Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutledge tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutledge to the ground. Rutledge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Rutledge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones controls Rutledge momentarily but Rutledge frees himself.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones looks winded!
Rutledge postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutledge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
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!
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#T1#
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Rutledge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rutledge defends it easily.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Rutledge gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rutledge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutledge lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rutledge distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rutledge stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutledge works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Rutledge works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Rutledge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rutledge shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Rutledge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rutledge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutledge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutledge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rutledge working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Rutledge is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control here. #T1#
Rutledge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Rutledge is controlling him well.
Rutledge is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rutledge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rutledge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rutledge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Omer Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rutledge is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Rutledge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutledge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rutledge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Rutledge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Rutledge working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones has hold of Rutledge's hands but Rutledge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rutledge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Rutledge lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutledge lands a nice short elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rutledge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Rutledge eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutledge connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #T3#
Rutledge is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rutledge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutledge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutledge connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #SUB#
Rutledge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rutledge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omer Rutledge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Muwamba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Muwamba wants to stand up but Chandler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Muwamba slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Muwamba tries to stand and escape but Chandler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler tries to roll over but Muwamba keeps him under control.
Chandler gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Muwamba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #T1#
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muwamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler wants to stand but Muwamba is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler stays in close to Muwamba's body and controls the position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Muwamba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Muwamba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muwamba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chandler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Muwamba is just holding on here. Chandler manages to take his back. #T3#
Chandler missing with strikes from the back.
Chandler keeps control of the position as Muwamba tries to break free. #SUB#
Muwamba showing good submission defense here.
Muwamba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chandler is riding his opponent, not letting Muwamba buck him off.
Chandler not allowing Muwamba to control his hands. #T4#
Chandler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Muwamba just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chandler controlling the position well here. Muwamba rolled but Chandler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muwamba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burl Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Muwamba.
A head kick from Muwamba lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Muwamba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Muwamba, which made it look bad.
Muwamba shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muwamba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kadali Muwamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Muwamba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Muwamba is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Chandler is in big trouble! Muwamba is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Chandler. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kadali Muwamba!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Raju moves into the clinch.
Rutledge really is a fat lump.
Rutledge is looking for a takedown.
Rutledge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutledge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raju avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Raju moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Raju decides to pull guard.
Raju wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge won't allow Raju to sweep him here.
Raju is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Raju blocks nicely. #T1#
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Raju has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rutledge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Raju tests Rutledge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
Raju misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Raju closes the distance and clinches.
Raju is pressed up against the cage. Rutledge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raju down to the mat. Raju avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raju shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutledge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raju fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Raju fails with a takedown attempt.
Raju fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raju is pressed up against the cage. Rutledge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raju down to the mat. Raju avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches up with Raju, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes Raju against the cage but Raju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raju.#CL2#
Raju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutledge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rutledge looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Raju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raju shoots in but Rutledge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutledge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raju.
Raju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##TD#
Rutledge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutledge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raju wants to control but Rutledge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rutledge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Raju dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Rutledge tries to keep at a distance but Raju has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Raju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raju throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutledge wants a takedown. #BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutledge enables Raju to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutledge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rutledge is wriggling around but Raju manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Raju lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Raju stands up and beckons Rutledge to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Raju looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1##SUB#
Rutledge actively working from the bottom here.
Rutledge tries to get to full guard but Raju has control of the leg. #SU2#
Raju stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Raju. Those never looked like landing.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raju manages to circle out of the way.
Raju throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Raju does it's job there.
Raju shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutledge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raju's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raju is breathing heavily.
Raju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutledge's waist but Rutledge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raju off to one side.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Raju moves into the clinch.#TD#
Raju is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rutledge is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Raju to the mat. Raju regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Rutledge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raju has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutledge has managed to get both his arms back between Raju's legs - danger averted.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge lands a couple of digs.
Rutledge is fighting to break Raju's control of his arms but Raju is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raju throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Raju doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Raju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutledge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutledge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge distracts Raju with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Raju is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omer Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raju's head.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raju looking to control.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Raju has wrist control.
