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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 29, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Downes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Downes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muratov taking a bit of punishment here - Downes scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Downes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muratov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Downes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Downes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes working over Muratov with some ground and pound. Muratov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Downes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muratov tries to kick Downes off but Downes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Muratov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Downes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Muratov is looking to escape.
Muratov is breathing heavily.
Downes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Downes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muratov sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Downes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Downes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muratov closes the distance and clinches up with Downes, looking for a takedown. Muratov pushes Downes against the cage but Downes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muratov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD2#
Downes shoots in and bounces Muratov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downes controlling from the top position.
Downes stands up over Muratov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Downes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Muratov, up you get! #TD2#
Muratov tries to sprawl but Downes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Downes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Downes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Downes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Downes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Muratov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cale Downes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cale Downes thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Mayhem 7 Hendrix vs Lindberg     
Date:   Aug 26, 2016
#R1##CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Muratov back into the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Muratov looking for a takedown.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov is trying to push Reealopubo away but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muratov is defending well for now.
Muratov is trying to break the clinch but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Muratov throws an elbow that misses.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Nice takedown defense from Reealopubo. No joy for Muratov on that attempt. #CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov is trying to break free.#T2#
Muratov just leaning against Reealopubo, taking a breather.
Muratov avoiding damage as Reealopubo throws knees to the body.
Muratov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reealopubo avoids the damage to the body.
Muratov is working Reealopubo over against the cage.#BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Reealopubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Muratov breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Muratov controlling the action here.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Muratov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reealopubo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muratov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reealopubo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muratov trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muratov throwing shots but Reealopubo is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muratov not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Muratov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reealopubo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Muratov gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov trying to land knees to the body.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Muratov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muratov. #T1##TD2#
Muratov pulls guard effortlessly.
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reealopubo tries to stand but Muratov is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muratov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muratov can do to turn this around?
Muratov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Reealopubo missing with knees to the body.
Muratov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov tries a knee to the head but Reealopubo blocks it.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muratov avoids it.
Muratov can't get the takedown. #T3#
Muratov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reealopubo walks away with a smile on his face. Muratov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muratov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Muratov feints and as Reealopubo raises his hands in defense, Muratov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet but Muratov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muratov pushes down on Reealopubo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.
Muratov is trying to control. Reealopubo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dmitry Muratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muratov stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
Reealopubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muratov on the ground.#T4#
Muratov moves nicely into side control.
Muratov is putting a hurting on Reealopubo here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Muratov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reealopubo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reealopubo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reealopubo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov is having none of it.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Reealopubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Muratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muratov fails to land the takedown.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range. #T1#
Muratov shoots in looking for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muratov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muratov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo avoids it really well and circles away.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Reealopubo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo crunches a lovely knee into Muratov's ribcage.
Muratov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muratov is defended easily by Reealopubo.
Muratov keeps the fight on the outside.
Muratov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reealopubo circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov throws a counter combo.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo throws a body shot but no joy.
Muratov unleashes a big counter combination but Reealopubo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muratov dives in for a single leg takedown but Reealopubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Muratov pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is winning the standup battle so far.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Reealopubo has Muratov up against the cage in a clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muratov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reealopubo smiles and moves away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Muratov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Muratov wants the takedown. Reealopubo is fighting it off but Muratov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reealopubo's guard against the cage.#ES#
Reealopubo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Dmitry Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

