Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Young Lions: Horse v La Croix
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Maruban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jay throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Maruban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maruban.
Maruban missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay blocks a head kick by Maruban.
Maruban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Khom Maruban has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Maruban moves into the clinch successfully.
Maruban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay is defending well for now.#BC#
Jay manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Jay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maruban fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Jay tenderised Maruban's leg. Maruban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Maruban's front leg but catches the back leg as Maruban tries to avoid it.
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maruban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jay.
Jay connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maruban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Maruban slips a jab and a cross from Jay. #CL2#
Maruban moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Maruban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baby Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maruban clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jay 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.
Jay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Maruban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay lunges at Maruban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maruban's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Maruban replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jay blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Maruban darts in and clinches Jay up against the ropes.#BC2#
Maruban breaks from the clinch.
Jay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baby Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
Maruban misses with a two punch combination.
Maruban throws a combination that misses
and Jay counters with a good low kick that Maruban was not able to check.
Jay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maruban avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jay.
Maruban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruban is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maruban circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Maruban instigates a clinch.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maruban can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Maruban manages to break the clinch.
Jay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maruban's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Maruban has closed the distance and engaged Jay in a clinch.
Maruban tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maruban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maruban.
Maruban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay.
Maruban with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Maruban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maruban's head.
Jay connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay lands with an uppercut that bounces Maruban off the ropes and back into range.
Jay thumps Maruban with a low kick.
Jay lands with a nice combination. Maruban backs away looking to recover.
Maruban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maruban's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Maruban closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jay throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Maruban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maruban takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Jay tenderised Maruban's leg. Maruban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maruban doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Jay punishes Maruban's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay misses with a double jab.
Jay throws a nice looking combination but Maruban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay stuns Maruban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay lands with a slapping head kick. #T1##CL2#
Maruban clinches.
Maruban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Maruban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maruban taking a breather.#BC#
Jay breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jay gets tackled into the ropes by Maruban. Maruban maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Maruban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Maruban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Jay.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maruban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Maruban clinches. #BC#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Maruban.#CL2#
Maruban moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
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!
Maruban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jay up against the ropes.#BC2#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maruban throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maruban's calf.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jay, right into the meat.
Maruban takes one to the chin there.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maruban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maruban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maruban just manages to avoid it.
Baby Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maruban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jay counters with a leg kick.
A left lands for Jay.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
Jay lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.
Maruban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maruban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maruban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maruban wants to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jay here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Maruban tries to clinch
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
Maruban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jay is looking to slow Maruban down with leg kicks.
Maruban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maruban darts in trying to clinch
and Jay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay had his way with Khom Maruban in that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Maruban has closed the distance and engaged Jay in a clinch. #BC2#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maruban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jay throws a head kick but Maruban moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maruban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maruban is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Jay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maruban 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.
Sloppy strikes from Jay. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maruban moves into the clinch successfully.
Maruban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khom Maruban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Maruban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maruban.
A punch lands to the side of Maruban 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maruban tries to clinch but Jay moves away
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maruban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jay lands with a hook. Maruban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jay lands a nice hook to Maruban's body. Maruban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Maruban clinches. #BC2#
Maruban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Maruban has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay avoids the elbow strike from Maruban, against the ropes. #T2#
Maruban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.
Baby Jay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maruban misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Maruban closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the ropes.#BC#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay's corner calls for a 1-2. Jay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maruban tries to clinch up.
Khom Maruban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Jay.
A head kick by Maruban misses
and Jay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maruban's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Jay!

Event: Young Lions: Horse v Overeem
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Maruban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Maruban misses with a wild combination.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
Maruban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Maruban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Maruban gets a clinch.
Maruban lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jay.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Maruban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Jay blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Maruban has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jay.
Jay cracks the inside of Maruban's front leg.
Jay misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay. #CL#
Jay gets tackled into the ropes by Maruban. Maruban maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Maruban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay works Maruban's body with a nice hook.
Jay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maruban.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maruban throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Jay tries to keep at a distance but Maruban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maruban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maruban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay. #BC2#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a front kick that sends Maruban stumbling back into the ropes.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jay connects with a high kick.
Jay lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Khom Maruban has been cut.
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maruban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
That's time! Maruban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Jay as he connects with a hook.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Maruban has closed the distance and engaged Jay in a clinch. #BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maruban.
Jay stalks Maruban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maruban's face. Maruban staggers backwards, shaken.
Maruban 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.
