Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: IFA 24: Arizona
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Schooba throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Webster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schooba.
Webster slaps away a takedown attempt from Schooba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schooba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Schooba, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Schooba against the cage but Schooba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schooba shoots and misses
and Webster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schooba has his takedown stuffed
and Webster counters with a left and a right that stings Schooba.
Jovani Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.#CL#
Webster drives through and clinches with Schooba against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schooba wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Webster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in looking for a takedown. Schooba tries to sprawl out of it but Webster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schooba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Webster lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schooba.
A big left from Schooba misses.
Webster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schooba with a poor takedown
and Webster counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Schooba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Webster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Webster pushes Schooba away with a front kick.
Webster stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Webster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schooba.
Schooba looks winded!
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schooba swivels and escapes.#CL#
Webster darts in and clinches Schooba up against the cage.#BC#
Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schooba shoots in but no luck this time.
As Schooba looks to move away, Webster throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Webster clinches. #BC#
Webster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.#CL#
Webster closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.#T3##TD#
Webster successfully pulls guard.
Webster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schooba controls the pace.
Schooba advances position into side control!
Schooba trying to control the action but Webster is working from the bottom. #T4#
Schooba working away.
Webster is trying to get back to half guard.
Webster is working hard here to advance position.
Webster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schooba on the ground.
Schooba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Webster tries to buck Schooba off but Schooba is having none of it.
An elbow from Schooba crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovani Webster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Webster closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Webster avoiding damage. #TD#
Webster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but Schooba is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Webster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schooba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schooba won't allow Webster to sweep him here. #SU2#
Webster is working an open guard so Schooba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schooba.
Schooba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schooba as he avoids it easily.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schooba stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schooba throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schooba. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Webster misses the target.
Schooba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webster's waist but Webster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schooba off to one side.
Webster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Webster scores with a jab to the body.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schooba sprawls well. Schooba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovani Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webster.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Webster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schooba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schooba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webster dives in for a single leg takedown but Schooba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Webster breaks the clinch. #T3#
Schooba looks for a takedown but Webster sprawls well.
Schooba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webster's waist but Webster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schooba off to one side.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webster sprawls well. Webster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet.
Schooba shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Webster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Webster takes the fight into the clinch.
Schooba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webster avoids it.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Webster won't allow it.
Webster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schooba up against the cage.
Schooba is trying to pull guard but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webster is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovani Webster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Webster darts in looking for a takedown but Schooba gets double underhooks and turns Webster into the cage.
Webster looking for a takedown. #BC#
Webster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schooba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
Webster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schooba.
Schooba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Webster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Webster. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Webster moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Webster tries to pull guard but Schooba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovani Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schooba is trying to drag Webster to the mat but Webster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Schooba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schooba wants a takedown but no success here.
Schooba can't get the takedown. #TD#
Webster drags the fight down to the ground.
Webster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schooba can do to turn this around?
Webster wants to control but Schooba passes easily into half guard.
Schooba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Webster wants to control but Schooba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Webster has one foot on Schooba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
Jovani Webster is winning the standup battle so far.
Schooba fails to land the takedown.
Webster appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Schooba clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Webster misses. #CL#
Webster drives through and clinches with Schooba against the cage. #T3#
Schooba tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
Schooba tries to pull guard but Webster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webster jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webster wants a takedown. #BC#
Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Schooba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schooba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schooba shoots for a double leg takedown but Webster sprawls well. He's pushed Schooba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Webster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Webster clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Webster manages to pull guard.
Webster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba gets full guard.
Schooba keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully.
Jovani Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schooba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jovani Webster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webster 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovani Webster!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Mccall clinches up against the cage.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Mccall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mccall cracks Mera with a nice body shot.#TD#
Mera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccall looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Mera stands up and waves to Mccall to follow him.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Mccall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mccall rushes Mera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Mccall digs a right hand into Mera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mera's gas tank.
Mccall lands a nice shot to the body.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall lands a body punch.
Mera fails to pull guard.
Mera tries to pull guard but Mccall won't allow it.
Mccall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Mccall holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet.
Mccall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Mccall.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mccall lands a body punch.
Mccall lands a left hand.
Mccall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mccall digs a right hand into Mera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mera's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Mccall.
Mccall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mccall. #T2#
Mccall lands an uppercut.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Mccall.
A right hand to the body from Mccall.
Mccall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mera backwards. #BC2#
Mccall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccall plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mera swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mera face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santos Mccall!
After the big win, Santos Mccall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HARDTACK and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Jarvinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Jarvinen.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
The fighters circling - Jarvinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miranda darts in looking for a takedown but Jarvinen gets double underhooks and turns Miranda into the cage.
Jarvinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miranda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarvinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Miranda's head.
Jarvinen stuffs the takedown.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
Crunch! Jarvinen slams his shin into Miranda's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
Miranda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miranda is looking to clinch.
Jarvinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Miranda tries to clinch but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Jarvinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Jarvinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reijo Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Nice takedown defense from Jarvinen. No joy for Miranda on that attempt.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarvinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Miranda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Miranda ducks right into an uppercut from Jarvinen.
Joe Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda dives in for a single leg takedown but Jarvinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jarvinen works the jab nicely.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.#TD2#
Miranda scores with a takedown into Jarvinen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miranda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miranda cracks Jarvinen with a solid left hand.
Jarvinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Miranda cracks Jarvinen with a solid left hand.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarvinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miranda forces his way into half guard.
Jarvinen is looking to improve his position.
Miranda controlling the action here.#SU2#
Miranda decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jarvinen leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jarvinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarvinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.#CL2#
Miranda clinches.
Jarvinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Jarvinen 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#
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Jarvinen misses.
Jarvinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by Jarvinen.
Miranda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miranda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarvinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reijo Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Miranda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarvinen tries to avoid it but Miranda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarvinen to the ground. Jarvinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reijo Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvinen.
Miranda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarvinen swivels and escapes.
It looked like Jarvinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarvinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarvinen thows a body kick. Miranda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Miranda fails with the takedown.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Jarvinen. #T2#
Jarvinen lands a jab to Miranda's midsection.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarvinen scores with a body shot.
Jarvinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Miranda.
Miranda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Miranda has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarvinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Miranda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen slowing the pace effectively.
Jarvinen has Miranda pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Miranda pulls guard effortlessly.
Jarvinen looking to pass the guard.
Jarvinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miranda wants to sweep but no luck.
Miranda seems keen to control Jarvinen's posture.#T4#
Jarvinen looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Miranda wriggles free and stands up.
Reijo Jarvinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarvinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Miranda.
Miranda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Jarvinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miranda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miranda shoots in for a double leg but Jarvinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jarvinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Jarvinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reijo Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Miranda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miranda's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miranda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
Miranda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miranda avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Miranda fails with the takedown.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Miranda has a takedown stuffed.
Jarvinen looks to land a right hand but Miranda moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarvinen. That's going to slow Miranda down.
Jarvinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Miranda counters with a body kick.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarvinen. #T2#
Jarvinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miranda at a distance.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jarvinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarvinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miranda has time to react.
Miranda slips a straight right by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt - Jarvinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Jarvinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Jarvinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Miranda's head.
Joe Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarvinen missing with a left hand there. Miranda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarvinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miranda's head.
Jarvinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Jarvinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miranda throws a counter combo.
Miranda dodges the punch combination from Jarvinen. #T4#
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miranda.
Miranda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Jarvinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Jarvinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Miranda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarvinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joe Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarvinen throwing a counter right hand but Miranda manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Jarvinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarvinen, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Jarvinen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Missel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Missel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Missel moves out of range as Song strikes.#TD2#
Missel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Missel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Song controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Song wants to hold on but Missel pushes him away.#SUB2#
Missel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Song can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song avoids a series of strikes thrown by Missel. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Missel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Missel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Missel controlling the pace for now.
Missel looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Missel controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Song is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Song holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Missel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Song is breathing heavily.
Missel looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Missel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Missel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Missel controlling the position easily from mount.
Missel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Missel punching from mount but Song doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Song knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Missel on the ground.
Missel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Missel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Missel looking to secure an arm triangle but Song defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Missel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Missel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Missel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Song seems keen to control Missel's posture.
Missel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Missel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Missel stalls from top position.
Song wants to control but Missel postures up.
Song on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Song tries to get out of the position.
Missel controlling the position.
Missel throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #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#
Missel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Song's face as Missel controls the position.
Missel moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Missel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Song is surviving well by controlling Missel's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Missel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Missel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Song tries to improve his position but instead Missel has taken his back! #SUB2#
Missel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Song is defending well though. Missel let's go of the attempt for now.
Missel missing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Song trying to control the position but Missel manages to sink in the hooks.
Missel controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Missel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Song is defending well though. Missel let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Missel working for a choke but Song is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Missel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Missel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Song connects with a crisp jab.
Missel wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Missel or perhaps it was just good defense by Song, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel dives in for a single leg takedown but Song sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Missel manages to avoid it.
Al Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
Missel avoids the body shot from Song.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Missel on the side of the head. #T1#
Missel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Song as Missel shoots in.
Missel shoots in for a takedown but Song shows good takedown defense.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Missel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Missel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Missel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Song counter with a right hand.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Missel fails with the takedown.#T2#
Missel goes for a double leg but Song avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Song continues to drive forward.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Missel manages to avoid it.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Missel's shoulder, as Missel tries to avoid the shot.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song lands a jab.
Missel throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Missel moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Missel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Missel is defended easily by Song.#T3#
Missel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Song circles away.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Missel darts in looking for a takedown but Song gets double underhooks and turns Missel into the cage.
Song is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Song.
Missel misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Missel slips under a jab from Song.
Song cracks Missel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe Missel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Missel shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Missel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Missel slips a jab from Song.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Missel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Missel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Missel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Missel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant forces his way into half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Mera's temple. #T1#
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Mera's head.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is looking to advance position but Mera won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant works his way into full mount!
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mera can't escape the position. #T2#
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mera is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dominating with strikes here.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grant controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Grant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mera shrugs it off.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera tries to hold on but Grant postures up.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble! #T4#
Grant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mera?
Grant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grant controlling from mount.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grant working the ground and pound effectively.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grant scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant works over Mera with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries to stand but Mera is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Grant is working Mera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant is nestled in close to Mera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mera is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.#T2#
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Mera is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant is looking to stall here but Mera recovers full guard.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mera keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Grant 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#
Mera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mera somewhat.#TD2#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Mera is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Mera's guard.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is pushing down on Mera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mera is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mera is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Graham Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Miranda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miranda duly obliges. #TD2#
Miranda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Melaiko did well to prevent Miranda getting side control.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miranda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melaiko trying to control but Miranda postures up. #SUB2#
Miranda is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miranda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melaiko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is trying to control. Melaiko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miranda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melaiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Miranda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miranda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miranda wants to pass to mount but Melaiko is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Miranda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melaiko is just riding it out for now. Miranda eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melaiko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miranda counters with a three punch combo that has Melaiko backing up. Melaiko nods at Miranda to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Melaiko kicks off Miranda and gets to his feet. #T2#
Miranda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melaiko misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Miranda counters by clinching up.
Melaiko tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Melaiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Miranda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Miranda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melaiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miranda jumps into guard, dragging Melaiko to the mat.
Miranda controls Melaiko momentarily but Melaiko frees himself.
Melaiko wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving. #T3#
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Miranda is trying to keep Melaiko in close.
Miranda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melaiko controls the pace.#SU#
Melaiko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Melaiko dives in and grabs Miranda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes down on Melaiko's head and hops out.
Miranda dives in and grabs Melaiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melaiko pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melaiko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Melaiko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Melaiko fails with the takedown.
Melaiko throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
Miranda lands a jab-cross combination.
Melaiko looks to land a combination but Miranda avoids it well.
Melaiko is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Miranda scores with a takedown into Melaiko's guard.

Melaiko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Melaiko.
Melaiko misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Melaiko wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Miranda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melaiko is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Melaiko tries to pull guard but Miranda holds him up against the cage and eventually Melaiko drops back down to his feet.
Miranda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miranda leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Miranda.
Miranda gets underhooks to prevent Melaiko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Melaiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Melaiko breaks from the clinch.
Melaiko tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Miranda wants to counter with a clinch but Melaiko pushes him away.#CL2#
Melaiko tries to keep at a distance but Miranda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melaiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Miranda gets underhooks to prevent Melaiko's takedown attempt.
Miranda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Melaiko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melaiko misses with an elbow strike.
Miranda just leaning against Melaiko, taking a breather.
