Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1#
Evereld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Evereld throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.#TD#
Evereld gets caught napping as Grant dives in and scores a takedown. Evereld manages to retain guard.
Evereld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant wants to stand but Evereld is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evereld pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Evereld wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evereld's guard.
Evereld wants to sweep but no luck.
Evereld trying to control the position here.
Evereld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evereld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evereld has control of Grant's left arm, preventing Grant from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Evereld looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Evereld controlling the action here.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Evereld has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Evereld seems content to control.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Evereld has control of the leg. #T3#
Evereld takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Evereld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grant's half guard.
Evereld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Evereld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grant defends it well.
Evereld prevents Grant from improving his position.
Evereld controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Evereld dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Evereld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard.
Evereld controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evereld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evereld advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Evereld politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evereld prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sir Evereld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evereld wants to stand but Grant is controlling his arm.#T1#
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.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grant is looking to regain half guard here but Evereld keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evereld is continuing to stall.
Grant prevents Evereld from moving into mount.
Evereld in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grant is letting Evereld control him for a moment.
Evereld's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Evereld shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evereld showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Evereld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Evereld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Evereld closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evereld controls the pace.
Let's hope that Evereld 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.
Grant controls Evereld momentarily but Evereld frees himself.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evereld stands and throws Grant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evereld slows the pace down. #T1#
Evereld works to advance to full mount. Grant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Evereld controlling his opponent.
Grant working to try and regain half guard.
Evereld controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Grant is trying to escape the mount but Evereld keeps good control and instead manages to take Grant's back.
Evereld has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Grant fending off the submission attempt from Evereld.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Grant tries to break free. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grant is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Evereld.
Evereld has the hooks in. Grant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evereld controlling from the back.
More stalling from Evereld.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Evereld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evereld 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Evereld!
Sir Evereld took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You don't want to see me fall. I'll standup for the title and for all of my fans'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Cirfych darts in looking for a takedown but Carey gets double underhooks and turns Cirfych into the cage. #CL#
Carey has closed the distance and engaged Cirfych in a clinch. #TD#
Carey gets control of Cirfych's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carey working for a triangle but Cirfych defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carey is on top in guard. #REVR#
Carey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey stands up over Cirfych, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Carey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cirfych, up you get!
Carey shoots in for a takedown but Cirfych shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carey throws a low kick but Cirfych moves out of range easily. #T1##TD#
Carey 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.
Carey stands up over Cirfych, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cirfych trying to control the position.
Carey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cirfych has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carey has passed into side control.
Carey landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Cirfych is rocked!
A big shot lands for Carey! That's hurt Cirfych! Will he recover? Carey fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwardo Carey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grant shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Grant shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Grant gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Grant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1##SU#
Grant stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.#TD#
Grant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Franklin can't fight it off and eventually Grant manages to take the fight to the floor. Franklin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get! #T2#
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Grant clinches.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franklin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grant is looking for a takedown.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Grant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard.
Grant really is a fat lump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get! #TD#
Grant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Grant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grant wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well. #SUB#
Grant seems to be working for a kimura but Franklin defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grant wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Grant decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Grant jumps guard and drags Franklin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing Franklin from standing up.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coy Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Grant.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Franklin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Franklin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklin.
As Franklin tries to get set, Grant tries to push him back and clinch up but Franklin manages to avoid the attempt.
Coy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grant passes into half guard. #SUB#
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
Grant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Franklin controls his leg. #SU#
Grant decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Franklin is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Franklin's guard.
Coy Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Franklin won't let him. #SU#
Grant gets to his feet - Franklin follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Grant on that attempt.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt. #T4#
Grant wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Franklin manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Grant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is trying to hold Grant in close to prevent damage but Grant has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coy Grant dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Franklin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Franklin scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?#TD#
Grant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Franklin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant is looking to clinch. #TD#
Grant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grant is in Franklin's guard.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grant is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wanted to stand there but Franklin had control of the position.
