Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFN8 Helsinki 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Owens throws a head kick but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Kollbeck throws a big counter combination but Owens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Owens misses
and Kollbeck counters with an outside leg kick.
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses.
Owens should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kollbeck feints a jab promting Owens to slip. Kollbeck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Owens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kollbeck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens throws a one two combo. #CL#
Kollbeck has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
As Kollbeck backs off Owens throws a huge counter combo but Kollbeck manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Owens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Kollbeck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Owens pushes Kollbeck up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kollbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Kollbeck sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Kollbeck.
Kollbeck with a jab.
Kollbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kollbeck counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Kollbeck. Kollbeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Owens checks a leg kick.
Kollbeck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOwens.#TD#
Kollbeck drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Owens pushes Kollbeck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Kollbeck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kollbeck showed some decent athleticism there.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.#T3#
Owens controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
It looks like Kollbeck is going to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Kollbeck has control of the leg.
Kollbeck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Owens.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens landing small, sideways elbows. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens throws a right and a left that Kollbeck avoids nicely.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Austin Kollbeck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Owens blocks a low kick nicely.
Owens blocks a head kick by Kollbeck.
Kollbeck throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Kollbeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Owens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kollbeck on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Kollbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Kollbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Owens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kollbeck's half guard.
Owens controlling the pace.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Owens prevents Kollbeck from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owens in particular looking to stall.
Owens lands with a punch from half guard.
Owens stalling.
Kollbeck trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up. #T2#
Owens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clifton Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kollbeck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kollbeck lands a slapping body shot.
Kollbeck swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens takes a swing at Kollbeck's ribcage but misses.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot.
Owens misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens throws a body punch but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Austin Kollbeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Kollbeck pushes him off.#T3#
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Kollbeck tries to counter with a takedown but Owens is quick to defend against it.
Kollbeck misses with a head kick.
Kollbeck sets himself, and Owens steps forward looking for the clinch! Kollbeck avoids it this time.
Kollbeck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kollbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Owens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kollbeck misses the target.
Kollbeck closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Kollbeck pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Austin Kollbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kollbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens tries to bum rush Kollbeck with a series of wild strikes but Kollbeck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kollbeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Owens.
Kollbeck slips a straight right by Owens.#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kollbeck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kollbeck throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kollbeck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kollbeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens tries to clinch but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot. #T1##TD#
Kollbeck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Kollbeck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kollbeck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kollbeck is just out of range.
Kollbeck looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Kollbeck looks to land a body kick but Owens moved away.
Owens lands with a right hand.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kollbeck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Kollbeck avoids it.
Kollbeck tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Kollbeck blocks a head kick by Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Kollbeck is looking to wear down Owens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Owens throws a push kick but Kollbeck slaps the foot to one side.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Kollbeck, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Owens.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Kollbeck on that attempt.
Owens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens moves out of range as Kollbeck strikes.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Kollbeck walks into a left hand.
Kollbeck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owens counters with a big head kick but Kollbeck shrugs it off. #CL2#
Owens instigates a clinch. #T4#
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kollbeck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
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!
Owens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Kollbeck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Kollbeck gets caught napping as Owens dives in and scores a takedown. Kollbeck manages to retain guard.
Kollbeck keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.

Event: SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
King has a takedown stuffed.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andre King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.#TD#
Owens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Owens missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
King wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well.
Owens 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.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU#
Owens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Owens really is a fat lump.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King with a poor takedown #CL#
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Owens's head.
Owens is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owens avoid being mounted?
Owens is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to pass the guard but Owens is defending well.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Owens to regain full guard.
King postures up in Owens's guard and throws a big left but Owens blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Owens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Owens trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Owens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Owens gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range. #T4#
Owens lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens checks a low kick from King.
Owens misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Owens uses from the top position.
Owens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Owens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Clifton Owens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
King lands a head kick. Owens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King working the ground and pound but Owens is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King prevents Owens from improving his position.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King working Owens over with strikes.
King working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Owens's thigh. Owens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Owens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Owens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King throwing strikes from guard but Owens blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Clifton Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre King.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it. #TD2#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.
King wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
King content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Owens has locked up a guillotine! Owens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? King is holding on here and Owens must be using up a lot of energy. King has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Owens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Can slips a jab from Gominoa.
Gominoa throws a series of punches but Can avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Gominoa.#CUT#
It looks like Emre Can has been cut.
