Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cannetti gets a double leg takedown into Whitney's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Whitney successfully pulls guard.
Cannetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitney is retaining full guard.
Whitney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannetti is controlling him.
Cannetti trying to control but Whitney is working from the bottom.
Whitney trying to control the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whitney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cannetti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cannetti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whitney wants to get back to his feet.
Whitney is pressing down on Cannetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitney has his hands on Cannetti's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Whitney looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitney, not yet. #T1#
Cannetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitney is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitney is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cannetti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cannetti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whitney is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cannetti.
Whitney wants to control but Cannetti is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Whitney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cannetti to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Cannetti gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cannetti is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitney is defending well.
Whitney is trying to control Cannetti's posture but Cannetti avoids it. #ES#
Whitney throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Cannetti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannetti tries to pass to full mount but Whitney defends it.
Cannetti stops Whitney from getting back to his feet.
Cannetti trying to control the action but Whitney is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cannetti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whitney is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Whitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannetti.
Cannetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Whitney has one foot on Cannetti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Whitney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cannetti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Whitney's legs.
Whitney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cannetti wants to take a breather but Whitney is having none of it.
Cannetti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Whitney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cannetti is on him like a limpet, forcing Whitney back against the cage.
Whitney is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cannetti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Whitney regains guard. #ES#
Whitney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cannetti presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cannetti has Whitney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cannetti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitney tumbling to the mat - Cannetti dives into Whitney's guard.
Cannetti is pushing down on Whitney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitney is fighting to maintain full guard but Cannetti has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cannetti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whitney is refusing to be controlled, as Cannetti sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Whitney dominated that round.
That's time! Whitney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Cannetti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Whitney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cannetti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Whitney decides to pull guard.
Whitney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannetti can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cannetti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cannetti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitney is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cannetti wants to control but Whitney passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Cannetti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cannetti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannetti is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitney prevents Cannetti from improving his position.#T1#
Cannetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cannetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Willy Whitney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cannetti controlling the position well.
Cannetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Whitney there.
Cannetti trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitney connects with a nice short shot to Cannetti's temple. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cannetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitney pulls his head out easily.
Whitney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Whitney is looking for a kimura but Cannetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whitney to get the leverage.
Whitney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cannetti defending well though.
Cannetti tries to roll over but Whitney keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Whitney there.
Whitney prevents Cannetti from standing back up.
Cannetti trying to hold on to Whitney's head to control him but Whitney postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Whitney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Cannetti looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willy Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Cannetti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Whitney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Whitney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Cannetti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Whitney throws Cannetti to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Cannetti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cannetti looking to pass the guard.
Whitney wants to stand up but Cannetti is controlling him.
Whitney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitney is really struggling to control Cannetti but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Cannetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cannetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cannetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Whitney 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cannetti gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Whitney kicks Cannetti off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Whitney.
Cannetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitney lands with a nice combination. Cannetti backs away looking to recover.
Whitney ducks under a wild hook from Cannetti.
Whitney appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Cannetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cannetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitney is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cannetti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Whitney throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Cannetti is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitney is defending well. #T1#
Whitney is not content to let Cannetti control the position.
Whitney sneaks back into half guard.
Cannetti stops Whitney from getting back to his feet.
Cannetti is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Whitney pushes Cannetti off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Cannetti gets a double leg takedown into Whitney's guard.#SUB2#
Cannetti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitney! #REVR#
Cannetti bucks up and tries to throw Whitney off but instead Whitney has got his back!#T2#
Whitney is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Whitney tries to get the hooks in deep but Cannetti pushed the leg off.
Cannetti tries to escape but Whitney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cannetti just trying to survive but Whitney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitney is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cannetti up.
Cannetti is really stuck here.
Whitney punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Whitney thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cannetti tries to break free. #SUB#
Cannetti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cannetti tries to break free.
Cannetti keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cannetti fending off the submission attempt from Whitney.
Cannetti trying to control the hands but Whitney won't let him. #T4#
Cannetti trying to get back to his feet but Whitney is in full control for now.
Cannetti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cannetti tries to roll but Whitney sticks to his back.
Whitney scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cannetti is in bad spot here.
Whitney trying to control.
