Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017

#R1#
Klank throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Klank 's knee.
Klank throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klank lands a head kick. Norris smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezekiel Norris has been cut.
Klank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Norris gets caught napping as Klank dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.#ES#
Norris pushes Klank off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klank misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Klank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Norris pushes Klank off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Klank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Klank is looking to take a break and control but Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norris is looking to reverse the position.
Norris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klank's best efforts.
Klank not doing much here.
Norris moves into full guard.
Klank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Norris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klank's guard. #REVR#
Klank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klank is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klank looks winded!
Norris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klank's head.#SU#
Norris stands and steps away. Klank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Klank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Klank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Norris is trying to maintain the position but Klank is very close to passing his half guard.
Norris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Norris tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Klank has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Klank is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Norris has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Norris!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SUB#
Norris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Norris stands and steps away. Klank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norris tries for a takedown but Klank manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Klank has Norris pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klank pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norris tumbling to the mat - Klank dives into Norris's guard.
Norris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Klank trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Norris's cut.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Norris moves into the clinch.
Norris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klank prevents it. #TD2#
Klank ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klank no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Klank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris wants to control from the top but Klank keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris landing some decent shots from guard.
Klank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norris is now in half guard.
Ezekiel Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Klank looking for submissions off his back.
Klank is breathing heavily.
Klank is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klank avoid being mounted?
Norris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klank has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Norris slips a nice elbow through Klank's hands, connecting with Klank's forehead.
Norris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norris controlling the action here. #T2#
Norris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Norris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klank is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Norris.
Norris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Norris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Klank to stand up.
Klank needs to keep his hands up - Norris had a free shot at his head there.
Norris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Klank.
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!
Klank looks to clinch
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL#
Norris has Klank up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Klank jumps guard.
Norris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klank's head.
Norris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet - Klank follows without any prompting. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norris wants to take the fight to the mat but Klank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norris pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norris is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Norris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Norris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klank 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.
Norris works over Klank with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Klank is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klank has momentary wrist control but Norris slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Norris stands up and waves to Klank to follow him.
Norris cracks Klank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Norris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Norris scores with a push kick.
Klank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Klank 's knee.
Klank closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klank tries to clinch
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Klank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Klank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norris is trying to defend but Klank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Klank keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Klank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Klank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris is working for takedown but Klank is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Norris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris with a nice head shot there.
Norris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Norris has closed the distance and engaged Klank in a clinch.
Klank trying to control the position but instead, Norris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Klank into the cage.
Norris tries for a takedown but Klank manages to get underhooks. #T2##BC#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klank tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Klank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Norris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Klank in the body.
Ezekiel Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Klank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Norris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Norris cracks the inside of Klank's front leg. #T3##TD2#
Klank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norris on his heels. He'll look to pass Norris's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Norris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klank is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Norris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris is trying to drag Klank to the mat but Klank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klank working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Norris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klank can't fight it off and eventually Norris manages to take the fight to the floor. Klank looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Klank pushes Norris off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
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!
Klank throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Klank takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Klank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norris was covering up waiting for the punch and Klank finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Norris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klank is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
Martin Klank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezekiel Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Klank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Norris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Bison cracks Ray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ray to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ray is rocked!#CUT2#
Leopoldo Ray's cut is getting worse.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bison just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ray has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Bison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Phillips has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Ray won't allow it.
Ray really is a fat lump.#BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Phillips duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Leopoldo Ray has been cut.#CL#
Ray rushes Phillips and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips is trying to push Ray away but Ray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ray prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
Phillips keeps control of Ray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ray breaks the clinch.
Ray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phillips. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Ray successfully pulls guard.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
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#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Ray tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Phillips dives into side control.
Ray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ray tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Ray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ray.#SU2#
Ray is working an open guard so Phillips takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leopoldo Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips throws a wild body kick that Ray sees coming a mile off.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ray.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Phillips.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ray manages to end up in side control.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray is putting a hurting on Phillips here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet.
Ray tries to move to mount but Phillips blocks the move with his legs.