Raju trying to keep a closed guard but Rutledge is proving a slippery customer.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raju works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutledge throws a strike but Raju rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Rutledge looking for a triangle here. Raju is fighting it but it looks tight! Rutledge pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Raju is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omer Rutledge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acid Rock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Acid Rock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Acid Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acid Rock has managed to get both his arms back between Chandler's legs - danger averted.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet. #T1#
Acid Rock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Acid Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Acid Rock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acid Rock prefers to stall for the moment though.
Acid Rock scoring with punches from side control.
Acid Rock takes a little break here. Chandler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Acid Rock controlling the position.
Chandler is trying to get back to half guard.
Acid Rock working the body and head with strikes.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Acid Rock raining down shots from the mount!#T3##SU2#
Acid Rock is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acid Rock is one step ahead there.
Acid Rock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Acid Rock stands up and waves to Chandler to follow him. #T4#
Acid Rock checks a low kick from Chandler.
Acid Rock counters with a body kick.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Acid Rock keeps it at a distance.
Chandler walks into a stiff left hand from Acid Rock.
Chandler thumps Acid Rock with a low kick.#TD2#
Acid Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Well, if Acid Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acid Rock passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Acid Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Acid Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chandler!
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Acid Rock stands up and beckons Chandler to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acid Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acid Rock wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Acid Rock gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler seems a little lost for a moment, as Acid Rock dominates the positioning.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is looking to regain half guard here but Acid Rock keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Acid Rock is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chandler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Acid Rock gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chandler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Acid Rock lets go of the hold and Chandler can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bento Acid Rock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Rutledge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutledge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutledge somewhat.
Jack looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Rutledge counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Rutledge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rutledge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rutledge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jack parries the strikes from Rutledge easily there. Rutledge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jack to escape. #T1#
Jack 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.
Rutledge misses with the ground and pound.
Rutledge misses with the ground and pound.
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutledge.
Rutledge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jack's head. #SUB#
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Rutledge.
Rutledge really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Rutledge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rutledge throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely.
Rutledge 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.#T2#
Jack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutledge.
Jack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jack to regain full guard.
Rutledge cracks Jack with a solid left hand.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutledge throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack looks winded!
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jack 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.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jack is pulling down on Rutledge's head to control his posture. #T4#
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack working a defensive guard here.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutledge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Rutledge clinches up against the cage.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Rutledge.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Rutledge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Rutledge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jack.
Jack tries to work over Rutledge's front leg with a kick but Rutledge checks it.
Jack shoots in but Rutledge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense.
Rutledge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omer Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutledge backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rutledge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jack's guard.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Omer Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutledge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jack with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge 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.
Jack landing with the ground and pound.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Rutledge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Jack stands and steps away. Rutledge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Jack moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutledge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jack breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutledge, which made it look bad.
Rutledge feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Rutledge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jack 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Jack has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge cracks Jack with a solid left hand.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rutledge stands up over Jack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Rutledge distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge prevents Jack from getting back to his feet.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
Jack trying to control the position.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Rutledge. Rutledge maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Rutledge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omer Rutledge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutledge swivels and escapes.
Jack throws a right and a left that Rutledge avoids nicely.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutledge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Rutledge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Jack looks for a takedown but Rutledge sprawls well.
Omer Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradey Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutledge gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutledge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bradey Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Jack.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Rutledge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutledge postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Rutledge cracks Jack with a solid left hand.#T2#
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutledge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutledge is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Rutledge distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rutledge gets tackled into the cage by Jack. Jack maintains the clinch.
Rutledge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rutledge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Jack throws Rutledge to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Jack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutledge to the mat! Rutledge manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for a triangle but Jack pushes his legs off easily.
Rutledge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rutledge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. #REVR#
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutledge preventing the sweep.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Bradey Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Omer Rutledge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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 Omer Rutledge.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutledge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Rutledge!
The defeated Bradey Jack had this to say: 'fack'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Chandler misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ju counters by moving into the clinch.
Ju lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Ju has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chandler is trying to keep an underhook but Ju manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ju not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ju throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ju is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Ju there.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ju on the ground.
Ju scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ju is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ju to get the leverage.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ju is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ju to get the leverage.
