Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 95 - Santos vs Mostert
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ahmadaliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Dio pushes Ahmadaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Magomed Ahmadaliev has been cut.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahmadaliev or not.
Ahmadaliev blocks a body shot from Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dio's efforts to push away.
Ahmadaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dio.
Dio can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahmadaliev tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmadaliev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahmadaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ahmadaliev darts in and clinches Dio up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev is pushing Dio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Ahmadaliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ahmadaliev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio just leaning against Ahmadaliev, taking a breather.
Ahmadaliev is struggling to control the position.
Ahmadaliev is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahmadaliev down to the mat. Ahmadaliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dio lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Dio clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Ahmadaliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahmadaliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Ahmadaliev is controlling him.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Ahmadaliev avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Ahmadaliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Dio has Ahmadaliev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahmadaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dios head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahmadaliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev lands a body shot.
Ahmadaliev gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Ahmadaliev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahmadaliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Dio and presses him up against the cage.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Dio has a couple of punches blocked by Ahmadaliev.
A right handed body shot lands from Dio.
Dio lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio is struggling to control the position.
Dio lands a right hand.
Dio is trying to drag Ahmadaliev to the mat but Ahmadaliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD2#
Dio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Dio is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadaliev tries to get out of the position.
Ahmadaliev tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dio's arms. #T2#
Dio punches Ahmadaliev on the ear.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand back up.
Ahmadaliev covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dio is landing with strikes from the back.
Dio has good solid back control here.
Ahmadaliev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dio. #T3#
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand back up.
Dio loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ahmadaliev hold on?
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dio.
Dio has Ahmadaliev flattened out and is raining down punches.
Well, with Dio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahmadaliev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ahmadaliev is trying to get back to his feet but Dio has full control of the position and if anything, Ahmadaliev has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dio. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dio. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #ROC2#
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dio is raining down hard shots and and Ahmadaliev has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Adams Junior scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Magomed Ahmadaliev has been cut.
Adams Junior needs to keep his hands up - Ahmadaliev had a free shot at his head there.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams Junior jabs at Ahmadaliev's body.
Adams Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Adams Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmadaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Ahmadaliev scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahmadaliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahmadaliev throws an overhand right that lands on Adams Junior's shoulder, as Adams Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev circles away easily
and Ahmadaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahmadaliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Ahmadaliev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmadaliev sprawls and moves away.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahmadaliev avoids the body shot from Adams Junior. #TD#
Adams Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams Junior lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmadaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams Junior trying to control the action but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Adams Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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 nice elbow there by Adams Junior.
Ahmadaliev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Adams Junior breaks from Ahmadaliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adams Junior won't let Ahmadaliev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Adams Junior lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
Ahmadaliev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adams Junior connects with a bit shot that sees Ahmadaliev covering up! More strikes from Adams Junior and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adams Junior is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams Junior!
After winning the bout, JR Adams Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 79 - Rram vs Bop Bop
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ahmadaliev gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch.
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garland shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Garland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Ahmadaliev counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahmadaliev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmadaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garland tries to clinch up.#T1##TD2#
Ahmadaliev gets a double leg takedown into Garland's guard.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garland shoots in but Ahmadaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garland shoots in and drives through. Ahmadaliev sprawls well.
Garland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmadaliev. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garland is looking to regain half guard here but Ahmadaliev keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garland sprawls well initially but Ahmadaliev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahmadaliev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand up but Garland is controlling the position.
Garland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Garland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garland shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev shows good takedown defense.
Garland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahmadaliev wants to counter with a clinch but Garland pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Garland shoots in.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev stalling.
Ahmadaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmadaliev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Garland darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks and turns Garland into the cage. #CL2#
Ahmadaliev has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garland shoots in but Ahmadaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garland has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmadaliev leaves Garland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garland, pushing him back against the cage.
Garland wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Ahmadaliev wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Ahmadaliev. No joy for Garland on that attempt. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garland sprawls well initially but Ahmadaliev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Garland is breathing heavily.
Garland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahmadaliev swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahmadaliev lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahmadaliev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet. Garland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garland fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahmadaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garland.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Garland shoots in.
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garland throws a jab when Ahmadaliev was well out of range.
Garland misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmadaliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and pushes Garland back into the cage.
Garland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ahmadaliev prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Garland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Garland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Garland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Garland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ahmadaliev sneaks out the side door and pushes Garland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ahmadaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garland.