Ray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Ray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips is being controlled here.
Phillips struggling a bit here.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working. #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.#SUB#
Ray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray stuffs the takedown.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
As Phillips tries to get set, Ray tries to push him back and clinch up but Phillips manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips wants to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Leopoldo Ray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leopoldo Ray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ray leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phillips manages to circle out of the way.
Phillips with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Ray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Ray gets a clinch. #TD2#
Phillips pulls guard successfully.
Ray prevents Phillips from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Phillips has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ray off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
David Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Phillips lands a left and a right that send Ray crashing to the mat, dazed. Phillips thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Phillips instigates a clinch. #T1#
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Ray has him pressed against the cage.
Ray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks.
Phillips is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Ray has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Ray pulls guard successfully.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips won't allow Ray to sweep him here.
Ray wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray wants to hit a switch here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ray there!
Ray flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SU2#
Phillips get's back to his feet.
Phillips lands a jab to Ray's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Phillips has knocked Ray down with a huge combo! Phillips steps away and waves a wobbly Ray back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
Ray loses concentration momentarily and Phillips pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ray crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Phillips finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Phillips!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017

#R1#
Travis fails with a takedown attempt.
Travis shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Travis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Travis pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Travis.
Travis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Travis persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray tries to counter by clinching up but Travis breaks away and moves out of range.
Travis looks winded!#CL#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ray. #TD#
Ray is trying to trip Travis. He has hold of a leg but Travis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ray persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Travis is looking to stand back up but Ray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Travis. #REVB#
Ray is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Ray really is a fat lump.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray continues to stall.#SUB2#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Travis pushes him off.
Travis shoots and misses #CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ray.
Ray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3##BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Travis tries to keep at a distance but Ray has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ray tries to pull guard but Travis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ray looking for a takedown.
Ray gets underhooks to prevent Travis's takedown attempt. #TD#
Ray manages to pull guard.
Travis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ray looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been informed that Travis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Ray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Travis is aware though and is defending well.
Ray is trying to keep Travis in close. #T4#
Travis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ray has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Travis doesn't defend quickly enough and Ray has managed to lock this one up! Can Travis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ray on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leopoldo Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Simpson swinging wildly here.
Simpson connects with a right that clearly hurt Norris. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Simpson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Norris collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Simpson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Ray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Ray misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Ray pulls Ryan into guard.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ray wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan distracts Ray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray 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.
Ray looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ray leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB#
Ray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ray trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ray is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
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 Leopoldo Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Ray is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side. #CL#
Ray clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Ray lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ray slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ray.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ray leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ray for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD#
Ray decides to pull guard. #T3#
Ray wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Ray looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Ray's brow.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan won't allow Ray to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leopoldo Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ray is looking to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Ray wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ray successfully pulls guard.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Ray!#REVR#
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopoldo Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ray avoids it this time.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
Joe Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Ryan looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
Ray is stalling here.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Ray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryan is trying to keep an underhook but Ray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Leopoldo Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ray controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leopoldo Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopoldo Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Joe swinging wildly here.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Joe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joe is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Joe shoots in and bounces Norris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Norris wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Joe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Norris has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joe is on him like a limpet, forcing Norris back against the cage.#T1#
Norris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Joe drags the fight down to the ground.
Joe lands an upkick as Norris stands over him.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norris is controlling him. #SU#
Norris stands up and waves to Joe to follow him. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Joe has knocked Norris down with a huge combo! Joe steps away and waves a wobbly Norris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ezekiel Norris has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe goes for a small jab and connects. Now Joe goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Norris stumbles back but Joe runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Norris to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Norris will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucky Joe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017

#R1#
Buford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buford lands a nice shot to the body.
Buford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buford works Mercado's body with a nice hook.
Buford scores with a shot to the body.
Buford scores with a three punch combo!
Buford scores with a hook to the body. Mercado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buford digs a good hook to Mercado's body. #T1#
Mercado tries to move into range but Buford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mercado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford stuns Mercado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buford digs a good body shot into Mercado's ribs.
