QFC Tournament 741 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zacarias Pikaseka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaysan Khule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pikaseka
vs
Khule

155 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zacarias Pikaseka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaysan Khule!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khule stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khule wants it to stay on the feet.

Khule looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pikaseka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pikaseka tries to roll over but Khule keeps him under control.
Pikaseka taking some punishment here, with Khule in his half guard.
Pikaseka is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikaseka trying to hold on to Khule's head to control him but Khule postures up.
Pikaseka wants to improve his position but Khule is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khule keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khule lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pikaseka wants to control but Khule is keeping busy.
Khule landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pikaseka trying to control from the bottom.
Khule wants to free his trapped foot but Pikaseka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pikaseka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pikaseka.
Khule controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khule really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pikaseka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khule lands a couple of elbows.
Khule tries to free his leg and advance position but Pikaseka is retaining full guard.

Pikaseka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Khule throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pikaseka's body to avoid the submission. Pikaseka has instead reached around Khule's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pikaseka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zacarias Pikaseka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johny Cash. Good is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heavydirtysoul. The key to victory for Ivan Durak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Durak
vs
Good

190 cm
24
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Durak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Good!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Good throws out the jab.

Durak closes the distance and clinches.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Durak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Durak manages to break the clinch.
Durak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durak throws a big counter combination but Good scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Durak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Good circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivan Durak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durak tries to clinch but Good moves out of range.
Durak throws a right and a left that both miss.

Durak closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good is trying to force a seperation but Durak has the dominant position.

Durak manages to break the clinch.

Durak gets a clinch.

Good breaks from the clinch.

Good bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Good decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Durak misses with the combination.
Good will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good tries to clinch up but Durak circles away and keeps his distance.
Durak tries to clinch there but Good circles away.
Durak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Durak clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durak.

Durak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good misses with a series of wild punches.
Durak tries to bum rush Good with a series of wild strikes but Good uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durak throws a nice looking combination but Good bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Durak moves into range and clinches up with Good.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good is trying to pull guard but Durak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Durak.

Good breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good is looking to clinch but Durak is avoiding it.

Durak forces Good back against the cage and clinches.
Durak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Good's efforts to push away.
Good is looking to control Durak's arms but Durak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Good has his back to the cage.

Durak breaks the clinch.
Good fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivan Durak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Good.
Good swats away the attempt to clinch by Durak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durak with a body shot.

Durak has Good up against the cage in a clinch.
Good drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Good up against the cage.

Durak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Durak drops Good with a beautiful combination! Good stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Durak is looking for the KO!

Good is rocked!

It looks like Colby Good has been cut.
Durak misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durak doesn't manage to clinch there - Good circles away.
Durak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good looks winded!
Durak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Good manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good is looking for the big counter here.

Durak has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Durak on the inside.

Durak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durak tries to clinch but Good is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Good's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Durak wants to slow Good down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivan Durak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Durak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Good's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good has Durak up against the cage in a clinch.
Good tries to pull guard but Durak won't allow it.
Durak tries to circle away but Good has him pinned against the cage.
Ivan Durak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good is looking to break free of the clinch but Durak has double underhooks.
Durak is pressed up against the cage. Good has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durak down to the mat. Durak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Good shoots in and bounces Durak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Durak wriggles free and stands up.
Ivan Durak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durak punishes Good's body with a nice straight punch.
Durak thuds his right hand into Good's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durak's waist but Durak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Good off to one side.
Ivan Durak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Good.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durak stuns Good with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Durak gets a clinch.

Durak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Durak takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Durak.
A hook to the body from Durak.
A bit of stalling here from Durak.
Durak pushes Good back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Durak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durak throws a series of punches but Good avoids them all with ease.
Durak scores with a shot to the body.

Durak has taken the fight to the clinch.

Durak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Good doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Durak throws a one two combo.

Good tries to keep at a distance but Durak has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Durak.
Durak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durak has Good pushed against the cage.
Good wants a takedown but no success here.
Durak has Good pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Durak.
Good body shot from Durak.

Durak manages to break the clinch.
Durak scores with a jab. Good acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durak throws a series of strikes that have Good backpedaling.

Durak rushes Good and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durak lands a body punch.
Durak lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Durak breaks from the clinch.
Durak tries to clinch but Good moves out of range.

Oooooh!!! Durak has knocked Good down with a huge combo! Durak steps away and waves a wobbly Good back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Good is still on wobbly legs! Can Durak finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Durak.

Durak moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Durak.
Good seems to have recovered his senses.
Durak scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Durak.

Good breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Good manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durak connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Good! He's out on his feet! Durak rushes in and drops Good with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Durak!
Ivan Durak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Statrovarius Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Mcdonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Statrovarius Smiff's chin.