Ju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Ju is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ju working Chandler over with strikes.
Ju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ju is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Ju has control of the leg.
Ju has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ju is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chandler can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!#SUB2#
Ju is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ju!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nezna Ju!
In his post fight interview, Nezna Ju started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
Jesus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chandler back to the cage. Jesus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jesus lands a lovely overhand right.
Jesus misses with the combination.
No joy there for Jesus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jesus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chandler walks into a stiff left hand from Jesus.#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler backs away from a small jab... but Jesus lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Chandler crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jesus with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Otavio Jesus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Darmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darmen scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darmen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darmen throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Darmen misses.
Valdez is looking for a counter combo.
Valdez goes for a double leg but Darmen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmen continues to drive forward.
Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Valdez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darmen.
Darmen misses with a double jab #CL#
and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Darmen has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Valdez jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darmen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valdez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Valdez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Valdez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Darmen frees his head nicely. Oh but Valdez has switched to an armbar! Darmen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucio Valdez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Rutledge leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Silva tries to get set, Rutledge tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutledge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutledge tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva working away.#T1##SUB2#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rutledge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Lyles.#CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
Rutledge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyles tries to avoid it but Rutledge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyles to the ground. Lyles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lyles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyles lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rutledge wriggles free and stands up.
Lyles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Lyles finds it's way through Rutledge's defenses.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutledge enables Lyles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutledge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rutledge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyles defends it easily.
Lyles controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lyles distracts Rutledge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lyles working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rutledge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rutledge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lyles escapes and throws Rutledge's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rutledge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyles working the ground and pound from side control.#SU2#
Lyles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##TD2#
Lyles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rutledge's guard.
Lyles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyles chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutledge 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.
Lyles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyles trying to control but Rutledge is working from the bottom.
Lyles controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Rutledge has a closed guard, preventing Lyles from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutledge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lyles pulls Rutledge in to control the position.
Lyles looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Lyles is pulling down on Rutledge's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutledge, at least for the moment.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyles has wrist control.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyles wants to sweep here but Rutledge controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyles is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Lyles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Rutledge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lyles throws a right hand that Rutledge ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutledge also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Lyles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rutledge quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Rutledge makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Lyles clinches up with Rutledge and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutledge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutledge goes for a takedown attempt but Lyles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johny Lyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lyles rushes Rutledge and presses him up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Rutledge tightens his grip and picks Lyles up, before dumping him to the ground. Lyles manages to land in guard.
Lyles pulls Rutledge in close to his closed guard and prevents Rutledge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutledge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyles's head.
Lyles looking to control.
Lyles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutledge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rutledge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lyles escapes and throws Rutledge's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Lyles decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rutledge tries to sprawl but Lyles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lyles is looking to advance position but Rutledge won't allow it.
Rutledge is staying active underneath Lyles, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Rutledge wants to get back to his feet.
Lyles slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Rutledge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge is looking for a sweep. Lyles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutledge is working hard here to advance position.
Lyles trying to control the action but Rutledge is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Rutledge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lyles pulls his head out easily.
Lyles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rutledge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lyles controlling from mount.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rutledge is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lyles landing punches. #CUT2#
Omer Rutledge's cut is getting worse.
Lyles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lyles lands with some strikes.#CUT2#
Omer Rutledge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4##SUB2#
Lyles has hold of Rutledge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rutledge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rutledge is squirming around, avoiding Lyles's attempts to control the action.
Rutledge is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyles has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyles cracks Rutledge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#
Jeez, Omer Rutledge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omer Rutledge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johny Lyles!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Mansfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rutledge throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Rutledge is looking for a sweep.
Rutledge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mansfield taking a breather here.
Mansfield avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rutledge.
Mansfield takes a little break here. Rutledge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Rutledge'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.
Mansfield gets to mount! Rutledge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutledge is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Mansfield controlling from the full mount.
Mansfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rutledge is trying to reverse the position but instead Mansfield has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Mansfield looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rutledge taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Mansfield!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Kent's brow.
Kent managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent trying to control the position. #T1#
Valdez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez prevents Kent from getting back to his feet.