A relieved looking Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DFC Sin City 2     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix looks for a takedown but Muratov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov misses with a head kick.
Muratov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muratov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendrix. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendrix asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Hendrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Muratov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hendrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muratov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muratov is pushing Hendrix's head away, looking to escape. Hendrix manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muratov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov is trying to buck Hendrix off.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hendrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Muratov is defending well.
Hendrix prevents Muratov from escaping the position.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.#T3#
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muratov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hendrix to get to his feet.
Muratov misses with a head kick. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Muratov's guard.#SUB#
Hendrix has gone for a leg lock! Muratov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hendrix's guard.#REVB#
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for a guillotine here but Muratov defends easily. #SUB#
Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Muratov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Muratov.
Hendrix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muratov sprawls and moves away.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Muratov.
Nice sprawl there from Muratov as Hendrix shoots in.
Muratov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.#TD#
Hendrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muratov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendrix is in Muratov's guard.#SUB#
Hendrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muratov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Muratov is looking to stand up but Hendrix won't let him. #SUB#
Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing Muratov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a triangle here but Muratov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hendrix tries to buck Muratov off but Muratov is having none of it.#T1##SU2#
Muratov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendrix to his feet.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hendrix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Muratov defends the submission attempt.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #SUB#
Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Muratov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him #SUB#
Muratov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendrix.
Muratov tries to kick Hendrix off but Hendrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Muratov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hendrix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muratov sprawls well initially but Hendrix persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muratov defends it well.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but Hendrix is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muratov defends it well.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but Hendrix is controlling him well. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muratov is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muratov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him #SUB#
Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix. #SUB#
Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muratov is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Muratov misses with a head kick. #TD#
Hendrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muratov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Hendrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hendrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Muratov tries to escape but Hendrix is in control.
Andre Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Muratov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hendrix looking for subs from the bottom but Muratov mounts him!
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hendrix.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muratov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendrix backs up against the cage.
Hendrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Muratov sprawls well. He's pushed Hendrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muratov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Muratov throws Hendrix to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muratov but Muratov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Muratov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Muratov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muratov throws a right hand that Hendrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendrix also avoids with ease.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Muratov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch.
Muratov throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muratov circles away.
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muratov is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Muratov circles away and we're back to standing.
Muratov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Hendrix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muratov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hendrix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muratov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muratov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hendrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muratov defends it easily.#SUB#
Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muratov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hendrix working for submissions but it's allowed Muratov to get to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Hendrix is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Muratov is tapping! Great win for Hendrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix retains his featherweight title!
Andre Hendrix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Jones and Dmitry Muratov. Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




165 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs



180 cm
26 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brian Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitry Muratov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones stuffs the takedown.

Jones feints and as Muratov raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Muratov
Jones stands and throws Muratov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Muratov

Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muratov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Muratov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Muratov
Jones is controlling Muratov's posture.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones has his foot on Muratov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muratov works his way back into a safe position though.
Muratov advances to half guard.
Muratov prevents Jones from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Muratov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muratov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling the position.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muratov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Muratov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Muratov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Muratov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Muratov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jones!
Our winner, Brian Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SPFC IX     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
MacManus throws a low kick but Muratov moves out of range easily.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Muratov.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Muratov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muratov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muratov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
MacManus dives in and scores a takedown into Muratov's guard.
MacManus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muratov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Muratov tries to escape but MacManus is in control.
Muratov prevents MacManus from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus prevents Muratov from escaping the position.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muratov keeps working.
Muratov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Muratov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Muratov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov tries to bench press MacManus off him but MacManus keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muratov prevents MacManus from improving position.
Check out the look on MacManus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacManus trying to control the position but Muratov is working away.
MacManus working away.
MacManus scores with punches from side control.
MacManus scores with punches from side control.
Muratov is looking for a sweep.
Muratov prevents MacManus from moving into mount.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muratov keeps working. #T3#
MacManus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muratov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Muratov pushes MacManus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacManus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
MacManus working the head and body with strikes.
MacManus wants to control for a moment but Muratov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Muratov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muratov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacManus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muratov pushes MacManus off looking to stand but MacManus dives back in and keeps control.
MacManus prevents Muratov from improving his position.#T4#
Muratov pushes MacManus off but MacManus dives into side control.
Muratov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
MacManus working away.
MacManus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MacManus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muratov!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus landing punches.
MacManus raining down shots from the mount!
MacManus won't let Muratov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Muratov misses the jab.#TD2#
Muratov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muratov showed some decent athleticism there.
Muratov is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
Muratov is looking to stall here but MacManus recovers full guard.
Muratov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muratov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muratov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
MacManus working for a triangle but Muratov defends it easily.
Muratov wanted to stand there but MacManus had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muratov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacManus throws a solid leg kick but Muratov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacManus.
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacManus wants to take the fight to the mat but Muratov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muratov can do to turn this around?
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Muratov throws a low kick but MacManus moves out of range easily.
Muratov misses with a double jab.
Muratov tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
Muratov avoids the head kick by MacManus.
Muratov misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacManus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muratov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muratov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Muratov.#T3##BC2#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Muratov does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus slaps away a takedown attempt from Muratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacManus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
A jab lands there for MacManus.
Muratov dives in and grabs MacManus's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Muratov is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Muratov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muratov showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
MacManus kicks off Muratov and gets to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacManus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dmitry Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from MacManus as Muratov shoots in.
Muratov avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
MacManus lands a jab to Muratov's midsection.
Muratov walks into a straight right hand from MacManus.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by MacManus.
MacManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacManus.
Muratov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacManus's waist but MacManus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muratov off to one side. #CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
MacManus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muratov prevents it. #TD#
MacManus pulls Muratov into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muratov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacManus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Muratov.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.
MacManus has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Muratov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Muratov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muratov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Muratov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face as Muratov controls the position.
MacManus is looking to regain half guard here but Muratov keeps moving and retains side control.
Muratov landing strikes.
Muratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacManus keeps working. #SU2#
Muratov stands up and beckons MacManus to his feet.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A lazy body kick from MacManus #TD2#
and Muratov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacManus tries to get to full guard but Muratov has control of the leg.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.
Muratov prevents MacManus from standing back up.
MacManus wants to control but Muratov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muratov with the ground and pound but MacManus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
MacManus keeping full guard, as Muratov tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Muratov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
MacManus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muratov's guard.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet but MacManus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Muratov keeps moving.
MacManus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Muratov keeps moving. #T4#
MacManus postures up and lands a big shot to Muratov's brow.
Muratov working a defensive guard but MacManus manages to pass into side control anyway.
MacManus tries to move to mount but Muratov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
MacManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muratov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus prevents Muratov from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Connor MacManus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
MacManus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Muratov tries to counter it with a takedown but MacManus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muratov throws a head kick but MacManus moves out of range. #CL#
MacManus gets a clinch.
MacManus is trying to pull guard but Muratov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muratov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown but MacManus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Muratov clinches up with MacManus and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
MacManus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Muratov can't fight it off and eventually MacManus manages to take the fight to the floor. Muratov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Muratov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. MacManus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Muratov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Muratov's knee but Muratov avoids it well.
A combination from MacManus does no damage. #TD#
MacManus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Muratov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muratov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Muratov is retaining full guard.
MacManus lands a couple of digs.
MacManus landing with the ground and pound.
MacManus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Muratov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus distracts Muratov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muratov keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Muratov looking for a sweep. Not yet Muratov, not yet. #T3#
Muratov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacManus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
MacManus is looking for a triangle but Muratov pushes his legs off easily.
Muratov wanted to stand there but MacManus had control of the position.
MacManus is trying to control the position but Muratov postures up.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Muratov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muratov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacManus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Muratov controlling from side mount.
Muratov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Muratov scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus tries to bench press Muratov off him but Muratov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##TD2#
Muratov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacManus is trying to defend but Muratov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muratov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacManus to regain full guard. #ES#
MacManus manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
MacManus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muratov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
MacManus working for a submission but Muratov is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
MacManus goes for an armbar but Muratov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Muratov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
MacManus keeping full guard, as Muratov tries to pass.
Muratov wants to stand and escape but instead MacManus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Muratov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacManus working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Muratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Muratov has momentary wrist control but MacManus slips an elbow through the middle.
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacManus landing some decent shots from guard.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Muratov is retaining full guard. #T3#
MacManus won't allow Muratov to sweep him here.
Muratov looking to control.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Muratov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muratov can't keep his opponent in guard - MacManus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacManus stops Muratov from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
MacManus is trying to work for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacManus with a jab.
The crowd cheers as MacManus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muratov doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Muratov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacManus to the ground. Muratov is now in MacManus's guard.#SUB#
MacManus looking for a guillotine here but Muratov defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacManus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!

