Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Mankeli.
Mankeli prevents a body shot from Butler.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Mankeli has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Butler jumps guard.
Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
Mankeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mankeli throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Butler 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.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankeli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Butler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mankeli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankeli is still trying to improve position.
Mankeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mankeli is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mankeli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch. #T2#
Mankeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mankeli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butler defends well and Mankeli ends up having to push Butler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Mankeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mankeli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards. #TD#
Butler jumps into guard, dragging Mankeli to the mat.
Butler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butler trying to strike off his back.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mankeli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Mankeli passes into half guard.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mankeli tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Mankeli is looking for a kimura but Butler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mankeli to get the leverage.
Butler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mankeli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mankeli blocks the strikes from Butler.
Mankeli is thwarting Butler's attempts to control the position.
Mankeli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butler defending well though.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mankeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mankeli throwing strikes from guard but Butler blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankeli is controlling him.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankeli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butler's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butler is trying to control the position but Mankeli postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mankeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Butler tries to keep at a distance but Mankeli has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Butler jumps into guard, dragging Mankeli to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mankeli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mankeli is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Mankeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Butler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mankeli sprawls well. Mankeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butler gets slowly back to his feet.
Hobert Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankeli.
Mankeli cracks the inside of Butler's front leg.
Mankeli has his takedown stuffed
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankeli with a poor takedown
and Butler counters with a nice body shot.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.#TD#
Butler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mankeli is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mankeli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butler 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 Mankeli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Butler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Butler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mankeli is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it. #SUB#
Butler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butler is chipping away with strikes. #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.
Mankeli is trying to control Butler's posture but Butler avoids it.
Mankeli pushes Butler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Butler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Butler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mankeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Butler but great work by Mankeli.
Butler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mankeli's best efforts.
Mankeli wants to stand up but Butler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mankeli is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butler won't allow Mankeli to pass to mount.
Hobert Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Butler is looking for a sweep. Mankeli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Butler actively working from the bottom here.
Butler moves into full guard.
Butler wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mankeli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mankeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Butler wants to stand but Mankeli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butler distracts Mankeli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SU#
Butler gets to his feet. Mankeli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Mankeli as Butler shoots in.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butler fails to land the takedown.
Lasse Mankeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Butler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankeli is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hobert Butler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Butler swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Mankeli clinches.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mankeli smiles and moves away.
Mankeli shoots for a takedown but Butler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mankeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Butler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mankeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mankeli wants to stand and escape but Butler is having none of it.
Butler wants to stand but Mankeli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mankeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Mankeli throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Butler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mankeli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Butler stacks Mankeli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Butler!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mankeli is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Butler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mankeli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Butler stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Mankeli forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mankeli is keeping busy.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch. #CL#
Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mankeli, pushing him back against the cage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Mankeli.
Butler is looking to break free of the clinch but Mankeli has double underhooks.
Mankeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mankeli just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Mankeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mankeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Butler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Butler throws a big counter combination but Mankeli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankeli is defended easily by Butler.
It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mankeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler. #TD#
Butler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mankeli is trying to defend but Butler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Mankeli kicks Butler off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Mankeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Mankeli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Merrill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merrill there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.#TD2#
Conlon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Merrill kicks off Conlon and gets to his feet.
Conlon misses with a takedown
and Merrill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conlon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merrill is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, Merrill circles away and we're back to standing.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conlon misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Merrill gets underhooks to prevent Conlon's takedown attempt.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.
Merrill prevents the takedown attempt.
Merrill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlon. #TD2#
Conlon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Merrill clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Merrill is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T1#
Conlon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merrill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conlon thinking.
Conlon looks winded!
Conlon dives in for a single leg takedown but Merrill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conlon falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon throws a right and a left that Merrill avoids nicely.
Merrill slips a jab and a cross from Conlon.
Conlon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merrill counters with a shoot takedown. Conlon fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Merrill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conlon's guard.
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merrill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill postures up in Conlon's guard and throws a big left but Conlon blocks it.
Conlon looking to control.
Merrill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conlon is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conlon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conlon shoots in looking for a takedown but Merrill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conlon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3##TD2#
Merrill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Conlon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Merrill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conlon defends it easily.