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!#CL2#
Ahmadaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Garland goes for a takedown attempt but Ahmadaliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Garland actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up and beckons Garland to join him on the feet.
Garland tries to clinch up but Ahmadaliev circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev drives through and clinches with Garland against the cage.
Garland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garland wants a takedown but no success here.
Garland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Garland tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Ahmadaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garlands head.
Ahmadaliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garland tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahmadaliev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garland.
Ahmadaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ahmadaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garland. #T3#
Ahmadaliev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garland is keeping busy.
Garland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmadaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Garland misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmadaliev counters with a series of strikes. Garland will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Ahmadaliev instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahmadaliev. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Ahmadaliev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Garland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahmadaliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garland has Ahmadaliev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahmadaliev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahmadaliev avoiding damage.
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev trying to stall but Garland improves his position.
Ahmadaliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahmadaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahmadaliev presses Garland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahmadaliev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garland can't get the takedown.
Garland letting Ahmadaliev take a breather here.#TD#
Garland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is trying to keep an underhook but Garland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahmadaliev is looking to escape.#ES2#
Ahmadaliev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Garland shoots in for a double leg but Ahmadaliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahmadaliev is looking for the big counter here.
Andrei Garland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Garland takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Ahmadaliev has Garland up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garland tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahmadaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahmadaliev stuffs the takedown attempt from Garland. Garland gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev decides to stand back up. Ahmadaliev steps back and let's Garland get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahmadaliev taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Garland looking to score a takedown here. Ahmadaliev is defending well but Garland drives through and ends up in Ahmadaliev's guard.#ES2#
Ahmadaliev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmadaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Garland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garland's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahmadaliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand but Garland is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Garland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Ahmadaliev is looking to stand up but Garland won't let him.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Garland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmadaliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet - Garland follows without any prompting.
Ahmadaliev slips under a jab from Garland.
Nice defenses there by Ahmadaliev.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev looking to score a takedown here. Garland is defending well but Ahmadaliev drives through and ends up in Garland's guard.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand but Garland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garland, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Garland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Garland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmadaliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmadaliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahmadaliev wants to get up but he can't break Garland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet - Garland follows without any prompting.
Garland darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks and turns Garland into the cage. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev shoots in and bounces Garland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev gets to his feet. Garland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garland on his heels. He'll look to pass Garland's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Garland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmadaliev is aware though and is defending well.
Ahmadaliev is looking to stand up but Garland won't let him. #SU2#
Garland is working an open guard so Ahmadaliev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev darts in and clinches Garland up against the cage.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahmadaliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet but Garland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garland is pushing down on Ahmadaliev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahmadaliev is fighting to maintain full guard but Garland has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Garland is working for a kimura but Ahmadaliev is defending it quite comfortably.
Andrei Garland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Ahmadaliev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garland tries to pass to full mount but Ahmadaliev defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ahmadaliev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahmadaliev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ahmadaliev!
An out of breath Magomed Ahmadaliev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFC 11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Ahmadaliev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahmadaliev.#TD2#
Randleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahmadaliev's half guard.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randleman is taking a breather. Ahmadaliev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ahmadaliev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randleman is pressing down on Ahmadaliev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahmadaliev is holding on for now. #T1#
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahmadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadaliev tries to get out of the position.
Randleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahmadaliev looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randleman content to control rather than advance.
Randleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randleman controlling the action here.
Randleman trying to mount his opponent but Ahmadaliev defends it.
Randleman drops an elbow to the side of Ahmadaliev's head.
Randleman is keen to just control but Ahmadaliev is a slippery customer.#T3#
Randleman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ahmadaliev's thigh. Ahmadaliev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Randleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randleman lands a couple of elbows.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randleman passes into half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahmadaliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randleman slips a nice elbow through Ahmadaliev's hands, connecting with Ahmadaliev's forehead.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ahmadaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmadaliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Randleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahmadaliev defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahmadaliev.
Randleman throws a jab when Ahmadaliev was well out of range.
Ahmadaliev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahmadaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Randleman wants to counter with a clinch but Ahmadaliev pushes him away.
Randleman dodges the punch combination from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randleman lands with a right hand.
Randleman swinging wildly here.
Ahmadaliev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Randleman throws a jab when Ahmadaliev was well out of range.
Randleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmadaliev but Ahmadaliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Ahmadaliev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmadaliev sprawls well. Ahmadaliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Randleman slips a jab and a cross from Ahmadaliev. #T1#
Randleman slips a jab and a cross from Ahmadaliev.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmadaliev.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmadaliev slips a jab and a cross from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahmadaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahmadaliev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Ahmadaliev tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahmadaliev slips a jab and a cross from Randleman.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmadaliev moves away.
Ahmadaliev ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ahmadaliev counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman cracks Ahmadaliev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahmadaliev misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Randleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randleman swings for the body but Ahmadaliev moves out of range.
Randleman misses the jab.
Ahmadaliev throws a series of punches but Randleman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahmadaliev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmadaliev scores with a three punch combo!
Randleman swinging wildly here.
Ahmadaliev is looking for a counter combo.
Ahmadaliev scores with a sloppy right hand. Randleman should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randleman.#T3#
No joy there for Randleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Ahmadaliev.
Randleman tries to bum rush Ahmadaliev with a series of wild strikes but Ahmadaliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmadaliev throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Ahmadaliev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Randleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmadaliev doesn't seem phased though.
Ahmadaliev throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Randleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahmadaliev at a distance.
Randleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahmadaliev in his tracks.
Ahmadaliev leaves Randleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmadaliev. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadaliev misses with a body kick.
Randleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahmadaliev connects with a high kick. #T4#
Ahmadaliev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Ahmadaliev moved out of range.
Randleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahmadaliev.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmadaliev manages to avoid it.
Randleman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Randleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Randleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmadaliev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Ahmadaliev moved out of range nicely.
Ahmadaliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev misses with a double jab.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmadaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Magomed Ahmadaliev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahmadaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ahmadaliev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmadaliev's head.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmadaliev.
Nice defenses there by Ahmadaliev.#CL#
Ahmadaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Randleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahmadaliev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randleman can't find room to land a body shot as Ahmadaliev controls the action.
Ahmadaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahmadaliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Randleman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Randleman manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks Randleman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Randleman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Randleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahmadaliev to see if he's OK.
Randleman cracks Ahmadaliev with a big right hand but Ahmadaliev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahmadaliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randleman on the ground.
Ahmadaliev on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
Randleman scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ahmadaliev is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Randleman can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Quinton Randleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Randleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahmadaliev can pounce on him.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Randleman tries to get set, Ahmadaliev tries to push him back and clinch up but Randleman manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahmadaliev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahmadaliev wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman goes for a double leg but Ahmadaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahmadaliev continues to drive forward.
Randleman closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmadaliev, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes Ahmadaliev against the cage but Ahmadaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahmadaliev lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Randleman clinches up with Ahmadaliev and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Randleman has picked Ahmadaliev up - he's going for a ride! Randleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ahmadaliev kicks off Randleman and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman looks to clinch
and Ahmadaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahmadaliev as he jumps to the side.
Randleman looks for a takedown but Ahmadaliev sprawls well.
Ahmadaliev appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Ahmadaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and pushes Randleman back into the cage.
Randleman looking for a takedown. #BC#
Ahmadaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahmadaliev connects with a jab.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmadaliev sprawls well. Ahmadaliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Randleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmadaliev pinned against the cage. Ahmadaliev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Ahmadaliev's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmadaliev defends it nicely.#T2#
Ahmadaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahmadaliev swivels and escapes.
Randleman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAhmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev throws a series of punches but Randleman avoids them all with ease.
Ahmadaliev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmadaliev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randleman momentarily.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev circles away easily#CL#
and Ahmadaliev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Randleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Randleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Randleman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahmadaliev pushes Randleman off looking to stand but Randleman dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Randleman misses with a head shot. Ahmadaliev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Ahmadaliev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Randleman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmadaliev defends it nicely.
Ahmadaliev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randleman just manages to avoid it.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmadaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Randleman shoots and misses #CL#
and Ahmadaliev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Randleman looking for a takedown.
Randleman is working for takedown but Ahmadaliev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Randleman looks winded!#TD2#
Randleman has clasped his hands together around Ahmadaliev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Ahmadaliev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmadaliev scores with a kick to the body.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Ahmadaliev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahmadaliev throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Ahmadaliev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Randleman shoots in and drives through. Ahmadaliev sprawls well.
Ahmadaliev looks to land a combination. Randleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
Ahmadaliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahmadaliev appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Randleman and presses him up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahmadaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahmadaliev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Randleman up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Randleman fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ahmadaliev counters with a single leg into guard. Randleman didn't expect that.
