Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juan Pablo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
Kay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Juan Pablo darts in and clinches Kay up against the cage.#TD#
Juan Pablo drags the fight down to the ground.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Kay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juan Pablo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kay throws a strike but Juan Pablo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Kay pulls Juan Pablo in close to his closed guard and prevents Juan Pablo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Juan Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Juan Pablo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kay holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #CL#
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Kay has hold of one of Juan Pablo's legs. Juan Pablo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay is working Juan Pablo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Squirrel Sports ðŸ¿ï¸ inform me that Kay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB#
Juan Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juan Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kay has managed to get both his arms back between Juan Pablo's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kay works over Juan Pablo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan Pablo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kay is looking to advance position but Juan Pablo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Juan Pablo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Juan Pablo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juan Pablo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Juan Pablo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juan Pablo tries to pull guard but Kay holds him up against the cage and eventually Juan Pablo drops back down to his feet.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juan Pablo looking to control. #SUB#
Juan Pablo has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.
Kay advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kay lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan Pablo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juan Pablo is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juan Pablo 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.
Juan Pablo is trying to keep Kay in close. #SUB#
Juan Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kay defends it easily.
Kay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Juan Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kay lands a couple of digs.
Kay is in close to Juan Pablo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Juan Pablo.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Juan Pablo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kay wants to sweep here but Juan Pablo controlling him for the moment.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture. #T3#
Juan Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Juan Pablo preventing the sweep.
Kay is pulling down on Juan Pablo's head. It's preventing any offense from Juan Pablo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kay is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kay passes Juan Pablo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kay wants to pass the guard but Juan Pablo is defending well.
Kay lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay thows a huge punch but Juan Pablo dodges it nicely.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juan Pablo's head.
Juan Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Kay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kay shoots in and drives through. Juan Pablo sprawls well.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Kay keeps it at a distance.
Kay with the counter takedown but Juan Pablo avoids it easily.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
Kay has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kay circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kay.
Dario Juan Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Kay.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Juan Pablo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kay tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Juan Pablo pulls guard.
Juan Pablo trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Juan Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juan Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Juan Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Juan Pablo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kay, into his guard. #REVR#
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kay seems keen to control Juan Pablo's posture.
Juan Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juan Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juan Pablo trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Juan Pablo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juan Pablo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kay controlling Juan Pablo's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juan Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Kay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Juan Pablo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Newport buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shonen connects with the punch.
Shonen tries to clinch up.
Newport throws a lazy right hand but Shonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shonen avoids the body shot from Newport. #TD2#
Shonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Shonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newport tries to roll over but Shonen keeps him under control.
Newport keeping control of the position. #T1#
Shonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Newport wants to improve his position but Shonen is controlling well.
Newport has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shonen is working away from the top position though.
Shonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newport's head.
Shonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Newport gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Newport trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Shonen 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.
Shonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newport looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #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.
Newport is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Shonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newport controls Shonen momentarily but Shonen frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Shonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shonen misses with the combination.
Newport lands with a slapping head kick.
Newport throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Newport swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newport quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shonen tries to clinch but Newport is having none of it.
Newport is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Shonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Newport did well to prevent Shonen getting side control.
Shonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newport!
Shonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shonen wants to control the pace but Newport is squirming around nicely.
Newport tries to hold on but Shonen postures up.#T1#
Shonen wants to control the pace but Newport is squirming around nicely.
Shonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shonen controlling the pace for now.
Newport tries to hold on but Shonen postures up.
Shonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Shonen has control of Newport's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newport regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Shonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shonen avoids the attempt from Newport to control.#T3#
Shonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Newport tries to hold on but Shonen postures up.
Shonen lands a heavy elbow.
Shonen controlling from the full mount.
Shonen tries to control but Newport wriggling away.
Shonen controlling from mount. #T4#
Shonen avoids the attempt from Newport to control.
Shonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Newport's face.
Shonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shonen with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shonen with shots to the head and body - Newport looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Shonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newport is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newport walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Shonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shonen fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Newport, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shonen darts in looking for a takedown but Newport gets double underhooks and turns Shonen into the cage.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Shonen.
Newport throws a jab but it's blocked by Shonen.
Newport is looking to score with low kicks.
Newport misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Shonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newport on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newport tries to get out of the position.
Shonen advances position into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Shonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newport is looking for a sweep.
Newport knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shonen on the ground.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SUB2#
Shonen has an Americana. Newport didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shonen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shonen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chael Shonen!
A determined Chael Shonen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Backland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Carmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Backland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carmont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carmont lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland looking to control.
Backland working a defensive guard but Carmont manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carmont landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmont looks up at the clock and then as Backland takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carmont smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Backland's cut even more.
Carmont scoring with punches and elbows.
Carmont has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Backland!#T1#
Carmont putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carmont controlling his opponent.
Carmont working Backland over with strikes here. #CUT#The cut above Bobby Backland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Backland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmont punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#Bobby Backland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Carmont!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Jaber shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez 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.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaber throwing strikes but missing.
