Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whoyoumessingwith connects with a crisp jab.
Whoyoumessingwith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Whoyoumessingwith swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whoyoumessingwith doesn't seem phased though.
Kozlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whoyoumessingwith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whoyoumessingwith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whoyoumessingwith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kozlov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Whoyoumessingwith counters by clinching up.
Whoyoumessingwith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Kozlov letting Whoyoumessingwith take a breather here.
Whoyoumessingwith stalling in the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whoyoumessingwith has Kozlov pushed against the cage.
Whoyoumessingwith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kozlov tries to circle away but Whoyoumessingwith has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kozlov. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks the clinch.
Kozlov checks a low kick from Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov misses the jab.#T2#
Whoyoumessingwith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whoyoumessingwith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.#BC#
Whoyoumessingwith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whoyoumessingwith moves out of range as Kozlov strikes.
Whoyoumessingwith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Whoyoumessingwith's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whoyoumessingwith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.#T3#
Whoyoumessingwith throws a good cross that connects.
Kozlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whoyoumessingwith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Whoyoumessingwith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whoyoumessingwith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whoyoumessingwith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Whoyoumessingwith. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.#CL#
Whoyoumessingwith has managed to clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whoyoumessingwith effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whoyoumessingwith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but Whoyoumessingwith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whoyoumessingwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Whoyoumessingwith sprawls well.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a body kick that misses.
Whoyoumessingwith keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vladimir Kozlov 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.
A nice leg kick from Whoyoumessingwith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whoyoumessingwith. #T1##BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whoyoumessingwith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whoyoumessingwith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Whoyoumessingwith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kozlov.
Donk. Whoyoumessingwith catches Kozlov right on the button with a cross.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whoyoumessingwith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whoyoumessingwith but Whoyoumessingwith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov avoids a kick to the body.
Kozlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Whoyoumessingwith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a head kick. Kozlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick from Whoyoumessingwith.#T3#
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whoyoumessingwith wants to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whoyoumessingwith. Kozlov shrugs it off though.
Kozlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kozlov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whoyoumessingwith!
Whoyoumessingwith lands a head kick. Kozlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Whoyoumessingwith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a push kick but Kozlov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kozlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whoyoumessingwith controlling the action here for a moment.
Kozlov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith manages to break the clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Whoyoumessingwith sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Whoyoumessingwith tenderised Kozlov's leg. Kozlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whoyoumessingwith misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kozlov, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whoyoumessingwith blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Whoyoumessingwith has a couple of punches blocked by Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whoyoumessingwith taking a breather.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage. #T1#
Kozlov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whoyoumessingwith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Whoyoumessingwith controls his hands. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Whoyoumessingwith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whoyoumessingwith.#CL#
Whoyoumessingwith has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Whoyoumessingwith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Whoyoumessingwith has managed to clinch.
Whoyoumessingwith is pushing Kozlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whoyoumessingwith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whoyoumessingwith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Whoyoumessingwith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Whoyoumessingwith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whoyoumessingwith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith is stalling here.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a head kick. Kozlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kozlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Whoyoumessingwith avoids nicely. #T4#
Kozlov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whoyoumessingwith.
Kozlov can't break the clinch. #BC#
Whoyoumessingwith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Whoyoumessingwith clinches up against the cage.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whoyoumessingwith leaning against his opponent.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Whoyoumessingwith avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov trying to land knees to the body.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Vladimir Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whoyoumessingwith 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kenton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenton is in Grant's guard.
Kenton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Grant working for a triangle but Kenton defends it easily.
Kenton advances to half guard.
Grant is trying is best to control the position here.
Kenton tries to stand and escape but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is pressing down on Kenton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Kenton from controlling successfully.
Kenton passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Grant scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kenton manages to mount him!
Grant is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant tries to hold on but Kenton pushes him away.
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kenton is stalling here. Grant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kenton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kenton has eaten all the pies!
Grant trying to control the action but Kenton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kenton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kenton tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenton tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##ES2#
Kenton bucks up and throws Grant to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Grant shoots in for a double leg but Kenton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenton, which made it look bad.