Gominoa checks the leg kick.
Gominoa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Can fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gominoa misses with a double jab.
Can rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gominoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Can has knocked Gominoa down with a huge combo! Can steps away and waves a wobbly Gominoa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can misses with a two punch combination.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Gominoa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Can gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emre Can!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Rooney bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rooney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ray looks for a takedown but Rooney sprawls well.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ray throws a low kick but Rooney moves out of range easily.
Ray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rooney defends well and Ray ends up having to push Rooney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rooney raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Rooney lands a big head kick that sends Ray tumbling to the mat! Rooney takes a step backwards and waves Ray back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Ray has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rooney scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rooney.
The fighters circle, before Rooney throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ray's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rooney lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Evan Rooney!
In defeat, Ross Ray stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Vaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gominoa circles away.
Gominoa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Vaughn forces Gominoa back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Gominoa. #BC2#
Gominoa manages to break the clinch.
Gominoa throws a head kick that misses.
Gominoa stuns Vaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Gominoa instigates a clinch.
Gominoa misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gominoa is looking to break free of the clinch but Vaughn has double underhooks.
Vaughn is trying to force a seperation but Gominoa has the dominant position.
Gominoa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Vaughn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gominoa has him pressed against the cage.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gominoa tries a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks it. #BC2#
Gominoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gominoa looks winded!
Gominoa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gominoa gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Gominoa has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Gominoa breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gominoa moves into range and clinches up with Vaughn.#BC2#
Gominoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vaughn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn fails to land the takedown.
Vaughn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gominoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Vaughn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaughn takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Gominoa.
Vaughn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gominoa checks a low kick from Vaughn.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Gominoa moves out of range.
Vaughn shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Gominoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gominoa lands with a nice combination. Vaughn backs away looking to recover.
Gominoa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Gominoa lands a front kick.
Gominoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Gominoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gominoa wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gominoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gominoa throws a sloppy head kick and Vaughn moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Gominoa.
As Gominoa looks to move away, Vaughn throws a big counter combo but Gominoa just gets out of the way.#CL#
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Gominoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Vaughn rushes Gominoa and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gominoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gominoa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vaughn takes a little break here. Gominoa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Vaughn decides to stand back up. Vaughn steps back and let's Gominoa get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn dives in for a single leg takedown but Gominoa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emmett Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gominoa is breathing heavily.
Vaughn looks for a takedown but Gominoa sprawls well.#T1#
Gominoa throws a series of punches but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn attempts a counter takedown but Gominoa avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Vaughn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gominoa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gominoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaughn wants to get up but he can't break Gominoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Vaughn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Vaughn moves into the clinch.#TD#
Vaughn pulls Gominoa into guard.
Gominoa passes Vaughn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vaughn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaughn has his hands clasped together around Gominoa's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Gominoa trying to control from Vaughn's half guard. Vaughn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn has control of Gominoa's left arm, preventing Gominoa from doing any damage.
Gominoa slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Gominoa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Vaughn uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gominoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Gominoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vaughn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gominoa throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
A head kick by Gominoa misses #TD#
and Vaughn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vaughn. #SU#
Vaughn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gominoa, up you get! #T4##CL#
Vaughn forces Gominoa back against the cage and clinches.
Gominoa working hard to break the clinch.
Vaughn has Gominoa pressed against the cage, preventing Gominoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Vaughn jumps guard.
Gominoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn is controlling Gominoa's posture.
Gominoa stopping the sweep attempt from Vaughn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gominoa wants to control from the top but Vaughn keeps moving.
Gominoa won't allow Vaughn to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmett Vaughn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gominoa is looking to chop away at Vaughn's legs.
Gominoa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vaughn's head.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gominoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gominoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gominoa but Gominoa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Gominoa.
Gominoa 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.
Gominoa misses with a double jab.
Ace Gominoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vaughn moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
A short right from Vaughn on the inside. #TD#
Vaughn pulls guard effortlessly.
Vaughn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Vaughn gets to his feet. Gominoa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Vaughn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gominoa's guard.
Gominoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Vaughn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Vaughn drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Vaughn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Vaughn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Vaughn decides to stand back up. Vaughn steps back and let's Gominoa get back to his feet.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Gominoa.