Grant 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.#SU#
Grant stands up from Franklin's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Franklin.
Coy Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Grant jumps guard but Franklin stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franklin prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Franklin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away. #TD#
Franklin gets caught napping as Grant dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.#T3#
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grant works over Franklin with some ground and pound from guard.
Franklin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grant wants to stand but Franklin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Franklin avoids the head kick by Grant.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Franklin shoots in.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Franklin lands a takedown into guard.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coy Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Spadoni. Spadoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spadoni sprawls and moves away.
Spadoni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Spadoni moves into the clinch.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch.
No luck for Spadoni with that takedown attempt.
Raymond is looking for a counter combo.
Lanny Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Spadoni.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raymond gets tackled into the cage by Spadoni. Spadoni maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Raymond is pressed up against the cage. Spadoni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raymond down to the mat. Raymond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spadoni throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Raymond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raymond.
Spadoni controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Raymond stands up from Spadoni's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Spadoni gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
Spadoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raymond has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Spadoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raymond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spadoni has Raymond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raymond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raymond is struggling to control the position.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Spadoni has him pressed against the cage.
Spadoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raymond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spadoni shoots in and drives through. Raymond sprawls well.
Raymond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Spadoni takes the fight into the clinch.
Raymond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raymond effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Raymond.
Raymond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Raymond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lanny Raymond.
Spadoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raymond.
Raymond appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Raymond tries to keep at a distance but Spadoni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raymond lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raymond as he avoids it easily.
Spadoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raymond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raymond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Spadoni misses with a takedown
and Raymond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spadoni thinking.
Spadoni looks winded!#CL#
Raymond clinches up with Spadoni and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
Spadoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raymond counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Spadoni 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Spadoni from controlling successfully.
Raymond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Raymond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Spadoni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raymond on his heels. He'll look to pass Raymond's guard now, I'm sure.
Spadoni wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
Raymond wants to stand and escape but Spadoni is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spadoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spadoni passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Spadoni is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raymond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Spadoni stands up.
Raymond slips a jab from Spadoni.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
Raymond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spadoni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raymond avoids the head kick by Spadoni.
Raymond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego Spadoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spadoni forces Raymond back against the cage and clinches.
Raymond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego Spadoni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Raymond is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Raymond has been cut.
Spadoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raymond slips a jab and a cross from Spadoni.
Spadoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raymond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Spadoni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spadoni closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. Spadoni pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spadoni is breathing heavily.
Raymond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spadoni. #T3#
Spadoni lands a jab to the nose.
Spadoni throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Raymond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spadoni! #SUB#
Raymond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spadoni is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spadoni tries to bench press Raymond off him but Raymond keeps the position. #SUB#
Raymond thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Spadoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lanny Raymond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Spadoni forces Raymond back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spadoni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raymond pinned against the cage. Raymond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raymond throws a big counter combination but Spadoni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lanny Raymond is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spadoni or perhaps it was just good defense by Raymond, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spadoni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raymond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lanny Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Spadoni.
Spadoni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raymond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spadoni shoots and misses
letting Raymond counter with a right hand.
Spadoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Spadoni missing with a left hand there. Raymond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spadoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spadoni fails to land the takedown.
Raymond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spadoni looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Spadoni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raymond, pushing him back against the cage.
Raymond leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Spadoni has picked Raymond up - he's going for a ride! Spadoni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Raymond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spadoni is on him like a limpet, forcing Raymond back against the cage.#BC#
Raymond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raymond stalling the fight.
Raymond gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spadoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Raymond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spadoni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raymond shoots in and drives through. Spadoni sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spadoni or perhaps it was just good defense by Raymond, which made it look bad.
Raymond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lanny Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Spadoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Raymond counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Raymond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raymond manages to end up in side control.
Raymond in the domination position with Spadoni hanging on.