Maruban tries to bum rush Jay with a series of wild strikes but Jay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay scores with a head kick. Maruban tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Jay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay throws a head kick but Maruban moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Maruban pushes Jay up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maruban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Maruban manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maruban clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maruban stalling.
Maruban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maruban lands a hook that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maruban.
Maruban just leaning against Jay, taking a breather. #BC#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Maruban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baby Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Maruban.
Maruban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a head kick that Maruban semi-blocks.
Jay connects with the punch.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay lands a jab to the head.
Jay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Jay.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maruban is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Maruban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maruban if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Jay clinches up with Maruban and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Maruban. #BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maruban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maruban misses with a punch to the body.
Maruban will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban cracks Jay with a nice body shot.#BC#
Maruban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maruban avoids the head kick by Jay. #T1#
Jay connects with a leg kick. Maruban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Maruban clinches up against the ropes.
Maruban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maruban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maruban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Jay scores with a leg kick.
Baby Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jay connects with a leg kick. Maruban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Jay lands but Maruban takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maruban was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Maruban moves into range and clinches up with Jay.#BC#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baby Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Maruban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jay lands a head kick. Maruban smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Jay rushes Maruban and presses him up against the ropes.
Maruban trying to land knees to the body.
Maruban stalling the fight. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maruban misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Maruban moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maruban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay scores with a sloppy right hand. Maruban should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Jay instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maruban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Maruban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jay darts in and clinches Maruban up against the ropes.
Jay is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maruban as Jay tries to tie him up. #T2##BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maruban clinches up against the ropes.
Maruban is stalling here. #BC#
Maruban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maruban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay lands a jab to Maruban's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay thuds his shin into the meat of Maruban's side.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Maruban's front leg but catches the back leg as Maruban tries to avoid it.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maruban.#CL#
Maruban moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
That's time! Maruban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maruban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jay digs a good body shot into Maruban's ribs.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Maruban moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Jay slams his shin into Maruban's torso.
Jay pushes Maruban away with a front kick.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay connects with a solid leg kick.
Jay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maruban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jay lands with a kick to the temple. Maruban shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maruban looks to clinch
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay works the jab nicely.#T1#
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maruban.
Khom Maruban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jay.#CL#
Maruban clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maruban will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jay up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jay scores with a head kick. #CL#
Maruban has Jay up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Maruban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baby Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maruban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maruban tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maruban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maruban takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jay throws a head kick but Maruban moves out of range.
Maruban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khom Maruban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Jay!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
A cross from Highpants lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Khom Maruban has been cut.
Highpants misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD2#
Highpants waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Maruban. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Maruban to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Maruban is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Highpants stands up from Maruban's guard - Highpants perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Maruban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harry Highpants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruban drops his hands momentarily. Highpants doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Maruban staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Maruban doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Highpants!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Maruban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maruban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
York looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Maruban stands up and beckons York to his feet.
York defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maruban.
Maruban fails with a takedown attempt.
Khom Maruban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around York's waist but York gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maruban off to one side.
York is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khom Maruban. 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.#TD2#
York gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, York seems content to control.#T1#
York prevents Maruban from improving his position.
Maruban is working hard here to advance position.
Maruban is trying to stand.
Maruban wants to get back to full guard.
Maruban makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maruban.#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.
Maruban is looking to stand up but York isn't so interested in that idea.
York 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.
Maruban looking to hit a scissor sweep but York is one step ahead there. #T3#
York won't allow Maruban to get back to his feet.
Maruban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
York fails with the takedown
and Maruban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#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.
Maruban shoots for a double leg takedown but York sprawls well. He's pushed Maruban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Maruban bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maruban controls the position from side control.
Maruban works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maruban is working York over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maruban wants to control but York is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khom Maruban dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maruban is defended easily by York.
York stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and York wants it to stay on the feet.
Maruban fails with a takedown attempt.
York throws a fast counter high kick but Maruban manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khom Maruban. 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.
Maruban connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
York shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maruban as he avoids it easily.
Maruban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maruban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that York can do to turn this around?
Maruban dives in and grabs York's left leg, looking for a takedown. York pushes down on Maruban's head and hops out.
York keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
York shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maruban misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2##ES#
Maruban manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maruban shoots in for a double leg but York sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Maruban backs off York throws a huge counter combo but Maruban manages to avoid it all.
Maruban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts York as he jumps to the side.
Maruban closes the distance and clinches up with York, looking for a takedown. Maruban pushes York against the cage but York circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maruban stuffs the takedown attempt from York. York gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Maruban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maruban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on York. That did some damage!
Maruban shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has York pinned against the cage. York gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
York looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maruban tries to score a power double leg takedown but York sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maruban somewhat.