Ace Gominoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gominoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vaughn tries to stand but Gominoa is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Vaughn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vaughn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Vaughn wanted to stand there but Gominoa had control of the position. #SU#
Vaughn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gominoa.
Gominoa throws a sloppy head kick and Vaughn moves out of range easily. #T4##CL#
Vaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vaughn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gominoa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gominoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gominoa. No joy for Vaughn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Gominoa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gominoa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Vaughn 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Vaughn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Gominoa tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Holden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holden.
Holden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gominoa's guard.
Gominoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gominoa's head.
Gominoa looks winded!
Holden working some strikes from top position.
Holden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Holden stands and steps away. Gominoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Gominoa closes the distance and pushes Holden back into the cage.
Gominoa is trying to force a seperation but Holden has the dominant position.
Gominoa tries to break the clinch but Holden is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Holden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gominoa clinches up against the cage.
Gominoa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gominoa is trying to push Holden away but Holden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holden has Gominoa pressed against the cage, preventing Gominoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Holden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Holden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Holden has an Americana. Gominoa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Holden is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Holden hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Silas Holden!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Ray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray. #CL2#
Ray forces Sloan back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloan fails to land.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Sloan has been cut.
Ray is pressed up against the cage. Sloan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ray down to the mat. Ray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Sloan with that takedown attempt.
Ross Ray 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.
Ray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ray somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Sloan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sloan is trying to control the position but Ray postures up. #T2#
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloan 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.#SUB#
Ray is sitting in close to Sloan's body. Sloan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sloan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Sloan!
In defeat, Ross Ray stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gominoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lock wants to take the fight to the mat but Gominoa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gominoa.
Gominoa scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gominoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gominoa lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gominoa.
Gominoa cracks Lock with a nice body shot.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Gominoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Gominoa.
A nice left hand lands by Gominoa.
A short right from Gominoa. #ROC2#
Lock is rocked!
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!
Gominoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Lock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Gominoa - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gominoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gominoa.
Gominoa lands a big right hand that drops Lock! The killer instinct kicks in and Gominoa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gominoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Gominoa!
Striker Gominoa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Everett
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Castano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castano circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
Castano staggers Lee with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Lee looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Lee is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Raymond Lee has been cut.
Castano is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Lee is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Castano!
Bruno Castano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Raymond Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Imma come back and imma come back harder '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017

#R1#
Dymott needs to keep his hands up - Gominoa had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Louie Dymott has been cut.
Dymott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gominoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Gominoa is pressed up against the cage. Dymott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gominoa down to the mat. Gominoa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gominoa jabs Dymott right on the nose. Dymott blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Gominoa cracks Dymott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gominoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dymott to stand back up!#ROC#
Dymott is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gominoa darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dymott's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gominoa before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Striker Gominoa!
In his post fight interview, Striker Gominoa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017

#R1#
Gominoa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gominoa misses with a head kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed blocks the body kick. #TD#
Gominoa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reed advances position into side control!
Gominoa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gominoa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gominoa looks winded!
Reed landing a few strikes. #T1##SU#
Reed stands up. #TD#
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed working over Gominoa with some ground and pound. Gominoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Gominoa is trying to escape back to his feet but Reed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Reed working the ground and pound from side control.
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Reed decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Reed has closed the distance and engaged Gominoa in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gominoa. #TD#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Gominoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gominoa defends it well. #SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Gominoa has hold of Reed's hands but Reed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Gominoa's head.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Gominoa's head.
Reed lands strikes from half guard.
Gominoa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gominoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gominoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gominoa keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Gominoa misses with a low kick.
Issac Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Reed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reed lands in his opponent's guard.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed lands a couple of elbows.
Gominoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gominoa is breathing heavily.#SU#
Gominoa is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Reed misses with a body kick.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gominoa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reed dives into side control. #REVB#
Reed lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Issac Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed cracks Gominoa with a big right hand but Gominoa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gominoa taking a bit of punishment here - Reed scoring with strikes. #T2#
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gominoa can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Reed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gominoa to see if he's OK.#SU#
Reed stands up. #TD#
Reed looking to score a takedown here. Gominoa is defending well but Reed drives through and ends up in Gominoa's guard.#SU#
Reed stands up from Gominoa's guard - Reed perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Gominoa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gominoa wants to stand back up but Reed manages to pass into side control.
Reed scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reed is working Gominoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Reed working the ground and pound.#T4#
Reed landing strikes.