Buford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mercado rather than just go for the knockout.
Buford with a hook.
Buford missing with a left hand there. Mercado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elvis Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado shoots and misses
and Buford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercado thinking.
Buford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buford works the jab nicely.
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!
Mercado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford . #T2#
Mercado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford .
Buford cracks Mercado with a good jab.#ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
Buford drops Mercado with a big left hand! Mercado is injured, injured bad! Buford jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Buford !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Murphy moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris misses the target.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Norris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Norris looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming. #T1##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy prevents Norris from standing back up.
Norris gets full guard.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Norris is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ezekiel Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy wants to clinch.#T2##TD2#
Norris gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norris is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Norris looking to control. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norris is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Norris won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Norris throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy looks winded!#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.#T4#
Norris trying to strike off his back. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Norris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Norris sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
Norris tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Norris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 Ezekiel Norris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Norris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Norris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norris quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris is looking to improve his position.
Norris moves into full guard.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Norris keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #T1#
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR##SU#
Norris stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Norris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Norris is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR##T2##SU#
Norris gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting.
Norris lands with a right hand.
Norris throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.#TD2#
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Norris pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Norris's guard.#ES#
Norris pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ezekiel Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Norris defending well.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Norris is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norris avoid being mounted?
Norris wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Norris manages to get to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Norris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Norris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Norris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Alex Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Norris tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.#SUB#
Norris 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.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.#T1#
Norris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Murphy is working an open guard so Norris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him. #TD2#
Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Norris manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Norris's guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Norris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy won't allow Norris to sweep him here.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Norris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Norris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norris.
Murphy is trying to control but Norris manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Murphy taking shots to the head.
Norris lands a heavy elbow.
Norris wants to control but instead Murphy manages to regain half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Norris winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norris connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Norris scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Norris is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norris to get the leverage.
Norris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alex Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezekiel Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Norris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A lazy body kick from Serrano
and Overeem counters with a good low kick that Serrano was not able to check.
Serrano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serrano shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Serrano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano shoots in but no luck this time.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Serrano wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Serrano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serrano.
Serrano misses with a takedown
and Overeem counters with a good low kick that Serrano was not able to check. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serrano is defended easily by Overeem.
Overeem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serrano is breathing heavily.
Serrano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Overeem counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistar Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Serrano darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Overeem counters with a nice right hand that sends Serrano toppling to the canvas! Serrano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Overeem finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Serrano has been cut.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overeem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano misses with a takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Serrano with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serrano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serrano gets slowly back to his feet.
Serrano tries to clinch
and Overeem counters with an outside leg kick. #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.
Serrano tries to clinch up
and Overeem counters with a nice body shot.
Serrano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Overeem counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Serrano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Overeem tries a quick counter leg kick but Serrano is wise to it.
Serrano shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Serrano with a poor takedown
and Overeem counters with a nice leg kick.
Serrano shoots and misses
and Overeem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serrano dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Serrano's head and hops out.
Serrano backing away here, and Overeem unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Serrano tries to clinch up
and Overeem counters with a low kick, right behind Serrano 's knee.
Serrano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overeem defends well and Serrano ends up having to push Overeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overeem was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serrano doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Overeem counters with a nice right hand that sends Serrano toppling to the canvas! Serrano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Overeem finish him?!#ROC2#
Serrano is rocked!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistar Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walton Serrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Serrano closes the distance but Overeem moves to the side
and Overeem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Serrano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serrano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistar Overeem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Javier shoots in and gets a takedown into Mercado's guard.
Javier stopping the sweep attempt from Mercado.#SUB#
Mercado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Javier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mercado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Javier stacks Mercado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Javier!#SU2#
Javier has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Mercado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mercado is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mercado is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Mercado is trying to control the action in half guard but Javier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Javier wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mercado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Javier defends it well.
Javier is trying to stand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Javier 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#
Mercado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Javier is just riding it out for now. Mercado eventually gives up the hold.