Mcdonald
vs
Smiff

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Douglas Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Statrovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Smiff misses.
Smiff tries for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away easily
and Mcdonald counters with a three punch combo that has Smiff backing up. Smiff nods at Mcdonald to acknowledge the strikes.

Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcdonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smiff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smiff with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Smiff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
Smiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdonald's brow.
Smiff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald is trying to hold Smiff in close to prevent damage but Smiff has managed to pass into half guard.
Smiff not doing much here.
Smiff passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcdonald down.

It looks like Douglas Mcdonald has been cut.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff scores with a couple of short elbows.

Mcdonald is rocked!
Mcdonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smiff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smiff tries to control but Mcdonald wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiff with good strikes from the mount here!
Smiff trying to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mcdonald! More shots from Smiff and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Statrovarius Smiff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Aly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zhiglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aly
vs
Zhiglov

189 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohammad Aly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gleb Zhiglov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhiglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aly.

Zhiglov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zhiglov wants to control but Aly is keeping him busy.

Zhiglov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zhiglov trying to control the position but Aly is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zhiglov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zhiglov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Aly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zhiglov.

Zhiglov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aly is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aly and Zhiglov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly is trying to control Zhiglov's posture but Zhiglov avoids it.
Aly tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Zhiglov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aly wants to get back to his feet.

Zhiglov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aly is looking to regain half guard here but Zhiglov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Zhiglov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Zhiglov swings around for an armbar but Aly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zhiglov's guard.
Aly won't allow Zhiglov to sweep him here.
Aly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhiglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aly preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhiglov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhiglov or perhaps it was just good defense by Aly, which made it look bad.
Mohammad Aly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhiglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aly shoots in and drives through. Zhiglov sprawls well.
Aly shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhiglov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhiglov slips under a jab from Aly.
Aly shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhiglov tries to sprawl out of it but Aly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhiglov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Aly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zhiglov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aly won't be happy with that.

Aly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Aly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhiglov sprawls well. Zhiglov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhiglov darts in looking for a takedown but Aly gets double underhooks and turns Zhiglov into the cage.
Aly stuffs the takedown.
Aly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhiglov fails with the takedown.
Mohammad Aly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Zhiglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aly gets caught napping as Zhiglov dives in and scores a takedown. Aly manages to retain guard.

Aly has his foot on Zhiglov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhiglov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhiglov is looking to stand up but Aly won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zhiglov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zhiglov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aly prevents it.
Zhiglov is breathing heavily.
Aly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhiglov after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zhiglov looking for a takedown.
Zhiglov is trying to drag Aly to the mat but Aly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhiglov jumps guard but Aly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhiglov has Aly pressed against the cage, preventing Aly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aly tries to break free but Zhiglov pushes him back against the cage.
Aly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhiglov to keep the fight standing.
Aly is trying to push Zhiglov away but Zhiglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aly looking to slow down the pace here.
Zhiglov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhiglov smiles and moves away.
Aly misses with a head kick.
Aly tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhiglov shoots in but Aly avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Aly clinches up against the cage.
Zhiglov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhiglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aly's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Zhiglov is trying to trip Aly. He has hold of a leg but Aly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zhiglov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Aly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aly shoots in but Zhiglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Aly darts in and clinches Zhiglov up against the cage.
Aly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhiglov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhiglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aly pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhiglov sprawls well. Zhiglov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhiglov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aly tries to avoid it but Zhiglov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aly to the ground. Aly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Zhiglov tries to keep at a distance but Aly has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aly jumps into guard, dragging Zhiglov to the mat.
Zhiglov is fighting to break Aly's control of his arms but Aly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad Aly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammad Aly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Aly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhiglov!
Zhiglov trying his best to control but Aly has mounted him.
Zhiglov working to try and regain half guard.

Aly stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhiglov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aly's waist but Aly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhiglov off to one side.
No luck for Zhiglov with that takedown attempt.
Aly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhiglov can do to turn this around?
Aly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mohammad Aly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Zhiglov.
Zhiglov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly shoots in for a takedown but Zhiglov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhiglov avoids the head kick by Aly.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhiglov enables Aly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhiglov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Zhiglov is keeping the position.

Zhiglov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zhiglov pulls Aly in to control the position.
Aly 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.
Aly connects with a couple of short punches.
Aly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aly works over Zhiglov with some ground and pound from guard.
Aly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Zhiglov tries to sprawl but Aly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zhiglov tries to roll over but Aly keeps him under control.
Aly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Zhiglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Aly.

Aly decides to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aly misses.
Zhiglov avoids the body shot from Aly.
Aly throws a hook but Zhiglov blocks it.

Aly clinches with his opponent.
Come on Zhiglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhiglov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhiglov can't get the takedown.
Aly prevents the takedown attempt.
Gleb Zhiglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammad Aly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aly is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhiglov has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad Aly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aly 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mohammad Aly!

Mohammad Aly wins by unanimous decision!