Kenton tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Kenton clinches.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenton walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenton's waist but Kenton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Kenton shows good takedown defense.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant has a takedown stuffed.
Kenton throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
Kenton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grant keeps control of Kenton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenton wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenton moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenton is defended easily by Grant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenton tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant tries to counter by clinching up but Kenton breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Kenton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Kenton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenton misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenton as he jumps to the side.
Kenton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kenton shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant is wriggling around but Kenton manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Kenton working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Kenton seems to be looking for submissions.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenton is working away from the top position though.
Grant is pressing down on Kenton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Kenton is working an open guard so Grant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches up with Kenton, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes Kenton against the cage but Kenton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kenton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenton lands in his opponent's guard.

Grant uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant goes for a double leg but Kenton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenton continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenton fails to pull guard. #T3#
Kenton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant jumps guard but Kenton stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grant dodges an elbow strike from Kenton.
Grant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grant has Kenton pressed against the cage.
Grant seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenton, which made it look bad.
Kenton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Kenton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Kenton passes into half guard.
Grant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenton controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kenton dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenton throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Kenton counters with a head kick. That will keep Grant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenton.#CL#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenton prevents it.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Kenton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kenton trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Kenton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenton trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kenton stacks Grant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kenton!#T2#
Grant is trying to work for a sweep but Kenton has mounted him!
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kenton looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenton with a couple of short strikes.
Kenton avoids the attempt from Grant to control.#T3#
Kenton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
Grant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grant trying to control but Kenton postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenton in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kenton lands a nice short elbow.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charlie Kenton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Kenton stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Kenton persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kenton tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Kenton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenton 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Kenton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Lingo dives in and grabs Marlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes down on Lingo's head and hops out.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Lingo closes the distance and clinches up with Marlow, looking for a takedown. Lingo pushes Marlow against the cage but Marlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lingo leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Marlow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lingo to the mat! Lingo manages to get full guard.
Marlow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marlow is working Lingo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingo keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Lingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingo, not yet. #T1#
Marlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marlow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marlow looking to pass the guard.
Lingo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Marlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lingo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingo wants to stand but Marlow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Lingo from controlling successfully.
Lingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlow is keeping the position for now.
Lingo trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Marlow controls Lingo momentarily but Lingo frees himself.
Marlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lingo passes into half guard.
Lingo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lingo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marlow with a poor takedown
and Lingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Marlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Lingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Lingo dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lingo moves out of range as Marlow strikes.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
Lingo blocks an elbow strike.
Lingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marlow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingo's brow.
Lingo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlow's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Marlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Marlow misses.
Lingo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marlow shoots and misses
and Lingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lingo misses with a takedown attempt
and Marlow counters with a three punch combo that has Lingo backing up. Lingo nods at Marlow to acknowledge the strikes.
Lingo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marlow's head.#CL2#
Lingo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lingo breaks from the clinch.
James Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow looks to land a right hand but Lingo moved out of range.
Marlow swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lingo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lingo is in Marlow's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lingo throwing strikes from guard but Marlow blocks nicely. #T1#
Marlow is trying to keep Lingo in close.
Lingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlow is trying to control but can't.
Lingo not doing much here.
Lingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lingo is looking to take a break and control but Marlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Lingo seems content to control.
Marlow is looking for a sweep. Lingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lingo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to avoid it but Lingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlow to the ground. Marlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Lingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Marlow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lingo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marlow tries to roll over but Lingo keeps him under control.
Well, if Lingo 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.
Lingo trying to advance position but Marlow counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Lingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lingo's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingo is trying to keep Marlow in close.
Marlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mzeke Lingo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingo. Lingo gets slowly back to his feet.
James Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow shoots for a takedown but Lingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingo can pounce on him. #CL2#
Lingo forces Marlow back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlow to keep the fight standing.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.#T1#
Lingo slows down the pace here.
Lingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlow throws an elbow but it misses.
Marlow is trying to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling him.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Lingo manages to get underhooks.
Marlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingo walks away with a smile on his face. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lingo closes the distance and pushes Marlow back into the cage.
Lingo tries to pull guard but Marlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Lingo drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Marlow's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Lingo is trying to pull guard but Marlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lingo has Marlow pressed against the cage.
Lingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lingo looking to stall.
Lingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lingo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
Lingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lingo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marlow forces Lingo back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo avoiding damage as Marlow throws knees to the body.
Marlow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marlow misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Marlow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lingo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling the position.
Marlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lingo prevents it.
Lingo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marlow gets underhooks to prevent Lingo's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Lingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlow misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lingo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lingo manages to pull guard.
Mzeke Lingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marlow won't allow Lingo to sweep him here.
Lingo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mzeke Lingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lingo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Marlow!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White is looking to counter punch.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Grant has been cut.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from White.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Marcus White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant takes one on the button.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and White scores with a counter punch that sends Grant to the canvas! White smells blood - he's punishing Grant with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grant has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus White!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Marlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepard tries to sprawl out of it but Marlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marlow. #TD#
Shepard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marlow to the ground. Shepard is now in Marlow's guard.
Shepard is standing up over Marlow. Marlow looks to escape but Shepard dives into side control. #REVB#
Shepard 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 Marlow's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marlow tries to improve position but can't.
Marlow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Shepard cracks Marlow with a big elbow.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Shepard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Marlow struggling a bit here.
Marlow is looking for a sweep.
Shepard is putting a hurting on Marlow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shepard lands a few punches from side control.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Shepard lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#It looks like James Marlow has been cut.
Marlow taking a bit of punishment here - Shepard scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shepard landing a few strikes.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Shepard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlow keeps working.
The referee asks Shepard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shepard prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Shepard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shepard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marlow looks winded!
Shepard is putting a hurting on Marlow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard trying to control the action but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Shepard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shepard scores with punches from side control.
Shepard wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Shepard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marlow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Shepard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Marlow seems a little lost for a moment, as Shepard dominates the positioning.
Shepard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marlow is letting Shepard control him for a moment.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Shepard just content to control the position.
Shepard scores with punches from side control.
Shepard controls the position from side control.
Marlow wants to control but Shepard postures up.#T4#
Shepard controls the position.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shepard is working Marlow over with some ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shepard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Marlow being controlled for a moment.
Marlow tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Marlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marlow throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marlow is fending him off so far but Shepard persists. Nope, Marlow circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Marlow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shepard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shepards head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marlow.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Marlow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marlow pulls guard successfully.
Shepard controlling from the top position.
Shepard connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marlow working a defensive guard but Shepard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shepard lands an elbow. #T1#
Shepard lands an elbow.
Marlow is trying to buck Shepard off.
Marlow is breathing heavily.
Marlow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shepard connects with a decent elbow.
Shepard takes a little break here. Marlow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Shepard scoring with punches and elbows.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marlow can do to turn this around?
Shepard scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Shepard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marlow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marlow is looking for a sweep.
Shepard looks up at the clock and then as Marlow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shepard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shepard landing strikes.
Shepard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marlow some visible discomfort.
Shepard working the head with strikes.
Shepard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marlow down.
Marlow seems a little lost for a moment, as Shepard dominates the positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard cracks Marlow with a big elbow.
Shepard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlow is not content to let Shepard control the position.
Shepard taking a breather here. #T3#
Marlow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Shepard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shepard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shepard scores with punches from side control.
Shepard trying to control the position but Marlow is working away.
Shepard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marlow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Marlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shepard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marlow to see if he's OK.
Shepard landing a few strikes.
Marlow on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Shepard working the body and head with strikes.
Shepard is putting a hurting on Marlow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shepard working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Marlow is rocked!
Shepard working the head with strikes.
Marlow is still in real trouble! Can Shepard finish him?
Marlow is looking for a sweep.
Marlow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marlow being controlled for a moment.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Shepard landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Shepard stalls from top position.