Javier is trying to stand up here but Mercado is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Javier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Mercado seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mercado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mercado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Javier gets to his feet - Mercado follows without any prompting.
Mercado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Javier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Mercado manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Javier scores with a takedown into Mercado's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Javier wants to stand but Mercado is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Mercado striking off his back but it's not causing Javier any problems.
Javier is looking to stand up but Mercado won't let him. #SUB#
Mercado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Javier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Javier gets to his feet - Mercado follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Javier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Javier wants to stand up but Mercado manages to regain full guard.
Javier wants to get up but he can't break Mercado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Chadwick Mercado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mercado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Javier shoots in and bounces Mercado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mercado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mercado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Javier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mercado working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Javier has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado striking from half guard on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Javier postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mercado to stand up.
Javier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Javier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Mercado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Javier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercado throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Mercado has an active guard here but Javier has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SU2#
Javier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mercado to get to his feet. #TD2#
Mercado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Javier to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Javier passes into side control. #SU2#
Javier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mercado to his feet. #TD2#
Javier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
It looks like Javier is going to stand back up. #SU2#
Javier stands up and beckons Mercado to join him on the feet.
Mercado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Javier's calf.#TD2#
Javier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Javier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mercado is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Javier is aware though and is defending well.
Javier wants to stand but Mercado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mercado working for a triangle but Javier defends it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Javi Javier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Javier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Javi Javier has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Javier stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Javier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Javier has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Javier blocks the strikes from Mercado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Javier's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercado manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Mercado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Javier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Javier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Javier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Javier drives through with a takedown into Mercado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mercado wants to get back to his feet but Javier passes into half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Javier stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Javier scores with a takedown into Mercado's guard.
Mercado doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Mercado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Javier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mercado.
Mercado is trying to get back to half guard.
Mercado is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Javier stands up. #T3##TD2#
Javier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Javier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Javier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mercado manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Mercado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mercado tries to break free but Javier pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Javier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercado uses from the top position.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Javier is wriggling around but Mercado manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Mercado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Javi Javier.
I think Javier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javi Javier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Deville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Deville. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Deville as he connects with a hook.
Deville throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deville tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Deville misses.
Mercado connects with an inside leg kick.
Deville connects with a looping right hand.
Deville lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deville connects with a superb combination that knocks Mercado out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Deville before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Mercado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Deville!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Morales 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.#ES#
Mercado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Morales has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Morales pulls Mercado into guard.
Mercado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mercado works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado stops Morales from standing up.
Mercado working some strikes from top position.
Mercado throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercado stops Morales from standing up.
Mercado preventing the sweep.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado with a nice head shot there.
Mercado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mercado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mercado connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Mercado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercado chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercado is one step ahead there.
Morales trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Mercado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mercado throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mercado is in close to Morales's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mercado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mercado 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.
Morales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercado 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.
Mercado throwing strikes but missing.
Mercado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morales enables Mercado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Mercado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mercado drops back looking for a leg! Morales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morales manages to kick Mercado off! Mercado jumps back into Morales's guard.
Mercado throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Mercado with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mercado has gone for a leg lock! Morales slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercado's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Morales stands up and waves to Mercado to follow him. #TD2#
Mercado tries to sprawl but Morales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
Morales trying to control the action but Mercado is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Morales stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mercado to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwick Mercado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mercado gets caught napping as Morales dives in and scores a takedown. Mercado manages to retain guard.
Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morales trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mercado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mercado working for a triangle but Morales defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morales is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Morales pushing down on Mercado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morales wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
Morales works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mercado is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mercado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mercado actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions off his back.
Morales controlling the action here. #SUB#
Mercado looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Morales pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mercado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Mercado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morales sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mercado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mercado throwing hammer fists to the chest of Morales. What's that going to do exactly?
Mercado is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
Morales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Mercado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morales tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.
Morales thowing shots but they're missing.
Mercado is looking to get to half guard.
Morales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercado is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales thowing shots but they're missing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Morales fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercado to the ground. Morales is now in Mercado's guard.#SU2#
Morales stands up and waves to Mercado to follow him.