Jaber is stalling in the full guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaber shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Moses Jaber has been cut.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lopez looks to move away, Jaber throws a big counter combo but Lopez just gets out of the way.#TD#
Jaber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaber is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jaber thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Jaber controlling the action here. #T3#
Jaber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopez for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Jaber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moses Jaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaber misses the shot to the body.
Jaber throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Jaber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Jaber has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lopez is trying to keep an underhook but Jaber manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Jaber is controlling well.
Jaber slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Jaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Jaber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jaber throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez stuns Jaber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.#CL#
Jaber pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaber avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lopez enables Jaber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lopez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Moses Jaber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jaber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaber stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaber passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jaber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Jaber is controlling well.
Jaber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaber moves into full mount! Lopez won't be happy about that!
Lopez can't escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Jaber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jaber controlling from the full mount.
Jaber landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Jaber working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Jaber is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
Jaber controlling the pace for now.
Lopez taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaber controlling the pace for now.
Jaber raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Jaber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moses Jaber's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jaber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaber passes into half guard.
Jaber winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Jaber is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Jaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jaber is controlling the pace.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Jaber is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jaber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jaber uses his free foot to push down on Lopez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez.
Jaber lands a big elbow.
Lopez is bucking up trying to escape but Jaber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jaber controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Jaber working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Jaber controlling the pace for now.
Jaber looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jaber lands a couple of good shots and Lopez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jaber lands shots from the back.
Jaber throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lopez!
Jaber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jaber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jaber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jaber looking for the choke but no joy.
Jaber lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lopez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Jaber!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2024

#R1#
Newport connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oxmier closes the distance and clinches up with Newport, looking for a takedown. Oxmier pushes Newport against the cage but Newport circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oxmier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newport throws a low kick, looking for Oxmier's leg but Oxmier calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Oxmier.
Oxmier tries to clinch up but Newport circles away and keeps his distance.
Newport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oxmier is out of range and Newport settles back down.
Newport avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newport tries a quick counter leg kick but Oxmier is wise to it.
Newport misses with the body kick
and Oxmier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Newport tries to close the distance and clinch but Oxmier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target.
Newport misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxmier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newport as he avoids it easily.
Newport stuffs the takedown.
Oxmier backing away here, and Newport unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forde Oxmier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newport tries to close the distance and clinch but Oxmier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oxmier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newport avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Newport dodges the punch combination from Oxmier.
Oxmier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newport sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oxmier somewhat.#CL2#
Newport has closed the distance and engaged Oxmier in a clinch.
Newport tries to stall but Oxmier uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Oxmier looks for the body kick but Newport saw that one coming.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Newport has managed to clinch.
Oxmier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Newport connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Forde Oxmier has been cut.
Oxmier has Newport pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newport manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newport stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Oxmier breaks from the clinch.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oxmier avoids the body shot from Newport.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newport.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Newport has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Oxmier is controlling the position.
Newport lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Oxmier manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Oxmier gets tackled into the cage by Newport. Newport maintains the clinch. #T3#
Newport utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oxmier is breathing heavily.
Newport misses with a knee strike.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oxmier.
A frustrated look appears on Oxmier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oxmier managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Newport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oxmier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oxmier blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Oxmier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oxmier keeps the fight on the outside.
Oxmier checks a leg kick nicely.
Oxmier tries to clinch there but Newport circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Oxmier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Oxmier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newport tries to avoid it but Oxmier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newport to the ground. Newport escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Newport. #CL2#
Newport fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oxmier, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport avoids a wild elbow strike from Oxmier.
Oxmier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Newport lands a nice knee to the body.
Oxmier taking a breather.
Newport slowing the pace effectively.
Oxmier takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oxmier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oxmier is defending well for now.
Newport is stalling here.
Newport stalls.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Newport dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forde Oxmier's cut.
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##CL#
Oxmier has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport misses with a knee to the head.
Newport lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oxmier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newport is pushing Oxmier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oxmier managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxmier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newport avoids the elbow strike from Oxmier, against the cage.
Oxmier blocks a body shot from Newport.
Oxmier tries for a takedown but Newport manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forde Oxmier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oxmier avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Newport manages to break the clinch.
Newport connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Oxmier as he checks the leg kick.
Oxmier is looking to counter the offense by Newport and move into the clinch.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport throws the left hand but Oxmier avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Oxmier blocks the low kick.
Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oxmier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Oxmier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newport swivels and escapes.
Newport throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newport fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Newport takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Oxmier. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oxmier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport feints a counter leg kick.
Newport bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oxmier's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newport tries to land a leg kick but Oxmier saw it coming and moves away.
Oxmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newport manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxmier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Oxmier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oxmier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newport bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Newport has closed the distance and engaged Oxmier in a clinch.
Newport lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Newport working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Oxmier avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Newport tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oxmier's elbow.
Newport crunches a lovely knee into Oxmier's ribcage.#BC2#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newport stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oxmier was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oxmier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oxmier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newport is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Newport misses with a leg kick.
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oxmier moves away.
