Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1##KD#
Messier lands a left and a right that sends Rutten crashing to the canvas! Messier dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Rutten is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten looks winded!#SUB#
Messier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rutten is still in real trouble! Can Messier finish him?
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!#SUB#
Messier throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rutten has his hands clasped together but Messier breaks the hold and Rutten is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Messier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Messier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Eko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutten sprawls well initially but Eko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Eko seems content to control.
Rutten is looking to control Eko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rutten avoid being mounted?
Rutten is looking for a sweep. Eko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rutten is looking for a triangle but Eko pushes his legs off easily.
Eko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eko looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eko landing some decent shots from guard.
Eko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eko landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Eko tries to pass.
Eko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eko stands up over Rutten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Eko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eko works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Rutten has hold of Eko's hands but Eko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eko is controlling the pace.
Eko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutten looks winded!
Eko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rutten!
Rutten taking shots to the head.
Eko cracks Rutten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Eko lands a big shot to the head and Rutten winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mister Eko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Messier.#CUT#It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Nice cross by Messier.
Messier misses with a straight left.
Messier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Messier falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Messier is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Messier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutten is stalling in the full guard.
Messier can't keep his opponent in guard - Rutten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.#SU2#
Rutten stands up out of the half guard.
Messier misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Rutten moves into the clinch.
Messier wants to break free but Rutten has control.
Rutten presses Messier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messier throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten wants to counter with a clinch but Messier pushes him away.
Messier throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
As Messier backs off Rutten throws a huge counter combo but Messier manages to avoid it all.
Rutten moves out of range as Messier strikes.
Some wild striking there from Messier.
Rutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messier.#T2#
Messier misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Messier lands the left hand.
Messier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten unleashes a big counter combination but Messier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Rutten gets a double leg takedown into Messier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten advances to half guard. #SUB#
Messier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten is taking a breather. Messier 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.
Rutten passes to side control.
Messier is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Rutten decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Messier cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Messier.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Messier.
Anton Messier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Messier drops Rutten with a left right combo! Messier follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Messier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rutten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Messier tries for a kimura but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten is trying to control Messier's posture but Messier avoids it.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Messier drags him back down.#T4##SUB#
Messier swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Messier's guard.#SUB#
Messier is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Messier is trying to control Rutten's posture but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten scoring with punches and elbows.
Messier is looking for a sweep.
Rutten gets to mount! Messier was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Messier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Messier tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Anton Messier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Messier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Messier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Rutten blocks a jab.#TD2#
Rutten scores with a takedown into Messier's guard.
Rutten trying to control but Messier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Messier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutten stacks Messier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rutten!
Messier seems a little lost for a moment, as Rutten dominates the positioning.#T1#
Messier looking for a sweep but Rutten has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rutten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rutten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Messier wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten looking to control but Messier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutten with the ground and pound from mount.
Rutten controlling from mount.
Messier tries to lock up and control but Rutten gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messier is trying to escape the mount.
Rutten lands a big elbow. #T2#
Rutten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Messier hang on?
Rutten controlling from the full mount.
Messier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
Messier gets back to half guard.
Rutten trying to mount his opponent but Messier defends it. #SUB#
Messier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Messier is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Messier! #T3#
Messier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Messier wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten controlling the position easily from mount.
Bas Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Messier is trying to reverse the position but instead Rutten has taken his back - oops!
Rutten doesn't have the hooks in and Messier manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Messier has gone for a leg lock! Rutten slips out almost immediately though and dives into Messier's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Messier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutten uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Rutten in side control lands a decent elbow.
Messier tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rutten easily slips into full mount!
Rutten looking to control but Messier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutten avoids the attempt from Messier to control.
Messier can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a couple of short strikes.
Messier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Messier tries to reverse the position but Rutten maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Messier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
Messier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Messier throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Messier's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Peanerbutt tries for a takedown but Rutten circles away easily#CL2#
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutten. #TD2#
Rutten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Peanerbutt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Peanerbutt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peanerbutt, into his guard. #REVB#
Peanerbutt pulls Rutten in to control the position.
Peanerbutt'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.
Rutten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peanerbutt is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Rutten sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rutten trying to control but Peanerbutt is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Peanerbutt is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Peanerbutt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Rutten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten wants to stand but Peanerbutt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peanerbutt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rutten has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Rutten happy to just control the position for now.
Peanerbutt is trying to get back to half guard.
Peanerbutt is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rutten is chipping away with strikes.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Peanerbutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peanerbutt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peanerbutt keeps working. #SU2#
Rutten stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Peanerbutt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peanerbutt is breathing heavily.