Connor MacManus retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: SPFC 6     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Muratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muratov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muratov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muratov misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Muratov misses
and Winterio counters with a leg kick.
Muratov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muratov throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Winterio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Winterio looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muratov is controlling Winterio's trapped leg to prevent Winterio from advancing to side control.
Winterio wants to take a breather but Muratov is having none of it.
Winterio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muratov defending well though.
Winterio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Muratov to regain full guard.
Muratov pulls Winterio in close to his closed guard and prevents Winterio from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Muratov wants to stand and escape but Winterio is having none of it.
Winterio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muratov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Winterio is posturing up here but Muratov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Winterio tries to roll out but it's too tight and Winterio has to tap! Slick submission there by Muratov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Muratov!
Dmitry Muratov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: SPFC 2     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Muratov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
MacManus pushes Muratov off and gets back to his feet.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov darts in looking for a takedown but MacManus gets double underhooks and turns Muratov into the cage.
MacManus tries a low kick but Muratov avoids it.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Muratov counters with a single leg into guard. MacManus didn't expect that. #ES#
MacManus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Muratov shoots in and bounces MacManus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacManus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Muratov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Muratov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacManus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Muratov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
MacManus jumps into guard, dragging Muratov to the mat.
Muratov stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muratov advances position into side control!
Muratov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Muratov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Muratov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muratov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacManus is looking to regain half guard here but Muratov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Muratov tries to stand but MacManus controls the position and pulls Muratov into his guard.
Muratov trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacManus is looking for a triangle but Muratov pushes his legs off easily.
Muratov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Muratov drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacManus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacManus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacManus! #REVR#
MacManus wants to control but Muratov is keeping him busy. #T4##SU#
MacManus stands up.
Muratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Muratov.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Muratov, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Muratov against the cage but Muratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muratov's waist but Muratov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacManus off to one side.
MacManus tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Muratov avoids the head kick by MacManus. #TD2#
Muratov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacManus is not content to let Muratov control the position.
Muratov wants to stand but MacManus has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor MacManus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacManus is looking to clinch but Muratov is avoiding it.
MacManus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muratov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Muratov drives through and clinches with MacManus against the cage. #BC2#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov darts in trying to clinch
and MacManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muratov thinking.
Muratov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus shoots in looking for a takedown but Muratov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacManus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Muratov is avoiding it.
Muratov looks to land a body kick but MacManus moved away.
MacManus feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Dmitry Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Muratov has MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Muratov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacManus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Muratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Muratov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muratov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacManus.
Muratov tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
MacManus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muratov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
MacManus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Muratov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
MacManus pulls guard successfully.
Muratov looking to pass the guard.
Muratov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Muratov trying to control but MacManus postures up.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but MacManus is controlling him well.
MacManus wants to take a breather but Muratov is having none of it. #SU#
MacManus stands up and beckons Muratov to join him on the feet.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Muratov throws a head kick but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus swinging wildly here. #T4#
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacManus is looking to get back to is feet but Muratov passes into side control.
Muratov is breathing heavily.
MacManus manages to get back to half guard.
Muratov is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muratov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but MacManus actually recovers to full guard.
MacManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muratov's guard. #REVR#
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 Connor MacManus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muratov throws a sloppy head kick
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Muratov backing up. Muratov nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dmitry Muratov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacManus misses with the combination.
And Muratov responds with a good body kick, but MacManus manages to step out the way in time.
MacManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muratov looks to land a body kick but MacManus moved away.
Muratov blocks a head kick by MacManus. #TD2#
Muratov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
MacManus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
A low kick from Muratov misses #CL#
and MacManus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on MacManus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Muratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like MacManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacManus tries to bum rush Muratov with a series of wild strikes but Muratov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##TD2#
Muratov shoots in and gets a takedown into MacManus's guard.#ES#
MacManus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Muratov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacManus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muratov circles away.
Muratov tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
Muratov checks a leg kick.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muratov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muratov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Muratov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus shoots in looking for a takedown. Muratov tries to sprawl out of it but MacManus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muratov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muratov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
MacManus avoids the head kick by Muratov.
MacManus tries to counter by clinching up but Muratov breaks away and moves out of range.
Muratov tries to clinch but MacManus moves away
and MacManus counters with a two punch combo.
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!#TD2#
Muratov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacManus tries to bench press Muratov off him but Muratov keeps the position. #SU2#
Muratov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
MacManus rushes Muratov and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus goes for a takedown attempt but Muratov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus shoots in for a double leg but Muratov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacManus tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Muratov throws a right and a left that MacManus avoids nicely.
MacManus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muratov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacManus somewhat.#T3#
Muratov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Muratov does no damage.