Newport throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oxmier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4##CL2#
Newport pushes Oxmier up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Newport escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newport with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Newport looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oxmier throws a big counter combination but Newport scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Newport moves into the clinch.
Newport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oxmier blocks it with crossed arms.
Oxmier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oxmier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Newport breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newport lands a right hook to the body.
Newport buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oxmier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Newport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forde Oxmier'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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Newport looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newport throws a push kick but Oxmier slaps the foot to one side.
Oxmier misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Newport has closed the distance and engaged Oxmier in a clinch.
Newport is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Newport slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oxmier throws a head kick but Newport moves out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Oxmier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newport.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Oxmier is just out of range.
Newport thumps Oxmier with a low kick.
Oxmier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newport.
Newport with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Newport fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oxmier, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oxmier.
Newport working Oxmier over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Newport.
Thomas Newport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas Newport seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newport looks to land a body kick but Oxmier moved away.
Oxmier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newport throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newport looks to throw the jab but Oxmier is out of range.
A low kick lands for Newport.
Newport finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oxmier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newport paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newport circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oxmier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newport delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newport.
Newport is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oxmier rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A good leg kick by Newport.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Oxmier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newport counters with a nice kick to the body.
Newport lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Newport scores with a body shot.
Newport goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oxmier swats away the attempt to clinch by Newport.
Newport lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newport keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Newport lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oxmier if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oxmier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oxmier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newport tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Newport throws a low kick but Oxmier avoids it.
Oxmier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
Forde Oxmier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newport tries to clinch up.
Thomas Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newport works Oxmier's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Oxmier tries to keep at a distance but Newport has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oxmier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newport is defending well for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Newport!
A relieved looking Thomas Newport thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2024

#R1#
Shepard throws out a loose jab but Backland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shepard.
Nice sprawl there from Shepard as Backland shoots in.
Shepard misses with a combination
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Shepard backing up. Shepard nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Shepard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backland.
Backland looks for a takedown but Shepard sprawls well.
Shepard misses with a jab to the body
and Backland counters with a three punch combo that has Shepard backing up. Shepard nods at Backland to acknowledge the strikes.
Backland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shepard misses with a shot to the body
and Backland comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shepard stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Backland is on him like rabid pit bull! Shepard slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Backland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro drops Neal with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Neal! Ribeiro dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1#
Backland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Watkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Watkins blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Watkins tightens his grip and picks Backland up, before dumping him to the ground. Backland manages to land in guard.
Backland is trying to keep Watkins in close.
Watkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Backland is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Watkins gets to his feet. Backland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Backland tries to clinch up but Watkins circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Backland dives in for a single leg takedown but Watkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Watkins manages to break the clinch.
Backland darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Watkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Backland's guard.
Watkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins stopping the sweep attempt from Backland.
Watkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Backland looking to control. #T2#
Backland wants to sweep but no luck.
Watkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backland wants to stand and escape but Watkins is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Backland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watkins but Watkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Backland sets himself, and Watkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Backland avoids it this time.
Watkins 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 Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Backland goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Backland.
Backland backing away here, and Watkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Backland moves out of range easily.
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backland connects with a right hand. Watkins shakes it off.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Backland.
Backland tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a single leg into guard. Backland didn't expect that.
Backland pulls Watkins in close to prevent any damage.
Watkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Let's hope that Watkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Backland looking for a guillotine here but Watkins defends easily. #SUB2#
Watkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gento Watkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Watkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Backland's guard.
Backland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watkins controls the pace.
Backland looking for a sweep. Not yet Backland, not yet.
Watkins postures up.
Backland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Watkins prevents Backland from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watkins won't allow Backland to sweep him here. #T1#
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Watkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Backland is trying to defend but Watkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watkins stops Backland from getting back to his feet.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backland trying to control here.
Watkins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Backland tries to kick Watkins off in order to stand up. Watkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Backland is trying to control Watkins's posture but Watkins avoids it.
Backland is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Backland can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Backland tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Backland wants to stand back up but Watkins manages to pass into side control.
Watkins working away.
Backland is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Watkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Watkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Backland to his feet.
Watkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Backland dives in for a single leg takedown but Watkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watkins has Backland pressed against the cage, preventing Backland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Backland wants to break free but Watkins has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gento Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Watkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Backland being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Watkins is looking to stand up but Backland won't let him.
Backland is trying to control the position but Watkins postures up.
Watkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watkins prevents Backland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Backland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watkins circles away.
Backland shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Backland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Backland shoots in looking for a takedown but Watkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Backland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Backland tries to clinch but Watkins is having none of it. #TD2#
Watkins gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Backland is defending against the submission attempts here by Watkins.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backland wants to improve his position but Watkins is controlling well.
Watkins prevents Backland from standing back up. #T3#
Backland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watkins's back!
Backland not allowing Watkins to control his hands.
Watkins is trying to break free.
Watkins trying to control the hands but Backland won't let him.
Watkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Watkins regains half guard.
Backland is keen to just control but Watkins is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Backland seems to be looking for submissions.