Cubert Cannetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Whitney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Whitney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Whitney!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitney. #TD2#
Swick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whitney wants to stand back up but Swick manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitney tries to buck Swick off but Swick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Swick decides to stand back up. Swick steps back and let's Whitney get back to his feet.
Swick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitney misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Swick rushes Whitney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Whitney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whitney is trying to maintain a safe position but Swick gets an underhook and turns Whitney into the cage.
Whitney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Swick. Those never looked like landing.
Swick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitney counters with a three punch combo that has Swick backing up. Swick nods at Whitney to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Swick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitney sprawls well initially but Swick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whitney wants to get back to his feet.
Swick controlling the pace. #T2#
Whitney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swick lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Swick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Swick seems to be working for a kimura but Whitney defends the submission attempt.
Whitney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swick scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swick stops Whitney from getting back to his feet.
Swick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Let's hope that Swick 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.
Swick working over Whitney with some ground and pound. Whitney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitney tries to get to full guard but Swick has control of the leg.
Swick trying to mount his opponent but Whitney defends it.
Whitney wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Whitney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whitney is in trouble now - Swick has advanced to mount! #T4#
You get the feeling that Whitney really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swick controlling from the full mount.
A big strike lands for Swick! That's really hurt Whitney and he's turned his back - Swick keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Swick jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Swick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Jr lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Rose has been cut.
Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Rose is holding his hands too far apart here. Jr throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rose is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kile Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018

#R1#
Rose has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter blocks a body shot from Rose. #TD2#
Carter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carter holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Carter has his hands on Rose's head, controlling the position.
Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Carter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rose as he avoids it easily.
Carter looks winded!#CL2#
Carter gets a clinch.
Carter tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrimie Carter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Carter drags the fight down to the ground.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter keeps trying to improve his position.
Carter is controlling Rose's posture.
Rose wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Merle Rose has been cut.
Rose could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Carter instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Rose gets control of Carter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rose will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.#ES#
Rose kicks Carter off and gets to his feet.
Carter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Jerrimie Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Carter is trying to push Rose away but Rose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerrimie Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Merle Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Rose avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Carter's guard.#ES2#
Carter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rose is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Rose jumps guard and drags Carter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carter is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carter is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rose tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter throws a counter combo.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Carter darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrimie Carter.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rose leaning against his opponent.
Rose jumps guard but Carter stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Rose just leaning against Carter, taking a breather.
Carter taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rose.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Rose.#CL2#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter taking a breather.
Rose has Carter pushed against the cage.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Carter pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerrimie Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Merle Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rose throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Rose tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Merle Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Carter and move into the clinch.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrimie Carter.#CL#
Rose moves into the clinch.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carter jumps guard but Rose stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter fails to pull guard. #T2#
Rose stalling.
Rose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rose seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose wants to stall.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rose walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Carter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rose decides to pull guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter prevents Rose from standing back up.
Carter is keen to just control but Rose is a slippery customer.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Carter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rose has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rose is trying to break free. #T4#
Rose covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rose is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rose is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Carter working for the choke. #SUB2#
Carter working for a choke but Rose is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerrimie Carter.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerrimie Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Booningham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitney on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitney's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Whitney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Booningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Whitney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Booningham smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Booningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whitney to the ground. Booningham is now in Whitney's guard.
Booningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whitney's guard.#SUB#
Whitney looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Booningham is defending well. Whitney quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Booningham has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Whitney celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Whitney!
In defeat, Daniel Booningham stepped up to the mic, saying 'You'll see me again soon even if it means I'm climbing in the cage to get a fight on my off day.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Frost closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitney to the mat! Whitney manages to get full guard.
Frost stops Whitney from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost 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.
Whitney trying to control the position. #SU2#
Frost stands and steps away. Whitney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Frost shoots in and bounces Whitney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frost gets to his feet and stands over Whitney, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Whitney felt that one! Frost unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Whitney from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natte Frost!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1#
Kronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Erik Kronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Kronen lands a right hand.
Kronen wants to take the fight to the mat but Rose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kronen can't get the takedown.
Rose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kronen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rose stalls.
Rose really is a fat lump.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kronen's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronen looking to stall. #TD2#
Kronen pulls Rose into guard. #T1##SU#
Rose stands up from Kronen's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Rose clinches up with Kronen and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Rose jumps guard.
