #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.
Kraig wants to get back to his feet but Rowards passes into half guard.
Kraig controlling the position well.
Rowards tries to pass to full mount but Kraig defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Kraig dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.
Rowards moves in looking to clinch but Kraig pushes him off.#TD#
Kraig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rowards to the mat! Rowards manages to get full guard.
Craig Kraig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowards wants to sweep here but Kraig controlling him for the moment.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig won't allow Rowards to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig looking to sit in guard and control but Rowards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rowards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kraig's guard.
Rowards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig trying to control the position here.
Rowards wants to stand and escape but instead Kraig has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rowards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rowards keeping full guard, as Kraig tries to pass.
Kraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kraig is in close to Rowards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kraig being controlled here momentarily.
Kraig with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Kraig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraig stands up over Rowards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowards is looking to stand up but Kraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraig throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowards wants to stand and escape but Kraig is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rowards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowards is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rowards has his foot on Kraig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraig works his way back into a safe position though.
Rowards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraig with a nice head shot there.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Kraig postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rowards's head off the mat! Rowards is out! He's out! Kraig jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Kraig!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rowards counters with a one-two to the body.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Rowards misses.
Konstantinov misses with a leg kick.
Rowards keeps the fight on the outside.
Konstantinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rowards misses with a head kick.
Konstantinov wants to clinch up but Rowards keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Rowards shoots in and bounces Konstantinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Konstantinov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowards manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Konstantinov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Rowards is working for a submission of some sort.
Konstantinov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Rowards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Konstantinov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowards swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving.
Rowards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konstantinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konstantinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Konstantinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konstantinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving.
Rowards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konstantinov is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rowards can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving.
Konstantinov advances to half guard.
Konstantinov is thwarting Rowards's attempts to control the position.
Konstantinov is looking to take a break and control but Rowards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konstantinov tries to stand and escape but Rowards is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Rowards closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rowards lands a takedown into guard.
Rowards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Konstantinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowards controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konstantinov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Konstantinov stuffs the takedown.
Konstantinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rowards backs up against the cage.
Konstantinov works the jab nicely.
Rowards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rowards wants to counter the offense by Konstantinov and move into the clinch position.
Rowards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov sets himself, and Rowards steps forward looking for the clinch! Konstantinov avoids it this time.
Konstantinov misses with a takedown attempt - Rowards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#KD#
Konstantinov drops Rowards with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rowards looks back up at him and smiles so Konstantinov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rowards is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rowards is still on wobbly legs! Can Konstantinov finish him?#TD2#
Rowards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Konstantinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
Rowards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Konstantinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Konstantinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Konstantinov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Konstantinov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Konstantinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Konstantinov prevents Rowards from moving into mount.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konstantinov struggling a bit here.
Konstantinov manages to get back to half guard.
Konstantinov wants to control but Rowards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rowards is keen to just control but Konstantinov is a slippery customer.
Rowards controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rowards but Rowards pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Rowards looks for the body kick but Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Konstantinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Konstantinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Rowards rushes Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowards won't allow it. #TD2#
Rowards has clasped his hands together around Konstantinov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Konstantinov is trying to buck Rowards off.
Rowards throws an elbow but Konstantinov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Konstantinov is looking for a sweep.
Konstantinov can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Konstantinov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU2#
Rowards stands up and beckons Konstantinov to his feet.
Konstantinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Konstantinov closes the distance and pushes Rowards back into the cage.
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!
Konstantinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Rowards is controlling the position.
Rowards jumps guard but Konstantinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Konstantinov jumps guard but Rowards stands there with Konstantinov around his waist. Konstantinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Konstantinov 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#
Konstantinov throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov lands with a nice combination. Rowards backs away looking to recover.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowards.
A head kick misses from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Konstantinov drops Rowards with a beautiful combination! Rowards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Konstantinov is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowards throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rowards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Rowards gets to his feet - Konstantinov follows without any prompting.
Konstantinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowards can do to turn this around?
Konstantinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Konstantinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rowards drops his hands momentarily and Konstantinov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rowards just on the top of the head. Rowards drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rowards - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vadim Konstantinov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Konstantinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinheiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinheiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rowards doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Pinheiro forces Rowards back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro cracks Rowards with a nice body shot.
Rowards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinheiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rowards stalling in the clinch but Pinheiro improves position.
Pinheiro lands a right hand.
Pinheiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Rowards gets control of Pinheiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rowards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rowards holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rowards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinheiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinheiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Pinheiro 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.