Kent has his hands on Valdez's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kent throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVB#
Valdez is trying to keep Kent in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Kent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Kent drives through with a takedown into Valdez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valdez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kent dives into side control. #REVR#
Valdez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valdez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kent slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Valdez.
Kent wants to control the pace but Valdez is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Kent 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.
Valdez really is a fat lump.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdez trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Kent.
Kent content just to control the position here.
Valdez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kent is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Valdez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kent patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kent instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kent decides to pull guard.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVB##SUB#
Valdez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kent forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez wants to control but Kent passes into side.
Kent taking a breather here. #ES#
Valdez throws Kent to one side and escapes!#T1#
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Kent misses with a takedown #CL#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Valdez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kent is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valdez to the mat. Valdez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdez 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.
Kent wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Kent defends easily. #T2#
Kent distracts Valdez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Valdez is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez is trying to hold Kent in close to prevent damage but Kent has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kent working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Kent wants to work for an arm triangle but Valdez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Kent sits in half guard.
Kent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kent passes to side control.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Kent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valdez is positioning himself to get back to half 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.#SU2#
Kent decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Valdez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kent goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward.
Valdez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.#CL2#
Kent drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Kent lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kent walks away with a smile on his face. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kent.
Valdez is looking to counter the offense by Kent and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Kent.
As Kent looks to move away, Valdez throws a big counter combo but Kent just gets out of the way.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Valdez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valdez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kent pinned against the cage. Kent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away. #TD2#
Kent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kent is in Valdez's guard.
Kent pushing down on Valdez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##ES#
Valdez kicks off Kent and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kent scores with a takedown into Valdez's guard.#SUB#
Valdez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdez's guard.
Kent wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Kent there.
Kent working Valdez over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2#
Kent decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Valdez gets caught napping as Kent dives in and scores a takedown. Valdez manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kent manages to pass to side control.
Kent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valdez trying to hold on to Kent's head to control him but Kent postures up.
Kent is controlling the pace. #T3#
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Kent is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Valdez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valdez! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kent has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Kent isn't that keen on the idea.
Kent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valdez looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez tries to reverse the position but Kent maintains control.
Lucio Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Kent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Kent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kent!
In his post fight interview, Alex Kent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Valdez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Valdez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Valdez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Valdez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdez has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Valdez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jones shoots and misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #SUB#
Valdez looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Valdez to get to his feet. #T4#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Valdez raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valdez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
The referee calls for Jones to work. #TD#
Valdez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Valdez postures up. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valdez works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Valdez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Valdez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Valdez is very close to passing his half guard.
Valdez thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Valdez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valdez prevents Jones from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Valdez dominated that second round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones 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#
Valdez wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Valdez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Valdez 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.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is keen to just control but Valdez is a slippery customer.
Jones stops Valdez from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valdez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Jones advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Valdez with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
Valdez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valdez to his feet.
Valdez checks a low kick from Jones.#T4#
Valdez blocks a head kick by Jones.
Valdez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valdez feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Valdez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez is not content to let Jones control the position.
Valdez struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jones!
Mike Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lawson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rutledge has clasped his hands together around Lawson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rutledge working the ground and pound.
Rutledge landing strikes. #SUB#
Rutledge has hold of Lawson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lawson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rutledge cranks the arm and Lawson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lawson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Omer Rutledge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Revarn lands a left and a right that send Rutledge crashing to the mat, dazed. Revarn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
Revarn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rutledge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Revarn misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Revarn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rutledge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Revarn closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Revarn prevents it.
Revarn prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Revarn decides to pull guard.
Revarn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rutledge prevents Revarn from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rutledge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Revarn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutledge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Revarn is looking to stand up but Rutledge isn't so interested in that idea.
Rutledge distracts Revarn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutledge really is a fat lump.
Revarn is looking to stand up but Rutledge isn't so interested in that idea.
Revarn has Rutledge pulled in close to control his posture.
Revarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Revarn, not yet.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Revarn blocks nicely.
Revarn is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Rutledge throwing strikes but missing.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Revarn has wrist control.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Revarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Revarn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Revarn working a defensive guard here.