Shepard lands a nice forearm strike.
Shepard in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Marlow looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Shepard turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shepard!

Event: AFC #7
Date: May 27, 2023

Sammy Simmons really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 269.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Mason Ramirez was cancelled.

Event: AFC #7
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsunpeong tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Scott lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Sitsunpeong.
Sitsunpeong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Scott has been cut.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
Sitsunpeong lands an elbow just above Scott 's eye.
Sitsunpeong lands an elbow inside.
Sitsunpeong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Sitsunpeong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scott throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsunpeong misses with an elbow over the top.
Sitsunpeong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsunpeong avoiding damage. #T1##BC2#
Sitsunpeong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gabriel Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsunpeong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsunpeong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Sitsunpeong - just one landing.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsunpeong pinned against the cage. Sitsunpeong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsunpeong is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Sitsunpeong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsunpeong scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Sitsunpeong has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Sitsunpeong tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsunpeong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsunpeong lands a nice elbow.
Sitsunpeong'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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
The referee calls for Sitsunpeong to work.
Sitsunpeong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Sitsunpeong.
Sitsunpeong lands a damaging elbow.
Sitsunpeong lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Gabriel Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsunpeong after a bit of a struggle.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Sitsunpeong taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sitsunpeong. #ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Sitsunpeong lands a big elbow that drops Scott! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Scott is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamport Sitsunpeong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1#
Larson is looking to clinch.
Marlow misses with the body kick
and Larson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like James Marlow has been cut.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Larson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Larson.
Larson connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Marlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larson scores with a hook.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larson as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson lands a head shot.
Marlow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Marlow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larson's guard.
Larson controlling Marlow's posture. #T1#
Larson trying to keep a closed guard but Marlow is proving a slippery customer.
Marlow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larson's guard.
Larson pulls Marlow in close to prevent any damage.
Marlow preventing the sweep.
Marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larson controls Marlow momentarily but Marlow frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marlow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Larson clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larson.
Larson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marlow or not. #TD#
Marlow decides to pull guard.
Larson wants to control from the top but Marlow keeps moving.
Marlow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlow tries to get out of the position.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marlow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marlow has a closed guard, preventing Larson from standing up.
Larson trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larson looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Marlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow is breathing heavily.
Marlow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Larson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larson.
Larson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larson throws a good cross that connects. #T4##CL2#
Larson closes the distance and clinches.
Larson scores with a shot to the side of Marlow's head.
Marlow takes an elbow to the temple.
Larson digs a right hand underneath Marlow's ribcage. Marlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larson to keep the fight standing.
Larson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larson stops a takedown attempt from Marlow.
Larson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larson lands an elbow inside.
Marlow takes a shot to the head.
Larson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Marlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larson tries to clinch there but Marlow circles away.
Larson with a nice cross.
Larson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larson tries to clinch but Marlow is having none of it.
Larson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#James Marlow's cut is getting worse.
Larson works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Marlow is rocked!
Larson punishes Marlow's body with a nice straight punch.
Larson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marlow misses with a takedown
and Larson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Marlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larson counters with a crisp right that sends Marlow to the canvas! Larson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Larson!
Lee Larson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Bum away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Grant feints and as Bum raises his hands in defense, Grant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bum pulls Grant in to control the position. #SUB#
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Bum wants to sweep but no luck.
Bum is controlling Grant's posture.
Bum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grant manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bum preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bum postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bum. #SUB#
Bum 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.
Bum preventing the sweep.
Bum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grant dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bum is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grant trying to control the position. #T2#
Bum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Grant has been cut.
Bum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bum has gone for a leg lock! Grant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bum's guard.#REVB#
Bum wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bum is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Bum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bum's guard. #REVB##T3#
Bum is pulling down on Grant's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grant is looking to stand up but Bum won't let him.
Bum is trying to control the position but Grant postures up. #SUB#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bum 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.#T4##SUB#
Bum has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grant doesn't defend quickly enough and Bum has managed to lock this one up! Can Grant escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bum on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Poopy Bum!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023

#R1#
Krakowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a head kick!
Krakowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow looks for a takedown but Krakowski sprawls well.
Krakowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Marlow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krakowski to the mat! Krakowski manages to get full guard.
Marlow postures up.
Marlow stands up over Krakowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marlow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marlow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krakowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marlow, into his guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlow can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Krakowski from controlling successfully.
Krakowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Marlow is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Krakowski rolls with it to try and escape but Marlow cranks on the arm and Krakowski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Marlow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Grant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bang sprawls well initially but Grant persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Grant is taking a breather. Bang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Grant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Grant gets the takedown into side control.
Grant is staying tight to Bang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Grant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
The strikes coming from Grant are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Grant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Grant is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Bang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Bang in a clinch. #TD2#
Grant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Bang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Grant prevents Bang from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bang.
Stan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Grant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grant is on him like a limpet, forcing Bang back against the cage.#TD2#
Grant has hold of one of Bang's legs. Bang is fighting the takedown attempt but Grant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant stops Bang from standing up.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grant stops Bang from standing up.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.#ES#
Bang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Grant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bang quickly recovers to half guard.
Grant looks winded!
Bang trying to control but Grant postures up.
Bang is trying to stand. #ES#
Bang pushes Grant off and gets back to his feet.
Grant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bang.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Bang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Stan Bang has been cut.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Grant clinches up against the cage.
Grant keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stan Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Bang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Donk. Bang catches Grant right on the button with a cross.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bang on his heels. He'll look to pass Bang's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Grant gets to his feet - Bang follows without any prompting.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Bang misses with a head kick.
Bang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Bang gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Bang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bang is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.#T1#
Grant lands an elbow inside that Bang shrugs off.
Grant keeps control of Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bang on his heels. He'll look to pass Bang's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant throws a big elbow that misses.
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant won't allow Bang to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bang shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bang misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Grant counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Grant drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant seems keen to control Bang's posture.#T3#
Grant keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Jackson Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Bang gets to his feet. Grant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.#TD2#
Grant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bang napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bang sneaks out the side door and pushes Grant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grant is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Grant has Bang up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bang throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
Grant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Grant gets a double leg takedown into Bang's guard.

Bang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bang is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Grant drags the fight down to the ground.
Bang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grant's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Bang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Bang.
Bang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Grant clinches up against the cage.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grant jerks Bang's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bang drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Grant goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Grant because Bang was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jackson Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Vij digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
A combination from Vij does no damage.
Vij misses the jab.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Vij misses with a wild body shot.
Vij dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
Vij is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Vij misses with a low kick.
Vij throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Vij.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.#CL#
Vij clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij. #T1#
A short left from Vij.
Vij throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov letting Vij take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vij slows down the pace here.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij keeps control of Kozlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
Vij blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vij sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov throws a hook but Vij avoids it easily.#T3#
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Vij pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Vij.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Vij scores with a punch to the head.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Vij's body. Vij takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Vij avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Vij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vij misses with a hook.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Vij moved out of range nicely.
Vij uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlov has time to react.#T4#
Vij walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vij connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Vij scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kozlov throws a jab when Vij was well out of range.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vij.
Vij taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vij for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vij.
Vij gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlov is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kozlov up against the cage.
Vij presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlov's face.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vij.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij'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.
Vij lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vij.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Vij - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vij takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Good body shot from Vij.
A bit of stalling here from Vij.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij controlling the action here for a moment.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vij.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vij holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Vij.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Vij moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vij digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Vij connects with a high kick.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vij makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vij ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kozlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
Vij stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vij staying out of range there.
Vij jabs Kozlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vij scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Kozlov moves forwards but Vij connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Vij.
It looks like Vij has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards. #T1#
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Vij dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Kozlov won't want to take too many of those.
Vij just leaning against Kozlov, taking a breather.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Vij.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Vij works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vij is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vij seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Vij manages to break the clinch.