Peanerbutt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Peanerbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Rutten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutten showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutten seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4##SUB#
Peanerbutt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Peanerbutt is in trouble now - Rutten has advanced to mount!
Rutten lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten controlling his opponent.
Rutten breaks from Peanerbutt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rutten tries to control but Peanerbutt wriggling away.
Rutten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peanerbutt is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rutten working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Peanerbutt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rutten off and cradles Peanerbutt's limp body as Rutten celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bas Rutten!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Sylvia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sylvia somewhat.
Sylvia doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rutten moves into the clinch.
Rutten is trying to break free.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sylvia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutten is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sylvia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sylvia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sylvia shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutten tries to sprawl out of it but Sylvia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten throws a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Sylvia feints and as Rutten raises his hands in defense, Sylvia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sylvia throws a big right hand that misses.
Sylvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sylvia is stalling in the full guard.
Sylvia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sylvia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sylvia lands a couple of digs.
Rutten 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.#T2#
Sylvia trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Sylvia chips away with some ground and pound.
Sylvia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Sylvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Sylvia had control of the position.
Sylvia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Rutten being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sylvia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutten's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sylvia chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Sylvia postures up and lands a big shot to Rutten's brow.
Sylvia stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Rutten wants to sweep here but Sylvia controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sylvia 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.#T4#
Sylvia is working hard here to advance position.
Sylvia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sylvia tries to get out of the position.
Sylvia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sylvia wants to sweep here but Rutten controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sylvia has Rutten pulled in close to control his posture.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Sylvia keeps moving.
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 Tom Sylvia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sylvia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sylvia looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
Sylvia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rutten feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sylvia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sylvia tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sylvia stopping the sweep attempt from Rutten.#T1#
Rutten looking to control.
Sylvia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Sylvia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Sylvia slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sylvia controls the pace.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Sylvia from controlling successfully.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Sylvia tries to pass.
Sylvia wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Sylvia is really struggling to control Rutten but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sylvia lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sylvia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sylvia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sylvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sylvia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Sylvia from controlling successfully.
Rutten wants to sweep here but Sylvia controlling him for the moment.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Sylvia postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sylvia goes for a double leg but Rutten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutten continues to drive forward.
Sylvia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sylvia.
Sylvia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sylvia shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutten's guard.
Sylvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutten will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sylvia trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Sylvia lands a couple of digs.
Sylvia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sylvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sylvia distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tom Sylvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sylvia is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sylvia trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Sylvia passes into half guard.
Sylvia working the head and body with strikes.
Sylvia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sylvia in particular looking to stall.
Rutten is trying to maintain the position but Sylvia is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Sylvia 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#
Sylvia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutten tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Tom Sylvia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sylvia fails to land the takedown.
Sylvia shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sylvia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rutten quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rutten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sylvia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sylvia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ground and pound from Sylvia.
Rutten won't allow Sylvia to pass to mount.
Sylvia is stalling here. Rutten is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sylvia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rutten has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rutten misses with the ground and pound.
Sylvia can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutten gets to mount! Sylvia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sylvia is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sylvia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rutten jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sylvia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sylvia and Rutten has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sylvia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Sylvia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sylvia tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.#T3#
Sylvia is trying to control Rutten's posture but Rutten avoids it.
Sylvia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rutten.
Sylvia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Rutten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rutten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sylvia controls the position for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sylvia tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rutten in side control, throwing shots but Sylvia defends. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sylvia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sylvia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Sylvia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sylvia sets himself, and Rutten steps forward looking for the clinch! Sylvia avoids it this time.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Sylvia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sylvia tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Sylvia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sylvia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Sylvia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rutten has closed the distance and engaged Sylvia in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sylvia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Sylvia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Rutten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lothbrok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rutten is in Lothbrok 's guard.
Lothbrok trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lothbrok trying to control the position.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrok is keeping the position for now.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily. #SUB#
Lothbrok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lothbrok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lothbrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lothbrok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lothbrok has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutten after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Lothbrok .
Lothbrok is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
No luck for Rutten with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
Rutten moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrok .
Lothbrok is struggling to control the position.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lothbrok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Lothbrok has double underhooks.
Lothbrok tries to pull guard but Rutten holds him up against the cage and eventually Lothbrok drops back down to his feet.
Rutten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lothbrok just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lothbrok 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Rutten pushes Lothbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok 's elbow. #T4#
Rutten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lothbrok to keep the fight standing.
Lothbrok tries to pull guard but Rutten won't allow it.
Lothbrok is working for takedown but Rutten is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lothbrok decides to pull guard.
Rutten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutten has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lothbrok is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lothbrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lothbrok shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Lothbrok 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lothbrok .