Kronen won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Kronen wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.#T2#
Rose is looking to stand up but Kronen isn't so interested in that idea.
Rose 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.
Kronen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to sweep here but Kronen controlling him for the moment.
Kronen trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kronen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rose wants to sweep here but Kronen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kronen stops Rose from standing up.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SU2#
Kronen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rose, up you get! #KD2#
Kronen lands a left and a right that send Rose crashing to the mat, dazed. Kronen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rose is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Rose has been cut.
Rose is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kronen gets a big slam - oh, Rose is out! Rose is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Erik Kronen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Spadack scores with a takedown into Whitney's guard.#SU2#
Whitney is working an open guard so Spadack takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Whitney throws a series of punches but Spadack avoids them all with ease.
Spadack throws a series of punches but Whitney moves out of range.
Whitney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spadack throws a lazy head kick
and Whitney counters with a three punch combo that has Spadack backing up. Spadack nods at Whitney to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Spadack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whitney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitney tries to escape but Spadack is in control. #SUB2#
Spadack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitney, who protects the arm well.
Spadack prevents Whitney from escaping the position.
Whitney is not content to let Spadack control the position.
Spadack remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Whitney tries to escape but Spadack is in control.
Spadack working away.
Whitney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spadack is controlling him well.
Whitney trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Spadack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whitney is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Spadack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spadack prevents Whitney from escaping the position.
Spadack controlling from side mount.
Whitney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spadack.
Whitney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spadack off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Spadack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Whitney punches Spadack on the ear.
Spadack trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whitney controlling the positon.#T3#
Spadack is covering up but some of the strikes from Whitney are getting through and doing damage.
Whitney keeps control of the position as Spadack tries to break free.
Whitney has Spadack flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spadack turns into Whitney and is now in his guard.
Spadack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitney wants to stand up but Spadack is controlling him. #ES#
Whitney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Spadack presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Spadack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4##BC2#
Spadack breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Spadack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spadack looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spadack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Whitney is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spadack has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spadack is looking to take a break and control but Whitney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whitney looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Spadack gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Spadack shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Willy Whitney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whitney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spadack lands with a nice combination. Whitney backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Willy Whitney has been cut.
Spadack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Whitney misses its target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spadack. #ES#
Whitney explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spadack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitney tries to clinch but Spadack is having none of it.
Whitney throws a series of punches but Spadack moves out of range.
Spadack keeps Whitney at a distance using the push kick. #T1##TD2#
Spadack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Whitney manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spadack keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spadack is breathing heavily.
Whitney wants to stall. #TD2#
Spadack is trying to trip Whitney. He has hold of a leg but Whitney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spadack persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Whitney manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Spadack manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Spadack scores with a takedown into Whitney's guard.
Whitney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Whitney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spadack.
Whitney is trying to keep Spadack in close.
Whitney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spadack won't allow Whitney to get back to his feet. #ES#
Whitney pushes Spadack off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Spadack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Whitney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Spadack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3##SUB#
Whitney has his foot on Spadack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spadack works his way back into a safe position though.
Spadack wants to control from the top but Whitney keeps moving.
Spadack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spadack trying to control but Whitney is working from the bottom.
Whitney tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Spadack gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #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.#TD2#
Spadack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whitney controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spadack wants to pass to mount but Whitney is defending the position.
Whitney is trying to control but can't.
Whitney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Whitney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spadack pulls his head out easily.
Willy Whitney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spadack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitney trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Whitney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Whitney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spadack is looking to clinch.
Whitney throws a big counter combination but Spadack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Spadack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whitney was covering up waiting for the punch and Spadack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whitney wants to get back to his feet but Spadack passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Spadack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SU2#
Spadack stands up from half guard.
Spadack 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.#TD2#
Spadack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitney to the mat! Whitney manages to get full guard. #ES#
Whitney manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Spadack is trying to trip Whitney. He has hold of a leg but Whitney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spadack persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Whitney has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spadack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Whitney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Spadack tightens his grip and picks Whitney up, before dumping him to the ground. Whitney manages to land in guard.