Vij lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#T3#
Kozlov slips a straight right by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice strike.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Vij misses with a straight left.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vij throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov ducks right into an uppercut from Vij. #CL#
Vij has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Kozlov letting Vij take a breather here.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
A short uppercut from Vij.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov wants to break free but Vij has control.
Vij lands a right hand.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Kozlov tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vladimir Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Marlow works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Marlow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fury looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marlow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fury sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marlow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.#SUB2#
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlow pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marlow looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlow is trying to keep Fury in close. #T1#
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fury sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlow, not yet. #SUB2#
Fury is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marlow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marlow has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Marlow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fury has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Marlow is looking to defend but Fury has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Marlow! Fury pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Marlow taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Fury!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Legend is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Grant pulls guard.
Grant is pulling down on Legend's head. It's preventing any offense from Legend, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legend is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Legend won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Legend being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Grant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Legend prevents a takedown attempt there.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Legend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Sigandi Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Legend slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Legend with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Sigandi Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Grant has been cut.
Legend cracks Grant with a hook to the temple - Grant is on wobbly legs here! Legend swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Grant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Legend wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sigandi Legend!

Event: AFC #2 : Born to Fight
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zeal goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott cracks Zeal with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Scott takes a little break here. Zeal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zeal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Zeal is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeal is working hard here to advance position.
Zeal has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zeal's face. #SUB2#
Scott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zeal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeal is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Zeal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zeal is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Scott has control of Zeal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zeal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeal tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Zeal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zeal tries to break free. #SUB2#
Scott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zeal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zeal is really stuck here. #T4#
Scott avoiding Zeal 's attempts to control his hands.
Zeal tries to escape the position.
Zeal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is taking a good look at Zeal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Scott! #SUB2#
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zeal is in bad spot here.
Scott trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zeal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!
Scott looks winded!
Zeal tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Scott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeal has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Zeal distracts Scott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zeal is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeal trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has his hands on Zeal's head, controlling the position.
Scott trying to control the position. #T1#
Zeal working some strikes from top position.
Zeal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zeal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zeal scoring with some ground and pound.
Zeal wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeal lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeal stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Zeal loads up on a big left hand. Scott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zeal looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scott can't hide his disappointment, as Zeal celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Zeal!
A victorious Chris Zeal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC #2 : Born to Fight
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ramirez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Odo moves into the clinch.
Odo connects with a knee to the head.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Odo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Odo pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Odo after a bit of a struggle.
Odo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odo crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
Odo avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Odo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Odo drops Ramirez with a big knee straight up the middle! Ramirez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Mason Ramirez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Odo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Odo walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Odo clinches. #T1#
Odo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Odo.
Odo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Odo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odo controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Constable Odo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Marlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlow.
Son takes a swing at Marlow's ribcage but misses.
Marlow misses with a two punch combination.
Son tries to clinch there but Marlow circles away.
Son lands with a kick to the temple. Marlow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like James Marlow has been cut.
That kick from Son tenderised Marlow's leg. Marlow is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Son back into the cage.#TD#
Marlow jumps into guard, dragging Son to the mat.
Marlow managing to control the position. #SUB#
Marlow looking for a guillotine here but Son defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is fighting to break Marlow's control of his arms but Marlow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlow pulls Son in close to his closed guard and prevents Son from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marlow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marlow tries to get out of the position.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Son would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Son gets caught flat footed, as Marlow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Son has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Son not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Son had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlow defends it easily.
Son scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom. #T3#
Marlow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marlow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Son has momentary wrist control but Marlow slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Son trying to control the position.
Marlow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Son misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Marlow counters with a shoot takedown. Son fights it but they end up in guard.
Son looks winded!
Marlow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow just content to control the position.
Son is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Marlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Marlow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Son.#TD#
Marlow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marlow pulls Son in close to prevent any damage.
Marlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Son is controlling him.
Son passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Son wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Son wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy.
