Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Hard Times
Date: May 23, 2025

#R1#
Ray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ray tries to clinch up.#TD#
Mcknight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Mcknight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mcknight has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcknight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Mcknight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcknight to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mcknight has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mcknight moves into the clinch.
Mcknight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.#BC#
Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mcknight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
Mcknight looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray is looking to control Mcknight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?
Ray felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2##SU#
Mcknight escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Mcknight has Ray up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray goes for a double leg but Mcknight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcknight continues to drive forward.#CL#
Mcknight forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcknight.
Mcknight unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcknight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcknight. #T3##TD#
Mcknight has clasped his hands together around Ray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mcknight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Mcknight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Ray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcknight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcknight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcknight throws a strike but Ray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mcknight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mcknight throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcknight trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ray is working an open guard so Mcknight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Ray tries to sprawl but Mcknight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ray has control of Mcknight's left arm, preventing Mcknight from doing any damage. #SU#
Mcknight gets to his feet. Ray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Damari Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcknight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcknight is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damari Mcknight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcknight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ray is proving hard to escape from.
Mcknight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcknight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcknight wants to stand and escape but instead Ray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Ray stops Mcknight from standing up.
Damari Mcknight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcknight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcknight wants to get back to his feet but Ray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcknight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcknight tries to get out of the position.#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.
Ray prevents Mcknight from getting back to his feet.
Ray slips nicely into half guard.
Ray is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mcknight has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage.
Ray wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mcknight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ray's half guard.
Ray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcknight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ray controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mcknight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ray manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU#
Mcknight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcknight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Mcknight feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Mcknight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Mcknight gets to his feet. Ray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Ray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damari Mcknight dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mcknight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mcknight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Mcknight from controlling successfully.
Mcknight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mcknight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray is trying to control the position but Mcknight postures up.
Mcknight stands up out of Ray's guard for a moment - Ray manages to land a nice upkick.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing Mcknight from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ray enables Mcknight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcknight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcknight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcknight preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ray trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mcknight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcknight manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcknight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD#
Mcknight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ray did well to prevent Mcknight getting side control.
Ray is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Ray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcknight pulls his head out easily.
Mcknight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Mcknight has control of the leg.
Mcknight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ray gets back to full guard.
Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Mcknight wants to stand but Ray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damari Mcknight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcknight 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damari Mcknight!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Mullen has managed to clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
Mullen misses with some punches.
Romero stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero works on Mullen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero is struggling to control the position.
Romero stalls.
Mullen stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen blocks an uppercut.
Romero slowing the pace effectively.
Mullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mullen is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero is leaning against Mullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero is stalling here.
Romero slowing the pace effectively.
Romero leaning against his opponent.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Mullen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Romero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mullen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Romero is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Mullen wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero gets through Mullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Romero is working Mullen over against the cage.
Mullen looks winded!
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Romero on the inside. #ROC#Mullen is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mullen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Romero is unloading with more strikes now! Mullen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Romero!
Roberto Romero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025

