Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MILF 103 Enter the Mainland
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Dowling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dowling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dowling. Beautiful body shot.
Dowling is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dowling closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dowling - that landed with a thud.
Craig misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dowling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowling landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dowling fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Dowling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Dowling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Dowling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcus Dowling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Craig gets a double leg takedown into Dowling's guard.#SUB2#
Craig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dowling dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dowling trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dowling throwing strikes but missing.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Dowling from controlling successfully.
Dowling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig has his hands on Dowling's head, controlling the position.
Dowling wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.#T3#
Craig wants to stand up but Dowling is controlling him.
Dowling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dowling trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dowling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dowling won't allow Craig to get back to his feet.
Dowling is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Labyrinth MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dowling preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craig takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Craig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dowling. Dowling obviously looking to wear him down.
Dowling throws a nice looking combination but Craig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dowling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Dowling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dowling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowling wants to clinch.
Craig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Craig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dowling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dowling tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Dowling.
Craig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dowling throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Dowling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dowling misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Craig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dowling is keeping the position for now.
Dowling controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
Craig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Dowling.
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dowling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Craig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dowling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craig has managed to get both his arms back between Dowling's legs - danger averted.
Dowling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Craig can do to turn this around?
Dowling wants to sweep but no luck.
Craig with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dowling keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Craig stays in close to Dowling's body and controls the position.
Craig forces his way into half guard.
Craig controlling the action here.
Dowling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craig's back!
Craig avoids the strikes from Dowling.
Dowling scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB#
Dowling looking for the choke from the back.
Craig trying to control the hands but Dowling breaks the grip.
Dowling lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Craig wants to control his opponent's hands but Dowling gets his hands free.
Craig is in bad spot here.
Dowling throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dowling is riding his opponent, not letting Craig buck him off.
Dowling has the hooks in. Craig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dowling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dowling struggling to land strikes to the head as Craig covers up. #T4#
Dowling is controlling the position but Craig somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dowling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Craig to regain full guard. #ES2#
Craig pushes Dowling off and gets back to his feet.
Marcus Dowling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig dives in and grabs Dowling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dowling pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Dowling throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowling misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Dowling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dowling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dowling lands a slapping body shot.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Dowling.
Craig with the counter takedown but Dowling avoids it easily.#CL2#
Craig moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dowling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig swinging wildly here.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dowling. #T1#
Dowling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dowling lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dowling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craig darts in trying to clinch
and Dowling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dowling keeps the fight on the outside.
Craig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Craig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dowling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dowling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dowling scores with a head kick. Craig tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dowling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dowling lands with a nice body punch.
Dowling tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Dowling both land. Nice combination.
Dowling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dowling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Craig moves forwards but Dowling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Dowling is winning the standup battle so far.
Dowling lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Dowling.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dowling pinned against the cage. Dowling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Dowling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craig's head.
Marcus Dowling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowling lands with an overhand left.
Dowling lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.
Dowling swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Dowling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Dowling.#CUT#That has opened up Burt Craig's cut even more.
Craig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowling.
Craig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dowling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dowling 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dowling!
In defeat, Burt Craig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Dowling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dowling wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw works Dowling's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dowling enables Shaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dowling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dowling is wriggling around trying to escape but Shaw has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Dowling taps out and Shaw picks up the big win! Great work there by Shaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, 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: MILF 100 Vargas vs Nguana
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Vice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dowling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dowling is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dowling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dowling has managed to get both his arms back between Vice's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vice is looking for a triangle but Dowling pushes his legs off easily.
Dowling would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Vice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dowling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dowling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dowling wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Dowling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vice is proving hard to escape from.
Vice thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dowling trying to control the position from guard on top but Vice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Vice looking for a guillotine here but Dowling defends easily. #SUB2#
Dowling avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dowling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vice looking for a sweep. Not yet Vice, not yet.
Dowling wants to get up but he can't break Vice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dowling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Vice looking for a guillotine here but Dowling defends easily.
Dowling wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Vice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dowling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vice working for a triangle but Dowling defends it easily. #SUB2#
Vice has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dowling should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vice has tightened it up now! Dowling should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martin Vice!
Martin Vice thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MILF 89 Browning vs Cruz
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Dowling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power dodges the punch combination from Dowling.
Power tries to clinch but Dowling is having none of it.
Dowling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dowling throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Power closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dowling did well to prevent Power getting side control.#SUB#
Power is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Dowling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dowling 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.#SUB#
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Power thows a huge punch but Dowling dodges it nicely. #T1#
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Dowling is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dowling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power. #ES2#
Dowling has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Power is on him like a limpet, forcing Dowling back against the cage.#BC2#
Dowling breaks from the clinch.
Dowling throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Dowling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dowling cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.#KD2#
Dowling lands a big uppercut and Power crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Power looks OK. Dowling waves Power back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowling circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Power to the canvas! Power doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dowling keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dowling!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Dowling misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dowling moves away.
Dowling takes one to the side of the head.
Dowling lands with a good body shot.
Dowling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dowling throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dowling, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dowling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dowling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Dowling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Dowling connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD#
Dowling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dowling lands with a punch from half guard.
Dowling slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Dowling sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dowling is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dowling to get the leverage.
Dowling winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dowling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dowling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Williams is trying to stand back up but Dowling is controlling him
Dowling working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dowling controlling the pace.
Dowling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dowling 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.#SUB#
Williams is trying to control Dowling's posture. Dowling takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Williams! Dowling is rotating here... this could be the end... Williams is out! Dowling has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Dowling!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2024

#R1#
Dowling misses with an uppercut. Rush saw that one coming.
Dowling misses with a body kick.
Rush flicks out a counter leg kick but Dowling steps away.