Revarn 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.
Revarn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Revarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Revarn is trying to keep Rutledge in close.
Revarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Revarn, not yet.
Rutledge prevents Revarn from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Revarn gets a clinch.
Rutledge is working for takedown but Revarn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Revarn after a bit of a struggle.
Rutledge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revarn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutledge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Revarn gets underhooks to prevent Rutledge's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Revarn tries to score a body lock takedown but Rutledge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Revarn tries to pull guard but Rutledge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Revarn tries to pull guard but Rutledge holds him up against the cage and eventually Revarn drops back down to his feet.
Revarn has had enough of the clinch but Rutledge keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Revarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Revarn.
Rutledge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Revarn avoids it really well and circles away.
Rutledge leaves Revarn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutledge throws a quick counter head kick but Revarn was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Revarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Rutledge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Revarn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rutledge is trying to improve his position.
Rutledge is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Revarn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rutledge to his feet.
Revarn has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Rutledge takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Revarn lands but Rutledge takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Rutledge tries to keep at a distance but Revarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Revarn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rutledge.
Revarn stops a takedown attempt from Rutledge. #BC2#
Revarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Revarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutledge has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Revarn counters with a crisp one two that drops Rutledge! Revarn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rutledge to his feet! Rutledge is in big trouble!#CUT2#
Omer Rutledge's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revarn shoots in for a double leg but Rutledge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Revarn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Revarn is working for a submission of some sort.
Revarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutledge is pressing down on Revarn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Revarn works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Revarn decides to stand up.
Revarn lands with a good body shot.
Revarn goes for a double leg but Rutledge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutledge continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Revarn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutledge pushes Revarn off but Revarn dives into side control. #T4#
Rutledge is trying to work for a sweep but Revarn has mounted him!
Revarn landing shots from mount. #CUT2#
Omer Rutledge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shawn Revarn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Revarn controlling his opponent.
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!
Revarn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutledge is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Revarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Rutledge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutledge.
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches up with Revarn, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes Revarn against the cage but Revarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rutledge has Revarn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rutledge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Revarn tumbling to the mat - Rutledge dives into Revarn's guard.
Revarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Revarn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutledge defends it easily.#ES2#
Revarn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rutledge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Rutledge jumps guard.
Revarn postures up and lands a big shot to Rutledge's brow.
Revarn trying to control but Rutledge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rutledge working for submissions but it's allowed Revarn to get to half guard.
Revarn prevents Rutledge from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Revarn stands up and beckons Rutledge to join him on the feet. #T2##CL2#
Revarn closes the distance and clinches.
Revarn stops a takedown attempt from Rutledge.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rutledge jumps into guard, dragging Revarn to the mat. #SUB2#
Revarn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Revarn trying to control but Rutledge is working from the bottom.
Revarn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutledge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Revarn drops back looking for a leg! Rutledge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutledge manages to kick Revarn off! Revarn jumps back into Rutledge's guard.
Revarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rutledge thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Revarn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rutledge, up you get!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Revarn!
Revarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutledge defends it nicely.
Rutledge lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Revarn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutledge swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Revarn closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.#TD#
Rutledge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Revarn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Revarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Revarn 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Revarn!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Revarn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by NoName misses
and Tran counters with a head kick. #CL2#
NoName pushes Tran up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NoName shoots for a double leg takedown but Tran sprawls well. He's pushed NoName's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName fails with the takedown#CL#
and Tran counters by moving into the clinch.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but NoName has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NoName is defending well for now.
NoName takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
NoName is trying to pull guard but Tran has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
Tran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran stalling in the clinch but NoName improves position. #BC2#
NoName breaks the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName tries to clinch up.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName misses with a two punch combination.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A low kick from NoName is predictable there #CL#
and Tran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
NoName pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NoName throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Tran pushes NoName up against the cage in a clinch.
NoName goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NoName. #BC2#
NoName breaks the clinch.
IHave NoName seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoName looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tran stuffs the takedown attempt from NoName. NoName gets slowly back to his feet.