Morales tries to clinch but Mercado is having none of it. #TD2#
Morales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mercado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morales trying to control from Mercado's half guard. Mercado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mercado pushes a forearm under Morales's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Morales is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chadwick Mercado!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016

#R1#
Ray moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A jab from Ray misses.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leopoldo Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldini slips a jab from Ray.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Ray forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Ray is trying to push Maldini away but Maldini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ray pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Ray throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Leopoldo Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldini smiles and moves away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ray tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Ray throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ray tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it. #CL#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldini controls his hands.
Ray can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray goes for a takedown attempt but Maldini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ray wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Ray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldini is able to avoid easily.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray misses with a straight left.
Enzo Maldini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldini is able to avoid easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.#T3#
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Maldini blocks a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray fails to pull guard.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini throws a counter combo.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Ray tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maldini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Ray. #T1##CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini keeps control of Ray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks.
Maldini is trying to break free.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Ray throws a low kick but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldini moves out of range as Ray throws a body kick. #CL#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Ray has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldini won't allow it. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maldini's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maldini pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
Ray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Ray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini moves out of range as Ray strikes.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Maldini throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
A relieved looking Enzo Maldini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Ritchie tries to clinch but Mercado is having none of it.
Ritchie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chadwick Mercado has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercado enables Ritchie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Mercado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritchie wants to stand but Mercado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ritchie loads up on a big left hand. Mercado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ritchie looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mercado can't hide his disappointment, as Ritchie celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Ritchie!
Toby Ritchie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Dinklage takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dinklage - that landed with a thud. #KD2#
Dinklage drops Mercado onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mercado is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mercado with a big uppercut! Mercado tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mercado to the mat! Mercado covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Tameifuna drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tameifuna looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tameifuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serrano wants to control from the top but Tameifuna keeps moving.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tameifuna pulls Serrano in close to his closed guard and prevents Serrano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serrano trying to control but Tameifuna is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tameifuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.
Tameifuna keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tameifuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tameifuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.
Tameifuna has control of Serrano's left arm, preventing Serrano from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tameifuna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Serrano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serrano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Serrano trying to control but Tameifuna is working from the bottom.
Serrano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Tameifuna blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tameifuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tameifuna keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tameifuna can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Tameifuna is looking for a triangle but Serrano pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tameifuna's head.
Tameifuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serrano is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serrano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serrano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tameifuna is proving hard to escape from.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano stops Tameifuna from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tameifuna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Serrano bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tameifuna looks winded!#T3##TD2#
Tameifuna shoots in and bounces Serrano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Serrano pushes Tameifuna off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tameifuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serrano counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Serrano tries to sprawl but Tameifuna drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Serrano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Tameifuna gets a double leg takedown into Serrano's guard.#ES#
Serrano manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Serrano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tameifuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tameifuna throws a poor cross that misses
and Tameifuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tameifuna tries to clinch but Serrano moves out of range. #TD2#
Tameifuna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Serrano 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.#ES#
Serrano kicks off Tameifuna and gets to his feet.
Serrano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tameifuna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tameifuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Tameifuna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Serrano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Serrano is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tameifuna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serrano was covering up waiting for the punch and Tameifuna finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Serrano scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Tameifuna closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Serrano's guard.
Tameifuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serrano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tameifuna is breathing heavily.
Tameifuna is working Serrano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tameifuna wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tameifuna manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Tameifuna wants to stand up but Serrano is controlling him.
Serrano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tameifuna's head.
Serrano works over Tameifuna with some ground and pound from guard.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serrano preventing the sweep.
Serrano trying to control but Tameifuna is working from the bottom.
Serrano prevents Tameifuna from getting back to his feet.
Tameifuna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tameifuna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tameifuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serrano trying to control but Tameifuna is working from the bottom.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tameifuna keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tameifuna misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Serrano gets caught napping as Tameifuna dives in and scores a takedown. Serrano manages to retain guard.#ES#
Serrano manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Serrano gets a double leg takedown into Tameifuna's guard.