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conlon on the ground.
Merrill controls Conlon momentarily but Conlon frees himself. #SUB#
Merrill looking for a guillotine here but Conlon defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Merrill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Merrill!#REVR##T4#
Conlon has Merrill pulled in close to control his posture.
Conlon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conlon is controlling Merrill's posture.#ES2#
Conlon pushes Merrill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Merrill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Merrill with that takedown attempt.
Merrill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Conlon. #TD2#
Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merrill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in Merrill's guard.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon lands a couple of elbows.
Conlon is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Conlon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Conlon throws a big right hand that misses.
Merrill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conlon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Merrill is working an open guard so Conlon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Conlon misses with a takedown
and Merrill counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Conlon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Merrill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Conlon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merrill smiles and moves away.
Conlon misses with a double jab
and Merrill counters with a good low kick that Conlon was not able to check.
Horrible takedown attempt by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Merrill, which made it look bad.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.#T2#
Conlon goes for a double leg but Merrill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merrill continues to drive forward.
Merrill dodges the punch combination from Conlon.
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!
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conlon defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Conlon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Merrill stuffs the takedown.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conlon.
Merrill is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conlon.#CL#
Merrill has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Conlon has had enough of the clinch but Merrill keeps him there for the moment.
Merrill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conlon has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon shoots and misses
and Merrill counters with a nice leg kick.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merrill is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, Merrill circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Conlon gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Conlon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merrill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merrill has Conlon pressed against the cage. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Conlon goes for a double leg but Merrill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merrill continues to drive forward.#TD#
Merrill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
Conlon parries the strikes from Merrill easily there. Merrill is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conlon to escape. #SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conlon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Merrill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conlon swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Merrill as Conlon shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Merrill blocks the low kick.
Conlon throws a body shot but no joy.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlon can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Merrill, which made it look bad.
Bronson Conlon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conlon with a poor takedown #CL#
and Merrill counters by clinching up.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merrill jumps into guard, dragging Conlon to the mat.
Merrill looking to control.
Merrill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Merrill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Merrill!#REVR##T1#
Merrill is looking to stand up but Conlon won't let him.
Merrill scoring with some ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conlon is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Merrill tries to stand but Conlon is controlling from the bottom.
Merrill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conlon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Conlon has his feet on Merrill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Conlon throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Conlon looks to land a left hand but Merrill moved out of range nicely.
Conlon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conlon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conlon misses with a left hand
enabling Merrill to counter with a crisp jab.
Conlon throws a right and a left that Merrill avoids nicely.
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conlon defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Conlon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conlon sprawls well. Conlon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Merrill wants to clinch up but Conlon keeps it at a distance.
Conlon throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Conlon wants to take the fight to the mat but Merrill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conlon goes for a takedown attempt but Merrill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Merrill closes the distance and clinches up with Conlon, looking for a takedown. Merrill pushes Conlon against the cage but Conlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merrill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conlon's waist but Conlon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merrill off to one side.
As Merrill backs off Conlon throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Conlon. No joy for Merrill on that attempt.
Bronson Conlon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Conlon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Conlon is now in Merrill's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conlon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Conlon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merrill has locked up a guillotine! Merrill's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Conlon is holding on here and Merrill must be using up a lot of energy. Conlon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merrill gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grant Merrill!
Bronson Conlon spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Korean.
Korean misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korean thinking.
Korean avoids the body shot from Butler. #CL2#
Korean moves into the clinch successfully.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but Korean avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Butler pulls guard.
Korean trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korean is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
Butler lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Korean from controlling successfully.
Korean is fighting to break Butler's control of his arms but Butler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Korean trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Butler looking for a guillotine here but Korean defends easily.
Butler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korean manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Korean being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Butler stands up and waves to Korean to follow him. #T2#
Korean dives in and grabs Butler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes down on Korean's head and hops out.
Korean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krank Korean.
Butler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korean.
Korean looks winded!#TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korean napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Korean is trying to work for a sweep but Butler has mounted him!#T3#
Butler controlling from the full mount.