Tran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
NoName throws an overhand right that lands on Tran's shoulder, as Tran tries to avoid the shot.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tran works on NoName's body with a couple of short punches.
NoName is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NoName misses with a knee to the head.
NoName manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran is looking to control NoName's arms but NoName gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for NoName, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NoName looks to clinch
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
NoName wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for NoName on that attempt.
NoName shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from NoName is defended easily by Tran.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tran has closed the distance and engaged NoName in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName shoots in looking for a takedown but Tran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NoName's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
NoName with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tran counters by clinching up.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.#BC2#
NoName breaks from the clinch.
NoName throws a head kick that misses.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by NoName or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
NoName closes the distance but Tran moves to the side
and Tran counters with a series of strikes. NoName will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
Tran throws a counter high kick but NoName was just alert enough to avoid it.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NoName moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
NoName throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran shoots in looking for a takedown. NoName tries to sprawl out of it but Tran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NoName manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
NoName misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but NoName sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
NoName fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NoName can do to turn this around?
NoName misses with a looping right.
NoName shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
NoName has managed to clinch.
Tran tries to circle away but NoName has him pinned against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but NoName is controlling him.
NoName drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tran pulls his leg out and moves away.
NoName stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. NoName sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
NoName is looking to clinch but Tran is avoiding it.
NoName with a poor takedown #CL#
and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
NoName has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tran after a bit of a struggle.
Tran avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
NoName tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tran smiles and moves away. #CL#
Tran moves into range and clinches up with NoName.
NoName is looking for a takedown.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NoName stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from NoName.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NoName throws a head kick but Tran moves out of range.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
NoName changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tran tries to avoid it but NoName manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tran to the ground. Tran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tran thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##TD#
Tran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Tran decides to stand back up. Tran steps back and let's NoName get back to his feet.
NoName wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tran feints and as NoName raises his hands in defense, Tran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
NoName is striking from the bottom but Tran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
NoName wants to get back to full guard.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
NoName wants to stand back up but Tran manages to pass into side control.
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!
NoName is trying to work for a sweep but Tran has mounted him!
Tran controlling the pace for now. #T3#
NoName is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tran controlling his opponent.
Tran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tran has control of NoName's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and NoName regains control of the situation pretty easily.
IHave NoName has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armando Tran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NoName tries to hold on but Tran postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tran 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019

#R1#
Geone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
Tran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geone.
Geone digs a right hand underneath Tran's ribcage. Tran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran has Geone pressed against the cage, preventing Geone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tran prevents it.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.
Geone misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Tran missing with knees to the body.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran just leaning against Geone, taking a breather.
Tran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Geone rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran trying to stall but Geone improves his position.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geone's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran looking to stall.
Geone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tran can't break the clinch.
Tran working aggressively here.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Geone jumps guard and drags Tran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Geone trying to control the position here.
Geone is continuing to stall.#SU#
Tran stands up from Geone's guard - Tran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Geone goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.#T3#
Geone jumps guard but Tran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown. Tran tries to sprawl out of it but Geone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Geone takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran can't break the clinch. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Geone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is looking to break free of the clinch but Geone has double underhooks.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries a body shot but Geone blocks it.
Tran is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geone shoots for a takedown but Tran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran circles away easily
and Tran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Geone throws a body kick that misses
and Tran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Geone darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Geone into the cage.
Geone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tran.
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tran misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Geone counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Geone gets control of Tran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses.
Tran throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Geone has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Geone is trying to keep Tran in close. #SUB2#
Geone looking for a guillotine here but Tran defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tran wants to control from the top but Geone keeps moving. #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.#ES2#
Geone pushes Tran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Geone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Geone looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Geone just gets out of the way.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geone is trying to control Tran's posture but Tran avoids it. #T3#
Geone gets back to half guard.
Geone is breathing heavily.#SU#
Tran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geone to get to his feet. #TD#
Tran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Geone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Geone.
Geone has Tran pressed against the cage, preventing Tran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tran prevents Geone from breaking the clinch.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Geone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Geone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tran uses from the top position.
Tran tries to stand but Geone is controlling from the bottom.