York 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
York drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maruban tries to control but York manages to take his back.
Maruban is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
York keeps control of the position as Maruban tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luther York will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Maruban drives through and clinches with York against the cage.
York is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maruban prevents the takedown attempt.
York tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Maruban breaks the clinch.
Maruban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
York gets tackled into the cage by Maruban. Maruban maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Maruban breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Maruban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in York's half guard.
York slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
York had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maruban defends it easily.
Maruban trying to control but York is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maruban being controlled here momentarily.
Maruban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
York keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully.
Maruban 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. #T3#
Maruban trying to control but York is working from the bottom.
Maruban 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.
Maruban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maruban or perhaps it was just good defense by York, which made it look bad.
York feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khom Maruban. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maruban gets caught flat footed, as York shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maruban looking for a sweep. Not yet Maruban, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
York wants to control from the top but Maruban keeps moving.
Maruban tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khom Maruban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maruban 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khom Maruban!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Maruban is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Maruban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Gardner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Maruban is on him like a limpet, forcing Gardner back against the cage.#BC#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown but Maruban shows good takedown defense.
Gardner misses with a takedown attempt
and Maruban counters with a series of strikes. Gardner will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Gardner darts in looking for a takedown but Maruban gets double underhooks and turns Gardner into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gardner shoots in and gets a takedown into Maruban's guard.
Maruban pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Gardner has gone for a leg lock! Maruban slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardner's guard.#REVB#
Maruban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maruban with a nice head shot there.
Maruban sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maruban with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Maruban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner trying to control the position.
Maruban wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. #T3#
Gardner has his hands on Maruban's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Maruban shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maruban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maruban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Maruban preventing the sweep.
Maruban throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maruban wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khom Maruban will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gardner swinging wildly here. #CL#
Gardner has managed to clinch.
Gardner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maruban is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner can't get the takedown.
Maruban stops a takedown attempt from Gardner.
Gardner is looking to control Maruban's arms but Maruban gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gardner has his back to the cage. #T1#
Gardner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marubans head.
Gardner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maruban gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Maruban.
Maruban throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Gardner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Maruban moves into range and clinches up with Gardner.#TD2#
Maruban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maruban throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2##SUB#
Gardner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maruban dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Khom Maruban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner looking to control.
Maruban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Maruban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maruban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Maruban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardner's head.
Maruban is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.
Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maruban looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gardner prevents Maruban from getting back to his feet.
Gardner throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Maruban keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
Gardner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Maruban shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maruban drops an elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maruban is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khom Maruban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardner pushes Maruban away with a front kick.
Maruban wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Maruban connects with a couple of short punches.
Maruban tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maruban. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardner pulls Maruban in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Gardner with that takedown attempt.
Maruban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner lands a front kick.#TD#
Maruban gets caught napping as Gardner dives in and scores a takedown. Maruban manages to retain guard.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maruban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban pulls Gardner in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##ES2#
Maruban is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Maruban has clasped his hands together around Gardner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Gardner throws Maruban to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maruban lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maruban postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Maruban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maruban wants to stand but Gardner is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khom Maruban.
I've got Maruban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khom Maruban!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Maruban darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet.
Maruban is pressing down on Alvarado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarado is holding on for now.
Alvarado is pressing down on Maruban's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maruban wants to stand but Alvarado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.
Alvarado is looking to stand up but Maruban isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maruban looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alvarado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maruban swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Alvarado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarado trying to control but Maruban is working from the bottom.
Alvarado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maruban has control of Alvarado's left arm, preventing Alvarado from doing any damage.
Alvarado wants to stand but Maruban is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maruban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarado defends well.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarado cracks Maruban with a solid left hand.
Alvarado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarado postures up in Maruban's guard and throws a big left but Maruban blocks it.
Alvarado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Alvarado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maruban looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maruban looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maruban! #REVB#
Maruban tries to move to mount but Alvarado blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarado is trying to control Maruban's posture but Maruban avoids it.
Maruban is looking to take a break and control but Alvarado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarado is letting Maruban control him for a moment.
Alvarado is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
An elbow from Maruban crashes against the mat.
Alvarado is trying to control Maruban's posture but Maruban avoids it.
Alvarado tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Alvarado can't escape the position.
Maruban controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarado tries to lock up and control but Maruban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarado is squirming around, avoiding Maruban's attempts to control the action.
Maruban punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alvarado wants to hold on but Maruban pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khom Maruban dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Maruban gets a clinch. #TD2#
Maruban lands a takedown into guard.