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tameifuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tameifuna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tameifuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.
Serrano stopping the sweep attempt from Tameifuna.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Serrano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Serrano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Serrano prevents Tameifuna from getting back to his feet.
Tameifuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serrano lands a couple of digs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Serrano postures up in Tameifuna's guard and throws a big left but Tameifuna blocks it.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Tameifuna blocks nicely.
Tameifuna working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tameifuna wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Tameifuna keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tameifuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serrano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tameifuna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Serrano wants to stand up but Tameifuna is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Serrano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Serrano takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Serrano tries to sprawl but Tameifuna drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Serrano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Tameifuna rushes Serrano and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tameifuna gets control of Serrano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tameifuna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano wants to control from the top but Tameifuna keeps moving.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serrano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tameifuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Tameifuna, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano is working Tameifuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Tameifuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano stopping the sweep attempt from Tameifuna.
Serrano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Tameifuna blocks nicely.
Tameifuna being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tameifuna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tameifuna's head.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Serrano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serrano is stalling in the full guard.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tameifuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serrano goes for a double leg but Tameifuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tameifuna continues to drive forward.
Serrano defending well as Tameifuna loads up on a big left hand.
Serrano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Tameifuna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Serrano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tameifuna is working away from the top position though.
Tameifuna drops an elbow to the side of Serrano's head. #T3##SUB2#
Tameifuna is looking for a kimura but Serrano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tameifuna to get the leverage.
Tameifuna is looking to take a break and control but Serrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tameifuna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tameifuna with the ground and pound but Serrano uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Serrano is working an open guard so Tameifuna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tameifuna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serrano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Serrano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tameifuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Tameifuna from controlling successfully.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tameifuna can do to turn this around?
Tameifuna looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tameifuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serrano wanted to stand there but Tameifuna had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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 Walton Serrano.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serrano, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walton Serrano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Norris keeps Marciano at a distance using the push kick.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Marciano decides to pull guard.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ezekiel Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano should have avoided that one. #T1#
Marciano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norris lands a nice looking body kick.
Norris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano is looking for the big counter here.
Marciano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris. #T2##CL#
Norris drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Norris looking for a takedown.
Marciano slowing the pace effectively.
Norris wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Marciano successfully pulls guard.
Marciano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris. #SUB2#
Norris stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Marciano throws up his legs and catches Norris in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Norris tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Marciano! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rocky Marciano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016

#R1#
A left and a right from Dean both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Mercado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chadwick Mercado has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dean has cracked Mercado with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dean lands another huge swinging hook and Mercado tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mercado, before Dean can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Dean!
Eddie Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Mercado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulafu was covering up waiting for the punch and Mercado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mercado postures up in Kulafu's guard and throws a big left but Kulafu blocks it.
Mercado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kulafu's guard.
Mercado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mercado throwing strikes but missing.
Kulafu has control of Mercado's left arm, preventing Mercado from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu is trying to control the position but Mercado postures up. #SUB2#
Kulafu has his foot on Mercado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercado works his way back into a safe position though.
Mercado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mercado has gone for a leg lock! Kulafu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercado's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mercado is looking for a triangle but Kulafu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mercado is looking for a triangle here but Kulafu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mercado tries to buck Kulafu off but Kulafu is having none of it.
Mercado is trying to work for a sweep but Kulafu has mounted him!
Mercado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mercado is in a horrible position here. Kulafu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mercado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulafu trying to control but Mercado is having none of it. #T2#
Mercado gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mercado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulafu passes into side control!
Mercado is looking to regain half guard here but Kulafu keeps moving and retains side control.
Mercado tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mercado is breathing heavily.
Mercado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulafu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mercado tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kulafu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercado keeps working.
Kulafu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mercado some visible discomfort.