Son not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Son thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James Marlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Son tries to pass to full mount but Marlow defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marlow tries to kick Son off but Son keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Son.
Marlow throws a quick counter head kick but Son was just out of range.
Marlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Son. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
Son is breathing heavily.
Son shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marlow sprawls well. Marlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Kung Son.#CL#
Marlow rushes Son and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Marlow drags the fight down to the ground.
Son won't allow Marlow to get back to his feet. #T3#
Marlow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Son preventing the sweep.
Marlow has his hands on Son's head, controlling the position.
Son wants to stand but Marlow is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow digs a good hook to Son's body.
Son tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Marlow counters with a shoot takedown. Son fights it but they end up in guard.
Son wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marlow manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB##SUB2#
Son is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlow pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Marlow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Marlow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Marlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Son's guard.
Marlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Son working a defensive guard here.
Son has momentary wrist control but Marlow slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow tries to stand but Son is controlling from the bottom.
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlow controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Son gets caught flat footed, as Marlow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Son pushes Marlow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Marlow drives through with a takedown into Son's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marlow controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Son keeping full guard, as Marlow tries to pass.
Marlow prevents Son from getting back to his feet.
Marlow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marlow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlow wants to stand but Son is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son wants to stand and escape but Marlow is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Son misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Marlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marlow scores with a knee to the head.
Son is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlow to keep the fight standing.
Marlow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Son avoids it.#TD#
Marlow has picked Son up - he's going for a ride! Marlow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Son kicks Marlow off and gets back to his feet.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Son shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marlow pinned against the cage. Marlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Son back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Marlow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Son regains guard immediately.
Son can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Marlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marlow 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Marlow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Barton avoids the head kick by Conway.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Conway rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barton stuns Conway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Conway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Barton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Conway throws Barton to one side and escapes!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Conway has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barton has his takedown stuffed
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Barton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Barton ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barton manages to break the clinch.
Barton tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway tries for a takedown but Barton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barton is looking to counter the offense by Conway and move into the clinch.
Barton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conway defends it nicely.
Conway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conway throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
Conway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway darts in looking for a takedown but Barton gets double underhooks and turns Conway into the cage. #T2#
Conway misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conway looks winded!
Barton looks to clinch
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conway is fending him off so far but Barton persists. Nope, Conway circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton throws a head kick that Conway semi-blocks. #CL2#
Conway clinches with his opponent.
Conway is trying to push Barton away but Barton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conway tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barton tries for a takedown but Conway manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Barton wants the takedown. Conway is fighting it off but Barton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conway's guard against the cage.

Conway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Conway tries to land knees in the clinch but Barton avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Conway jumps guard.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conway is on top in guard. #REVB#
Conway throwing strikes from guard but Barton blocks nicely.
Conway forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Conway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Conway looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Conway jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Conway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Conway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Conway clinches up with Barton and pushes him back against the cage.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Barton breaks from the clinch.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Barton goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway wants to take the fight to the mat but Barton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barton jumps guard but Conway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conway dives in for a single leg takedown but Barton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Barton dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Barton's head and hops out.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Conway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Conway digs a good hook to Barton's body.
Conway shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barton drops his hands momentarily and Conway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barton throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.#CL2#
Conway drives through and clinches with Barton against the cage.
Conway fails to pull guard. #T2#
Conway is looking for a takedown.
Barton fails to pull guard.
Conway goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barton tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barton walks away with a smile on his face. Conway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barton throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Conway pushes Barton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Barton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Barton ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway slows down the pace here.
Conway tries to pull guard but Barton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Barton successfully pulls guard.
Conway throws a big elbow that misses.
Conway is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Barton is working an open guard so Conway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Barton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Conway pushes Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
Conway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blade Conway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Conway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Conway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barton fails to land the takedown.
Conway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barton shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Conway instigates a clinch.
Conway is working for takedown but Barton is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Barton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conway stuffs the takedown.
Conway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabius Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barton. No joy for Conway on that attempt. #CL2#
Conway clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway can't break the clinch. #T1#
Conway tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
Conway tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Barton tries to break free but Conway pushes him back against the cage.