Melaiko dodges an elbow strike from Miranda.
Melaiko is trying to drag Miranda to the mat but Miranda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Melaiko won't allow it.
Melaiko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miranda walks away with a smile on his face. Melaiko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melaiko avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Melaiko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
George Melaiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miranda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melaiko, pushing him back against the cage.
Melaiko is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Miranda jumps guard and drags Melaiko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Melaiko trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Melaiko wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Melaiko wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving. #T3#
Miranda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Melaiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miranda lands a jab to Melaiko's midsection.
Miranda throws a body kick that misses. #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.
Melaiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miranda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Miranda clinches.
Melaiko tries to pull guard but Miranda holds him up against the cage and eventually Melaiko drops back down to his feet.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Miranda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miranda manages to end up in side control.
A control attempt from Melaiko but he's now mounted!
Melaiko is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda avoids the attempt from Melaiko to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Miranda 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#
Miranda misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melaiko gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melaiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melaiko working a defensive guard here.
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Melaiko is retaining full guard.
Melaiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Melaiko, not yet. #T1#
Miranda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miranda trying to control but Melaiko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Melaiko as Miranda shoots in.
Melaiko closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Melaiko pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Melaiko moves in looking to clinch but Miranda pushes him off.
Miranda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melaiko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miranda somewhat.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Miranda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miranda wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Melaiko with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Miranda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Melaiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Miranda has managed to clinch.
Melaiko is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Melaiko.
Stalling in the clinch from Miranda.
Melaiko tries to score a body lock takedown but Miranda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melaiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Melaiko gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Miranda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melaiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda 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.
Miranda is trying to keep Melaiko in close.
Melaiko throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Melaiko stands up from Miranda's guard - Melaiko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melaiko tries to work over Miranda's front leg with a kick but Miranda checks it.
Miranda throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Melaiko tries to keep at a distance but Miranda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melaiko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miranda smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Miranda. No joy for Melaiko on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Melaiko tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily
and Miranda counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miranda 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Miranda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Missel shoots in looking for a takedown but Sutchel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Missel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Missel dives in for a single leg takedown but Sutchel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Sutchel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sutchel throws a punch but it's blocked by Missel.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brennan Sutchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
Stalling in the clinch from Sutchel.
Missel is trying to drag Sutchel to the mat but Sutchel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Missel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sutchel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sutchel pushes Missel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sutchel tries to pull guard but Missel won't allow it. #BC2#
Missel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Missel or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutchel, which made it look bad. #T1#
Missel looks to land a combination but Sutchel avoids it well.
Missel moves out of range of the leg kick from Sutchel.
Sutchel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Missel.
Sutchel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sutchel shoots in but no luck this time.
Missel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutchel as he avoids it easily.
Sutchel throws the kick towards the body but Missel avoids it.
Missel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutchel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sutchel wants it to stay on the feet.
Sutchel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Missel avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##CL#
Sutchel clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sutchel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Missel pulls guard.
Sutchel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutchel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Missel is proving hard to escape from.
Missel is trying to control the position but Sutchel postures up.
Sutchel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Sutchel being controlled here momentarily.
Sutchel trying to control the position from guard on top but Missel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutchel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Missel wants to stand up but Sutchel is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sutchel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sutchel shoots in looking for a takedown. Missel tries to sprawl out of it but Sutchel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Missel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Missel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutchel circles away.
Missel looks for a takedown but Sutchel sprawls well.
Sutchel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missel tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Missel closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sutchel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brennan Sutchel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Missel dives in and grabs Sutchel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutchel pushes down on Missel's head and hops out.
Missel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutchel.
Sutchel throws a leg kick but Missel moved away.
Missel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sutchel defends it well.
Sutchel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missel can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Missel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sutchel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sutchel lands with an overhand left.
Missel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Brennan Sutchel has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel shoots in for a double leg but Sutchel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Missel dodges the punch combination from Sutchel.
Missel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Missel checks a low kick from Sutchel.#T1#
Missel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sutchel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Missel's waist but Missel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutchel off to one side.
Sutchel closes the distance and clinches up with Missel, looking for a takedown. Sutchel pushes Missel against the cage but Missel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Missel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sutchel is out of range and Missel settles back down.
Missel tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Missel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Sutchel forces Missel back against the cage and clinches.
Missel letting Sutchel take a breather here.
Sutchel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brennan Sutchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
Sutchel tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Missel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Sutchel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Missel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutchel somewhat.
No luck for Sutchel with that takedown attempt.
Missel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Missel is looking to land body kicks.
Missel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Missel fails with the takedown.
Sutchel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Missel as he jumps to the side.
Sutchel closes the distance but Missel moves to the side
and Missel counters with an inside leg kick.
Brennan Sutchel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Missel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutchel avoids it really well and circles away.
Missel misses with a takedown
and Sutchel counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Sutchel takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sutchel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Missel is defending well.
Missel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutchel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sutchel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Missel as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Missel keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutchel dives in and grabs Missel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Missel pushes down on Sutchel's head and hops out.
Sutchel slaps away a takedown attempt from Missel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Sutchel darts in and clinches Missel up against the cage.
Sutchel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Missel is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Missel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sutchel moves into range and clinches up with Missel.
Sutchel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Missel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brennan Sutchel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brennan Sutchel'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##CL2#
Missel closes the distance and pushes Sutchel back into the cage.
Missel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sutchel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Missel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sutchel after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Missel.
Missel is trying to pull guard but Sutchel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brennan Sutchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.#TD2#
Missel pulls guard.
Sutchel tries to free his leg and advance position but Missel is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutchel wants to control from the top but Missel keeps moving.
Sutchel postures up.
Sutchel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SU#
Sutchel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sutchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Missel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutchel defends it nicely.
Missel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutchel fails with the takedown.
Missel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutchel but Sutchel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Sutchel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Missel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutchel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Missel somewhat.#T2#
Sutchel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Missel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Missel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutchel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Missel defends it nicely.#CL#
Sutchel rushes Missel and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Sutchel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Missel is keeping busy.
Sutchel is looking to control Missel's arms but Missel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sutchel has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Missel jumps guard.
Sutchel wants to control from the top but Missel keeps moving.
Missel looking for a sweep. Not yet Missel, not yet. #SUB2#
Missel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutchel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Missel controlling the position.#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.