Korean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Butler looking to isolate an arm here. Korean doesn't see it coming and as Butler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Butler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hobert Butler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Primal rushes Vance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Primal gets underhooks to prevent Vance's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Primal pulls guard successfully.
Vance content to stall in guard here.
Vance won't allow Primal to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Primal trying to keep a closed guard but Vance is proving a slippery customer.
Vance trying to control the position from guard on top but Primal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primal wants to stand and escape but Vance is having none of it.
Primal is trying to control the position but Vance postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL2#
Vance gets tackled into the cage by Primal. Primal maintains the clinch.
Vance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Primal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Primal stuffs the takedown attempt from Vance. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Primal gets the takedown into side control.
Vance is looking for a sweep.
Vance is trying to escape the position but Primal is controlling the position.
Vance can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Primal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Vance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Primal off and has taken his back!
Primal is trying to get back to his feet but Vance has full control of the position and if anything, Primal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vance throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Vance missing with strikes.
Primal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vance somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
Primal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Primal trying to get back to his feet but Vance is in full control for now.
Primal wants to control his opponent's hands but Vance gets his hands free.
Vance gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Vance biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Primal for as long as he can get away with.
Vance controlling well, preventing Primal from escaping the position. #T4#
Vance controlling from the back.
Primal tries to escape but Vance has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vance has good solid back control here.
Primal is trying to get back to his feet but Vance has full control of the position and if anything, Primal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Primal covers up after that shot from Vance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Vance dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Primal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Primal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Primal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vance works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vance really is a fat lump.
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vance holds on and takes a little breather.
Vance lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Primal wants to control the position but Vance says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vance is trying to control. Primal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Primal gets full guard.
Vance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Primal working for a triangle but Vance defends it easily.
Vance distracts Primal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Primal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vance gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vance stays in close to Primal's body and controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Primal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Primal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vance manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Primal stops Vance from standing up.
Primal trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Primal wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Vance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Primal looking to sit in guard and control but Vance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Primal can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Primal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vance is aware though and is defending well.
Vance 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.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Primal striking off his back.
Vance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vance working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vance 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. #T4#
Primal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Primal wants to get back to his feet but Vance is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Primal gets a double leg takedown into Vance's guard.
Primal is breathing heavily.
Primal throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance has Primal pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primal passes Vance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Primal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Optimus Primal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vance gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vance fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Primal gets control of Vance's arms and successfully pulls guard. Primal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Primal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vance is aware though and is defending well.
Primal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vance is looking to work some ground and pound but Primal has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vance's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vance throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Primal lands a decent shot there.#T1#
Vance with a nice head shot there.
Vance controlling from the top position.
Vance working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Primal's head.
Primal tries to strike from the bottom. #ES2#
Primal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vance is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Vance jumps guard.
Vance trying to control the position.
Primal wants to get up but he can't break Vance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vance pulls Primal in to control the position.
Primal wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving. #T2#
Vance 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#
Vance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vance is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vance not doing much here.
Vance is trying to control the action in half guard but Primal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Primal tries to roll over but Vance keeps him under control.
Vance wants to control but Primal is keeping him busy.
Vance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Primal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Primal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Primal tries to roll over but Vance keeps him under control.
Vance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vance lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Primal.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Primal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Vance wriggles free and stands up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Vance!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
RAbago misses with a jab, cross combination.
RAbago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RAbago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
RAbago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.
RAbago misses with a series of wild punches.
RAbago throws a nice looking combination but Merrill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from RAbago. #ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RAbago wobbles Merrill with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! RAbago dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Merrill to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam RAbago!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019

#R1#
Reed throws a leg kick but Vance checks it.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Vance looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Reed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vance looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Vance throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Reed gets a clinch.
Vance really is a fat lump.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vance tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Reed scores with a takedown into Vance's guard.