Watkins is staying active underneath Backland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Backland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Backland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Backland.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gento Watkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gento Watkins waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Neal gets a takedown into half guard.
Bae holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bae really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bae seems keen to control Neal's posture.
Bae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neal defends well.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bae holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bae keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bae pulls Neal in close to his closed guard and prevents Neal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neal trying to control but Bae is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bae 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! Neal rolls with it to try and escape but Bae cranks on the arm and Neal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hwan Bae!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1#
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Gallagher jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Gallagher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gallagher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gallagher works the jab nicely.
Packie Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Lopez drops Gallagher with a beautiful combination! Gallagher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lopez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Packie Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gallagher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lopez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gallagher's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayden Lopez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Neal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Neal ducks under a wild hook from Jradi.
Neal misses with a takedown attempt - Jradi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jradi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neal somewhat.
Neal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jradi scores with a body shot.
Neal misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Neal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jradi is trying to defend but Neal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jradi is controlling Neal's trapped leg to prevent Neal from advancing to side control.
Jradi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jradi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jradi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Jradi seems keen to control Neal's posture.
Jradi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Neal wanted to stand there but Jradi had control of the position.
Neal being controlled here momentarily.
Neal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jradi keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
Jradi pulls Neal in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neal trying to control but Jradi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Neal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jradi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neal has managed to get both his arms back between Jradi's legs - danger averted.
Jradi keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
Jradi wants to sweep here but Neal controlling him for the moment.
Jradi is pulling down on Neal's head to control his posture.
Neal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jradi is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Neal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jradi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jradi wants to sweep but no luck.
Neal wants to stand but Jradi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jradi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Neal.
Neal tries to clinch up.
Nour Jradi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jradi scores with a jab to the head.
Neal connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Nour Jradi has been cut.
Neal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jradi manages to avoid it.
Jradi with a nice cross.
No luck for Neal with that takedown attempt.
Nour Jradi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarcus Neal.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Jradi.
Neal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jradi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jradi.
Neal tries to clinch there but Jradi circles away.
Jradi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jradi is fending him off so far but Neal persists. Nope, Jradi circles away and we're back to standing.
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jradi tries to sprawl out of it but Neal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jradi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jradi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neal's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nour Jradi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nour Jradi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jradi swings widly with a right hand
and Neal counters with a nice body kick.
Jradi connects with a single shot there.
Jradi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neal can do to turn this around?
Neal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jradi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jradi tries to sprawl out of it but Neal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jradi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jradi jabs at Neal's body.
Neal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jradi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jradi tries to avoid it but Neal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jradi to the ground. Jradi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nour Jradi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jradi dips to his left and cracks Neal with an uppercut!
Jradi blocks the body kick.
Neal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jradi pinned against the cage. Jradi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nour Jradi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarcus Neal.
Jradi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jradi digs a good body shot into Neal's ribs.
Jradi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Jradi.
Neal throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Jradi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neal is looking to clinch but Jradi is avoiding it.
Jradi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neal wants to counter with a clinch but Jradi pushes him away.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jradi swats away the attempt to clinch by Neal.
Demarcus Neal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Neal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jradi looks to land a right hand but Neal moved out of range.
Neal with a poor takedown
and Jradi counters with a straight right hand.
Neal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jradi.
Jradi misses with a straight right. #T3#
Neal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jradi swivels and escapes.
Neal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neal shoots in for a takedown but Jradi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jradi misses with a wild body shot.
Neal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Neal. Those never looked like landing.
Nour Jradi is winning the standup battle so far.
Neal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jradi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neal.
Jradi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neal's hands.
Jradi cracks Neal with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neal.
Neal is breathing heavily.
Jradi scores with the left hand. Neal knows he should have avoided that one.
Jradi lands a jab to Neal's midsection.#T4#
A jab from Jradi finds it's way through Neal's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jradi dips to his left and cracks Neal with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Jradi scores with a four punch combination!
Neal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jradi defends well and Neal ends up having to push Jradi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jradi throws out a loose jab but Neal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jradi pinned against the cage. Jradi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neal tries to clinch there but Jradi circles away.
Jradi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neal manages to avoid it.
Neal doesn't manage to clinch there - Jradi circles away.
Jradi throwing a counter right hand but Neal manages to avoid it.
Jradi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neal under the eye.
Jradi cracks a nice hook into Neal's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nour Jradi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nour Jradi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jradi looks to throw the jab but Neal is out of range.
Jradi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neal moves away.
Jradi connects with a single shot there.
Neal throws a sloppy head kick and Jradi moves out of range easily.
Jradi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neal slips a straight right by Jradi.
Nice takedown defense from Jradi. No joy for Neal on that attempt.
Neal slips under a jab.
Jradi jabs at Neal's body.
Neal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jradi.
Neal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jradi lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Jradi.
Jradi keeps the fight on the outside.
Jradi misses with an uppercut. Neal saw that one coming.
Neal tries to clinch up but Jradi circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Neal slips a straight right by Jradi.
Jradi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neal's head backwards.
Good exchange - Jradi coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Jradi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neal wants to counter with a clinch but Jradi pushes him away.