Missel keeping full guard, as Sutchel tries to pass. #SU#
Missel is working an open guard so Sutchel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Missel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sutchel decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutchel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sutchel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Missel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutchel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brennan Sutchel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutchel, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brennan Sutchel!

Event: IFA 19: Carnival
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Schooba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kataski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schooba somewhat.#CL#
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kataski presses Schooba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kataski smiles and moves away.
Kataski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kataski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schooba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kai Kataski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.#T1##CL#
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Schooba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Schooba looks winded!
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski slows down the pace here.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
Schooba is trying to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling him.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kataski. #T2#
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kataski scores with a hook to the body.
Kataski lands a nice uppercut.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kataski lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schooba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski is stalling here.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kataski.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kataski.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards. #ROC#Schooba is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski stalling.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Kataski.#CL#
Kataski moves into the clinch.
Kataski lands a left hand.
Kataski pushes Schooba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kataski finish him?
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schooba up against the cage.
Kataski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Schooba with a big uppercut! Schooba tries to clinch up but Kataski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Schooba to the mat! Schooba covers up and Kataski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kataski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Missel is looking to clinch but Jubli is avoiding it.
Missel goes for a double leg but Jubli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jubli continues to drive forward.
Jubli wants to counter the offense by Missel and move into the clinch position.
Jubli lands a shoulder strike.
Missel being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jubli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jubli lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jubli breaks from the clinch.
Missel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jubli scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel walks into a left hand.
Missel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jubli's waist but Jubli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Missel off to one side.
Jubli connects with a body shot that sends Missel's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jubli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Missel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Missel is breathing heavily.
Jubli thuds his right hand into Missel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Jubli cracks Missel with a big right hand and Missel goes down!#ROC2#Missel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jubli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Missel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Missel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jubli.
Jubli distracts Missel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jubli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jubli throws a big right hand that misses.
Missel seems to have got his legs back now.
Jubli trying to control the position from guard on top but Missel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jubli lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Jubli stands up from Missel's guard - Jubli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jubli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Jubli connects with the punch.
Jubli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Missel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Jubli moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Missel goes down! Can Jubli finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Joe Missel has been cut.
Missel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jubli landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Missel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Missel keeping moving, preventing Jubli from controlling successfully.
Jubli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jubli's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Missel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jubli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jubli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Missel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Jubli stays in close to Missel's body and controls the position.
Jubli is looking to work some ground and pound but Missel has wrist control.
Missel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jubli controls the pace.
Jubli landing with the ground and pound.
Jubli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jubli trying to control but Missel is working from the bottom.
Jubli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Missel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jubli throwing strikes but missing.
Missel 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.
Jubli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jubli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Missel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jubli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Missel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jubli on the ground.
Jubli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jubli with a nice head shot there.
Missel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jubli trying to control the position from guard on top but Missel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anshul Jubli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Missel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD2#
Jubli drops Missel with a left and a right! Oh, Missel is hurt - Jubli dives into side control looking to finish!
Jubli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jubli tries to score with some ground and pound. Missel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jubli throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Jubli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jubli looks up at the clock and then as Missel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jubli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jubli looks up at the clock and then as Missel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jubli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jubli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jubli misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jubli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Jubli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jubli lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Jubli drops Missel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Missel! Jubli dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anshul Jubli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Mamoru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miranda defends well and Mamoru ends up having to push Miranda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Miranda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mamoru regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miranda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miranda slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru trying to control here.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamoru missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Mamoru throws a strike from the bottom but Miranda passes into side control!
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Miranda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Miranda moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Mamoru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miranda slips under a jab.
Mamoru leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Mamoru blocks the body kick.
Miranda defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru connects with a jab.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miranda tries to clinch but Mamoru is having none of it.
Mamoru has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Mamoru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.
Miranda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Miranda. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Mamoru avoids it easily.#T3#
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Mamoru shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Mamoru closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Mamoru pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endou Mamoru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamoru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.
Miranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamoru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown but Mamoru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miranda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miranda slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda wants to counter the offense by Mamoru and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.#T4#
A big left from Mamoru misses.
Miranda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamoru. Mamoru gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Miranda has closed the distance and engaged Mamoru in a clinch.
Mamoru tries to pull guard but Miranda won't allow it.
Mamoru wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Miranda pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamoru defends well.
Mamoru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miranda tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Miranda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mamoru lands a jab to Miranda's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamoru!
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamoru throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Mamoru shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Mamoru there.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Mamoru shows good takedown defense.
Endou Mamoru is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Mamoru.
Miranda shoots for a takedown but Mamoru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Endou Mamoru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Mamoru throws out a loose jab but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Miranda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamoru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miranda is in Mamoru's guard.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamoru is looking to stand up but Miranda isn't so interested in that idea.
Miranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru is striking off his back. Miranda thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mamoru flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mamoru looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Mamoru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mamoru missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamoru wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Mamoru is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru clobbers Miranda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamoru throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru. #T3#
Mamoru moves out of range of the body kick.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a looping left.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a hook but Miranda blocks it.#CL2#
Miranda clinches. #TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard.
Mamoru throwing strikes but missing.
Mamoru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamoru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.#T4#
Mamoru throwing strikes but missing.
Mamoru is in close to Miranda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mamoru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Mamoru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mamoru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mamoru stands up over Miranda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mamoru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamoru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamoru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamoru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Endou Mamoru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Miranda.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Mamoru.
Mamoru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miranda is defending well.#TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Mamoru is proving a slippery customer.
Mamoru trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda pulls Mamoru in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamoru's guard. #REVB#
Miranda stops Mamoru from standing up. #T1#
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Miranda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamoru working a defensive guard but Miranda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mamoru is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miranda is controlling him well.
Miranda trying to control the position but Mamoru is working away.
Mamoru wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miranda taking a breather here.
Mamoru can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamoru strikes from the bottom but Miranda takes advantage and advances to full mount!
You get the feeling that Mamoru really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mamoru can't escape the position.
Miranda tries to control but Mamoru wriggling away.
Mamoru is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Miranda has taken his back!#T3#
Miranda avoiding Mamoru 's attempts to control his hands.
Mamoru wants to escape the position.
Miranda throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Mamoru is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamoru tries to escape but Miranda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamoru trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamoru tries to roll but Miranda sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Miranda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mamoru defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mamoru is trying to get back to his feet but Miranda has full control of the position and if anything, Mamoru has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Miranda!