Vance working a defensive guard here.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Vance pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Reed stands up from Vance's guard - Reed perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Reed lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Abdul Vance has been cut.#KD2#
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Vance tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Vance back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vance is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed batters Vance with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vance is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Reed lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vance to the mat with a gruesome thud! Reed is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Reed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Vance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Vance controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself. #SUB#
Vance working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass. #T1#
Vance is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Martinez 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.#TD2#
Martinez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vance's guard.
Vance keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Martinez postures up.
Vance could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vance has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Vance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Martinez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Vance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vance checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vance sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vance wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vance is trying to stand.
Martinez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vance is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Martinez trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Martinez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martinez looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Martinez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Martinez has Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vance wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Vance is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vance to the mat. Vance regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martinez tries to stand but Vance is controlling from the bottom.
Vance is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Vance managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vance is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vance fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vance changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vance gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Martinez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vance can't fight it off and eventually Martinez manages to take the fight to the floor. Vance looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Vance is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Martinez stands up and waves to Vance to follow him. #TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vance keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Vance pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vance is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Vance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vance works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Vance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Leandro Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Martinez not doing much here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martinez wants to control but Vance is keeping him busy.
Vance controlling the position for now.
Vance trying to control but Martinez postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez wants to stand up but Vance is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leandro Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vance was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Martinez clinches.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Vance's takedown attempt.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez wants to stand up but Vance is controlling him.
Martinez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vance postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it. #T3#
Vance throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance postures up and lands a big shot to Martinez's brow.
Vance stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Vance connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martinez has his hands on Vance's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Vance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vance is trying to keep Martinez in close. #T4#
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Vance won't let him.
Vance wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it. #SU2#
Martinez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vance, up you get!
Martinez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vance back to the cage. Martinez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range.
Abdul Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leandro Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Martinez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vance on his heels. He'll look to pass Vance's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez is standing up over Vance. Vance looks to escape but Martinez dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Vance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Martinez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Costa gets underhooks to prevent Butler's takedown attempt.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Butler. #BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa looks for a takedown but Butler sprawls well.
Butler throws a counter high kick but Costa was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage. #TD2#
Costa pulls guard successfully.
Butler wants to stand but Costa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butler trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Butler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Butler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa has Butler pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guizera Costa.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butler swivels and escapes.
Butler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costa tries for a takedown but Butler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa scores with a head kick.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa looks winded!#CL2#
Costa gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Costa throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Butler jumps guard but Costa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butler.
Costa avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Butler taking a breather.
Butler missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Butler jumps into guard, dragging Costa to the mat. #SUB#
Butler has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Butler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Costa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Butler scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Costa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Costa struggling a bit here.
Butler lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler tries to get to his feet but Costa is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Butler in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Butler stands up and waves to Costa to follow him.
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 Hobert Butler 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#
Costa tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guizera Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Butler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
Butler is working hard here to advance position.
Butler looking to control.
Costa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butler is trying to control the position but Costa postures up.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.#SUB#
Butler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Butler on the side of the head. #CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Costa.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Butler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Butler tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Butler drops back down to his feet.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Butler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hobert Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guizera Costa.#T2#
Butler tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Butler successfully pulls guard.
Costa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Butler 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.
Costa is pushing down on Butler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butler is fighting to maintain full guard but Costa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costa wants to take a breather but Butler is having none of it. #SUB2#
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butler pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Costa tries to stand and escape but Butler is controlling the position. #T3#
Costa is taking a breather. Butler 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.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butler wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control. Butler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costa wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Butler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Butler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Costa pulls Butler in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Costa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Butler controls the pace.
Costa is pulling down on Butler's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butler postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guizera Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Butler manages to get back to half guard.
Costa is looking to advance position but Butler won't allow it.
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butler manages to get to full guard.
Butler wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is looking to stand back up but Costa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Butler.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butler is trying to control but can't.
Costa stops Butler from getting back to his feet.
Butler manages to get to full guard.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.#SU2#
Butler is working an open guard so Costa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.#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.#CL2#
Costa clinches up with Butler and pushes him back against the cage.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action. #BC#
Butler breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butler's guard.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Costa won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Butler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hobert Butler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Butler looking for subs off his back but Costa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Costa moves into full mount! Butler won't be happy about that!