Spadoni wants to control but Raymond postures up.#SUB#
Raymond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spadoni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raymond but great work by Spadoni.#SU2#
Spadoni decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Spadoni gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Spadoni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Raymond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spadoni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Spadoni from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond 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.
Spadoni controls from within his opponent's guard.

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 Lanny Raymond.
I think Raymond 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanny Raymond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Pitbull shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant controlling the position.#SUB#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitbull is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant pulls Pitbull in to control the position.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pitbull wants to stand and escape but instead Grant has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Grant wants to stand but Pitbull is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grant tries to stand but Pitbull is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Grant has gone for a leg lock! Pitbull slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grant's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grant looking for a triangle here. Pitbull is fighting it but it looks tight! Grant pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pitbull is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Coy Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1##CL#
Raymond moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Raymond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Raymond wants a takedown but no success here.
Raymond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Raymond tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Raymond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a hook but Raymond blocks it.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Raymond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raymond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raymond.
Raymond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raymond moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Raymond throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Raymond lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
As Silva tries to get set, Raymond tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Raymond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Silva.#CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Raymond has been cut.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Raymond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Raymond passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Raymond in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Raymond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lanny Raymond!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Carlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Carey, looking for a takedown. Carlsson pushes Carey against the cage but Carey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carey is fending him off so far but Carlsson persists. Nope, Carey circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown but Carey shows good takedown defense.
Carey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carlsson.
Edwardo Carey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salomon Carlsson.#TD2#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Carey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carey pulls Carlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Carlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Carlsson lying in Carey's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Carey decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Carlsson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwardo Carey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Raymond on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Raymond has been cut.
Max Rockatansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockatansky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raymond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Rockatansky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockatansky.#ROC2#
Raymond is rocked!
Rockatansky should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Raymond bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rockatansky comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Raymond falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Raymond was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Rockatansky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016

#R1##KD2#
Gold connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Grant to the floor! Gold dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Coy Grant has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Grant! Oh, Grant is in big trouble! Gold lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Gold!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Gerko has closed the distance and engaged Raymond in a clinch.
Raymond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raymond looking to stall.
Gerko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raymond backwards.
Gerko blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Gerko manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Gerko kicks Raymond off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Gerko instigates a clinch.
Gerko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raymond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raymond is trying to push Gerko away but Gerko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Gerko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gerko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raymond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raymond is one step ahead there. #T1#
Raymond throws a big elbow that misses.
Raymond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raymond is controlling him.
Gerko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raymond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raymond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raymond postures up in Gerko's guard and throws a big left but Gerko blocks it. #SU#
Gerko is working an open guard so Raymond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Gerko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raymond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gerko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raymond smiles and moves away.
Gerko tries for a takedown but Raymond circles away easily
and Gerko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Gerko scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Raymond has been cut.
Gerko fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerko looks winded!#T3##CL#
Raymond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gerko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raymond has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gerko breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gerko has Raymond up against the cage in a clinch.
Raymond stalling.
Gerko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raymond lands an uppercut.#TD#
Raymond gets control of Gerko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gerko won't allow Raymond to sweep him here. #SUB#
Raymond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerko defends well.#SU2#
Gerko stands and steps away. Raymond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Raymond instigates a clinch.
Raymond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gerko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raymond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gerko can turn it around.
Raymond is trying to break the clinch but Gerko is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gerko. #BC#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gerko has closed the distance and engaged Raymond in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Gerko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raymond defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Gerko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lanny Raymond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gerko! Raymond is backing up but he can't get away as Gerko lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Raymond and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Gerko!
Johnny Gerko opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1##CL#
Grant rushes Secoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grant just content to control the position.
Grant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Grant is working to tighten his grip on Secoy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Secoy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grant is really squeezing tight and eventually Secoy passes out! Grant breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Coy Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Aanthgre has managed to clinch.
Aanthgre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Merritt is defending well for now.