Neal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jradi manages to avoid it.
Neal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jradi defends well and Neal ends up having to push Jradi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jradi scores with a jab.
Jradi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jradi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neal somewhat.
Nour Jradi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarcus Neal.
Jradi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jradi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jradi connects with a single shot there.
Neal fails with the takedown.#T2#
Jradi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neal ducks under a wild hook from Jradi.
Neal wants to counter the offense by Jradi and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Jradi finds it's way through Neal's defenses.
Jradi lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neal is looking to clinch but Jradi is avoiding it.
Jradi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jradi slaps away a takedown attempt from Neal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jradi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jradi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Jradi there.
Jradi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neal.
Jradi misses the jab.
Neal slips under a jab from Jradi.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt.
Neal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neal tries to clinch up but Jradi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jradi throws a good cross that connects.
Jradi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nour Jradi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neal fails with a takedown attempt.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jradi as Neal shoots in.
Neal tries to clinch but Jradi moves away
and Jradi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jradi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neal.
Jradi lands a nice shot that snaps Neal's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Jradi.
Jradi connects with a right hand. Neal shakes it off.
Jradi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jradi as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nour Jradi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jradi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nour Jradi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
Powell cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Powell.#CUT#It looks like Ayden Lopez has been cut.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell misses with a left hand
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.#CL#
Powell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Lopez looks winded!
Powell cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.#T1#
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Good body shot from Powell.
Powell lands a body punch.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Powell digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Powell pushes Lopez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Powell.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
Powell lands a left hand. #T2#
Powell effectively controlling the action here.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
A right hand to the body from Powell.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell leaning against his opponent.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell presses Lopez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Powell pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Powell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Powell lands a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ayden Lopez's cut even more.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Powell drops Lopez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lopez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Powell.
A body shot lands from Powell.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell is working Lopez over against the cage.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lopez to his knees! Powell keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Powell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Backland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wick avoids it really well and circles away.
Backland avoids the head kick by Wick.
Backland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Backland or perhaps it was just good defense by Wick, which made it look bad. #CL#
Backland instigates a clinch.
Backland avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Wick 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.
Wick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Backland moves in looking to clinch but Wick pushes him off.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Backland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Backland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick prevents Backland from getting back to his feet.
Wick wants to control from the top but Backland keeps moving.
Wick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backland wants to get back to his feet but Wick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Backland wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Wick.
Wick looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Wick shoots in and bounces Backland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Backland looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wick is defending well. Backland quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Backland celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Backland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport wants to clinch.
Bolton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolton wants to land a leg kick but Newport is out of range.
Bolton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newport is able to avoid easily.
Newport turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newport throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolton throws a low kick, looking for Newport's leg but Newport calmly moves out of range.
Newport swings for the body but Bolton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Bolton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport trying to keep a closed guard but Bolton is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Newport looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Bolton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newport throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Newport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolton lands a couple of elbows.
Bolton throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newport can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolton scoring with some ground and pound.
Newport controls Bolton momentarily but Bolton frees himself.
Newport has momentary wrist control but Bolton slips an elbow through the middle.
Bolton postures up and lands a big shot to Newport's brow.
Newport can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolton controls the pace.
Newport tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bolton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolton preventing the sweep.
Bolton pushing down on Newport's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bolton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newport for as long as he can get away with.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes.
Newport is controlling Bolton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Bolton stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newport is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newport avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Bolton 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#
Good leg kick by Bolton.
Bolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newport can do to turn this around?
Newport avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newport explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newport misses with a wild combination.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Bolton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newport throws a leg kick which misses Bolton's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolton tries to avoid it.
Newport looks to land a body kick but Bolton moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Newport checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolton is out of range and Newport settles back down.
A low kick from Bolton misses
and Newport counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolton shrugs it off. #CL2#
Newport clinches up with Bolton and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolton is working for takedown but Newport is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newport dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newport's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bolton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newport up against the cage.
Bolton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Bolton blocks it.
Bolton keeps control of Newport as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolton.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolton avoids it.
Bolton is working for takedown but Newport is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolton gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newport is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolton has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Bolton manages to break the clinch.
Newport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newport throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolton misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bolton if he has to take too many more of those.
Newport fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolton checks it well.
Bolton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newport scores with a jab.#TD#
Bolton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newport is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Newport on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Logan Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Newport is trying to improve his position.
Newport on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bolton is looking to take a break and control but Newport is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Newport tries to buck Bolton off but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton controls the position.
Newport tries to buck Bolton off but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Newport wants to control but Bolton postures up.
Bolton working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Newport's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bolton working the ground and pound.
Bolton takes a little break here. Newport wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bolton gets to mount! Newport was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Newport tries to lock up and control but Bolton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Bolton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolton was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newport.
Newport on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Bolton misses.
Bolton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newport circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolton backing away here, and Newport unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bolton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newport looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newport checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newport checks a leg kick.
Bolton misses with a low kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolton is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton scores with a leg kick.