Butler is bucking up trying to escape but Costa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Butler wants to hold on but Costa pushes him away.#SUB2#
Costa working for a submission but Butler is keeping him at bay.
Costa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butler is looking to escape.
Costa lands with some strikes.#T4#
Butler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Butler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Butler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Butler pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa blocks a body shot from Butler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Costa to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Butler pulls guard effortlessly.
Costa cracks Butler with a solid left hand.
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guizera Costa!
A less than humble Guizera Costa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Merrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yokoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Merrill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yokoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merrill somewhat.
Yokoi is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merrill is defended easily by Yokoi.
Yokoi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Yokoi. No joy for Merrill on that attempt.
As Merrill backs off Yokoi throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch successfully.
Yokoi wants to take the fight to the mat but Merrill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yokoi can't get the takedown. #T2#
Yokoi has Merrill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merrill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
Merrill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Merrill shoots in and gets a takedown into Yokoi's guard.#SUB2#
Yokoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Yokoi working for a triangle but Merrill defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yokoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merrill defends well.#SUB2#
Yokoi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merrill uses it to pass to side control.
Yokoi sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Yokoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Merrill 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#
Yokoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yokoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akumi Yokoi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yokoi as he avoids it easily.
Yokoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Merrill clinches up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yokoi has eaten all the pies!
Merrill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Merrill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yokoi looking to stall.
Yokoi is trying to pull guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.
Yokoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Merrill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yokoi enables Merrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yokoi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Yokoi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Merrill frees his head nicely. Oh but Yokoi has switched to an armbar! Merrill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Akumi Yokoi!
Akumi Yokoi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Merrill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dooby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dooby checks the leg kick.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.#CL#
Merrill pushes Dooby up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Merrill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dooby shoots for a takedown but Merrill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Merrill shoots in looking for a takedown but Dooby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merrill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dooby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merrill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Dooby tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Merrill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dooby shoots and misses
and Merrill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt - Dooby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dooby feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dooby tries for a takedown but Merrill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merrill appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merrill slaps away a takedown attempt from Dooby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merrill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dooby pinned against the cage. Dooby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.#T2#
Merrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dooby avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Merrill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dooby, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Dooby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Merrill closes the distance and pushes Dooby back into the cage.#T4#
Dooby throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Merrill. That's going to slow Dooby down. #TD#
Merrill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dooby trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dooby is trying to control the position but Merrill postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dooby fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dooby is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Merrill pushes Dooby up against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill gets underhooks to prevent Dooby's takedown attempt. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dooby shoots in for a takedown but Merrill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dooby.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dooby is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Dooby circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Dooby gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Dooby jumps guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dooby as he avoids it easily.
Dooby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dooby defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Dooby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dooby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merrill is looking to counter the offense by Dooby and move into the clinch.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dooby is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Dooby circles away and we're back to standing.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.
Dooby dives in and grabs Merrill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merrill pushes down on Dooby's head and hops out.
Merrill lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Merrill throws a head kick that Dooby semi-blocks. #T3#
Dooby looks for a takedown but Merrill sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Merrill takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooby avoids the head kick by Merrill. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dooby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Merrill - the referee stops the clock and Dooby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Merrill. Dooby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Merrill shoots for a takedown but Dooby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Dooby tries to counter it with a takedown but Merrill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dooby fails with a takedown attempt.
Dooby wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dooby as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill dominated that second round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Merrill forces Dooby back against the cage and clinches.
Dooby trying to stall but Merrill improves his position. #BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Dooby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merrill.
Dooby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Dooby up against the cage.#T1#
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Dooby is controlling him.
Dooby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Merrill gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Merrill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dooby struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dooby sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dooby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dooby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dooby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merrill throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dooby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dooby can do to turn this around?
Merrill is looking to slow Dooby down with leg kicks.
Dooby slaps away a takedown attempt from Merrill, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Merrill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Dooby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Merrill breaks from the clinch.
Dooby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merrill swivels and escapes.#TD#
Merrill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merrill 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dregan gets a clinch.
Butler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dregan is defending well for now.