Aanthgre content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Aanthgre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Merritt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merritt wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt trying to control but Aanthgre postures up.
Merritt gets full guard.
Aanthgre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merritt looking for a sweep. Not yet Merritt, not yet. #T1#
Merritt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merritt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aanthgre is one step ahead there.
Merritt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aanthgre's guard. #REVR#
Merritt trying to control but Aanthgre is working from the bottom.
Aanthgre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merritt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merritt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merritt postures up in Aanthgre's guard and throws a big left but Aanthgre blocks it. #T2#
Merritt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aanthgre looking for a sweep. Not yet Aanthgre, not yet.
Merritt 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.
Aanthgre controlling the position.
Merritt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aanthgre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merritt is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Merritt lands a couple of digs.
Aanthgre wants to sweep here but Merritt controlling him for the moment.
Aanthgre pulls Merritt in close to his closed guard and prevents Merritt from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Aanthgre takes the fight into the clinch.
Merritt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Merritt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aanthgre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aanthgre wants a takedown.
Aanthgre taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aanthgre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Merritt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aanthgre lands a knee to the body.
Aanthgre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aanthgre misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huntr Aanthgre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Aanthgre or perhaps it was just good defense by Merritt, which made it look bad.
Merritt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Aanthgre moves into the clinch.
Merritt wants to get back to striking at distance but Aanthgre won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Aanthgre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Merritt managing to block the knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Aanthgre keeps control of Merritt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aanthgre missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Aanthgre breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Aanthgre rushes Merritt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Merritt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
Merritt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Aanthgre tries to land knees in the clinch but Merritt avoids the damage to the body.
Aanthgre landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Merritt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Merritt prevents the takedown attempt.
Aanthgre lands a big knee! That's hurt Merritt! Oh, he's all over the place! Aanthgre lands another knee that sends Merritt to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huntr Aanthgre!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nfz takes the fight into the clinch.
Merritt really is a fat lump.
Nfz tries to score a body lock takedown but Merritt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Nfz breaks the clinch.
Nfz avoids a punch combination nicely.
NovaFusionZero Nfz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nfz closes the distance and pushes Merritt back into the cage.
Nfz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nfz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Nfz manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nfz or perhaps it was just good defense by Merritt, which made it look bad.
It looked like Merritt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Nfz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merritt tries to avoid it but Nfz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merritt to the ground. Merritt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NovaFusionZero Nfz.#TD#
Merritt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Merritt lands in his opponent's guard.
Merritt looking to sit in guard and control but Nfz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nfz wants to pass the guard but Merritt is keeping the position.
Nfz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Merritt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merritt wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merritt is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Nfz trying to keep a closed guard but Merritt is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nfz is looking for a triangle but Merritt pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merritt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nfz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Merritt has gone for a leg lock! Nfz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merritt's guard.#REVB#
Merritt is trying to keep Nfz in close.
Nfz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merritt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nfz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Merritt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nfz passes into half guard.
Merritt wants to improve his position but Nfz is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nfz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merritt is just riding it out for now. Nfz eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merritt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merritt pulls Nfz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nfz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Merritt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nfz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Merritt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nfz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Merritt stands and steps away. Nfz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Nfz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nfz is trying to pull guard but Merritt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merritt with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Merritt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Cortez Merritt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Merritt stuffs the takedown.
Merritt moves out of range of the body kick from Nfz. #CL#
Merritt moves into the clinch successfully.
Merritt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nfz.
Merritt struggles to land a body shot inside as Nfz controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nfz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortez Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NovaFusionZero Nfz.#BC#
Merritt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nfz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merritt pinned against the cage. Merritt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Nfz looks to move away, Merritt throws a big counter combo but Nfz just gets out of the way.#T1##TD#
Merritt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nfz is trying to defend but Merritt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Merritt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nfz defending well though.
Merritt is nestled in close to Nfz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merritt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Nfz trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Merritt 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.