Reed cracks Gominoa with a big right hand but Gominoa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reed is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed grinds an elbow into Gominoa's temple. #ROC#
Gominoa is rocked!
Check out the look on Reed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gominoa is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?#SUB#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issac Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Reed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gominoa swivels and escapes.
Gominoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gominoa counters with a three punch combo that has Reed backing up. Reed nods at Gominoa to acknowledge the strikes.
Reed fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Reed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gominoa wants to get back to his feet but Reed is dominant here and he's now got Gominoa's back!#SUB#
Reed is persistently looking for the submission but Gominoa is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed is landing with strikes from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Reed is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gominoa won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Reed off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Issac Reed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ray clinches.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
Cooley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ray walks away with a smile on his face. Cooley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Cooley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooley won't allow it. #TD2#
Ray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Cooley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cooley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooley closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Cooley pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ray has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Ray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
A lull in the action here as Ray stalls from top position.
An elbow from Ray crashes against the mat.
Cooley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray taking a breather here.
Cooley is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ray happy to just control the position for now.
Ray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ray trying to control the action but Cooley is working from the bottom.
Cooley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cooley is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3##SU2#
Ray decides to stand back up. #CL#
Cooley clinches.
Cooley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooley looking for a takedown. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ray wants to break free but Cooley has control.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray wants to break free but Cooley has control. #TD2#
Ray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cooley is trying to keep an underhook but Ray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cooley is looking to escape.
Ray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ray not doing much here.
Ray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cooley throws a lazy head kick
and Ray counters with a right hand to the body.
Ray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch.
Cooley jumps guard but Ray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooley's guard.
Cooley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cooley is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ray has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Cooley taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ross Ray!
A relieved looking Ross Ray 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: SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skrinjaric enables Owens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skrinjaric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Skrinjaric manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Skrinjaric bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrinjaric lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
Skrinjaric scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Owens is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Clifton Owens's cut even more.
Skrinjaric cracks Owens with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Skrinjaric immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Owens is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Skrinjaric!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Skrinjaric!
In defeat, Clifton Owens stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Bad touch was on the wrong side tonight.'.

Event: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Dior lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Ray has been cut.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dior.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dior connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dior.
Ray wants to clinch up but Dior keeps it at a distance.
Dior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dior leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dior gets caught napping as Ray dives in and scores a takedown. Dior manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dior wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dior is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Dior stands and steps away. Ray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dior lands with a straight right. Ray didn't see that one coming.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dior throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Dior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ray instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dior throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Dior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ray is looking to clinch but Dior is avoiding it.
Dior looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray dives in and grabs Dior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dior pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Ray.
Ray looks winded!
Dior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dior throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dior jabs at Ray's body.
A swing and a miss from Dior.
Ray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Dior.
Dior misses with an uppercut. Ray saw that one coming.#T3#
Ray misses with a takedown attempt
and Dior counters with a nice uppercut.
Dior blocks a head kick by Ray.
Dior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dior throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Dior lands with a good body shot.
Dior lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Dior cracks Ray with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ray falls to his knees and Dior doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Dior!
Ross Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Gominoa swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Gominoa.
Noble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gominoa.#CL#
Gominoa gets tackled into the cage by Noble. Noble maintains the clinch.
Noble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gominoa missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Noble's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Noble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gominoa lands a nice hook to Noble's body. Noble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gominoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Noble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noble seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gominoa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noble backs up against the cage.
Noble avoids the head kick by Gominoa.
Noble is looking to counter the offense by Gominoa and move into the clinch.
Gominoa swinging wildly here.
Noble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Gominoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Gominoa fights it but they end up in guard.
Gominoa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noble dives into side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gominoa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gominoa pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Noble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Noble scores with punches from side control.
Gominoa is pushing Noble's head away, looking to escape. Noble manages to hold on to the position though.
Noble scores with a couple of short elbows.
Noble working the head and body with strikes.
Gominoa looks winded!
Noble lands some shots froms side control.
Noble working the head with strikes.
Gominoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noble just content to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noble grinds an elbow into Gominoa's temple.
Noble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Noble scoring with punches from side control.
Noble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gominoa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Noble cracks Gominoa with a big right hand but Gominoa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noble is working Gominoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Noble is working Gominoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Noble slows the pace down.
Noble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Noble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gominoa down. #T4#
Gominoa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noble is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Noble is chipping away with strikes.