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Mera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kings sprawls well initially but Mera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kings wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
Mera drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kings trying to control but Mera postures up.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Kings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mera lands a nice short elbow.
Kings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mera.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Mera thows a huge punch but Kings dodges it nicely. #T1#
Mera wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Mera wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kings uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mera wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Mera wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position.
Mera is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mera lands a couple of digs.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera tries to stand but Kings is controlling from the bottom.
Mera throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Kings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kings counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kings shoots in but no luck this time.
Kings is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kings gets caught napping as Mera dives in and scores a takedown. Kings manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mera is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.#SUB#
Kings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mera wants to stand but Kings is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kings is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kings quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Mera lands with a punch from half guard.
Kings is trying to control but can't.
Mera wants to stand but Kings has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kings taking some punishment here, with Mera in his half guard. #T4#
Mera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mera prevents Kings from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Mera.
Nice strikes from Mera there. #SU2#
Mera stands up out of the half guard.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kings defends well and Mera ends up having to push Kings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Kings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mera quickly recovers to half guard.
Kings is thwarting Mera's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kings scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usaa Mera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kings avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera has a takedown stuffed.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kings but Kings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Kings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Larry Kings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Kings shoots for a takedown but Mera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kings counters with a good low kick that Mera was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera stops Kings from passing to mount.
Mera wants to control but Kings postures up.
Mera is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Kings stands up and beckons Mera to his feet.
Kings throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mera circles away quickly and effectively.
Mera tries for a takedown but Kings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mera quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera trying to control from the bottom.
Kings is keen to just control but Mera is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mera trying to control here.
Kings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kings controlling the action here.
Kings trying to mount his opponent but Mera defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mera is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Mera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Kings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kings wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Mera wants to control but Kings is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kings pulls his head out easily.
Kings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Mera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mera.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Kings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kings shoots in and bounces Mera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mera wants to sweep here but Kings controlling him for the moment.
Kings stops Mera from standing up.
Mera throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mera is looking to escape.#T2#
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Mera 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! Kings rolls with it to try and escape but Mera cranks on the arm and Kings is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usaa Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Missel forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Baker throws an elbow but it misses.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Missel is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Missel after a bit of a struggle.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Missel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Missel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Missel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Missel backwards.
Missel stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Missel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Missel shoots in but no luck this time.
As Missel looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Missel just gets out of the way.
Missel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Missel forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Missel tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Missel drops back down to his feet.
Missel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Missel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Missel is pushing Baker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Missel is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Missel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Missel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Missel.
Baker throws a head kick but Missel moves out of range.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Missel.#T4#
Missel tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Missel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Missel breaks from the clinch.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Missel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Missel has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Missel will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Baker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Missel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Missel tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Missel drops back down to his feet.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Missel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Missel is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josiah Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Missel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Missel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Missel moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Missel ducks down to avoid it.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Missel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Missel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Missel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Baker throws Missel to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Missel wants to clinch.
Josiah Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a right and a left that Missel avoids nicely.
Baker motions for Missel to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Missel. #T3#
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Missel looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
As Missel looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Missel just gets out of the way.
Missel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Missel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Missel shoots in.
A low kick from Baker misses
and Missel counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baker feints a jab promting Missel to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Missel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker is looking to clinch but Missel is avoiding it.
Missel is looking for the big counter here.
Missel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Missel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Baker rushes Missel and presses him up against the cage.
Baker is working for takedown but Missel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Missel prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Missel tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Baker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Missel moves into the clinch successfully.
Missel is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Missel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Missel has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Missel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Missel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Missel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker tries to stand but Missel is controlling from the bottom.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missel can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker being controlled here momentarily.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Missel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #ES2#
Missel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Missel pulls guard successfully.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Missel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Missel stops Baker from standing up.
Missel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker is looking to sweep but instead, Missel has passed into half guard.
Missel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Missel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Missel thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
Baker wants to control but Missel is keeping busy. #SU2#
Missel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baker to stand up.
Josiah Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missel misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Baker rushes Missel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joe Missel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josiah Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Missel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Missel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Baker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##KD#
Wiggins throws a left that rocks Miranda and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wiggins dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Miranda regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Joe Miranda has been cut.
Miranda parries the strikes from Wiggins easily there. Wiggins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miranda to escape.
Wiggins throwing strikes but Miranda manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miranda presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wiggins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Miranda stands up from mount. Strange move.
Miranda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Wiggins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiggins.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miranda or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiggins, which made it look bad.
Wiggins throws a big counter combination but Miranda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miranda takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Wiggins as he connects with a hook.
Miranda shoots for a takedown but Wiggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wiggins misses the target.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Wiggins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phoenix Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggins scores with a nice strike.
Miranda wants to clinch up but Wiggins keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wiggins.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Wiggins, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Wiggins against the cage but Wiggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Good shot there by Wiggins.
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##KD#
Wiggins throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miranda tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Miranda is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins postures up in Miranda's guard and throws a big left but Miranda blocks it. #SUB2#
Miranda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wiggins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wiggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Wiggins wanted to stand there but Miranda had control of the position. #T3#
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Wiggins from controlling successfully.
Wiggins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiggins throws a strike but Miranda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Miranda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiggins keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
Miranda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wiggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miranda is controlling him. #T4#
Wiggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wiggins wants to stand and escape but Miranda is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiggins can pounce on him.
Miranda throws a push kick but Wiggins slaps the foot to one side.
Wiggins lands with an uppercut that bounces Miranda off the cage and back into range.
Wiggins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miranda.
Wiggins swinging wildly here.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Miranda wants to counter the offense by Wiggins and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Wiggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Miranda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Wiggins misses the target.
A head kick misses from Wiggins.
Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggins tries to bum rush Miranda with a series of wild strikes but Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiggins scores with a head kick. Miranda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wiggins fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Miranda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda tries to break free but Wiggins pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Wiggins is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiggins down to the mat. Wiggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggins as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Wiggins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Miranda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miranda somewhat.
Wiggins is looking to counter punch.
Miranda has a takedown stuffed.
Wiggins throws a series of strikes that have Miranda backpedaling. #T2#
Wiggins misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
Wiggins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Wiggins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miranda.
Wiggins scores with a punch to the head.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiggins misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
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!