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lothbrok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but Lothbrok pushes him off.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Rutten wants to clinch.
Rutten shoots in but Lothbrok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lothbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar Lothbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Lothbrok connects with a body shot.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Lothbrok tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lothbrok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Lothbrok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRutten.#CL#
Rutten gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrok . Lothbrok maintains the clinch.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Lothbrok pulls guard effortlessly.
Lothbrok wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok is working hard here to advance position.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rutten wants to control from the top but Lothbrok keeps moving.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lothbrok is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rutten tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnar Lothbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ragnar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten goes for a double leg but Lothbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lothbrok continues to drive forward.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutten sprawls well. Rutten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Lothbrok shows good takedown defense.
Rutten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lothbrok .
Lothbrok lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lothbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rutten gets the takedown into side control.
Lothbrok tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T1#
Lothbrok breaks Rutten's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lothbrok controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rutten is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
Lothbrok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Lothbrok throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely. #SU#
Lothbrok stands up and waves to Rutten to follow him.
Lothbrok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Lothbrok circles away. #CL#
Lothbrok gets a clinch.
Lothbrok is trying to pull guard but Rutten turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten stalling in the clinch but Lothbrok improves position. #T3##TD2#
Rutten jumps guard and drags Lothbrok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Lothbrok gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Some wild striking there from Lothbrok .
Lothbrok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lothbrok somewhat.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches up with Lothbrok , looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes Lothbrok against the cage but Lothbrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrok shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Lothbrok sets himself, and Rutten steps forward looking for the clinch! Lothbrok avoids it this time.
Rutten wants to clinch.#T4#
Rutten goes for a double leg but Lothbrok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lothbrok continues to drive forward.
Rutten throws a head kick but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok fails with a takedown attempt.
Lothbrok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lothbrok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lothbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lothbrok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrok !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Aaronson closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Aaronson has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aaronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aaronson really is a fat lump.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Aaronson has the dominant position.
Rutten wants a takedown.
Aaronson stalls. #TD#
Aaronson wants the takedown. Rutten is fighting it off but Aaronson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rutten's guard against the cage.
Rutten is wriggling around but Aaronson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Aaronson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutten's head.
Aaronson thows a huge punch but Rutten dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaronson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rutten moves into full guard.
Aaronson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aaronson throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Rutten trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaronson won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet.
Rutten trying to keep a closed guard but Aaronson is proving a slippery customer.
Aaronson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aaronson won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet.
Aaronson working some strikes from top position.
Aaronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Aaronson from controlling successfully.
Aaronson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutten's head.#T2#
Aaronson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aaronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
Aaronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Aaronson wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Aaronson looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Aaronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaronson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Aaronson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rutten manages to pass to side control.
Aaronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Aaronson is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rutten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aaronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutten.
Rutten is taking a breather. Aaronson 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutten prevents Aaronson from improving his position.
It looks like Rutten is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brogan Aaronson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aaronson is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aaronson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Brogan Aaronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rutten has his arm under Aaronson's chin here. Game over son! Rutten squeezes tightly and Aaronson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bas Rutten!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apfelbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten looks winded!
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Apfelbaum lands a big right hand that sends Rutten crashing to the mat! Apfelbaum stays standing though and waves Rutten back to his feet!#ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apfelbaum cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Apfelbaum finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Apfelbaum ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rutten clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Our winner, Meinrad Apfelbaum, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Apfelbaum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apfelbaum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apfelbaum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apfelbaum connects with a nice looking jab.
Apfelbaum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Apfelbaum missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apfelbaum scores with a nice strike.
Apfelbaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apfelbaum connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apfelbaum seems a little lost for a moment, as Rutten dominates the positioning.
Rutten trying to control the position but Apfelbaum is working away.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Apfelbaum is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Apfelbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Apfelbaum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Apfelbaum seems to be looking for submissions.
Apfelbaum moves nicely into side control.
Rutten sneaks back into half guard.
Apfelbaum is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Apfelbaum prevents Rutten from standing back up.
Apfelbaum trying to pass the guard but Rutten defending well. #T2#
Rutten missing with punches from the bottom.
Apfelbaum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Apfelbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
Rutten manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Apfelbaum controlling from the top position. #T3#
Apfelbaum tries to stand but Rutten is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meinrad Apfelbaum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apfelbaum thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apfelbaum connects with a body shot.
Rutten looks winded!
Rutten tries to move into range but Apfelbaum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apfelbaum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apfelbaum throws a shot to the body.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Rutten is rocked!
Apfelbaum lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rutten tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meinrad Apfelbaum!
Our winner, Meinrad Apfelbaum, 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.

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