Dregan has Butler pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Butler.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Dregan.
Dregan stalling in the clinch.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Dregan controls the action.
Dregan scores with a shoulder strike.
Dregan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dregan smiles and moves away.
Butler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dregan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Dregan darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.#T1#
Dregan lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards. #TD2#
Dregan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dregan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Dregan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Butler 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.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dregan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Dregan is working an open guard so Butler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Butler shoots in and gets a takedown into Dregan's guard.#SUB2#
Dregan has an active guard here but Butler has managed to pass into half guard.
Dregan looks winded!#T2#
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!#SUB2#
Dregan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Butler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dregan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butler.
Dregan tries to get to full guard but Butler has control of the leg. #T3#
Dregan has a hand on Butler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Butler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dregan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dregan is squirming around, avoiding Butler's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dregan is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dregan is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dregan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dregan keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Butler has hold of Dregan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dregan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dregan is trying to escape the mount.
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 Hobert Butler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Butler checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Butler gets tackled into the cage by Dregan. Dregan maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Dregan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dregan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler tries to pull guard but Dregan holds him up against the cage and eventually Butler drops back down to his feet.
Dregan avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Butler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dregan controls his hands. #TD#
Butler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Butler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dregan trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dregan connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dregan postures up.
Dregan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Butler 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.
Dregan connects with a couple of short punches.
Butler wants to stand but Dregan is controlling the position.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dregan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Butler preventing the sweep.
Dregan is breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dregan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Dregan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butler 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 Dregan.
You can see the frustration on Dregan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Dregan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dregan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dregan keeping hold of Butler's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dregan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Dregan wants to sweep here but Butler controlling him for the moment.
Dregan seems keen to control Butler's posture.
Dregan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Butler has gone for a leg lock! Dregan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Butler's guard.#REVB#
Dregan is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dregan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dregan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dregan stands and throws Butler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dregan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Butler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Butler gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butler is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dregan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dregan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronald Dregan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Butler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Dregan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Butler!
Butler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Butler gets full guard.
Dregan won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Butler striking off his back but it's not causing Dregan any problems.
Dregan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dregan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dregan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dregan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Butler trying to control but Dregan is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Butler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dregan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dregan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Butler tries to strike from the bottom.
Dregan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Butler 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##T2##SUB#
Butler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dregan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butler.
Dregan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##ES2#
Dregan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Dregan is trying to trip Butler. He has hold of a leg but Butler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dregan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dregan stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Dregan from controlling successfully.
Dregan tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
Butler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dregan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dregan won't allow Butler to get back to his feet. #T4#
Dregan trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dregan is controlling him. #ES#
Butler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Butler tries to pull guard but Dregan won't allow it. #TD#
Butler pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dregan trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler wants to sweep here but Dregan controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dregan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dregan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dregan has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hobert Butler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cohle! Roth is out on his feet! Cohle rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Roth is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Roth is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rust Cohle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
Flores tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Flores fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merrill tries to counter by clinching up but Flores breaks away and moves out of range.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Flores tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flores is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Flores won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to score a body lock takedown but Merrill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flores.#T1##TD2#
Flores drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Flores trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Merrill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flores defends well.#T2#
Flores postures up in Merrill's guard and throws a big left but Merrill blocks it.
Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill controls Flores momentarily but Flores frees himself.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merrill wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Merrill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Merrill passes into half guard. #SUB#
Flores is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Merrill has latched onto it... Big trouble! Merrill pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Flores is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Merrill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Merrill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cohle clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cohle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cohle gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cohle breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Nice combo by Cohle! Oh, that's hurt him - Butler falls to the canvas and Cohle follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Hobert Butler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Butler is trying to control Cohle's posture but Cohle avoids it.
Butler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Butler is trying to get back to half guard.
Cohle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butler struggling a bit here.
A big shot lands for Cohle! That's hurt Butler! Will he recover? Cohle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Merrill leaves Assis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merrill fires out a quick counter leg kick but Assis just manages to avoid it.