Newport misses with a straight left.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Bolton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newport.#T1#
Newport motions for Bolton to come forward. Newport throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolton tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Newport throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Bolton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newport on his heels. He'll look to pass Newport's guard now, I'm sure.
Bolton postures up.
Bolton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton passes Newport's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bolton working over Newport with some ground and pound. Newport looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolton slips a nice elbow through Newport's hands, connecting with Newport's forehead.
Bolton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Newport can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Bolton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Newport! More shots from Bolton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Bolton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Newport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrison.#CL#
Garrison gets tackled into the cage by Newport. Newport maintains the clinch.
Garrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrison as Newport tries to tie him up.
Garrison misses with a body punch.
Newport landing knees to the body. #BC#
Newport breaks the clinch.
Garrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Newport with a nice calf kick.
Newport scores with a push kick.
Garrison looks winded!
Garrison misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Newport with a nice calf kick.
Newport stuns Garrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Newport lands a right hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newport. Garrison shrugs it off though.
Newport connects with a leg kick.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newport is looking to slow Garrison down with leg kicks. #CL#
Newport moves into the clinch.#BC#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Newport lands a big head kick that sends Garrison tumbling to the mat! Newport takes a step backwards and waves Garrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Garrison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Branden Garrison has been cut.
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!
Garrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Newport finish him?
Newport jabs Garrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Newport finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garrison's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Newport connects with a superb combination that knocks Garrison out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Newport before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Garrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Newport!
A victorious Thomas Newport thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Krawl - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Camren Walters has been cut.
Walters connects with a body shot that sends Krawl's belly button to the back.
Walters pushes Krawl away with a front kick.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Krawl and sends Walters crashing to the mat! Krawl follows him down to the mat - Walters regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Walters is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawl.
Walters is still in real trouble! Can Krawl finish him?
Krawl moves into full mount! Walters won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawl lands a big shot to the head and Walters winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Travis Krawl!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool has Newport pushed against the cage.
Alghool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Newport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Newport and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Alghool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alghool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Newport manages to pass to side control.
Newport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alghool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Newport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alghool tries to kick Newport off but Newport keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alghool keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alghool prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Alghool pulls Newport into guard.
Alghool keeping moving, preventing Newport from controlling successfully.
Newport wants to stand but Alghool has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport is looking to work some ground and pound but Alghool has wrist control.
Newport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alghool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Alghool moves out of range and Newport only half commits. #CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newport, pushing him back against the cage.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Alghool digs a right hand into Newport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newport's gas tank.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport. #T4#
Alghool is pushing Newport up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool gets a clinch. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
Newport throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alghool just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newport's brow.
Newport misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newport has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alghool is proving hard to escape from.
Newport sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool 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#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alghool taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Alghool's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Newport tries to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling the position.
Newport on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pushes Newport back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Alghool jumps into guard, dragging Newport to the mat.
Newport stops Alghool from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport wanted to stand there but Alghool had control of the position.
Newport sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alghool's guard. #T1##ES2#
Alghool has one foot on Newport's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.
Alghool has Newport pressed against the cage, preventing Newport from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alghool on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alghool as Newport tries to tie him up.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alghool sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Alghool avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Alghool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alghool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newport smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Newport avoids the damage to the body.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.#TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Alghool is looking to stand back up but Newport counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alghool.
Alghool is trying to stand.
Newport tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamza Alghool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Alghool is just out of range.
Alghool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newport taking a breather. #TD2#
Alghool manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hamza Alghool has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Alghool pushes Newport off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool tries a knee to the head but Newport blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alghool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Newport back into the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newport tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newport to keep the fight standing.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage.
Newport can't break the clinch.
Alghool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool has Newport up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport throws a head kick that misses.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Alghool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.#CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Newport.#TD2#
Alghool jumps guard.
Newport trying to control but Alghool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Newport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newport wants to control from the top but Alghool keeps moving.
Thomas Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newport throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Newport tries to keep at a distance but Alghool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Alghool gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Alghool taking a breather.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Alghool avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool gets through Newport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newport is looking to control Alghool's arms but Alghool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Alghool successfully pulls guard.
Alghool wants to stand up but Newport is controlling him. #T3#
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Alghool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newport won't allow Alghool to get back to his feet.
Newport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alghool's guard.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet but Newport is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool lands with a left to the head.
Alghool managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alghool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alghool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alghool misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wulansari instigates a clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Backland has been cut.
Backland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Backland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wulansari lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wulansari manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Wulansari gets a clinch.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
Backland dodges an elbow strike from Wulansari. #BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backland tries for a takedown but Wulansari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wulansari rushes Backland and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wulansari as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
Backland is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wulansari. #T1##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Backland prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Backland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Backland passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wulansari is trying to stand. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Backland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Backland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wulansari moves into range and clinches up with Backland.
Backland wants to break free but Wulansari has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards. #TD2#
Wulansari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Backland uses from the top position.
Backland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wulansari is wriggling around but Backland manages to pass to half guard.
Backland wants to control but Wulansari is keeping him busy.