Muratov swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Muratov throws a counter combo.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Muratov, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Muratov against the cage but Muratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Muratov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Muratov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
MacManus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muratov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
MacManus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muratov defends well.#T4#
Muratov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muratov works over MacManus with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Muratov has a closed guard, preventing MacManus from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connor MacManus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacManus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor MacManus!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 606 Round 4     
Date:   Mar 20, 2016
#R1#
Muratov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nho dives in for a single leg takedown but Muratov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muratov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muratov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nho swings for the body but Muratov moves out of range.
Nho throws a hook to the side of Muratov's head but Muratov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nho misses with a straight left.
Muratov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nho sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Muratov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muratov trying to control the action but Nho is working from the bottom.
Muratov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee asks Muratov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Muratov prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Nho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muratov is looking to take a break and control but Nho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Muratov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Nho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nho tries to buck Muratov off but Muratov is having none of it.
Muratov trying to control the position but Nho is working away.
Nho is looking to reverse the position.
Nho keeps trying to improve his position.
Muratov wants to stand but Nho is controlling his arm.
Nho is trying to control Muratov's posture but Muratov avoids it.
Muratov is looking to take a break and control but Nho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nho tries to buck Muratov off but Muratov is having none of it.
Nho struggling a bit here.
Nho tries to bench press Muratov off him but Muratov keeps the position.
Muratov scores with punches from side control.
Muratov wants to stand but Nho has his arm trapped.
Nho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muratov's best efforts.
Muratov is trying to control. Nho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muratov trying to pass the guard but Nho defending well.
Nho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muratov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Muratov is looking to advance position but Nho won't allow it.
Nho trying to control but Muratov postures up.
Muratov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nho is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nho looks winded!
Muratov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muratov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nho looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Muratov prevents Nho from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nho looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nho looking for a kimura from the bottom but Muratov passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Muratov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Muratov forces Nho back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nho is looking for the big counter here.
Nho looks to score with a jab to the body but Muratov is just out of range.
Muratov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nho sprawls well. He's pushed Muratov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muratov throws a head kick but Nho moves out of range.
Muratov slips under a jab.
Muratov tries to clinch but Nho moves out of range.
Muratov throws a head kick but Nho moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov fails to land the takedown.
Nho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muratov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muratov misses with a wild combination.
Dmitry Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Nho with that takedown attempt.
Dmitry Muratov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toki Nho.
Nho is breathing heavily.
Muratov wants to clinch.
Muratov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Muratov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muratov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muratov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nho wants to break free but Muratov has control.
Nho fails to pull guard. #BC#
Muratov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muratov looks for the body kick but Nho saw that one coming.
Nho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muratov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
Muratov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nho, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muratov circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Muratov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muratov defending well as Nho loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitry Muratov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muratov misses with a head kick.
Muratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muratov ducks under a wild hook from Nho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muratov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Muratov has closed the distance and engaged Nho in a clinch. #BC#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov ducks under a wild hook from Nho.
Nho connects with the punch.
Nho has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Nho moves forwards but Muratov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nho misses with a lunging right hand
and Muratov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nho closes the distance and clinches up with Muratov, looking for a takedown. Nho pushes Muratov against the cage but Muratov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Nho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muratov throws a series of punches but Nho avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Nho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Muratov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nho quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Nho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.
Dmitry Muratov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.
Muratov wants to control but Nho is keeping him busy.
Muratov not doing much here. #T4#
Muratov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Nho actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Muratov slows the pace down in half guard.
Muratov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nho controls his leg.
Muratov is looking to take a break and control but Nho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov wants to take a breather but Nho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Muratov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Muratov moves out of range as Nho strikes.
Nho misses with a hook. Muratov ducked under it nicely.
Muratov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nho tries to avoid it but Muratov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nho to the ground. Nho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muratov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muratov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nho.
Nho throws a nice looking combination but Muratov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Nho does no damage.
Muratov tries to clinch up
and Nho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muratov thinking. #TD#
Muratov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nho!
Nho struggling a bit here.
Nho dodges the ground and pound from Muratov.
Muratov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nho can do to turn this around?
Muratov is looking to take a break and control but Nho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Muratov wants to stand but Nho is controlling his arm.
Nho can't do much from the bottom here.
Muratov wants to control but Nho is keeping him busy.
Nho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muratov off and has taken his back!
Nho gets his hands free as Muratov looks to control. #SUB2#
Nho has managed to slip his arm under Muratov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Muratov is tapping out! Submission win for Nho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toki Nho!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 606 Round 3     
Date:   Mar 19, 2016
#R1##TD#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tramp manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Muratov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tramp can't fight it off and eventually Muratov manages to take the fight to the floor. Tramp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Tramp manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tramp jumps guard.
Tramp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tramp is controlling Muratov's posture.