Assis stuffs the takedown attempt from Merrill. Merrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merrill shoots for a double leg takedown but Assis sprawls well. He's pushed Merrill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Assis is looking for the big counter here.
Assis tries to clinch but Merrill moves out of range.
Merrill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Assis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merrill swivels and escapes.
Assis wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Merrill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Assis has managed to clinch.
Assis fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Assis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Merrill up against the cage.
Assis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merrill walks away with a smile on his face. Assis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt
and Merrill counters with a nice body kick.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merrill as he avoids it easily.
Assis tries to close the distance and clinch but Merrill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merrill is looking to clinch.
Merrill shoots in and drives through. Assis sprawls well.
Merrill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merrill stuffs the takedown attempt from Assis. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Assis looks winded!#T2#
Merrill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Assis shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Assis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assis is trying to pull guard but Merrill has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Assis jumps into guard, dragging Merrill to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merrill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Merrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Merrill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merrill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Merrill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merrill is looking to stand up but Assis won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Assis up against the cage.
Assis looking for a takedown.
Merrill blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Assis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Merrill breaks from the clinch.
Assis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merrill. #CL2#
Assis has managed to clinch.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill letting Assis take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Merrill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assis tries to close the distance and clinch but Merrill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assis is looking to clinch but Merrill is avoiding it.
As Assis backs away, Merrill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD2#
Assis drops Merrill with a beautiful combination! Merrill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Assis is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.
Assis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merrill counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Merrill drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Assis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Merrill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merrill or perhaps it was just good defense by Assis, which made it look bad. #TD#
Merrill scores with a takedown into Assis's guard.#ES2#
Assis scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Merrill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Assis's waist but Assis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merrill off to one side.
David Assis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt
and Merrill counters with a low kick, right behind Assis 's knee.
Assis is breathing heavily.
Assis gets in close and tags Merrill with a short punch that almost sends Merrill to the mat! Oh Merrill is in big trouble! He turns his back on Assis, trying to create some distance but Assis rushes him, striking wildly and Merrill goes down! The referee tackles Assis into the cage to end the fight! Assis is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Assis!
An out of breath David Assis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Vance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roscoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Roscoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vance sprawls well initially but Roscoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Vance pushes Roscoe off and gets back to his feet.
Vance could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Vance gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Vance has his feet on Roscoe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roscoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Vance closes the distance and clinches.
Vance blocks an elbow strike.#T1##BC2#
Roscoe manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vance enables Roscoe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vance manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roscoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vance pulls Roscoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Roscoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roscoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vance is retaining full guard. #T2#
Roscoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roscoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vance is retaining full guard.
Roscoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roscoe shoots in and bounces Vance off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Vance kicks Roscoe off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Roscoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vance to the ground. Roscoe is now in Vance's guard.#ES#
Vance pushes Roscoe off and gets back to his feet.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Roscoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Roscoe gets a double leg takedown into Vance's guard.
Roscoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roscoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roscoe wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving. #T4#
Roscoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roscoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vance wants to get back to his feet but Roscoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Roscoe feints and as Vance raises his hands in defense, Roscoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roscoe passes Vance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Abdul Vance 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##CL#
Vance pushes Roscoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Vance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roscoe missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Roscoe manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Roscoe moves into range and clinches up with Vance.#BC#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roscoe has Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
Roscoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Roscoe has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Roscoe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roscoe manages to end up in side control.
Roscoe trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Roscoe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vance can't do much from the bottom here.
Roscoe taking a break here but Vance is having none of it and regains half guard.
Roscoe throwing shots but Vance is blocking nicely. #T2#
Roscoe wants to stand up but Vance is controlling the position.
Roscoe controlling the action here.
Vance trying to control here.
Vance regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roscoe pushing down on Vance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roscoe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Vance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roscoe.
Roscoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vance desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roscoe controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vance misses with a takedown
letting Roscoe counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Roscoe gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Vance tries to improve position but can't.
Roscoe working away.