Rowards pulls Pinheiro in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowards is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pinheiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pinheiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rowards has picked Pinheiro up and slammed him! Pinheiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Rowards manages to pass to side control!
Rowards tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Rowards staying calm.
Rowards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rowards grinds an elbow into Pinheiro's temple.
Pinheiro is trying to work for a sweep but Rowards has mounted him!
Rowards breaks from Pinheiro's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rowards wants to finish this one by submission but Pinheiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rowards.
Pinheiro is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Pinheiro tries to lock up and control but Rowards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rowards with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pinheiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rowards avoids the attempt from Pinheiro to control.
Pinheiro holds on for dear life, controlling Rowards's posture momentarily.
Pinheiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Rowards has taken his back - oops!
Rowards has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB2#
Rowards looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinheiro trying to get back to his feet but Rowards is in full control for now.
Rowards is landing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinheiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rowards.
Pinheiro trying to control the action but Rowards just sinks the hooks in.
Rowards is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards 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##CL2#
Rowards instigates a clinch.
Rowards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinheiro up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rowards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinheiro avoiding damage as Rowards throws knees to the body.
Pinheiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinheiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rowards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards tries to pull guard but Pinheiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinheiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinheiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Pinheiro manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Rowards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rowards throws a series of punches but Pinheiro avoids them all with ease.
Rowards is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Rowards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinheiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rowards misses with a takedown attempt
and Pinheiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pinheiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Rowards is rocked!#KD#
Pinheiro cracks Rowards with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pinheiro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rowards to stand back up!
Rowards is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinheiro finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinheiro Throws a clean left jab. Pinheiro Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Rowards's chin! Rowards crumbles to the ground and Pinheiro follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pinheiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucas Pinheiro!

Event: Island Brawls 31
Date: Aug 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rowards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oscar wants to clinch up but Rowards keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rowards moves into the clinch successfully.
Oscar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oscar wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowards won't allow it.
Rowards trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Rowards has picked Oscar up - he's going for a ride! Rowards dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oscar wants to control the action here but instead Rowards manages to pass to full mount!
Rowards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowards controlling his opponent.
Rowards 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.
Oscar wants to hold on but Rowards pushes him away.
Rowards controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowards working Oscar over with strikes here. #T1#
Rowards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rowards avoids the attempt from Oscar to control.#SUB#
Rowards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oscar is surviving well by controlling Rowards's body position as best he can.
Rowards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rowards working the ground and pound effectively.
Oscar holds of for dear life.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Rowards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Rowards jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oscar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oscar is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rowards wants to stand but Oscar has his arm trapped.
Oscar wants to control but Rowards postures up.
Oscar looks winded!
Rowards 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.
Rowards working the ground and pound from side control.
Rowards controls the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowards landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Rowards swings around for an armbar but Oscar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rowards's guard.
Oscar trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rowards looking for a guillotine here but Oscar defends easily. #SUB#
Rowards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oscar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowards pulls Oscar in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Rowards closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rowards lands in his opponent's guard.
Oscar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rowards won't allow Oscar to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Oscar is looking for a triangle here but Rowards uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rowards has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Rowards connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Rowards controlling the position easily from mount.
Rowards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oscar can do to turn this around?
Oscar tries to control Rowards's body but Rowards pushes him off. Oscar squirms to his side and now Rowards has his back!
Rowards controls the position.#SUB#
Oscar is trying to defend against the choke here but Rowards has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rowards Tightens the hold and Oscar taps out furiously! Rowards displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ellis Rowards!

Event: Island Brawls 24
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As King backs off Rowards throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot lands for King.#KD#
King drops Rowards with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rowards looks back up at him and smiles so King waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rowards is rocked!
King swinging wildly here.
Rowards is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Rowards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rowards.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rowards controls the pace.
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Rowards content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Rowards stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rowards throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rowards slips under a jab from King.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rowards counters with a two punch combo.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Rowards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rowards.
Rowards wants to clinch.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
King throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Rowards counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King wants to control but Rowards passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rowards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Rowards seems content to control.#SUB#
Rowards moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King is being controlled here. #SU2#
Rowards stands up. #TD2#
Rowards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Rowards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Island King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Rowards gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rowards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rowards is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Rowards wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rowards is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Rowards is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rowards manages to mount him!
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rowards looking to control and managing it successfully.
King tries to reverse the position but Rowards maintains control.
Rowards lands a heavy elbow.
King is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Rowards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Rowards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rowards controlling his opponent.
Rowards is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Rowards jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… King is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by King and Rowards has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Rowards scoring with punches from side control. #SU2#
Rowards stands up.