Muratov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Muratov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Muratov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muratov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muratov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tramp has his foot on Muratov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muratov works his way back into a safe position though.
Muratov is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Tramp is trying to control the position but Muratov postures up. #SUB#
Tramp wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Muratov has taken Tramp's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Tramp has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitry Muratov!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 606 Round 2     
Date:   Mar 18, 2016
#R1##TD#
Muratov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Muratov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Singleterry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muratov's best efforts.
Singleterry trying to control from the bottom.
Muratov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Singleterry trying to control here.
Muratov wants to take a breather but Singleterry is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Muratov seems content to control.#T1#
Singleterry pushes Muratov off looking to stand but Muratov dives back in and keeps control.
Singleterry trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Muratov fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Muratov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singleterry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muratov is in Singleterry's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muratov won't allow Singleterry to get back to his feet.
Muratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Singleterry is retaining full guard.
Muratov content to stall in guard here.
Singleterry controlling Muratov's posture. #T2#
Singleterry wants to sweep but no luck.
Muratov 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.
Muratov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muratov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Muratov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Muratov wants to stand but Singleterry has his arm trapped.
Singleterry is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Singleterry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Muratov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Singleterry wants to control but Muratov postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muratov taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muratov.
Singleterry tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Singleterry tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muratov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Singleterry hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Muratov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Singleterry stuffs the takedown attempt from Muratov. Muratov gets slowly back to his feet.
Singleterry 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.
Muratov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singleterry swivels and escapes.
Dmitry Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Muratov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singleterry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muratov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muratov closes the distance and clinches up with Singleterry, looking for a takedown. Muratov pushes Singleterry against the cage but Singleterry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singleterry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muratov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleterry misses with the combination.
Singleterry misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Singleterry throws a leg kick but Muratov sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Singleterry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muratov was covering up waiting for the punch and Singleterry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muratov keeping moving, preventing Singleterry from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleterry wants to stand but Muratov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Singleterry trying to control but Muratov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Muratov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singleterry looking for a sweep. Not yet Singleterry, not yet.
Singleterry trying to control the position.
Muratov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singleterry keeping full guard, as Muratov tries to pass.
Singleterry trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Singleterry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Muratov has picked Singleterry up and slammed him! Singleterry can't keep hold of the triangle and Muratov manages to pass to side control!
Singleterry is breathing heavily.
Singleterry trying to control but Muratov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Muratov biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Muratov is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Muratov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Singleterry is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Muratov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Singleterry escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Muratov wants to control but Singleterry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleterry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Singleterry 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#
Muratov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singleterry. #TD2#
Singleterry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muratov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muratov striking off his back but it's not causing Singleterry any problems.
Muratov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singleterry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singleterry wants to stand but Muratov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muratov wants to stand up but Singleterry is controlling him.
Dmitry Muratov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov is trying to control the position but Singleterry postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Singleterry wants to control from the top but Muratov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singleterry tries to clinch there but Muratov circles away. #CL2#
Singleterry has managed to clinch.
Muratov managing to block the knees to the body from Singleterry. #TD#
Muratov drags the fight down to the ground.
Singleterry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muratov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muratov looking for a sweep. Not yet Muratov, not yet.
Muratov keeping full guard, as Singleterry tries to pass.
Muratov has a closed guard, preventing Singleterry from standing up. #T2#
Muratov is trying to keep Singleterry in close.
Singleterry throws a big right hand that misses.
Muratov keeping moving, preventing Singleterry from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Singleterry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Singleterry preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Singleterry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muratov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Singleterry has Muratov in his guard.#REVR#
Singleterry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muratov won't allow Singleterry to sweep him here.
Muratov 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.
Singleterry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muratov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singleterry's head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Singleterry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muratov escapes and throws Singleterry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Singleterry being controlled for a moment.
Muratov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muratov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Muratov.
I think Muratov 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joey Singleterry!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Dmitry Muratov!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Dmitry Muratov!

Dmitry Muratov wins by split decision!

 

Event: QFC Tournament 606 Round 1     
Date:   Mar 17, 2016
#R1#
Sezzer lands a leg kick that knocks Muratov off balance momentarily.
Sezzer shoots in but Muratov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Muratov gets a takedown into half guard.
Muratov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sezzer has hold of Muratov's hands but Muratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Muratov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sezzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muratov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sezzer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Sezzer wants to control but Muratov passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sezzer is trying to work for a sweep but Muratov has mounted him!
Sezzer is looking to improve his position but Muratov isn't that keen on the idea.
Muratov scoring with strikes but Sezzer is staying in there.
Muratov avoids the attempt from Sezzer to control.#T2#
Muratov controlling the pace for now.
Muratov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muratov has control of Sezzer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sezzer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sezzer tries to reverse the position but Muratov maintains control.
Muratov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Muratov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Muratov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sezzer's face.
Sezzer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Muratov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Muratov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Muratov!

 

 
 
 
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