Wulansari pushes Backland off but Backland dives into side control.
Backland throws an elbow but Wulansari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wulansari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari parries the strikes from Backland easily there. Backland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wulansari to escape.
Backland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wulansari keeps working.
Wulansari bucks up and tries to throw Backland off but instead Backland has got his back!
Backland trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulansari is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Backland's cut.
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#
Wulansari has Backland up against the cage in a clinch.
Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulansari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulansari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Backland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulansari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backland backwards.
Wulansari lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari.
Wulansari is leaning against Backland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wulansari slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wulansari drives through and clinches with Backland against the cage.
Wulansari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backland up against the cage.#TD2#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Backland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Wulansari is looking to stand back up but Backland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wulansari. #SUB#
Backland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wulansari has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Wulansari kicks off Backland and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Wulansari clinches up with Backland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Backland closes the distance and clinches up with Wulansari, looking for a takedown. Backland pushes Wulansari against the cage but Wulansari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulansari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Bobby Backland's cut is getting worse.#T2##TD2#
Wulansari gets control of Backland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulansari is looking to stand up but Backland isn't so interested in that idea.
Backland stands and throws Wulansari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backland wants to stand but Wulansari is controlling his arm.
Backland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wulansari!
Backland wants to control the pace but Wulansari is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Wulansari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Wulansari really wants to buck Backland off and get back to his feet.
Backland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backland controlling from mount.
Backland won't let Wulansari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wulansari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wulansari tries to buck Backland off but Backland takes his back!
Wulansari is covering up but some of the strikes from Backland are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Backland is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wulansari has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Backland has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wulansari taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Backland doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Backland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bolton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krawl sprawls well initially but Bolton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bolton wants to free his trapped foot but Krawl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krawl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krawl tries to kick Bolton off but Bolton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bolton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krawl defending well though.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krawl is staying active underneath Bolton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krawl is staying active underneath Bolton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krawl is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolton is looking to take a break and control but Krawl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krawl trying to control but Bolton postures up.
Krawl is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krawl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolton throws a leg kick which misses Krawl's front leg but catches the back leg as Krawl tries to avoid it.
Bolton scoring well with a low kick there.
Krawl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krawl's waist but Krawl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolton off to one side.
A low kick from Bolton misses
and Krawl counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Krawl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton throws out a leg kick but Krawl moves out of range and Bolton only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bolton.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Krawl moved away.
As Bolton backs off Krawl throws a huge counter combo but Bolton manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Bolton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krawl's guard.
Krawl managing to control the position.
Bolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolton preventing the sweep.
Krawl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Bolton throws a big elbow that misses.
Krawl wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bolton keeping full guard, as Krawl tries to pass.
Bolton managing to control the position.
Krawl won't allow Bolton to sweep him here.
Bolton is trying to control the position but Krawl postures up. #T4#
Krawl wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton controlling Krawl's posture.
Bolton is trying to control the position but Krawl postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krawl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolton circles away quickly and effectively.
Krawl scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bolton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krawl misses with a double jab
and Bolton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Krawl.#TD#
Bolton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolton lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Logan Bolton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krawl misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Bolton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawl checks a low kick from Bolton.
Bolton throws a leg kick which misses Krawl's front leg but catches the back leg as Krawl tries to avoid it.
Travis Krawl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krawl misses with a series of wild punches.
Bolton wants to slow Krawl down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Krawl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolton misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Krawl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bolton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawl looks to land a combination but Bolton avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Bolton. #TD#
Bolton scores with a takedown into Krawl's guard.
Bolton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawl can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krawl's head.#T1#
Bolton trying to control but Krawl is working from the bottom.
Krawl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolton throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolton works over Krawl with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolton stands up over Krawl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolton looking to sit in guard and control but Krawl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Logan Bolton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolton wants to sweep here but Krawl controlling him for the moment.
Bolton is trying to keep Krawl in close. #T2#
Bolton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bolton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawl keeping moving, preventing Bolton from controlling successfully.
Bolton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolton cracks Krawl with a solid left hand.
Bolton preventing the sweep.
Krawl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bolton tries to get to full guard but Krawl has control of the leg.
Bolton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolton.#T4#
Bolton seems keen to control Krawl's posture.
Krawl wants to control from the top but Bolton keeps moving.
Bolton keeping full guard, as Krawl tries to pass.
Krawl passes Bolton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolton is pressing down on Krawl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Bolton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krawl checks a low kick from Bolton.
Bolton tries to land a leg kick but Krawl saw it coming and moves away.
Krawl throws a counter combo.
Krawl throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolton counters with a low kick, right behind Krawl 's knee.
Krawl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bolton.
Bolton fails to land with a series of punches.
Krawl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolton.
Krawl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bolton.
Bolton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolton connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolton loads up on a big right hand but Krawl slips the punch.
Bolton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Bolton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krawl napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Krawl taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bolton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bolton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bolton laying and praying for a moment but Krawl takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawl keeps working.