Noble is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Noble working the ground and pound.
Noble lands some shots froms side control.
Gominoa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Noble cracks Gominoa with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gominoa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gominoa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Noble dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Noble forces Gominoa back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Noble's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Noble breaks the clinch.
Gominoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noble shoots for a takedown but Gominoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Noble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Noble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gominoa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gominoa has momentary wrist control but Noble slips an elbow through the middle.
Noble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noble connects with a couple of short punches.
Jeromy Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Noble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow.
Noble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noble connects with a couple of short punches.
Noble landing with the ground and pound.
Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.#T3#
Noble with a nice head shot there.
Noble landing with the ground and pound.
Noble 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.
Noble is in close to Gominoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow. #T4#
Noble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head.
Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noble working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Noble stands up over Gominoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Noble dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Noble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gominoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gominoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Gominoa gets caught flat footed, as Noble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
Noble working some strikes from top position.
Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noble scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gominoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noble works over Gominoa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gominoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
Noble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gominoa's head.
Noble controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noble distracts Gominoa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Gominoa's brow.
Noble lands a couple of elbows.
Noble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Noble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Noble clinches up with Gominoa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Noble breaks the clinch.
Gominoa wants to clinch but Noble slips to the side#TD#
so Noble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gominoa is looking to stand back up but Noble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gominoa. #T4##REVB#
Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gominoa has hold of Noble's hands but Noble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Noble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gominoa can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Noble there.
Ground and pound from Noble.
Noble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noble trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Noble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noble, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Noble!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gominoa clinches with his opponent.
Gominoa tries to break free but Carr pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gominoa breaks from the clinch.
Gominoa throws a wild body kick that Carr sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Gominoa gets the takedown into side control.
Carr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Carr is looking for a kimura but Gominoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carr to get the leverage.
Gominoa looks winded!
Carr passes into side control, despite Gominoa's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura but Gominoa is defending well. #SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura but Gominoa is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gominoa wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura but Gominoa is defending well. #SUB#
Carr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gominoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Carr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gominoa down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Carr is putting a hurting on Gominoa here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Carr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carr working the ground and pound.
Gominoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Carr tries for a kimura but Gominoa is defending well.
Gominoa trying to remain calm as Carr controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A control attempt from Gominoa but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Gominoa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carr. #SUB#
Carr wants to finish this one by submission but Gominoa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gominoa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gominoa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Carr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Carr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gominoa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carr's efforts to push away.
Gominoa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Gominoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carr throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr swinging wildly here.
Gominoa throws a fast counter high kick but Carr manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Carr feints and as Gominoa raises his hands in defense, Carr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Gominoa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carr is now in half guard.
Gominoa is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Carr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gominoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carr.
Gominoa is trying to stand. #SUB#
Carr seems to be working for a kimura but Gominoa defends the submission attempt.
Gominoa tries to kick Carr off but Carr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Gominoa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Gominoa moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Gominoa breaks the clinch.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gominoa moves away.
Carr tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Gominoa.
Carr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gominoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Gominoa. #T3#
Carr misses with a two punch combination.
Carr wants to clinch.
Gominoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carr.
Gominoa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Gominoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carr's guard.#ES#
Carr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gominoa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Carr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gominoa is defending well for now.
Gominoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gominoa blocks the elbow strike.
Carr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gominoa can do to turn this around?
Carr misses with a knee strike.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gominoa tries to land a knee to the head but Carr blocks with his arms.
Carr is trying to break the clinch but Gominoa is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gominoa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Gominoa manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gominoa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruben Carr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Carr scores with a takedown into Gominoa's guard.#SUB2#
Gominoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carr connects with a couple of short punches.
Carr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr is working Gominoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gominoa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carr is controlling him. #SUB#
Carr 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.
Gominoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Carr lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Carr drops back looking for a leg! Gominoa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gominoa manages to kick Carr off! Carr jumps back into Gominoa's guard.
Carr is standing up over Gominoa. Gominoa looks to escape but Carr dives into side control. #SUB#
Carr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gominoa is trying to work for a sweep but Carr has mounted him!
Gominoa is trying to stand up.
Carr with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Carr looking for a guillotine from mount but Gominoa is having none of it.
Gominoa is desperately trying to improve his position but Carr has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB#
Carr is working for a guillotine from mount but Gominoa frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Carr working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gominoa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carr off and cradles Gominoa's limp body as Carr celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ruben Carr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noel's head.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Noel moves away and avoids it.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Noel works over Owens's head and body with a nice combination.