Ahmadaliev wants to get up but he can't break Randleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randleman working a defensive guard here. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahmadaliev stands and steps away. Randleman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Randleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahmadaliev sprawls well initially but Randleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Ahmadaliev kicks Randleman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev circles away.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahmadaliev swivels and escapes.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Randleman shoots in.
It looked like Ahmadaliev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahmadaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Randleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahmadaliev sprawls well. Ahmadaliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmadaliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Randleman is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Ahmadaliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Ahmadaliev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahmadaliev stuffs the takedown.
Ahmadaliev throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Randleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahmadaliev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Randleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Randleman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahmadaliev after a bit of a struggle.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Ahmadaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Randleman and presses him up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmadaliev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Randleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahmadaliev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randleman scrambles back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmadaliev scores with a four punch combination!
Randleman takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD#
Ahmadaliev lands a big head kick that sends Randleman tumbling to the mat! Ahmadaliev takes a step backwards and waves Randleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Randleman is rocked!
Randleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahmadaliev finish him?
Randleman dives in and grabs Ahmadaliev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev pushes down on Randleman's head and hops out.
Randleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahmadaliev is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Randleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahmadaliev stalks Randleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Randleman's face. Randleman staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahmadaliev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Randleman wants to counter the offense by Ahmadaliev and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Ahmadaliev pushes Randleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmadaliev misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Ahmadaliev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Randleman wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahmadaliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ahmadaliev.
Randleman is working for takedown but Ahmadaliev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Ahmadaliev scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Ahmadaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmadaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Randleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmadaliev avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Randleman shoots in but Ahmadaliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahmadaliev wants it to stay on the feet.
Randleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmadaliev defends it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahmadaliev tries to bum rush Randleman with a series of wild strikes but Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randleman has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmadaliev counters with a series of strikes. Randleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ahmadaliev misses with a two punch combination.
Randleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randleman dives in and grabs Ahmadaliev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev pushes down on Randleman's head and hops out.
Ahmadaliev looks to land a body kick but Randleman moved away.
Randleman darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmadaliev gets double underhooks and turns Randleman into the cage.
Ahmadaliev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Randleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadaliev tries to get out of the position.
Randleman prevents Ahmadaliev from standing back up. #ES#
Ahmadaliev pushes Randleman off and gets back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev lands a head kick. Randleman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman dives in and grabs Ahmadaliev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev pushes down on Randleman's head and hops out.
Randleman closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmadaliev, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes Ahmadaliev against the cage but Ahmadaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.#T1##CL#
Ahmadaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahmadaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ahmadaliev jumps guard but Randleman stands there with Ahmadaliev around his waist. Ahmadaliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Ahmadaliev prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Ahmadaliev decides to pull guard.
Ahmadaliev wants to stand and escape but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet but Randleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomed Ahmadaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Randleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randleman postures up in Ahmadaliev's guard and throws a big left but Ahmadaliev blocks it.
Randleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Ahmadaliev pushes Randleman off and gets back to his feet.
Randleman misses with a takedown
and Ahmadaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmadaliev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomed Ahmadaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Ahmadaliev.#T3#
Randleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmadaliev tries to sprawl out of it but Randleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmadaliev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadaliev is looking to counter punch.
Randleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Randleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahmadaliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahmadaliev is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ahmadaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randleman moves in looking to clinch but Ahmadaliev pushes him off.
Ahmadaliev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randleman manages to circle out of the way.
Randleman fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randleman is defended easily by Ahmadaliev.
Randleman goes for a double leg but Ahmadaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahmadaliev continues to drive forward.
Randleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahmadaliev fakes the leg kick and cracks Randleman in the body.
Ahmadaliev throws a one two combo. #CL#
Ahmadaliev has closed the distance and engaged Randleman in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Ahmadaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahmadaliev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmadaliev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randleman's head.
Ahmadaliev connects with a right hand. Randleman shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ahmadaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Randleman moves out of range easily.
Randleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahmadaliev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Randleman looks to move away, Ahmadaliev throws a big counter combo but Randleman just gets out of the way.
Randleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmadaliev is fending him off so far but Randleman persists. Nope, Ahmadaliev circles away and we're back to standing.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmadaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Ahmadaliev moves into range and clinches up with Randleman.
Ahmadaliev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Ahmadaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Randleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahmadaliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahmadaliev throws a big counter combination but Randleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Randleman shoots in.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Randleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased. #CL#
Ahmadaliev clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ahmadaliev breaks from the clinch.
Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahmadaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Randleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Randleman and presses him up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev gets underhooks to prevent Randleman's takedown attempt.
Randleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmadaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randleman avoids the head kick by Ahmadaliev.
And Randleman tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahmadaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ahmadaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahmadaliev misses with a double jab.
Randleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ahmadaliev. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Randleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmadaliev defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ahmadaliev has Randleman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ahmadaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmadaliev tries to bum rush Randleman with a series of wild strikes but Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmadaliev scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Randleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahmadaliev tries to avoid it but Randleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahmadaliev to the ground. Ahmadaliev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Randleman shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev connects with a right hand. Randleman shakes it off.
Randleman fails with the takedown.
Ahmadaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmadaliev defends well and Randleman ends up having to push Ahmadaliev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ahmadaliev has closed the distance and engaged Randleman in a clinch.
Randleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Ahmadaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Ahmadaliev scores with a one two! Randleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Ahmadaliev lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Ahmadaliev lands with a kick to the temple. Randleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Randleman avoids the head kick by Ahmadaliev.
Randleman shoots in and drives through. Ahmadaliev sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahmadaliev!
Randleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Ahmadaliev - just one landing.
Ahmadaliev slaps away a takedown attempt from Randleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmadaliev scores with a head kick. Randleman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev had his way with Quinton Randleman in that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Randleman fails with the takedown.
Ahmadaliev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Randleman with that takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev is looking to counter punch.
Randleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmadaliev is fending him off so far but Randleman persists. Nope, Ahmadaliev circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Ahmadaliev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randleman back to the cage. Ahmadaliev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice jab there from Ahmadaliev.
Randleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmadaliev defends well and Randleman ends up having to push Ahmadaliev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Randleman tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahmadaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahmadaliev defends well and Randleman ends up having to push Ahmadaliev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev lands a high kick!
Randleman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmadaliev counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadaliev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randleman will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Ahmadaliev moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randleman is defended easily by Ahmadaliev.
Randleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Randleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahmadaliev's half guard.
Ahmadaliev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Randleman.
Randleman content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Randleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahmadaliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randleman trying to control but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom.
Randleman distracts Ahmadaliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ahmadaliev being controlled here, momentarily.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmadaliev has wrist control.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman stays in close to Ahmadaliev's body and controls the position.
Randleman trying to control but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Randleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmadaliev has wrist control.
Randleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahmadaliev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randleman.
Ahmadaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randleman.
Nice sprawl there from Ahmadaliev as Randleman shoots in.
Randleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmadaliev pinned against the cage. Ahmadaliev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmadaliev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Ahmadaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmadaliev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ahmadaliev!
Magomed Ahmadaliev retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Magomed Ahmadaliev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Quinton Randleman spoke after the fight, saying 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.

Event: SFC 6 Heavyweight Classic
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Ahmadaliev throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev dives in and scores a takedown into Debrine's guard.
Debrine wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahmadaliev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Ahmadaliev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up and waves to Debrine to follow him.
Debrine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahmadaliev misses with a head kick.
Ahmadaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Debrine is fending him off so far but Ahmadaliev persists. Nope, Debrine circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmadaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Debrine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ahmadaliev.
Debrine moves in looking to clinch but Ahmadaliev pushes him off.
Ahmadaliev misses with a takedown attempt - Debrine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Debrine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahmadaliev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Debrine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ahmadaliev.#CL2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and pushes Debrine back into the cage.#T2#
Debrine is trying to break the clinch but Ahmadaliev is controlling him.
Ahmadaliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Debrine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahmadaliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Debrine prevents it.
Ahmadaliev wants a takedown.
Ahmadaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahmadaliev is trying to drag Debrine to the mat but Debrine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev pulls Debrine into guard. #T3#
Debrine trying to control but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Ahmadaliev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Debrine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Debrine jumps guard and drags Ahmadaliev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Debrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Debrine is trying to control the position but Ahmadaliev postures up.
Ahmadaliev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Debrine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Debrine being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahmadaliev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahmadaliev pushes down on Debrine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahmadaliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Debrine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmadaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Debrine clinches.
Debrine is pushing Ahmadaliev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Debrine lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahmadaliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Debrine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev is trying to trip Debrine. He has hold of a leg but Debrine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahmadaliev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Ahmadaliev stays in close to Debrine's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Debrine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Debrine manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Debrine's guard. #SUB#
Debrine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Debrine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahmadaliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahmadaliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahmadaliev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahmadaliev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Debrine throws a front kick aimed at Ahmadaliev's knee but Ahmadaliev avoids it well. #T3##TD2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Debrine to the mat! Debrine manages to get full guard.
Ahmadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.#SUB#
Debrine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahmadaliev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahmadaliev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ahmadaliev is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Ahmadaliev the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Ahmadaliev slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Debrine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahmadaliev pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine taking some punishment here, with Ahmadaliev in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmadaliev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahmadaliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Debrine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ahmadaliev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahmadaliev blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Debrine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahmadaliev did well to prevent Debrine getting side control.#ES2#
Ahmadaliev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Debrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadaliev is pushing down on Debrine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Debrine is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahmadaliev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahmadaliev working the head and body with strikes.
Debrine manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Debrine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahmadaliev defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ahmadaliev 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.
More stalling from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Debrine controls Ahmadaliev momentarily but Ahmadaliev frees himself.
Ahmadaliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahmadaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Debrine.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Debrine blocks a head kick by Ahmadaliev. #T3##TD2#
Debrine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahmadaliev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ahmadaliev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Ahmadaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ahmadaliev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Debrine was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahmadaliev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahmadaliev 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. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Debrine trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Debrine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmadaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ahmadaliev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Debrine's guard.
Ahmadaliev sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Debrine is looking for a triangle but Ahmadaliev pushes his legs off easily.
Ahmadaliev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Debrine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmadaliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ahmadaliev 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. #T1#
Debrine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Debrine enables Ahmadaliev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Debrine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahmadaliev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Debrine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahmadaliev defends it easily.
Ahmadaliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Ahmadaliev working some strikes from top position.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahmadaliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahmadaliev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Debrine's head.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Ahmadaliev landing with the ground and pound.
Debrine wants to control but Ahmadaliev passes easily into half guard.
Debrine tries to get to full guard but Ahmadaliev has control of the leg.
Ahmadaliev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Debrine is looking for a sweep. Ahmadaliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Ahmadaliev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debrine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmadaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Debrine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Debrine's guard.
Ahmadaliev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Debrine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ahmadaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debrine swivels and escapes.
Ahmadaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Debrine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahmadaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Debrine closes the distance and pushes Ahmadaliev back into the cage.
Debrine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ahmadaliev wants to take the fight to the mat but Debrine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Ahmadaliev.#TD#
Debrine jumps guard and drags Ahmadaliev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Debrine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Debrine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#SUB#
Debrine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ahmadaliev is stalling in the full guard.
Ahmadaliev distracts Debrine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ahmadaliev.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahmadaliev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Debrine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Debrine throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ahmadaliev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahmadaliev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Debrine is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Debrine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Ahmadaliev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahmadaliev prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahmadaliev grinds an elbow into Debrine's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahmadaliev taking a breather here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Ahmadaliev!
Magomed Ahmadaliev is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Max Debrine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: SFC 4 Crow Vs Wooten 2
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Steefler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahmadaliev finds it's way round the side to connect with Steefler's head. #CUT#
It looks like Steef Steefler has been cut.
Ahmadaliev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Steefler tries to sprawl but Ahmadaliev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmadaliev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahmadaliev slows the pace down in half guard.
Steefler is trying to maintain the position but Ahmadaliev is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahmadaliev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steefler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Ahmadaliev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steefler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Steefler is looking to escape.
Ahmadaliev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
That has opened up Steef Steefler's cut even more.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahmadaliev connects with a nice short shot to Steefler's temple. #CUT#
The cut above Steef Steefler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steef Steefler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magomed Ahmadaliev!

Event: SFC 3 The Show
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ahmadaliev with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahmadaliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahmadaliev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is working Ahmadaliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ahmadaliev is keeping the position.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmadaliev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to control the position. #T1#
Ahmadaliev postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Ahmadaliev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahmadaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmadaliev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahmadaliev. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahmadaliev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahmadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ahmadaliev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Ahmadaliev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahmadaliev controls the position.
Ahmadaliev scores with punches from side control.
Ahmadaliev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ahmadaliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahmadaliev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ahmadaliev shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Ahmadaliev is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmadaliev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmadaliev on the ground.
Ahmadaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ahmadaliev slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahmadaliev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahmadaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahmadaliev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahmadaliev advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ahmadaliev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Ahmadaliev steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ahmadaliev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magomed Ahmadaliev!

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