Dowling misses with a double jab
and Rush counters with a thumping low kick.
Dowling scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Tate Rush has been cut.
Rush looks winded!
Dowling scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Dowling.
Rush feints a counter leg kick.
Rush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dowling misses with a body kick.
A combination from Dowling does no damage.
Good leg kick by Dowling.
Dowling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
A little jabbing left from Rush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dowling scores with a body shot.
Dowling lands with an uppercut that bounces Rush off the cage and back into range.
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!
Rush blocks a jab.#KD#
Dowling drops Rush with a beautiful combination! Rush stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dowling is looking for the KO!#ROC#Rush is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rush. Dowling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Dowling finish him?#T1#
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dowling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
Dowling scoring well with a low kick there.
Dowling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Dowling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowling.
Rush gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dowling points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rush wakes up just in time to hear Dowling thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Dowling!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Dowling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dowling with the inside leg kick.
Ngono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dowling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ngono eats them both and turns towards Dowling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Ngono has been cut.
Dowling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dowling lunges at Ngono with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ngono's hand.
Ngono misses with a double jab.
Dowling tries to bum rush Ngono with a series of wild strikes but Ngono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Ngono feints and as Dowling raises his hands in defense, Ngono changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!#SU#
Ngono stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dowling. #TD#
Dowling tries to sprawl but Ngono drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Ngono stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dowling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dowling cracks Ngono with an open hand slap.#T1#
Dowling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus Dowling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngono chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dowling can pounce on him. #TD#
Ngono looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dowling looks winded!
Dowling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngono.
Dowling is trying to stand up here but Ngono is controlling him well.
Dowling won't allow Ngono to pass to mount.
Ngono 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.
Ngono lands strikes from half guard.
Ngono content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ngono is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ngono content to control rather than advance.
Ngono looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dowling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ngono decides to return to a standing position.
Dowling connects with a body shot that sends Ngono's belly button to the back.
Ngono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dowling circles away.
As Ngono backs off Dowling throws a huge counter combo but Ngono manages to avoid it all.
Ngono misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Dowling lands with a straight right. Ngono didn't see that one coming.
Dowling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dowling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Ngono drives through with a takedown into Dowling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ngono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dowling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dowling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngono stops Dowling from standing up.
Ngono looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SU#
Ngono stands up from Dowling's guard - Ngono perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ngono dodges the punch combination from Dowling.
Ngono feinted with a counter takedown.
Dowling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Dowling looks to move away, Ngono throws a big counter combo but Dowling just gets out of the way.
Dowling scores with a one two! Ngono had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dowling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ngono's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Dowling. Beautiful body shot.
Dowling throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ngono counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dowling won't be happy with that.
Dowling is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ngono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngono takes a little break here. Dowling wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Ngono are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Ngono in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dowling trying to remain calm as Ngono controls from the top position.
Ngono scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dowling to see if he's OK.
Ngono controlling from side mount.
Joseph Ngono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ngono working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ngono thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dowling is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Ngono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dowling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dowling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ngono.
Dowling looks to move to half guard but instead Ngono has passed into mount! Damn!
Ngono controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SU#
Ngono get's back to his feet.
Ngono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dowling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngono somewhat.
Dowling delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Dowling does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Dowling.
Dowling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngono fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dowling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ngono.
Dowling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dowling counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ngono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowling misses with a head kick.
Dowling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Dowling. No joy for Ngono on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowling misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Ngono takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngono tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ngono prevents Dowling from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dowling breaks from the clinch.
Ngono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dowling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Dowling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joseph Ngono's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ngono shoots in but Dowling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ngono closes the distance and clinches up with Dowling, looking for a takedown. Ngono pushes Dowling against the cage but Dowling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dowling throws a series of strikes that have Ngono backpedaling.
Ngono fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Ngono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dowling misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowling cracks Ngono with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Joseph Ngono's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowling scores with a sloppy right hand. Ngono should have avoided that one.
Dowling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ngono counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dowling!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ngono asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Ngono controlling the position.
Dowling is looking to reverse the position.
Ngono passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dowling!
Ngono lands with some strikes.
Ngono is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Ngono with good strikes from the mount here!
Ngono unloading with bombs!
Ngono prevents Dowling from getting the reversal.
Ngono controlling his opponent.
Dowling is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ngono 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#
Ngono quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ngono but it's paid off an Dowling is forced to tap! Nice work by Ngono.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Ngono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Dowling throws a body shot but no joy.
Dowling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Dowling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barrera has Dowling pressed against the cage, preventing Dowling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dowling working hard to break the clinch.
Barrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dowling backwards.
Dowling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dowling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Dowling has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Barrera.
Barrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowling is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowling backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dowling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dowling blocking some punches.
Dowling is trying to force a seperation but Barrera has the dominant position.
Dowling wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Dowling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrera scores with a shot to the side of Dowling's head. #BC2#
Dowling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Barrera rushes Dowling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dowling can't break the clinch.
Dowling is trying to break free.
Dowling tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.
Dowling tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Barrera on the inside.
Dowling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrera lands a nice uppercut.
Barrera lands a left hand.
Barrera scores with a shot to the side of Dowling's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera working aggressively here.
Dowling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dowling is trying to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling him.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrera.
Dowling tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.
Barrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dowling's efforts to push away.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Dowling is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrera has double underhooks.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera gets through Dowling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrera.
Barrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrera lands a right hand.
Dowling looks winded!
Barrera lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Dowling is rocked!
A short uppercut from Barrera.
Dowling is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrera finish him?
Barrera pushes Dowling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Barrera throws a big uppercut that drops Dowling! More strikes from Barrera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dowling lies dazed against the cage as Barrera celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Barrera!

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