Spadack trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spadack stops Whitney from standing up.
Whitney looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitney, not yet.
Whitney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whitney controls Spadack momentarily but Spadack frees himself. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Whitney has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spadack is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Whitney tries to pull guard but Spadack holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitney drops back down to his feet.
Whitney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spadack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Spadack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitney tries to pull guard but Spadack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Spadack breaks the clinch.
Spadack connects with a nice looking jab.
Spadack misses with a double jab.
Whitney appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Spadack closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whitney counters with a one-two to the body.
Whitney throws a series of punches but Spadack avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Whitney.
Whitney misses with a body shot
and Spadack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Spadack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whitney is looking to get back to his feet here but Spadack is keeping cool and he's managed to take Whitney's back.#T4#
Spadack is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Whitney defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Whitney covering up well under a series of strikes from Spadack.
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!
Spadack is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bremen Spadack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Whitney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitney is trying to stand back up.

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 Willy Whitney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitney, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Rowe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ervin Rowe has been cut.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowe tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowe to the ground. Rowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Rowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rowe is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Rowe up against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson feints a jab and as Rowe dips his head, Anderson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rowe right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rowe falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Anderson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Anderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Martins , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Rowe counters by clinching up.
Martins trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martins looking for a takedown.
Martins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe prevents the takedown attempt.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
Martins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rowe has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Rowe breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martins with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rowe moves into the clinch.
Martins jumps guard but Rowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Martins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martins pulls Rowe in close to prevent any damage.
Rowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins looking to control. #T2#
Rowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
Rowe wanted to stand there but Martins had control of the position.
Martins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Rowe drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage.
Martins tries to pull guard but Rowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Martins drops back down to his feet.
Martins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martins looks winded!
Martins with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rowe counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Martins can't get the takedown.
Martins tries a body shot but Rowe blocks it.
Rowe is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Martins manages to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rowe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martins is proving hard to escape from.
Rowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Martins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowe.
Rowe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Rowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martins 's head.
Martins wants to control but Rowe passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Rowe eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rowe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Rowe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rowe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martins uses from the top position.
Martins advances to half guard.
Rowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Martins trying to control the action but Rowe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rowe defend it? Martins steps over the head and cranks it - Rowe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martins !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Martins !
After the fight, Joe Martins 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018

#R1#
Whitney walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Willy Whitney has been cut.
Wieczorek lands with an uppercut that bounces Whitney off the cage and back into range.
Wieczorek misses with a wild body shot.
Whitney is looking for a counter combo.
Wieczorek drops Whitney with a naaaaasty hook - Whitney is in real trouble here! Wieczorek dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Wieczorek!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Noel closes the distance and pushes Rowe back into the cage.
Rowe managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noel.#TD2#
Noel gets control of Rowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Noel pushes Rowe off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Noel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Rowe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Noel. #BC2#
Noel breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Noel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rowe holds on to Noel's head and controls the position momentarily. #T1#
Noel throws a strike aimed at the side of Rowe's head but Rowe avoids it well.
Rowe is looking to reverse the position.
Rowe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Noel trying to pass the guard but Rowe defending well.
Rowe moves into full guard.
Rowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noel postures up in Rowe's guard and throws a big left but Rowe blocks it.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noel postures up.
Noel trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Noel wants to stand but Rowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noel trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Noel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noel is looking to improve his position.
Noel wants to control but Rowe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noel tries to get to full guard but Rowe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rowe is trying for a kimura here. Noel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rowe wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ervin Rowe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Rowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rowe counters with a left and a right that stings Larkin.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Rowe back into the cage.
Larkin avoids the elbow strike from Rowe, against the cage.
Larkin stops a takedown attempt from Rowe.
Larkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larkin gets through Rowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Larkin pushes Rowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin pushes Rowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larkin gets through Rowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Rowe is rocked!#T1#
Larkin dips a shoulder and cracks Rowe with a mighty uppercut! Rowe falls back against the cage and Larkin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rowe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Larkin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Larkin!
Our winner, Conor Larkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Rowe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rowe slips a jab and a cross from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Rowe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larkin manages to circle out of the way.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Larkin pushes Rowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Rowe can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Larkin.
Rowe is trying to break the clinch but Larkin has him pressed against the cage.