Conway stops a takedown attempt from Barton.
Conway has Barton pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Conway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barton tries to stall but Conway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conway slowing the pace effectively.
Conway prevents the takedown attempt.
Blade Conway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Conway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Conway looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily. #SUB2#
Conway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barton is aware though and is defending well.#T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Conway manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Conway works on Barton's body with a couple of short punches.
Conway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conway works on Barton's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Conway.
Barton prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Conway pulls guard.
Conway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conway works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Barton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conway wants to sweep here but Barton controlling him for the moment.
Barton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fabius Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blade Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Barton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Conway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conway 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Conway!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pocket's waist but Pocket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side. #TD2#
Pocket shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grant's guard.#ES#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pocket tries to land a body kick
and Grant counters with a solid body kick.
Grant throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Pocket scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Pocket.
Pocket is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocket lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Pocket there. #T1#
Pocket working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant is staying active underneath Pocket, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant trying to hold on to Pocket's head to control him but Pocket postures up.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Pocket seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pocket winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pocket lands with a punch from half guard.
Pocket landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pocket drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jackson Grant has been cut.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Pocket lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Grant quite badly. Grant pulls Pocket in close trying to recover. Pocket postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Grant on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Grant doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corner Pocket!

Event: QFC Tournament 1138 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ramirez rushes Snake and presses him up against the cage.
Snake prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramirez slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snake is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to break free but Snake has control. #TD2#
Ramirez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Snake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramirez on the ground.#T1#
Snake keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez postures up in Snake's guard and throws a big left but Snake blocks it.
Snake wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snake tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Snake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez throwing shots but Snake is blocking nicely.
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. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Snake's temple.
Snake is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez misses with a head shot. Snake uses the momentum to regain guard.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Snake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Snake missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Ramirez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snake checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Snake misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snake trying to strike off his back.
Snake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake striking off his back but it's not causing Ramirez any problems.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Snake working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Snake trying to control here.
Snake flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snake's guard.
Snake punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Snake lands an overhand right.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Snake.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Snake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Snake shoots in and bounces Ramirez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Snake passes into half guard. #T4##REVB#
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ramirez! More strikes land and this one is all over! Snake jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Snake!

Event: QFC Tournament 1138 Round 1
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Martyr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martyr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martyr lands a nice forearm strike.
Martyr cracks Grant with a big elbow.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martyr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martyr lands a few punches from side control.
Martyr grinds an elbow into Grant's temple.
Martyr wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant tries to bench press Martyr off him but Martyr keeps the position.
Grant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martyr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martyr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grant some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martyr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1##SUB#
Martyr tries for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
Martyr wants to control for a moment but Grant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Martyr is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
Martyr is pressing down on Grant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grant is holding on for now.
Grant is holding on to half guard well.
Martyr 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.
Grant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2##SUB#
Martyr is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
Martyr wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Martyr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grant is holding on to half guard well.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Martyr prevents Grant from standing back up.
Martyr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martyr lands a nice short elbow.
Martyr prevents Grant from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Martyr trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Martyr working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martyr 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. #T4#
Martyr working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grant wants to control but Martyr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grant is not content to let Martyr control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martyr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Grant looks winded!
Martyr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martyr looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Martyr looking to secure an arm triangle but Grant defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tartar Martyr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grant throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grant looks for the body kick but Martyr saw that one coming. #TD#
Martyr gets a double leg takedown into Grant's guard.

Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martyr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant wants to clinch up but Martyr keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Grant tries to clinch but Martyr is having none of it. #TD#
Martyr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martyr is in Grant's guard.
Martyr is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martyr passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martyr 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.
Martyr passes to side control.
Grant stops Martyr from passing to mount.
Martyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Martyr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martyr working away.#T2#
Martyr scores with punches from side control.
Grant is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martyr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martyr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working. #SUB#
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martyr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Martyr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Grant has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tartar Martyr!

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