Kulafu trying to control the position but Mercado is working away. #SU2#
Kulafu decides to stand back up. Kulafu steps back and let's Mercado get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Kulafu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Kulafu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mercado to his feet. #CL2#
Kulafu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Kulafu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercado tries to pull guard but Kulafu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercado drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Kulafu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercado uses from the top position.
Mercado is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulafu has wrist control.
Mercado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kulafu is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Kulafu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mercado is now in half guard.
Mercado is thwarting Kulafu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mercado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulafu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulafu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulafu is still trying to improve position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Kulafu 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#
Kulafu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kulafu is in Mercado's guard.
Kulafu trying to control but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Kulafu passes Mercado's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulafu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid Kulafu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulafu tries to stand and escape but Mercado is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kulafu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulafu.
Kulafu lands strikes from half guard.
Kulafu blocks the strikes from Mercado.
Mercado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulafu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulafu's back!#SUB#
Mercado is persistently looking for the submission but Kulafu is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mercado tightening his grip on Kulafu, looking for the choke.
Kulafu is really stuck here. #T2#
Kulafu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Mercado.
Kulafu is trying to stand back up.
Kulafu just trying to survive but Mercado is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Kulafu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Kulafu is really stuck here. #SUB#
Mercado looking for the choke but no joy.
Kulafu is trying to get back to his feet but Mercado has full control of the position and if anything, Kulafu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mercado lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mercado.
Mercado is hanging on to Kulafu's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Mercado looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Mercado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Kulafu right now. #SUB#
Mercado is looking for the choke from the back position but Kulafu is controlling his hands well.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mercado tightening his grip on Kulafu, looking for the choke.
Kulafu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulafu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercado blocks Kulafu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwick Mercado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kulafu clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kulafu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mercado gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kulafu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mercado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulafu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kulafu prevents Mercado from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Mercado actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kulafu seems to be working for a kimura but Mercado defends the submission attempt.
Mercado is staying active underneath Kulafu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Kulafu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Kulafu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kulafu wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
Mercado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulafu off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Kulafu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mercado gets his way!
Mercado throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kulafu breaks Mercado's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Mercado working for a triangle but Kulafu defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mercado has his foot on Kulafu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulafu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mercado looking for a guillotine here but Kulafu defends easily. #T3#
Kulafu wants to control from the top but Mercado keeps moving.
Kulafu with a nice head shot there.
Kulafu advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Kulafu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercado is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Kulafu is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercado strikes from the bottom but Kulafu takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Mercado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mercado throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kulafu landing strikes from the mount and Mercado is in trouble!
Mercado is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulafu lands a big shot there that rocks Mercado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
Kulafu tries to control but Mercado wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kulafu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulafu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kulafu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Ezekiel Norris has been cut.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jack , right into the meat.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack , pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack checks a low kick from Norris.#T1#
Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Jack .
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
A punch combination from Jack misses.
Norris jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jack throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Jack forces Norris back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack blocks a head kick by Norris.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jack ! #T2#
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range. #CL2#
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Jack manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jack .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris avoids the head kick by Jack .
A head kick by Jack misses
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Norris tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range. #T3#
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack .
Jack moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris counters with a body kick that stops Jack in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Jack moves into the clinch.
Norris has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris wants to take the fight to the mat but Jack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Jack misses
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack staying out of range there.
Jack tries to clinch
letting Norris counter with a right hand. #T4#
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack .
Norris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jack avoids it.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
Jack throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thor Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Norris's cut.
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#
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack lands with a slapping head kick.
Jack throws a body kick that misses
and Norris counters with a body kick that stops Jack in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Norris gets tackled into the cage by Jack . Jack maintains the clinch.
Norris has Jack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Thor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tries to clinch but Norris moves away
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack misses with a body kick.#T1##CL2#
Jack gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Norris.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack throws a lazy head kick
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Norris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side. #T2##CL2#
Jack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch.
Norris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jack moves out of range as Norris throws a body kick.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whack! Jack lands a heavy head kick that drops Norris. The ref tackles Jack to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Norris was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thor Jack !

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