Miranda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wiggins but Wiggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wiggins thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Miranda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wiggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiggins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wiggins throws a lazy right hand but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miranda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wiggins.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Miranda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Wiggins sprawls well.
Wiggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Miranda.#T4#
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Miranda feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miranda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miranda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wiggins defends well and Miranda ends up having to push Wiggins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiggins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggins.
Wiggins scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Wiggins tenderised Miranda's leg. Miranda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Wiggins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Miranda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wiggins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Wiggins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Wiggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phoenix Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiggins sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phoenix Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda wants to clinch but Wiggins slips to the side
and Wiggins counters with a straight right hand.
Wiggins missing with a left hand there. Miranda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wiggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Wiggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggins misses with a two punch combination.
Miranda throws the kick towards the body but Wiggins avoids it.#T1#
Wiggins throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Miranda looks to land a body kick but Wiggins moved away.
Miranda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
A head kick by Miranda misses
and Wiggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiggins's waist but Wiggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Phoenix Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Wiggins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Wiggins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Wiggins misses.
Miranda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wiggins defends it well.
Miranda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miranda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Good leg kick by Wiggins.
Miranda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggins tries to sprawl out of it but Miranda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miranda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda darts in looking for a takedown but Wiggins gets double underhooks and turns Miranda into the cage. #T3#
Miranda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wiggins scores with a one two! Miranda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miranda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggins.#KD#
Wiggins sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Miranda to the ground! Wiggins dives into full mount looking to finish!
Miranda is still in real trouble! Can Wiggins finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Wiggins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wiggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Wiggins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wiggins loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Miranda scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wiggins land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wiggins stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Wiggins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Missel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Fofano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Fofano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Fofano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Fofano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fofano forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Fofano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fofano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Fofano is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Missel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kouassi Fofano!
A very excited looking Kouassi Fofano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Miranda shoots in but Visser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miranda has his takedown stuffed
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Visser swings widly with a right hand
and Miranda counters with a series of strikes. Visser will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda fails to land the takedown.
Bram Visser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Visser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda avoids the elbow strike from Visser, against the cage.
Visser throws an elbow but it misses.
Visser lands a damaging elbow.
Miranda blocks the elbow strike.
Visser is trying to break the clinch but Miranda is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Visser. #T1#
Visser throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Visser lands a nice elbow.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Visser manages to get underhooks.
Visser throws an elbow that misses.
Miranda blocks an elbow strike from Visser.
Visser throws an elbow that misses.
Visser lands an elbow inside.
Miranda can't get the takedown.
Visser lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Joe Miranda has been cut.
Visser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Visser. #BC2#
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visser missing with a left hand there. Miranda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Visser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miranda somewhat.
Miranda looks winded!#T2#
Visser lands a really nice looking cross but Miranda seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Visser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Visser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Visser misses with an uppercut. Miranda saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Visser. No joy for Miranda on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Visser.
Miranda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Visser looks to throw the jab but Miranda is out of range.
Miranda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Visser avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Visser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Visser scores with a decent looking hook.
Visser jabs Miranda right on the nose. Miranda blinks but takes it well.
Visser looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda shoots in but Visser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Miranda looks to move away, Visser throws a big counter combo but Miranda just gets out of the way.
Miranda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Visser cracks Miranda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Visser works the jab nicely.
Visser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miranda fails to land the takedown.
Visser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miranda defending well as Visser loads up on a big left hand.
Visser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miranda momentarily.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Visser as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Visser there.
Visser throws a jab but it's blocked by Miranda.
A jab lands there for Visser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bram Visser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Visser.
Miranda walks into a left hand.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miranda swings widly with a right hand
and Visser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Visser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Visser connects with the punch.
Bram Visser is winning the standup battle so far.
Visser fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda with a poor takedown
and Visser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Visser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miranda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miranda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miranda slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Visser.#T1#
Miranda walks into a straight right hand from Visser.#CL2#
Miranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Visser lands an elbow inside.
Visser comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Visser is trying to push Miranda away but Miranda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Visser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Visser just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miranda's brow.
Visser wants to break free but Miranda has control.
Visser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Visser throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Visser lands an elbow inside that Miranda shrugs off.
Visser creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miranda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Visser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visser throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Visser lands an elbow inside that Miranda shrugs off. #ROC#Miranda is rocked!
Miranda is breathing heavily.#T2#
Visser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miranda avoids the elbow strike from Visser, against the cage.
Visser misses with an elbow over the top.
Miranda blocks an elbow strike from Visser.
Visser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Visser misses with an elbow strike.
Visser throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Visser lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Visser lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Visser finish him?
Visser lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Miranda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visser was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Visser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visser throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.
Miranda slips a straight right by Visser.#T3#
Visser feints a jab promting Miranda to slip. Visser then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miranda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Miranda moves out of range as Visser strikes.
Miranda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Visser tests Miranda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joe Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Visser is fending him off so far but Miranda persists. Nope, Visser circles away and we're back to standing.
Visser scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joe Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Visser.
Miranda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Visser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bram Visser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Visser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Visser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miranda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visser throws out the jab.
Visser throws a good cross that connects.
Visser throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Miranda clinches up against the cage.
Miranda avoids the elbow strike from Visser, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Visser.
Visser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Visser comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda blocks an elbow strike from Visser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bram Visser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Miranda'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#
Miranda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miranda walks into a straight right hand from Visser.
Visser lands the left hand.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Visser.
Miranda fails with the takedown
and Visser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miranda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Visser misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Visser circles away.
Jab by Visser.
Visser lands the left hand.#T1#
Visser drops Miranda with a straight right hand, right on the button! Visser follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bram Visser!
Bram Visser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Mera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Zhang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mera takes one to the chin there.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Mera is rocked!
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhang sprawls well. Zhang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Mera shoots in.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Zhang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Mera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhang defends it well.
Mera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Zhang cracks Mera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mera to stand back up!
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhang's half guard.
Zhang wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well. #T1##SU2#
Mera decides to stand and escape the position.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mera.
Zhang scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Mera ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang throws a hook but Mera avoids it easily.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Mera needs to keep his hands up - Zhang had a free shot at his head there.
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhang lands with an uppercut that bounces Mera off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Zhang sends Mera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zhang is motioning to the referee to let Mera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mera! Zhang dives in looking to finish! Mera is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Missel, which made it look bad.