#R1#
Gregory thuds a left hand into Ray's body.
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregory counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Gregory to acknowledge the strikes.
Ray throws the kick towards the body but Gregory avoids it.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Gregory closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.#TD#
Gregory gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ray regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Gregory stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ray has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gregory manages to get his head free but now Ray has transitioned to an armbar! Gregory grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ray! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnav Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Moyer closes the distance and clinches up with Kraft, looking for a takedown. Moyer pushes Kraft against the cage but Kraft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moyer tries for a takedown but Kraft circles away easily#TD#
and Kraft counters with a shoot takedown. Moyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraft is in close to Moyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kraft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moyer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Kraft seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kraft is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moyer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft 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##SUB#
Kraft is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Moyer tries to get to full guard but Kraft has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kraft is trying to work for a kimura but Moyer is defending well. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kraft is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Moyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraft's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraft's back!
Kraft wants to escape the position.
Kraft is working hard here to advance position.
Moyer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Moyer.
Kraft tries to break free. #SUB2#
Moyer working for a choke but Kraft is defending well.
Moyer wants to control but Kraft is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kraft right now.
Kraft looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moyer.
Kraft tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kraft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kraft makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraft.#SUB#
Moyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moyer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer stopping the sweep attempt from Kraft.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moyer passes Kraft's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moyer controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraft is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skane Kraft dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraft fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moyer just manages to avoid it.
Moyer throws a sloppy head kick and Kraft moves out of range easily.
Moyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kraft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moyer misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kraft looking to score a takedown here. Moyer is defending well but Kraft drives through and ends up in Moyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kraft has gone for a leg lock! Moyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraft's guard.#REVB#
Moyer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is defending against the submission attempts here by Moyer.
Moyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moyer pulls his head out easily.
Kraft punching from the bottom.
Moyer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraft!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft regains half guard.#SUB2#
Moyer is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Kraft is pressing down on Moyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Moyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraft is just riding it out for now. Moyer eventually gives up the hold.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer advances to half guard.
Kraft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving.
Kraft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moyer is one step ahead there.
Moyer is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Moyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moyer has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Kraft 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.
Kraft keeping moving, preventing Moyer from controlling successfully.
Kraft striking off his back but it's not causing Moyer any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Kraft wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xander Moyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kraft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moyer.
Nice sprawl there from Kraft as Moyer shoots in.
Kraft tries to counter with a takedown but Moyer is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kraft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kraft thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraft throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraft passes Moyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moyer's head.
Kraft missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kraft is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraft seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kraft seems to be working for a kimura but Moyer defends the submission attempt.
Moyer wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraft is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kraft's guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily. #SUB#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Moyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraft is keeping the position for now.
Moyer wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moyer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyer defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moyer looking to pass the guard.
Moyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moyer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kraft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Moyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraft's head.
Moyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kraft working for a triangle but Moyer defends it easily.
Moyer trying to control but Kraft is working from the bottom.
Moyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraft swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kraft has his foot on Moyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moyer works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skane Kraft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kraft 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Mullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barron on the side of the head.#CL#
Mullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mullen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mullen stalling in the clinch.
Mullen prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullen tries to circle away but Barron has him pinned against the cage.
Barron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dereon Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Barron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mullen is looking to break free of the clinch but Barron has double underhooks.
Mullen is trying to break free.
Mullen has had enough of the clinch but Barron keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC2#
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullen lands with a shot to the body.
Mullen stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barron or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullen, which made it look bad.
Barron's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barron's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barron misses with a series of wild punches.
Mullen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Mullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barron throws out a counter right but Mullen avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barron is defended easily by Mullen.#T2#
Mullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mullen lands with a shot to the body.
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!#KD#
Mullen drops Barron with a beautiful combination! Barron stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mullen is looking for the KO!#ROC#Barron is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cohen Barron has been cut.
Barron looks winded!
Mullen lands a big right hook! Barron looks hurt but is still standing! Mullen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Barron falls down and Mullen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Barron's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mullen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dereon Mullen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Atkinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Moyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atkinson counters with a nice body shot.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Atkinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Moyer is working away.
Moyer can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Moyer is working from the bottom.
Atkinson working the head and body with strikes.
Atkinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moyer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moyer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Atkinson's guard! Nice work there by Moyer!
Moyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Atkinson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moyer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Atkinson has tightened it up now! Moyer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pierre Atkinson!
Pierre Atkinson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Howell's half guard.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Ray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Howell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howell.
Howell controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell trying to strike off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Howell moves into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ray controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. #REVB#
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Howell looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howell on his heels. He'll look to pass Howell's guard now, I'm sure.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is looking to sweep but instead, Ray has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Ray is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnav Ray will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Howell 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.
Ray 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.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray wants to control but Howell passes easily into half guard.
Ray moves into full guard.
Ray pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell. #T1#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnav Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ray is on top in guard. #REVB#
Howell wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control. #T2#
Howell is trying to escape the position but Ray is controlling the position.
Ray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howell is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ray's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ray! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Howell has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arnav Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Moyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bellona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellona wants to get back to full guard.
Moyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moyer works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Moyer has hold of Bellona's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bellona tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Moyer cranks the arm and Bellona screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bellona, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xander Moyer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Waller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Waller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ray's legs.
Ray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ray passes to side control.
Ray controlling from side mount.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Waller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Waller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Waller is letting Ray control him for a moment.
Waller wants to control but Ray postures up.#T1#
Waller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray takes a little break here. Waller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Waller is trying to work for a sweep but Ray has mounted him!
Waller tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away. #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.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
Ray moves to take his opponent's back.
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ray haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape.
Ray has the hooks in. Waller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Ray tightening his grip on Waller, looking for the choke.
Ray connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Waller to escape the position.
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Waller's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Waller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Waller fending off the submission attempt from Ray.
Waller rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Good control from Ray.
Waller is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnav Ray 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#
Waller feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Waller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray has his hands on Waller's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Waller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray! #REVR#
Waller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waller can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Ray content just to control the position here. #T1#
Waller tries to reverse the position but Ray maintains control.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ray looking for a guillotine from mount but Waller is having none of it.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ray avoids the attempt from Waller to control.#T2#
Waller has given up his back here. #SUB#
Ray patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Waller is trying to break free.
Ray gets his hands free as Waller looks to control.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Waller right now. #T3#
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waller is really stuck here.
Waller covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Waller tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back. #SUB#
Ray is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waller for a finish. #SUB#
Waller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ray's arms. #T4#
Ray is not going to allow Waller to sit and survive in this position.
Waller tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ray controlling the positon.
Waller trying to control the hands but Ray breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Waller right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arnav Ray 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##TD2#
Waller gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnav Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waller looking to sit in guard and control but Ray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Waller being controlled here, momentarily.
Ray is pushing down on Waller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waller is fighting to maintain full guard but Ray has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Waller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura but Waller is defending well. #T1#
Ray controlling the pace.
Waller trying to control here.
Ray frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Waller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Waller keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waller wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Ray with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
BOOM! Ray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Waller has given up his back here.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Waller trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape. #SUB#
Ray looking for the RNC.
Ray really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Waller.
Waller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ray's guard. Nice work there by Waller.
Waller wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Waller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waller has Ray in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Waller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicente Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Waller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnav Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Waller is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnav Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnav Ray!

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