Bolton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krawl wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Travis Krawl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krawl controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bolton working over Krawl with some ground and pound. Krawl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolton 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.
Bolton is nestled in close to Krawl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krawl wants to get back to full guard but Bolton has mounted him!#T3#
Bolton raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Krawl tries to lock up and control but Bolton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krawl looks a forlorn figure.
Bolton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krawl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krawl might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bolton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krawl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bolton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolton tries to control but Krawl wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bolton raining down shots from the mount!
Krawl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bolton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krawl looks a forlorn figure.
Bolton wants to control but Krawl has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Bolton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolton 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Bolton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1#
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts. #TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lopez's guard.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Lopez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
It looks like Thompson is going to stand back up.
Thompson passes to side control.
Thompson controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lopez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Thompson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lopez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Thompson!
A relieved looking Wesley Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024

#R1#
Newport fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newport looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Penny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newport throws out a leg kick but Penny moves out of range and Newport only half commits.
Penny has a takedown stuffed.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Penny moves into range and clinches up with Newport.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newport trying to control the position but instead, Penny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newport into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penny tries to break the clinch but Newport is controlling the position.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Penny uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
Penny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penny.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Penny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny unleashes a big counter combination but Newport bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penny checks a leg kick.
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penny misses with a leg kick.
Penny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penny's sensitive parts.
Newport is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Penny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Newport wants to clinch up but Penny keeps it at a distance.
Penny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Newport.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Newport clinches with his opponent.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penny tries for a takedown but Newport manages to get underhooks.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Newport stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Penny pulls guard effortlessly.
Penny wants to sweep but no luck.
Penny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Penny wants to sweep here but Newport controlling him for the moment.
Newport postures up. #SUB2#
Penny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newport trying to control but Penny is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newport tries to stand but Penny is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newport misses with a straight right. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newport defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penny.
Newport looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penny shoots in looking for a takedown but Newport manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newport lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newport takes a swing at Penny's ribcage but misses.
Penny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newport. That one must have hurt.
Newport tries to clinch there but Penny circles away.
Newport takes a swing at Penny's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Newport.
Newport feints and then cracks Penny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penny down. #CL#
Newport gets a clinch.
Newport misses with some punches.
Newport has had enough of the clinch but Penny keeps him there for the moment.
Penny managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Newport 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#
Newport ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penny shoots for a takedown but Newport saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Newport was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Newport is predictable there #CL2#
and Penny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penny. #TD2#
Penny pulls guard successfully.
Newport stopping the sweep attempt from Penny.
Penny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newport's guard. #REVB#
Penny wants to get up but he can't break Newport's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Penny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newport swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penny wanted to stand there but Newport had control of the position.
Penny looking to pass the guard.
Newport working a defensive guard here.
Penny throwing strikes from guard but Newport blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newport being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newport sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penny somewhat.
Bo Penny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newport throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Newport blocks a head kick by Penny.
Penny moves out of range of the leg kick from Newport.#CL#
Newport rushes Penny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Penny avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Newport stops a takedown attempt from Penny.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Newport is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Newport fails to land.
Penny is trying to pull guard but Newport turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newport looking to slow down the pace here.
Newport stalling in the clinch but Penny improves position.
Maybe Newport would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Newport breaks from the clinch.
Newport throws a leg kick but Penny moved away.
Penny circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Penny has closed the distance and engaged Newport in a clinch.
Newport utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Penny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newport is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newport tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penny looking for a takedown.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penny.
Penny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newport is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Penny.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penny.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penny tries to score a body lock takedown but Newport shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penny tries to pull guard but Newport holds him up against the cage and eventually Penny drops back down to his feet.
Newport has had enough of the clinch but Penny keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Newport dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Good work by Penny as he checks the leg kick.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
Penny throws a low kick but Newport avoids it.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Newport is looking to wear down Penny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penny feints the counter takedown.
Penny throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Penny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penny can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Newport.
Newport wants to clinch up but Penny keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Penny gets a clinch.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penny is defending well for now.
Penny prevents Newport from breaking the clinch.
Penny working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newport just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
Penny can't get the takedown.
Penny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penny misses with a knee strike.
Penny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Penny.
Penny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newport letting Penny take a breather here.
Thomas Newport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Penny prevents a body shot from Newport. #BC#
Newport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Penny rushes Newport and presses him up against the cage.
Newport is trying to break free.
Penny jumps guard but Newport turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Newport has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newport gets underhooks to prevent Penny's takedown attempt. #T3#
Newport prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Penny breaks from the clinch.
Penny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newport avoids it really well and circles away.
Penny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penny moves out of range of the strikes.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newport is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Penny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penny. #T4#
Penny throws a head kick but Newport moves out of range.
Penny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newport tries to clinch there but Penny circles away.
Penny feints the counter takedown.
Newport throws a shot from downtown. Penny moves away and avoids it.
Newport tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newport with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newport tries to clinch up.
Penny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Penny shoots in looking for a takedown. Newport tries to sprawl out of it but Penny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newport manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newport but Newport pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Newport!
A victorious Thomas Newport thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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