Rowe has had enough of the clinch but Larkin keeps him there for the moment.
Rowe prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Larkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ervin Rowe has been cut.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rowe breaks from the clinch.
Larkin digs a good hook to Rowe's body. #T1#
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Larkin darts in and clinches Rowe up against the cage.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Rowe.
Larkin trying to control the position but instead, Rowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larkin into the cage.
Larkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Larkin is working for takedown but Rowe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Rowe is rocked!
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Rowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Rowe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Rowe is pressed against the cage. Larkin pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rowe! Two more big strikes from Larkin and Rowe crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patty Larkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Mack has closed the distance and engaged Rowe in a clinch. #BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Ervin Rowe has been cut.#TD2#
Mack shoots in and gets a takedown into Rowe's guard.#ROC2#
Rowe is rocked!#SU2#
Mack gets to his feet - Rowe follows without any prompting.
Oh Rowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Mack. #TD2#
Mack gets a big slam - oh, Rowe is out! Rowe is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Macho Mack!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Rose scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rose leaves Bunchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Bunchy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunchy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunchy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bunchy rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose taking a breather.
Rose could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bunchy is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrunchy Bunchy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunchy lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Merle Rose has been cut.
Bunchy jumps guard but Rose stands there with Bunchy around his waist. Bunchy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Bunchy. #T1##TD#
Rose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bunchy wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Bunchy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunchy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bunchy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunchy is one step ahead there.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Bunchy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bunchy drops back looking for a leg! Rose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rose manages to kick Bunchy off! Bunchy jumps back into Rose's guard.
Bunchy controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Bunchy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Bunchy takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Bunchy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bunchy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rose smiles and moves away.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunchy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Bunchy pushes Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunchy is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunchy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunchy lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Bunchy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Bunchy has him pressed against the cage.
Bunchy fails to pull guard.
Bunchy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunchy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bunchy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Bunchy pulls Rose into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunchy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Bunchy's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrunchy Bunchy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Merle Rose'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##CL2#
Bunchy has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Bunchy pulls Rose into guard.
Bunchy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bunchy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunchy, not yet.
Bunchy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunchy keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rose has gone for a leg lock! Bunchy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rose's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunchy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a triangle here but Bunchy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rose seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunchy dominates the positioning.
Bunchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Rose manages to get back to half guard.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunchy.
Bunchy is taking a breather. Rose says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Bunchy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bunchy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Bunchy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose wants to improve his position but Bunchy is controlling well.
Bunchy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunchy throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bunchy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunchy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##ES#
Rose wriggles free and stands up.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunchy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunchy shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunchy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bunchy shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunchy is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bunchy instigates a clinch.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Bunchy avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose is stalling here.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Bunchy. #T4#
Bunchy wants a takedown but no success here.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrunchy Bunchy.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunchy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Bunchy.
Bunchy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chrunchy Bunchy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunchy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bunchy jumps guard but Rose stands there with Bunchy around his waist. Bunchy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrunchy Bunchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Merle Rose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bunchy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunchy avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Bunchy has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rose jumps guard but Bunchy stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bunchy.
Bunchy lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunchy slowing the pace effectively.
Bunchy is looking for a takedown.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrunchy Bunchy.#T1#
Rose keeps control of Bunchy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose is struggling to control the position.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bunchy to keep the fight standing.
Bunchy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunchy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bunchy fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Bunchy jumps guard.
Bunchy trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bunchy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Bunchy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rose uses it to pass to side control.
Bunchy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bunchy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bunchy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rose.
Bunchy is trying to control Rose's posture but Rose avoids it.
Bunchy striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunchy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bunchy wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Rose working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Rose escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bunchy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Bunchy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Bunchy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunchy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunchy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rose defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chrunchy Bunchy.
I've got Bunchy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chrunchy Bunchy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Deutschle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowe circles away.
Deutschle shoots and misses #CL#
and Rowe counters by clinching up.
Rowe tries to break the clinch but Deutschle is controlling the position.
Deutschle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rowe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Deutschle.
Deutschle has had enough of the clinch but Rowe keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Deutschle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rowe tries to break the clinch but Deutschle is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Deutschle has Rowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Rowe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deutschle's face. #T1#
Rowe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deutschle has him pressed against the cage.