Noel misses with a double jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Owens. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Owens has picked Noel up - he's going for a ride! Owens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Owens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Owens tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Owens decides to stand and escape the position.
Noel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Owens there.
Noel blocks a head kick by Owens. #T2#
Owens works Noel's body with a nice hook.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it.
Noel blocks a head kick by Owens.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Noel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens throws a head kick that Noel semi-blocks.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Noel dodges the punch combination from Owens. #CL2#
Owens drives through and clinches with Noel against the cage. #TD2#
Owens wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Owens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Owens landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Noel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owens has picked Noel up and slammed him! Noel can't keep hold of the triangle and Owens manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Owens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noel to his feet.
Owens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Owens there.#CL2#
Owens has Noel up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Owens dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noel is looking to counter the offense by Owens and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Owens. Beautiful body shot.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noel is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it. #CL2#
Noel tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Owens wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Owens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Owens is in close to Noel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Owens 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. #T1#
Noel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Owens stands and steps away. Noel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mary Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Noel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Clifton Owens has been cut.
A head kick misses from Owens. #T2#
Noel misses with the combination.
Noel dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Noel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Owens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##CL#
Noel clinches.
Owens just leaning against Noel, taking a breather. #TD2#
Owens lands a takedown into guard.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Noel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Owens gets to his feet - Noel follows without any prompting.
Clifton Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Noel in a clinch. #T4#
Owens is pushing Noel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Owens pulls Noel into guard.
Owens pulls Noel in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Noel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noel has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifton Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noel shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noel circles away quickly and effectively.
Noel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Owens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Noel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick.
Noel attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noel swinging wildly here.
Owens wants to counter with a clinch but Noel pushes him away.#T1#
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Noel rushes Owens and presses him up against the cage.
Noel has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Owens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Owens manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Owens wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mary Noel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Owens forces Noel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Owens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Owens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Owens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Owens is trying to work for a kimura but Noel is defending well.
Owens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Owens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Noel to get to his feet. #T3#
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Noel gets a clinch. #TD2#
Owens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noel regains guard immediately.
Noel striking off his back but it's not causing Owens any problems.
Noel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Noel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens is looking to stand up but Noel won't let him.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SU2#
Owens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Owens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Owens manages to end up in side control.
Owens controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Owens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mary Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Owens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raymond Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lara shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lara throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lara has Lee in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Lara has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets 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#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lara was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lara working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Lara is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lara sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lee is on him like a limpet, forcing Lara back against the cage.
Lara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee cracks Lara with a nice body shot.
Lara jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Lara is controlling the position.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lara just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Lee looking for a takedown.
Ike Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Lee.#TD#
Lara manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lara looking to control.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lara wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Lara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Lara actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Lara pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Lara is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lara pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Lee throws a push kick but Lara slaps the foot to one side.
Lara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.#ROC2#
Lara is rocked!#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Oh Lara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Lee tightens his grip and picks Lara up, before dumping him to the ground. Lara manages to land in guard.
Lee is working Lara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Lara's brow.
Lee prevents Lara from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Lee gets to his feet. Lara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lara tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Lara. #T4#
Lara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lara jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lara takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Lara's guard.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lara being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lara 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.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lara's head.
Lara working a defensive guard here.
Lee stands up over Lara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee distracts Lara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee cracks Lara with a solid left hand.
Lara is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee distracts Lara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lara working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lara, up you get!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lara fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
As Lee tries to get set, Lara tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lara sprawls well. Lara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lara seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Lara's side.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lee forces Lara back against the cage and clinches.
Lara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lara drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Lara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lara stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Lara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lara pinned against the cage. Lara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lara appears to be looking for a big counter.#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.
Lara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lara throws a one two combo.
A big left from Lee misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Lara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lee looks to move away, Lara throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lara gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.
Lara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ike Lara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Lara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lara, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee with a nice head shot there.#SU2#
Lee stands up from Lara's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Lara counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Lara to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Lara moves out of range easily.
Lee with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lara.
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lara pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Lara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Lara counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lara moves away.
Raymond Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lara fails with the takedown.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lara shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Lara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lara jumps guard but Lee stands there with Lara around his waist. Lara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee fails with the takedown#TD#
so Lara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lara has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Lara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lara defends well.