Merritt thows a huge punch but Nfz dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Nfz has one foot on Merritt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Merritt avoids the head kick by Nfz. #CL2#
Nfz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Merritt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merritt throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nfz has Merritt up against the cage in a clinch.
Merritt looking to throw knees to the head but Nfz is blocking nicely.
Merritt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Merritt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nfz is trying to pull guard but Merritt has him pressed against the cage.
Nfz is working for takedown but Merritt is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Merritt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nfz wants a takedown but no success here.
Merritt is pressed up against the cage. Nfz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Merritt down to the mat. Merritt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nfz is breathing heavily.
Nfz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merritt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merritt leaves Nfz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cortez Merritt 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##CL2#
Nfz rushes Merritt and presses him up against the cage.
Nfz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merritt to keep the fight standing.
Nfz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merritt stops a takedown attempt from Nfz.
Cortez Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NovaFusionZero Nfz.#BC2#
Nfz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nfz closes the distance and pushes Merritt back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nfz is working for takedown but Merritt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nfz tries to pull guard but Merritt won't allow it.
Nfz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nfz slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Merritt has a couple of punches blocked by Nfz.
NovaFusionZero Nfz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Nfz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nfz moves into the clinch successfully.
Merritt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merritt prevents the takedown attempt.
Merritt misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Nfz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Merritt. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Merritt. No joy for Nfz on that attempt.
Merritt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nfz shoots in but no luck this time.
As Nfz looks to move away, Merritt throws a big counter combo but Nfz just gets out of the way.
Merritt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merritt tries to clinch up but Nfz circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nfz gets a clinch.
Merritt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nfz lands an uppercut.
Nfz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merritt walks away with a smile on his face. Nfz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merritt wants to clinch.#T3#
Nfz fails with a takedown attempt.
Merritt lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Merritt.
Nfz tries to counter with a clinch but Merritt shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Merritt as Nfz shoots in.
Nfz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merritt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nfz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nfz is looking to chop away at Merritt's legs.
Nfz dives in and grabs Merritt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merritt pushes down on Nfz's head and hops out.
Nfz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merritt misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez Merritt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merritt, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cortez Merritt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Bassi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bassi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bassi misses with a knee to the head.
Bassi working Grant over with knees to the body.
Bassi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bassi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Coy Grant has been cut.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bassi smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Bassi moves into the clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Bassi keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Bassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Bassi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grant is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bassi to the mat. Bassi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Bassi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him. #SU#
Bassi is working an open guard so Grant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Bassi forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi scores with a knee to the head.
Bassi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bassi connects with a knee to the head.
Bassi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bassi lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Bassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Grant has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bassi is trying to keep an underhook but Grant manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grant stops Bassi from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Grant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Grant seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bassi has recovered full guard.
Bassi wants to stand but Grant is controlling the position.
Bassi looks winded!#SUB#
Grant 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.
Bassi wants to stand up but Grant is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bassi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant shoots for a takedown but Bassi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Bassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Bassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Bassi scores a nice knee to the body.
Bassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bassi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4##TD#
Grant has picked Bassi up - he's going for a ride! Grant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!#SUB#
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bassi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
Bassi tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Grant is working for a submission of some sort.
Bassi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lezer Bassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coy Grant's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Bassi forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bassi obliges.
A short right from Bassi on the inside.
Bassi lands a nice uppercut.
Bassi lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Bassi is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bassi lands a good knee to the midsection. Grant won't want to take too many of those.
Bassi scores with a knee to the head.
Bassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grant's defenses. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Bassi lands a big knee! That's hurt Grant! Oh, he's all over the place! Bassi lands another knee that sends Grant to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lezer Bassi!
Lezer Bassi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Ankka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ankka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Edwardo Carey has been cut.
Ankka works Carey's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Ankka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ankka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carey pulls Ankka in close to prevent any damage.