Deutschle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rowe is trying to break the clinch but Deutschle is controlling him.
Deutschle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deutschle is working for takedown but Rowe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deutschle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deutschle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deutschle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rowe is looking to counter the offense by Deutschle and move into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Rowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rowe leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Rowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Deutschle gets a clinch.
Deutschle working hard to break the clinch.
Deutschle tries to land knees in the clinch but Rowe avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deutschle.
Rowe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deutschle's face.
Deutschle goes for a takedown attempt but Rowe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Deutschle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rowe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deutschle sprawls and moves away.
Deutschle misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rowe moves into the clinch.
Rowe tries to land a knee to the head but Deutschle blocks with his arms.
Rowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deutschle's efforts to push away.
Deutschle is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch.
Rowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deutschle's sensitive parts.
Deutschle darts in looking for a takedown but Rowe gets double underhooks and turns Deutschle into the cage.
Rowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Deutschle clinches up with Rowe and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Deutschle tries to stall but Rowe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deutschle looks winded!
Deutschle fails to pull guard.
Rowe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deutschle is defending well.#BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deutschle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rowe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deutschle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deutschle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe 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#
Deutschle lands a nice hook to Rowe's body. Rowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deutschle misses with a takedown attempt
and Rowe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deutschle shoots in and drives through. Rowe sprawls well.#CL#
Rowe gets a clinch.
Deutschle jumps guard but Rowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Deutschle.
Rowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deutschle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rowe to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deutschle has had enough of the clinch but Rowe keeps him there for the moment.
Deutschle jumps guard but Rowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deutschle is looking for a takedown.
Deutschle is breathing heavily.
Deutschle takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Rowe throws an elbow but misses.
Rowe looking for a takedown.
Rowe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deutschle is trying to maintain a safe position but Rowe gets an underhook and turns Deutschle into the cage.
Rowe jumps guard but Deutschle stands there with Rowe around his waist. Rowe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deutschle wants to break free but Rowe has control.
Deutschle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rowe prevents the takedown attempt.
Deutschle tries to pull guard but Rowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Deutschle drops back down 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.#BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Deutschle with that takedown attempt.
Rowe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deutschle sprawls and moves away.
Deutschle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rowe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Deutschle with that takedown attempt.
Deutschle shoots in and drives through. Rowe sprawls well.
Rowe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rowe wants to clinch.
Deutschle shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3##TD#
Rowe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rowe slows the pace down.
Rowe trying to control the action but Deutschle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rowe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deutschle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Rowe trying to control the action but Deutschle is working from the bottom.
Deutschle is trying to control Rowe's posture but Rowe avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowe has control of an arm but Deutschle manages to advance to Rowe's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Rowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rowe has Deutschle up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deutschle throws an elbow but misses.
Rowe is trying to pull guard but Deutschle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deutschle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rowe avoids it.
Deutschle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rowe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rowe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deutschle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rowe.
Rowe goes for a takedown attempt but Deutschle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ervin Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Deutschle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rowe counters with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deutschle or perhaps it was just good defense by Rowe, which made it look bad.
Rowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deutschle can do to turn this around?
Deutschle swinging wildly here.
Rowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Deutschle moves into the clinch.#T2#
Deutschle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rowe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deutschle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Rowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deutschle tries for a takedown but Rowe circles away easily
and Rowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deutschle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rowe but Rowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rowe feinted with a counter takedown.
Deutschle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Deutschle or perhaps it was just good defense by Rowe, which made it look bad.
Rowe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deutschle throws a solid leg kick but Rowe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deutschle.
As Deutschle looks to move away, Rowe throws a big counter combo but Deutschle just gets out of the way.
Rowe connects with a solid leg kick.
Rowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Deutschle. Deutschle gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel Deutschle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deutschle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deutschle tries for a takedown but Rowe circles away easily#CL#
and Rowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Deutschle takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rowe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deutschle's brow. #BC#
Rowe manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rowe clinches. #BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch.
Deutschle shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowe tries to sprawl out of it but Deutschle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manuel Deutschle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ervin Rowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Rowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deutschle, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ervin Rowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rowe, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ervin Rowe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Agotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rowe tries to counter with a takedown but Agotti is quick to defend against it.
Agotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tony Agotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agotti.
Rowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Agotti misses with a head kick.
Agotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Agotti.#CL#
Rowe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agotti looking for a takedown.
Agotti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowe is trying to force a seperation but Agotti has the dominant position.
Rowe lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Agotti is looking for a takedown.
Agotti is working for takedown but Rowe is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Rowe pulls Agotti into guard.
Agotti won't allow Rowe to sweep him here.
Agotti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rowe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agotti defends it easily.
Rowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agotti throwing strikes but missing.
Agotti content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Rowe wants to control the position but Agotti says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Agotti prevents Rowe from improving his position.
Agotti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Rowe is looking to control Agotti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rowe avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Agotti trying to pass the guard but Rowe defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Agotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rowe but Rowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rowe attempts a counter takedown but Agotti avoids it well and moves away.
Agotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Agotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Agotti dives in and grabs Rowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rowe pushes down on Agotti's head and hops out.
Agotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rowe counters with a one-two to the body.
Agotti looks winded!
Rowe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agotti.
Rowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rowe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rowe has had enough of the clinch but Agotti keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe dominated that round.
That's time! Rowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Rowe rushes Agotti and presses him up against the cage.
Rowe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agotti.
Agotti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Agotti jumps guard but Rowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ervin Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Agotti.
Rowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Agotti has double underhooks.
Agotti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rowe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Agotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Rowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe misses with a two punch combination.
Agotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Rowe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agotti is breathing heavily.
Rowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Agotti has double underhooks. #T1#
Rowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agotti trying to land knees to the body.
Agotti tries to pull guard but Rowe holds him up against the cage and eventually Agotti drops back down to his feet.
Rowe 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#
Rowe breaks from the clinch.
Agotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rowe pinned against the cage. Rowe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ervin Rowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agotti.
As Agotti tries to get set, Rowe tries to push him back and clinch up but Agotti manages to avoid the attempt.
Rowe avoids the head kick by Agotti. #CL#
Rowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agotti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Rowe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Agotti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Agotti misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rowe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Agotti won't allow it. #BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch.
Agotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch.
Agotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowe tries to avoid it but Agotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowe to the ground. Rowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rowe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Agotti tries for a takedown but Rowe circles away easily
and Rowe counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Rowe lands with a shot to the body.
Agotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Rowe counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rowe lands an elbow inside that Agotti shrugs off.
Rowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Rowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Ervin Rowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agotti misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Agotti fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rowe darts in and clinches Agotti up against the cage.
Rowe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Rowe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rowe trying to keep a closed guard but Agotti is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Rowe looking for a guillotine here but Agotti defends easily.
Agotti 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervin Rowe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Agotti throws a head kick but Rowe moves out of range. #CL#
Rowe moves into the clinch.
Rowe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agotti is working for takedown but Rowe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Agotti keeps control of Rowe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Rowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agotti shoots and misses #TD#
and Rowe counters with a shoot takedown. Agotti fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Rowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Agotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowe has managed to get both his arms back between Agotti's legs - danger averted.
Rowe scoring with some ground and pound.
Rowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agotti on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowe working some strikes from top position.
Agotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Agotti is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rowe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Agotti's body to avoid the submission. Agotti has instead reached around Rowe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Agotti arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Agotti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dost forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Mercer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dost.
Dost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Dost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bas Dost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dost fails with a takedown attempt.
Heath Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Dost.
Dost throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Dost misses with a few strikes there.
Dost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dost wants to clinch but Mercer slips to the side
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dost.
Dost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dost misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.#TD#
Mercer feints and as Dost raises his hands in defense, Mercer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer throws a big elbow that misses.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mercer is working Dost over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dost is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Dost looks winded!#T2#
Dost has momentary wrist control but Mercer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mercer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mercer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dost has momentary wrist control but Mercer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mercer works over Dost with some ground and pound from guard.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.#SUB#
Mercer has gone for a leg lock! Dost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercer's guard.#REVB##T3#
Mercer throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dost throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Dost from controlling successfully.
Dost tries to stand but Mercer is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dost drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mercer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mercer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mercer! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dost is wriggling around trying to escape but Mercer has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Dost taps out and Mercer picks up the big win! Great work there by Mercer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heath Mercer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Correira dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer throws a counter high kick but Correira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Correira.#CL#
Mercer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mercer lands a takedown into guard.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer cracks Correira with a solid left hand.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mercer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Correira dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira is stalling in the full guard.