King lunges at Rowards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rowards's hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rowards has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Rowards misses with a body shot. #KD#
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rowards sprawling to the canvas! Rowards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
Island King is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowards falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a big right hand! Oh Rowards is in trouble here! King follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island King!
A victorious Island King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Rowards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Rowards shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner throws a series of punches but Rowards moves out of range.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Rowards fails to land the takedown.
Rowards throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Rowards falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rowards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Rowards pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Rowards is rocked!
Rowards dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junior Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Rowards.
Rowards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner punishes Rowards's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Turner drops Rowards with a right and a left! Turner comes rushing in but Rowards regains his composure and manages to keep Turner in guard.
Rowards is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Turner tries to stand but Rowards is controlling from the bottom.
Rowards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Rowards.
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
Rowards is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SU#
Turner gets to his feet. Rowards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rowards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rowards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowards looks winded!
Turner stuns Rowards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rowards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner lands a body shot. #T3#
Rowards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Turner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rowards tumbling to the canvas!
Turner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rowards's guard.
Rowards trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Turner wants to stand but Rowards has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Turner stands up and waves to Rowards to follow him. #T4#
Rowards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner throws a combination. Rowards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Turner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rowards sprawling to the canvas. Turner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rowards hang on?
Turner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowards wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Turner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rowards goes down and covers up as Turner starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Turner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rowards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gallagher on his heels. He'll look to pass Gallagher's guard now, I'm sure.
Gallagher working a defensive guard but Rowards passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowards stalling.
Gallagher is looking to improve his position.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard but Rowards has passed into side control.
Rowards advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rowards cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Rowards.#T1#
Gallagher tries to buck Rowards off but Rowards takes his back! #SUB#
Rowards is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rowards biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rowards loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gallagher hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher rolls, trying to escape but Rowards keeps control of the position.
Rowards is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2##SUB#
Gallagher showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Gallagher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rowards just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Rowards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gallagher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rowards is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rowards gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rowards gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rowards apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Gallagher throws a series of strikes that have Rowards backpedaling.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rowards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Rowards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Rowards darts in and clinches Gallagher up against the cage.#TD#
Rowards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rowards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gallagher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gallagher looks winded!#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowards is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gallagher being controlled here, momentarily.
Rowards working some strikes from top position.
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!
Rowards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rowards is trying to get an arm triangle but Gallagher is defending well. #SU#
Rowards decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowards.
Ellis Rowards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher jabs at Rowards's body.
Rowards throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gallagher counters with a single leg into guard. Rowards didn't expect that.
Gallagher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowards has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Rowards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowards tries to get out of the position.
Gallagher looking to sit in guard and control but Rowards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Rowards tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rowards controlling the position. #SUB#
Rowards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gallagher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gallagher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rowards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gallagher struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gallagher looking for a sweep but Rowards has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rowards avoids the attempt from Gallagher to control.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Rowards is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gallagher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rowards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowards controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Rowards landing strikes from the mount.#SU#
Rowards is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL#
Rowards moves into the clinch.
Rowards avoiding damage.
Rowards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gallagher fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Rowards drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ellis Rowards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rowards is pushing down on Gallagher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallagher is fighting to maintain full guard but Rowards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallagher tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rowards manages to move to mount! #SUB#
Rowards looking to secure an arm triangle but Gallagher defends it well.
Rowards content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowards putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellis Rowards dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Rowards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gallagher tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rowards manages to move to mount!
Rowards breaks from Gallagher's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rowards with a couple of short strikes.
Rowards controlling the position easily from mount.
Rowards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rowards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
Rowards tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rowards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Rowards is working for a guillotine from mount but Gallagher frees his head quite easily.
Rowards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rowards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gallagher? #T2#
Rowards with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Rowards working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rowards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rowards with good strikes from the mount here!#SU#
Rowards stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rowards has a takedown stuffed.
Rowards throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Rowards shoots for a takedown but Gallagher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gallagher with the counter takedown but Rowards avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gallagher misses the jab.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Rowards counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Rowards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Rowards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallagher pushes Rowards off but Rowards dives into side control.
Rowards cracks Gallagher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rowards tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling his head.
Rowards advances to full mount.
Rowards 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.
Gallagher is in a horrible position here. Rowards smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Rowards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowards working the ground and pound effectively.
Rowards lands with some strikes.
Rowards controlling his opponent.
Rowards punishing his opponent with strikes.
Edward Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis Rowards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ellis Rowards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rowards, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Rowards!

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