Ankka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ankka tries to stand but Carey is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Carey is looking for a triangle but Ankka pushes his legs off easily.
Carey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ankka 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. #SUB2#
Ankka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ankka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Carey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ankka defends well.
Ankka throws a big right hand that misses.
Carey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ankka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ankka throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ankka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carey really is a fat lump.
Ankka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ankka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ankka controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ankka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Carey is not content to let Ankka control the position.
Carey wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Carey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ankka content to control rather than advance.
Ankka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ankka is controlling the pace.
Carey is trying to maintain the position but Ankka is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ankka slips a nice elbow through Carey's hands, connecting with Carey's forehead.
Ankka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ankka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ankka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Carey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carey is not content to let Ankka control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carey is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rankka Ankka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Carey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Carey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ankka, which made it look bad.
Ankka fails with a takedown attempt.
Carey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ankka to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Ankka closes the distance and pushes Carey back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ankka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carey shoots for a takedown but Ankka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwardo Carey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankka throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Ankka tries to get set, Carey tries to push him back and clinch up but Ankka manages to avoid the attempt.
Ankka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Edwardo Carey's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Ankka wants to clinch up but Carey keeps it at a distance.
Carey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ankka.#CL2#
Ankka rushes Carey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carey throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ankka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carey enables Ankka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ankka won't allow Carey to sweep him here.
Carey keeping moving, preventing Ankka from controlling successfully.
Carey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ankka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ankka has Carey in his guard.#REVR#
Carey throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Ankka has his foot on Carey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carey works his way back into a safe position though.
Ankka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ankka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carey has passed into half guard!
Carey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carey is pressing down on Ankka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ankka is holding on for now.
Carey lands strikes from half guard.
Ankka is looking to escape.#T3#
Carey lands with a punch from half guard.
Ankka wants to get back to full guard.
Carey thows a huge punch but Ankka dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carey lands a nice short elbow.
Carey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ankka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ankka tries to kick Carey off but Carey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ankka has his hands clasped together around Carey's back. He's all about the action.
Ankka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ankka is breathing heavily.
Carey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ankka trying to control but Carey postures up.
Rankka Ankka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Carey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carey thows a huge punch but Ankka dodges it nicely.
Ankka gets back to full guard.
Carey connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Carey stands up and waves to Ankka to follow him.
Ankka shoots in and drives through. Carey sprawls well.
Ankka doesn't manage to clinch there - Carey circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankka is looking to clinch.
Ankka dives in for a single leg takedown but Carey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edwardo Carey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Carey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Carey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ankka defends it nicely.#TD#
Carey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Ankka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey avoids the body shot from Ankka.
Carey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ankka manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Ankka clinches up with Carey and pushes him back against the cage.
Ankka misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ankka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carey wants a takedown.
Carey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Ankka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Carey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carey wants to sweep here but Ankka controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ankka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ankka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Carey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ankka is pulling down on Carey's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ankka is trying to control the position but Carey postures up.
Carey with a nice head shot there.
Carey stands up over Ankka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carey throwing strikes from guard but Ankka blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ankka is looking for a triangle but Carey pushes his legs off easily.
Carey being controlled here momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ankka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ankka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carey. #T3#
Ankka trying to keep a closed guard but Carey is proving a slippery customer.
Carey is in close to Ankka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carey postures up and lands a big shot to Ankka's brow. #SUB2#
Ankka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ankka wants to sweep here but Carey controlling him for the moment.
Ankka trying to keep a closed guard but Carey is proving a slippery customer.
Carey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ankka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Ankka tries to get set, Carey tries to push him back and clinch up but Ankka manages to avoid the attempt.
Ankka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ankka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carey tries to clinch but Ankka moves out of range.
Ankka fails with a takedown attempt.
Carey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwardo Carey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rankka Ankka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankka blocks the body kick.
Ankka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ankka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rankka Ankka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ankka 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Rankka Ankka!

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