Maruban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrea Alvarado has been cut.
Alvarado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarado keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully.
Alvarado wants to sweep here but Maruban controlling him for the moment.
Alvarado keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado pulls Maruban in close to prevent any damage.
Maruban prevents Alvarado from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Maruban trying to control but Alvarado 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.#TD2#
Maruban drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarado pulls Maruban in to control the position.
Maruban won't allow Alvarado to get back to his feet.
Alvarado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Maruban looking for a sweep. Not yet Maruban, not yet.
Alvarado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maruban wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado trying to control but Maruban is working from the bottom.
Alvarado is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Maruban keeping moving, preventing Alvarado from controlling successfully.
Maruban wants to improve his position but instead Alvarado has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarado wants to work for an arm triangle but Maruban is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarado slips a nice elbow through Maruban's hands, connecting with Maruban's forehead.
Maruban is not content to let Alvarado control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarado lands a nice short elbow.
Maruban tries to roll over but Alvarado keeps him under control.
Maruban tries to kick Alvarado off but Alvarado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvarado is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Maruban has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarado controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Maruban drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khom Maruban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrea Alvarado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maruban scores with a takedown into Alvarado's guard.
Alvarado seems keen to control Maruban's posture.#ES#
Alvarado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maruban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarado's guard.
Alvarado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maruban manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado throws a big right hand that misses.
Maruban wants to get back to his feet but Alvarado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruban's head.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maruban wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Maruban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarado postures up and lands a big shot to Maruban's brow.
Alvarado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarado wanted to stand there but Maruban had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maruban has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarado has passed into side control.
Maruban takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alvarado lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alvarado cracks Maruban with a big elbow.
Maruban tries to escape but Alvarado is in control.
Alvarado advances to mount. #SUB#
Alvarado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maruban manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Alvarado in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maruban takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maruban tries to bench press Alvarado off him but Alvarado keeps the position.
Maruban wants to control but Alvarado postures up.
Alvarado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maruban down.
Maruban taking a bit of punishment here - Alvarado scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Alvarado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maruban is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maruban is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Alvarado controls the position from side control.
Alvarado working away.
Alvarado moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maruban for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Alvarado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maruban 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khom Maruban!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Maruban closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Maruban breaks from the clinch.
Prince on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maruban manages to avoid it.
Maruban unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Maruban gets tackled into the cage by Prince. Prince maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Maruban lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Prince kicks Maruban off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince darts in looking for a takedown but Maruban gets double underhooks and turns Prince into the cage.
Maruban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maruban dives in for a single leg takedown but Prince sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince tries to stall but Maruban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maruban.#T1#
Maruban fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Maruban manages to break the clinch.
Maruban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prince changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graig Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khom Maruban.#CL2#
Maruban rushes Prince and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maruban shoots in but no luck this time.
Maruban looks winded!
Maruban falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Prince counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Maruban is trying to keep Prince in close.
Prince trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prince scoring with some ground and pound.
Prince with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prince has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maruban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prince won't allow Maruban to sweep him here.
Prince working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prince lands a couple of elbows.
Maruban 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.
Maruban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prince is controlling him. #T3#
Prince is looking to work some ground and pound but Maruban has wrist control.
Prince scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prince throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maruban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maruban lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Prince wants to stand but Maruban is controlling the position.
Maruban looking to sit in guard and control but Prince gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prince postures up.
Prince scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graig Prince dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maruban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prince.
Prince fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prince misses the jab.
Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maruban goes for a double leg but Prince avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prince continues to drive forward.
Maruban sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban shoots in looking for a takedown. Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Maruban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maruban is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Maruban forces Prince back against the cage and clinches.
Maruban managing to block the knees to the body from Prince. #TD2#
Maruban has picked Prince up - he's going for a ride! Maruban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Prince tries to kick Maruban off in order to stand up. Maruban Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Maruban taking a break here but Prince is having none of it and regains half guard.
Prince moves into full guard. #T2#
Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maruban preventing the sweep.
Maruban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prince wants to sweep here but Maruban controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Maruban drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prince looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prince looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prince! #REVR##T3##SUB#
Prince tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prince has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graig Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Prince seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maruban tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maruban can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A control attempt from Maruban but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Maruban tries to improve his position but Prince has taken his back! Prince has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Maruban tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Prince pushes Maruban away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graig Prince!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1#
Maruban throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
Maruban tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dennis counters with a three punch combo that has Maruban backing up. Maruban nods at Dennis to acknowledge the strikes.
Maruban misses with a low kick.