Geone is trying to control the position but Tran postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tran gets to his feet. Geone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Geone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Geone fails with the takedown.
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geone is defended easily by Tran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Geone.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Tran darts in and clinches Geone up against the cage.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran taking a breather.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Geone has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Geone keeps the fight on the outside.
Geone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tran's waist but Tran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geone off to one side.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
Geone stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
Tran is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Tran as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tran obliges.
Geone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tran is stalling here.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries to break the clinch but Geone is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Geone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tran is trying to stall.
Geone wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Geone shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Geone manages to pull guard. #SU#
Tran stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Tran drives through and clinches with Geone against the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone darts in trying to clinch
and Tran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Geone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tran 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Tran shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tran tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
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.
Evans looks winded!
Tran working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans postures up in Tran's guard and throws a big left but Tran blocks it. #T1#
Tran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans stands up over Tran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Tran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tran manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Tran's guard.
Tran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran is keeping the position for now.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tran is defending well.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran slows down the pace here.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Evans avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Tran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tran clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tran for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tran taking a breather.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tran leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Evans can turn it around.
Tran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Tran.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Tran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Tran counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran shoots in but no luck this time.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Tran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.#T3#
Evans is trying to drag Tran to the mat but Tran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tran cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Tran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Tran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Tran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tran is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tran seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Evans is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tran crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#CL#
Tran forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.#CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Tran ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Tran.
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for Evans on that attempt. #CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tran's efforts to push away.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands. #T4#
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutledge, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rutledge gets control of Finch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rutledge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rutledge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutledge keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.
Finch postures up in Rutledge's guard and throws a big left but Rutledge blocks it.
Finch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge tries to get to full guard but Finch has control of the leg.
Rutledge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch.
Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutledge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Finch is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutledge punching from the bottom.
Finch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutledge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Finch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutledge tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily#CL2#
and Finch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Rutledge jumps guard but Finch stands there with Rutledge around his waist. Rutledge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Finch wants the takedown. Rutledge is fighting it off but Finch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rutledge's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Rutledge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutledge manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Rutledge's guard.
Rutledge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Rutledge is working an open guard so Finch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rutledge gets caught napping as Finch dives in and scores a takedown. Rutledge manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Finch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rutledge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Finch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Rutledge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finch pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD2#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Finch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #ES2#
Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Finch pulls Rutledge into guard.
Finch tries to strike from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutledge won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Rutledge postures up.
Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finch looks for a takedown but Rutledge sprawls well.#CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutledge, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finch prevents it.
Rutledge is working for takedown but Finch is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Finch.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finch prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Finch rushes Rutledge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Rutledge prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Rutledge tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Finch is controlling Rutledge's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finch has his hands on Rutledge's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutledge stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch is controlling Rutledge's posture.#SUB2#
Finch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finch pulls Rutledge in close to his closed guard and prevents Rutledge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finch is pulling down on Rutledge's head to control his posture.
Finch looking to control.
Tristan Finch has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rutledge is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finch is pulling down on Rutledge's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutledge, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Finch trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Finch is looking for a triangle but Rutledge pushes his legs off easily.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rutledge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutledge has managed to get both his arms back between Finch's legs - danger averted.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow. #T4#
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Finch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutledge stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Rutledge postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutledge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Finch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutledge is keeping the position for now.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Rutledge blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutledge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Finch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutledge pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Finch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutledge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finch tries for a kimura but Rutledge is defending well.
Rutledge is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Finch trying to control the action but Rutledge is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Finch decides to stand back up. Finch steps back and let's Rutledge get back to his feet.
Finch dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Finch's head and hops out.#TD2#
Finch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutledge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finch is in Rutledge's guard.
Finch stops Rutledge from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Finch stands and steps away. Rutledge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Finch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutledge to the mat! Rutledge manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Finch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rutledge working for submissions but it's allowed Finch to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Finch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Finch uses his free foot to push down on Rutledge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rutledge.
Finch controlling from mount.
Rutledge is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Finch controlling the position easily from mount.
Rutledge is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Rutledge defends it well.