Lara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lara landing some decent shots from guard.
Lara cracks Lee with a solid left hand.

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 Ike Lara.
I think Lara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Merrill.#BC2#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merrill.
Ray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merrill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merrill is trying to work for a kimura but Ray is defending well. #SUB#
Merrill is trying to work for a kimura but Ray is defending well.
Merrill controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Merrill stands up out of the half guard.
Ray looks to clinch #TD#
and Merrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Merrill.
Ray wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him.
Merrill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Merrill content to stall in guard here.
Ray wants to stand but Merrill is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Ray uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Merrill gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Merrill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Merrill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ray, into his guard. #REVR#
Merrill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merrill seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ray for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ray is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Merrill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Merrill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ray, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ray lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Merrill in a clinch.
Merrill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Merrill pushes him off.#CL2#
Ray pushes Merrill up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ray wants the takedown. Merrill is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Merrill's guard against the cage.
Marcel Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merrill has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Merrill has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray trying to control but Merrill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ray cracks Merrill with a solid left hand.
Merrill has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage. #SUB#
Merrill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ray postures up. #SUB#
Merrill working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merrill, up you get! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Merrill pushes him off.
Merrill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Merrill is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merrill avoid being mounted?
Merrill tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Merrill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merrill.
Ray being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ray is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Merrill is pulling down on Ray's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ray 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.
Merrill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merrill on his heels. He'll look to pass Merrill's guard now, I'm sure.
Merrill is trying to keep Ray in close.
Merrill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ray wanted to stand there but Merrill had control of the position.
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill working a defensive guard here.
Merrill is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Merrill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray darts in trying to clinch
and Merrill counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Ray feints and as Merrill raises his hands in defense, Ray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Merrill pushes Ray off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Ray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Merrill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ray is on him like a limpet, forcing Merrill back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Merrill can't fight it off and eventually Ray manages to take the fight to the floor. Merrill looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Merrill looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray won't allow Merrill to sweep him here.
Merrill working a defensive guard here.
Merrill pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Merrill is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Merrill keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Merrill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ray working the head and body with strikes.
Merrill taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Ray trying to control the action but Merrill is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merrill has hold of Ray's hands but Ray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Ray trying to control the pace.
Merrill won't allow Ray to pass to mount. #SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill is trying to control but Ray passes into side control!

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 Marcel Merrill.
I think Merrill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ross Ray!
Ross Ray looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Adrian baby we dun it.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017

#R1#
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gominoa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirby sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Kirby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gominoa is trying to defend but Kirby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gominoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gominoa has hold of Kirby's hands but Kirby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gominoa wants to get back to his feet.
Kirby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby 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.
Gominoa is trying to stand up here but Kirby is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gominoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kirby stands up over Gominoa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Gominoa is rocked!
Gominoa trying to control the position.
Oh Gominoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Gominoa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gominoa felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gominoa from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Kirby!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Gominoa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Gomez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gominoa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gomez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gominoa to the mat. Gominoa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Gominoa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
Gominoa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Milan Gomez has been cut.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gominoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gominoa fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gominoa connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A head kick misses from Gominoa.
Gominoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gominoa.
Gomez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gominoa misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Gominoa rushes Gomez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gominoa breaks from the clinch.
Ace Gominoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gominoa throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Gominoa lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Gominoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.#T2#
Gominoa tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gomez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milan Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Gominoa.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gominoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gominoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gominoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gominoa looks winded!#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Gominoa. Gominoa maintains the clinch.
Gominoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gominoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gominoa is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gominoa prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Gomez drags the fight down to the ground.
Gomez pulls Gominoa in to control the position. #T3##ES#
Gomez has his feet on Gominoa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gomez takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gominoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gominoa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Gominoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gominoa's head.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Gominoa.
Gomez stops Gominoa from standing up. #T4#
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Gominoa won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gominoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gominoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Gominoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milan Gomez'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#
Gomez looks to land a combination but Gominoa avoids it well. #CL2#
Gominoa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gomez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gomez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gominoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Gominoa stands up and waves to Gomez to follow him.
Gominoa throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Milan Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez misses with a double jab
and Gominoa counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gominoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gomez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gominoa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gominoa cracks Gomez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gomez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gominoa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gomez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Gominoa!
After the fight, Ace Gominoa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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