Lynch dives in and grabs Missel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Missel pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.
Lynch shoots in for a double leg but Missel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jairo Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Missel closes the distance and clinches.
Missel tries to break free but Lynch pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lynch.
Missel looking for a takedown.
Missel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lynch up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Missel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Missel gets underhooks to prevent Lynch's takedown attempt.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Missel holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet. #T1##BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Missel.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Missel moves away.
Missel dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Missel's head and hops out.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Missel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Missel effectively controlling the action here.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.#T2##BC#
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Missel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Missel pinned against the cage. Missel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Missel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Missel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch. #T3#
A good leg kick by Lynch.
Lynch has his takedown stuffed
and Missel counters with a three punch combo that has Lynch backing up. Lynch nods at Missel to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Missel closes the distance and clinches.
Missel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Missel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch dives in for a single leg takedown but Missel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Missel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Missel manages to pull guard.
Missel is looking to stand up but Lynch isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Missel controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Missel keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully. #SU#
Lynch gets to his feet - Missel follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Missel pushes Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Missel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Missel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Missel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Missel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Missel lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Missel is defended easily by Lynch.#CL#
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Missel backwards.
Missel stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missel shoots and misses #CL#
and Lynch moves into the clinch.
Missel working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lynch breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Lynch rushes Missel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Missel holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
Missel wants to break free but Lynch has control. #TD#
Lynch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Missel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lynch is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lynch not allowing Missel to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lynch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T2#
Lynch is controlling the position but Missel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lynch is trying to control. Missel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Missel actively working from the bottom here.
Missel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Missel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Lynch wants to control but Missel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lynch is working for a kimura but Missel is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Missel trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
Missel is not content to let Lynch control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Missel is trying to stand. #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.
Lynch trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Missel back to the cage. Lynch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lynch.
Missel can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch working the ground and pound but Missel is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Lynch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jairo Lynch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Lynch as Missel shoots in.
Missel fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Missel.
Jairo Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Lynch backs off Missel throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Missel leaves Lynch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Missel as Lynch shoots in.
Missel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lynch but Lynch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jairo Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Missel throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Missel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Missel on that attempt.
Lynch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lynch misses with a takedown
letting Missel counter with a right hand.
Lynch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Missel digs a good hook to Lynch's body.
Missel shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Missel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Missel clinches.
Missel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Missel tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position. #BC#
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch lands with a slapping head kick.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Missel.
Lynch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynch darts in looking for a takedown but Missel gets double underhooks and turns Lynch into the cage.
Jairo Lynch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Missel is working for takedown but Lynch is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Lynch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Missel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Missel jumps guard and drags Lynch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Missel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynch slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Lynch decides to stand up. #CL2#
Missel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Lynch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Missel smiles and moves away.
Missel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
Missel 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.
Missel keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jairo Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lynch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jairo Lynch!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus cracks Mera with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Mera looks winded!
Mera takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markus's guard.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from.
Markus tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Markus controlling the position.
Markus looking for a sweep. Not yet Markus, not yet.
Mera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markus is looking to stand up but Mera isn't so interested in that idea.
Markus is adopting a defensive guard.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Markus punishes Mera's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mera on the side of the head.
Markus works the jab nicely.
Markus cracks Mera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markus looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
Markus is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mera moves forwards but Markus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Markus finds it's way through Mera's defenses.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markus.
Mera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mera walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mera.
Markus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Markus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markus scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markus counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Markus.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Markus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markus.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markus feints a jab promting Mera to slip. Markus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Markus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markus.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Markus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Markus looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Markus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mera connects with a decent elbow.
Mera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Markus some visible discomfort.
Markus defending against the ground and pound.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus is trying to control Mera's posture but Mera avoids it.
Mera cracks Markus with a big right hand but Markus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mera tries to stand but Markus is controlling his head.
Markus tries to bench press Mera off him but Mera keeps the position. #T1#
Markus is working hard here to advance position.
Mera tries to score with some ground and pound. Markus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand back up. Mera steps back and let's Markus get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
A little feinted left hand from Markus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dan Markus is winning the standup battle so far.
Markus cracks Mera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Usaa Mera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Markus.
Dan Markus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markus lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mera tries to move into range but Markus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Markus.
Nice sprawl there from Markus as Mera shoots in.#T3#
Markus catches Mera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.

Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markus.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
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!
Markus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markus throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Mera goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward.
Markus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Markus with a jab.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Markus sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Markus.
Markus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mera eats them both and turns towards Markus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mera throws a head kick that misses.
Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markus lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Markus there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Markus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mera throws a head kick but Markus moves out of range.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markus cracks Mera with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Markus.
Jab by Markus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markus dips to his left and cracks Mera with an uppercut!
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Mera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Markus kicks Mera off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Mera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mera has a takedown stuffed.
Markus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markus, as that shot connected.
Mera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markus tries to avoid it but Mera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markus to the ground. Markus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Markus connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Markus, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mera working away.#T2#
Markus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mera.
Mera tries to get to his feet but Markus is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mera in his guard.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Markus looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera wants to stand but Markus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mera postures up in Markus's guard and throws a big left but Markus blocks it. #T3#
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Markus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markus lands an upkick as Mera stands over him.
Mera wants to stand but Markus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Markus is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markus quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Markus is blocking nicely.
Mera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Markus. #T4#
Markus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markus.
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Mera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Markus is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usaa Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markus 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Riddle avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Riddle lands with an uppercut that bounces Miranda off the cage and back into range.
Riddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda slips under a jab from Riddle.
A swing and a miss from Miranda.
Riddle misses with a hook
and Miranda counters with a two punch combo.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Riddle lands a jab.
Jab by Riddle.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle cracks Miranda with an open hand slap.
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Miranda tries to land a leg kick but Riddle saw it coming and moves away.
Miranda slips a jab from Riddle.
Miranda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miranda walks into a stiff left hand from Riddle.#T1#
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riddle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miranda misses with a kick to the body.
Riddle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miranda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miranda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Riddle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miranda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miranda somewhat.#CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle wants a takedown but no success here.
Miranda prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Miranda is working for takedown but Riddle is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Riddle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miranda prevents it.
Riddle is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riddle down to the mat. Riddle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riddle misses with a straight right.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Riddle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Miranda ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miranda 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 Riddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Miranda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miranda. #CL2#
Miranda clinches up with Riddle and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Come on Miranda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miranda stalls.
Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riddle prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miranda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riddle's brow.
Miranda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miranda is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miranda successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Miranda has his foot on Riddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda is pulling down on Riddle's head. It's preventing any offense from Riddle, at least for the moment.
Miranda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miranda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Riddle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miranda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddle defends it nicely.
Riddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miranda.
Charles Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle misses with a hook. Miranda ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle lands a jab.
Riddle avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Riddle shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Riddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda shoots in for a double leg but Riddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddle as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddle's waist but Riddle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Miranda moved out of range nicely.
Miranda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riddle defends it well.
Riddle throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miranda goes for a double leg but Riddle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riddle continues to drive forward.
Miranda defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Miranda clinches up with Riddle and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda tries to break free but Riddle pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch.
Riddle wants to take the fight to the mat but Miranda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Miranda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miranda avoiding damage.
Miranda is working for takedown but Riddle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda is pressed up against the cage. Riddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miranda down to the mat. Miranda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miranda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riddle defends it nicely.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
A jab from Riddle misses.
Miranda looks for a takedown but Riddle sprawls well.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riddle missing with a left hand there. Miranda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Miranda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miranda stops a takedown attempt from Riddle. #TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard. #T4#
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard. #REVB#
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda throws an elbow but Riddle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miranda working the ground and pound but Riddle is defending the strikes.
Miranda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Miranda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miranda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miranda throws a strike aimed at the side of Riddle's head but Riddle avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Riddle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and clinches.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Miranda jumps guard.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard. #REVB#
Miranda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Riddle looking to control but Miranda passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miranda content to control rather than advance.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though. #SUB2#
Miranda is working for a kimura but Riddle is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miranda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Miranda 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.
Miranda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joe Miranda has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miranda has a takedown stuffed.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddle sprawls well. Riddle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miranda counters with a one-two to the body.
Miranda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddle avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt - Riddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddle.
Joe Miranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Riddle.
Miranda is looking to break free of the clinch but Riddle has double underhooks. #TD2#
Miranda gets control of Riddle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miranda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Miranda has his foot on Riddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Miranda 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riddle 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Riddle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Rangel has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Missel takes the fight into the clinch.
Rangel tries for a takedown but Missel manages to get underhooks.
Rangel avoids the elbow strike from Missel, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rangel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Missel pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Rangel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rangel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Rangel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rangel working away.
Missel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Missel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rangel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rangel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Missel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Missel is trying to control Rangel's posture but Rangel avoids it.
Rangel looking to control but instead Missel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Missel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Missel looking for subs off his back but Rangel has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rangel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Missel is just riding it out for now. Rangel eventually gives up the hold.
Rangel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES2#
Missel pushes Rangel off and gets back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Missel darts in and clinches Rangel up against the cage.#TD#
Rangel jumps guard and drags Missel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rangel trying to control the position.
Missel content to stall in guard here.
Rangel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Missel trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
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 Niko Rangel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Rangel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Missel to the ground. Rangel is now in Missel's guard.

Missel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rangel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Rangel pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Missel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rangel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Missel defends it easily.
Missel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rangel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Missel stays in close to Rangel's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Missel is sitting in close to Rangel's body. Rangel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Missel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Missel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rangel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niko Rangel!

Event: IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Rahimov moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard successfully.
Schooba preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov is really struggling to control Schooba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Schooba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schooba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schooba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Schooba 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.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schooba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahimov tries to clinch but Schooba moves out of range.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Schooba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schooba continues to drive forward.#T2#
Rahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schooba forces Rahimov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Rahimov shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Schooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahimov.
Rahimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schooba tries to avoid it but Rahimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schooba to the ground. Schooba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Schooba misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schooba misses with a double jab
and Rahimov counters with a body kick. #T3#
Rahimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schooba defends well and Rahimov ends up having to push Schooba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to drag Schooba to the mat but Schooba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Rahimov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schooba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schooba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirza Rahimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahimov as he jumps to the side.
As Schooba looks to move away, Rahimov throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Rahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Schooba as Rahimov shoots in.
Schooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahimov circles away.
Rahimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahimov throws a sloppy head kick and Schooba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirza Rahimov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Rahimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schooba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahimov is defending well.
Schooba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schooba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahimov gets underhooks to prevent Schooba's takedown attempt. #TD#
Rahimov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Schooba has one foot on Rahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahimov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirza Rahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schooba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rahimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Rahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a nice looking combination but Rahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahimov fails with the takedown.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahimov. #T3#
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov throws a head kick that Schooba semi-blocks.
Schooba darts in trying to clinch
and Rahimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schooba is fending him off so far but Rahimov persists. Nope, Schooba circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahimov tries to clinch there but Schooba circles away.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown but Rahimov shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
Schooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schooba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schooba can't get the takedown.
Rahimov is looking to control Schooba's arms but Schooba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahimov has his back to the cage.
Schooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schooba's efforts to push away.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.
Rahimov stops a takedown attempt from Schooba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirza Rahimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schooba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahimov is out of range and Schooba settles back down.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schooba closes the distance and clinches up with Rahimov, looking for a takedown. Schooba pushes Rahimov against the cage but Rahimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahimov shoots in for a double leg but Schooba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schooba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schooba clinches up with Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it. #T1#
Schooba tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Rahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schooba can't fight it off and eventually Rahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Schooba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Schooba manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schooba stalling in the clinch but Rahimov improves position. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Rahimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba misses with a head kick.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov throws a head kick but Schooba moves out of range. #CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rahimov breaks from the clinch.
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schooba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T3#
Schooba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahimov tries to avoid it but Schooba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahimov to the ground. Rahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahimov throws a nice head kick!
Rahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schooba or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahimov, which made it look bad.
Schooba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Schooba wants to counter with a clinch but Rahimov pushes him away.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Rahimov is avoiding it.
Rahimov shoots in but Schooba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T4#
Schooba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahimov defends it nicely.
Rahimov stuffs the takedown.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rahimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schooba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schooba dives in and grabs Rahimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahimov pushes down on Schooba's head and hops out.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.#TD#
Rahimov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schooba uses from the top position.
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!
Schooba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirza Rahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahimov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirza Rahimov!

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