Mercer pulls Correira in close to his closed guard and prevents Correira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Correira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Correira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mercer working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Correira throws a big elbow that misses.
Correira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correira trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Correira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mercer!#ES#
Mercer throws Correira to one side and escapes!#T3#
Correira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira misses with a low kick.#CL#
Correira tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Correira shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Correira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercer was covering up waiting for the punch and Correira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Correira. #T4#
Correira wants to stand but Mercer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Correira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Correira is controlling Mercer's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Mercer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Correira or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer, which made it look bad.
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira looks for a takedown but Mercer sprawls well.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Correira throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mercer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Correira won't be happy with that.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mercer.
Mercer cracks Correira with a big right hand but Correira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Mercer tries to score with some ground and pound. Correira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Correira is trying to buck Mercer off.
Mercer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Mercer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercer trying to control the position but Correira is working away.
Correira tries to bench press Mercer off him but Mercer keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mercer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Correira wants to control but Mercer postures up.#SUB#
Mercer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Correira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mercer's guard! Nice work there by Correira!
Correira wants to stand but Mercer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Correira wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Correira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Correira is continuing to stall.
Correira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Correira pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to drag Correira to the mat but Correira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Correira successfully pulls guard.
Mercer 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!
Correira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Correira 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rickson Correira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Mercer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mercer lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mercer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Correira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Correira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Correira! #REVB#
Mercer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Correira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Correira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Correira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mercer defending against the ground and pound.
Correira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Correira trying to control the position but Mercer is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Correira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Correira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Correira tries to stand and escape but Mercer is controlling the position.
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Correira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Correira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Correira.
Correira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Correira wants to stand but Mercer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mercer tries to sprawl but Correira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Correira sits in half guard.
Correira content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Mercer is looking to control Correira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercer avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Correira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mercer defends well and Correira ends up having to push Mercer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Correira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Correira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
Mercer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Mercer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Mercer gets control of Romano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Romano throwing shots but Mercer is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
Romano is taking a breather. Mercer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romano trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Romano winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romano sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Mercer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romano is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Romano circles away and we're back to standing.
Romano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Romano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Mercer looking to score a takedown here. Romano is defending well but Mercer drives through and ends up in Romano's guard.
Romano pulls Mercer in close to prevent any damage.
Mercer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mercer looking to sit in guard and control but Romano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Mercer has his hands on Romano's head, controlling the position.
Romano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romano wants to stand but Mercer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercer's guard.
Mercer is looking to control Romano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercer avoid being mounted?
Romano wants to stand up but Mercer has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano tries for a takedown but Mercer circles away easily
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonidas Romano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Mercer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Romano tries to strike from the bottom.
Mercer throwing strikes from guard but Romano blocks nicely.
Romano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mercer shoots in but Romano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Romano misses.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.#TD2#
Romano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercer to the ground. Romano is now in Mercer's guard.#T2#
Mercer can't keep his opponent in guard - Romano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mercer.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Romano sits in half guard.
Mercer wants to get back to his feet.
Romano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Mercer wants to control but Romano is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Romano seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Romano throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.#TD#
Mercer shoots in and bounces Romano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Romano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leonidas Romano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##TD2#
Romano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Romano is looking for a kimura but Mercer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romano to get the leverage.
Romano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano trying to control from Mercer's half guard. Mercer has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Romano connects with a couple of short punches.
Mercer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mercer looking to control.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romano dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Romano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mercer is looking to get back to is feet but Romano passes into side control. #T2#
Mercer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Romano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Romano controlling the action here.
Mercer looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Romano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Romano sits in half guard.
Romano prevents Mercer from standing back up.
Romano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercer is staying active underneath Romano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mercer taking some punishment here, with Romano in his half guard.
Romano trying to mount his opponent but Mercer defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romano shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonidas Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Mercer gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mercer has picked Romano up - he's going for a ride! Mercer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Romano looking for submissions off his back.
Heath Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas Romano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.

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 Heath Mercer.
I think Romano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heath Mercer!

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