Dennis throws a big counter combination but Maruban scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Maruban gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maruban controls the position.
Dennis trying his best to control but Maruban has mounted him.#T1#
Maruban tries to control but Dennis wriggling away.
Dennis tries to hold on but Maruban postures up.
Dennis has given up his back here.
Dennis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dennis showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Dennis showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Maruban looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dennis is holding onto Maruban's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Maruban trying to control.
Dennis trying to control the hands but Maruban won't let him.
Dennis is trying to stand back up.
Maruban avoiding Dennis 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Dennis controlling Maruban 's hands.
I would not like to be Dennis right now.
Dennis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dennis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Maruban has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dennis's body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Maruban is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dennis has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Maruban has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dennis taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Maruban doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khom Maruban!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Maruban slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong. #TD2#
Maruban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maruban manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Maruban striking off his back.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Maruban controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Maruban looking to control. #T1#
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Maruban's brow.
Armstrong stands up over Maruban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maruban controlling the position.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maruban wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Maruban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into side control.
Maruban looks winded!
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Armstrong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Armstrong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Armstrong is working Maruban over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong grinds an elbow into Maruban's temple.
Armstrong landing strikes.
Armstrong lands an elbow.
Maruban takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maruban is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong controlling the position.
Maruban can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maruban down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Armstrong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maruban is standing up over Armstrong. Armstrong looks to escape but Maruban dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Maruban stands up and beckons Armstrong to his feet.
Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Maruban backpedaling.
Maruban tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Maruban.
Khom Maruban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.#ES#
Armstrong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maruban is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Maruban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Maruban is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maruban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard. #REVB##T2#
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Maruban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there.
Maruban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruban's head.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong is in close to Maruban's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Armstrong cracks Maruban with a solid left hand.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong cracks Maruban with a solid left hand.
Armstrong stops Maruban from standing up.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Armstrong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maruban, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to work over Maruban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Maruban has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong works over Maruban with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Armstrong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Armstrong with a nice cross.#CL#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Maruban.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Armstrong tries to sprawl but Maruban drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Armstrong looking to control.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maruban prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong controls Maruban momentarily but Maruban frees himself.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Maruban controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Maruban trying to control the position.
Maruban wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong stands up over Maruban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head.
Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maruban looking to control.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maruban has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Maruban working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head.
Maruban has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruban's head.
Santiago Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khom Maruban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rivers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maruban to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban lands a couple of elbows.
Maruban tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close.
Maruban won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maruban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maruban engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close. #T1#
Maruban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Maruban drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Maruban off! Maruban jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Maruban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maruban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maruban defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Maruban looking to control.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Maruban fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. Maruban is now in Rivers's guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Maruban defends easily.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers wants to control the position but Maruban says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maruban wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maruban is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khom Maruban dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Maruban advances position into side control!
Rivers is trying to work for a sweep but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to reverse the position but Maruban maintains control.
Maruban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban tries to control but Rivers wriggling away.
Rivers 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maruban trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Khom Maruban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers looking to control.
Maruban wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Maruban tries to pass.
Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maruban stands up out of Rivers's guard for a moment - Rivers manages to land a nice upkick.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maruban gets the takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rivers wants to escape the position.
Rivers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maruban's guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
Maruban wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard.
Rivers passes into side control, despite Maruban's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Maruban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Rivers breaks Maruban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maruban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maruban is trying to hold Rivers in close to prevent damage but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maruban is looking for a sweep. Rivers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Maruban wants to get back to full guard.
Maruban trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Maruban trying to get back to full guard but Rivers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rivers controlling from the full mount.
Rivers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Owen Rivers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maruban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maruban loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Owen Rivers has been cut.#CL2#
Maruban clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maruban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Maruban moves out of range easily.
Maruban unleashes a big counter combination but Rivers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Maruban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maruban has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Maruban goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivers turns into him and now he's in Maruban's guard. #SU#
Rivers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Maruban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Rivers pushes Maruban off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Maruban looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Maruban drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.#ES#
Rivers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Maruban throws a lazy head kick
letting Rivers counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Maruban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maruban lands in his opponent's guard.
Maruban throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rivers working for a triangle but Maruban defends it easily.
Rivers has Maruban pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Maruban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivers's guard.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Maruban wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Maruban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Rivers wants to control but Maruban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to hold on but Maruban pushes him away.
Rivers 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.#SUB2#
Maruban seems to be looking for submissions.
Maruban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Rivers wants to stand and escape but Maruban is having none of it.
Maruban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khom Maruban.
I think Maruban 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khom Maruban!

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