Roscoe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vance will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roscoe working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Roscoe stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Roscoe 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roscoe is fending him off so far but Vance persists. Nope, Roscoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Roscoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Roscoe feints and as Vance raises his hands in defense, Roscoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roscoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roscoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roscoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roscoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Vance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roscoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roscoe is looking to stand up but Vance won't let him. #T1#
Roscoe wants to stand and escape but instead Vance has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Roscoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vance defends it easily.
Roscoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Roscoe, not yet.
Roscoe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darrel Roscoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roscoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roscoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vance trying to control but Roscoe is working from the bottom. #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.
Vance being controlled here momentarily.
Roscoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Roscoe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Roscoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Roscoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roscoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3##TD2#
Vance tries to sprawl but Roscoe drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Vance pushes Roscoe off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Vance gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vance trying to control the position.
Vance is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Vance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roscoe stays in close to Vance's body and controls the position.
Vance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roscoe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darrel Roscoe.
I think Roscoe 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Roscoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Joe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joe enables Merrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Merrill manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Merrill prevents Joe from standing back up.
Merrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. #ES2#
Joe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Merrill keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Joe tries to break the clinch but Merrill is controlling the position.
Joe tries to pull guard but Merrill holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Joe with a poor takedown #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Merrill.
Joe tries to score a body lock takedown but Merrill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Joe.
Joe looks winded!
Joe wants to break free but Merrill has control.
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merrill pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Joe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merrill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Merrill with a nice head shot there.
Merrill prevents Joe from getting back to his feet.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing.
Merrill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him. #T3##SU#
Merrill gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merrill connects with a couple of short punches.
Merrill works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Merrill drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Merrill off! Merrill jumps back into Joe's guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merrill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Merrill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merrill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Merrill 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#
Merrill looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Joe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merrill doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Joe tries to sprawl but Merrill drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Merrill seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Merrill is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Merrill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joe defend it? Merrill steps over the head and cranks it - Joe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Merrill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grant Merrill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sosa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth has Sosa pulled in close to control his posture.
Sosa won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
Roth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosa on the ground.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roth! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face as Roth controls the position.
Sosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roth pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Roth tries to stand and escape but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sosa, not yet.
Sosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Roth is looking to escape.#SU2#
Sosa stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Sosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roth is trying to defend but Sosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa works his way into full mount! #T2#
Roth gets back to half guard.
Sosa is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.
Sosa works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sosa has control of Roth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is working to get back to half guard. #T3##ES#
Roth somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#TD2#
Sosa gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sosa works his way into side control.
Sosa trying to control the position but Roth is working away. #T4#
Roth wants to control but Sosa postures up.#SUB2#
Sosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
Roth is not content to let Sosa control the position. #SUB2#
Sosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sosa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Sosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Sosa from controlling successfully.
Roth controls Sosa momentarily but Sosa frees himself.
Kaiser Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roth dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sosa controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
Sosa trying to strike off his back.
Sosa trying to control the position. #SUB#
Roth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB#
Roth 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#
Roth wants to stand up but Sosa is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roth is controlling Sosa's posture.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Sosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Roth has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sosa distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sosa is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sosa looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Roth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Roth avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Sosa's legs - danger averted.
Sosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roth! #REVR##SU#
Roth stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaiser Sosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Sosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sosa trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Sosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Roth 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.
Sosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Roth is controlling Sosa's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Roth gets a double leg takedown into Sosa's guard.#T2#
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sosa looking to control. #SUB2#
Sosa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roth rolls with it to try and escape but Sosa cranks on the arm and Roth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaiser Sosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Silva is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Vance like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Vance from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butler sprawls well initially but Sosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Butler kicks off Sosa and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Sosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler is in trouble now - Sosa has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sosa keeps control of the position as Butler tries to break free. #SUB2#
Sosa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Butler taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaiser Sosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Babu gets a clinch.
Vance tries for a takedown but Babu manages to get underhooks.
Vance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vance tries to pull guard but Babu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babu.
Babu lands with a light punch inside.
Babu pushes Vance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babu gets through Vance's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Vance decides to pull guard.
Vance trying to control the position here.
Vance could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Vance is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Babu rolls with it to try and escape but Vance cranks on the arm and Babu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Vance!

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