Finch scoring with strikes but Rutledge is staying in there. #CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Finch looking to isolate an arm here. Rutledge doesn't see it coming and as Finch extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Finch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Finch!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019

#R1#
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
Dimasalang is looking to clinch.
Dimasalang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dimasalang closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Dimasalang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimasalang just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimasalang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.#T1#
Dimasalang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Dimasalang to work.
Dimasalang is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimasalang backwards. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez shoots in but Dimasalang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimasalang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez really is a fat lump.#T2#
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimasalang.
Francisco Dimasalang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimasalang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimasalang. Dimasalang gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Dimasalang finds it's target.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Dimasalang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimasalang looks winded!
Dimasalang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimasalang somewhat.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Dimasalang fails to land the takedown.
Valdez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimasalang.
Dimasalang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Dimasalang tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily#CL#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Dimasalang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Valdez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dimasalang on his heels. He'll look to pass Dimasalang's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimasalang has Valdez pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Valdez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimasalang throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Dimasalang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Dimasalang shoots in.
Lucio Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Dimasalang is quick to defend against it.
Dimasalang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimasalang misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.#TD#
Valdez pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Dimasalang defends easily.
Dimasalang is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Valdez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimasalang is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Dimasalang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dimasalang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valdez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dimasalang has Valdez in his guard.#REVR#
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimasalang has wrist control.#T2#
Dimasalang looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimasalang is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Dimasalang missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Valdez working over Dimasalang with some ground and pound. Dimasalang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Lucio Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdez winds up and cracks Dimasalang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dimasalang pushes Valdez off looking to stand but Valdez dives back in and keeps control.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working Dimasalang over with strikes.
Valdez stops Dimasalang from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Dimasalang trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Valdez.
Dimasalang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Dimasalang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!
Valdez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Valdez 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#
Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimasalang manages to circle out of the way.
Dimasalang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimasalang moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimasalang can do to turn this around?
Dimasalang tries a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Francisco Dimasalang has been cut.
Dimasalang goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.
Dimasalang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Dimasalang. #T1#
Dimasalang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Valdez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dimasalang is looking to stand back up but Valdez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dimasalang. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Dimasalang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dimasalang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimasalang tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Dimasalang is looking to improve his position.
Valdez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valdez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimasalang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valdez lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Francisco Dimasalang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucio Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Valdez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dimasalang has recovered full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Valdez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Gaul instigates a clinch.
Gaul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran effectively controlling the action here.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran taking a breather.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
Tran keeps control of Gaul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul misses with a takedown attempt - Tran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaul dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##CL#
Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaul wants to break free but Tran has control.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gaul is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaul avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaul.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Gaul managing to block the knees to the body from Tran.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#T2#
Tran stalling in the clinch but Gaul improves position.
Gaul is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran has double underhooks.
Tran prevents Gaul from breaking the clinch.
Tran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaul.
Tran looking to stall.
Gaul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Gaul pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul is controlling Tran's posture.#T3#
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing Tran from standing up. #SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tran defends it easily.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Tran wants to stand but Gaul is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Gaul rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran has had enough of the clinch but Gaul keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaul's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaul.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Gaul shoots in.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tran is looking to clinch.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
As Gaul looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Gaul just gets out of the way.
Gaul tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#CL2#
Gaul forces Tran back against the cage and clinches.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #T1#
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul has him pressed against the cage.
Tran tries to work over Gaul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaul is keeping busy.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul is controlling him.
Tran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tran wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tran dodges the punch combination from Gaul. #T3#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Gaul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tran defends it nicely.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Gaul is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
Gaul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tran looking to stall.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul tries to pull guard but Tran holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaul drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Tran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaul counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaul.
Tran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaul.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gaul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaul keeps the fight on the outside.
Tran fails with the takedown.
Gaul goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Tran is looking to counter the offense by Gaul and move into the clinch.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.
Gaul throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Anak Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tran swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaul.#T2#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaul shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaul is trying to stall. #BC#
Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tran looking to control but instead Gaul has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Gaul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tran.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Tran sits in half guard.
Tran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Tran. #SUB#
Tran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Gaul manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anak Gaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tran 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!

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