Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Henry digs a good body shot into Shamkhalaev's ribs.
Shamkhalaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamkhalaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henry scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Salman Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry scores with a jab.#KD2#
Henry cracks Shamkhalaev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shamkhalaev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Henry finish him? #ROC2#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shamkhalaev square on the jaw! Damn, Shamkhalaev is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 46: Bull vs. El Toro Jr.
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin cracks Shamkhalaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Shamkhalaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Salman Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamkhalaev has his takedown stuffed
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin punishes Shamkhalaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamkhalaev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salman Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Golovkin ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shamkhalaev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Golovkin!
A victorious Vadim Golovkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 40: Kemp vs. Kasza
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
Sirawazi looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev attempts a counter takedown but Sirawazi avoids it well and moves away.
Sirawazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sirawazi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shamkhalaev is pushing down on Sirawazi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sirawazi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shamkhalaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sirawazi 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.
Shamkhalaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sirawazi!
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Sirawazi is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev working the ground and pound effectively.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Sirawazi to control.
Sirawazi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shamkhalaev thows a huge punch but Sirawazi dodges it nicely. #T1#
Shamkhalaev prevents Sirawazi from improving his position.
Sirawazi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sirawazi tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Shamkhalaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirawazi wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy.
Shamkhalaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sirawazi's head. #T2#
Sirawazi has hold of Shamkhalaev's hands but Shamkhalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamkhalaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sirawazi!
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Sirawazi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sirawazi is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Shamkhalaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sirawazi is looking to escape.
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sirawazi tries to reverse the position but Shamkhalaev maintains control.
Sirawazi is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Sirawazi tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev lands a big elbow.
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sirawazi is looking to escape.
Sirawazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Shamkhalaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Sirawazi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev wants to finish this one by submission but Sirawazi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirawazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Sirawazi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamkhalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5#
Shamkhalaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sirawazi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shamkhalaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sirawazi hang on?
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Sirawazi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev working for a submission but Sirawazi is keeping him at bay.
Sirawazi is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Shamkhalaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sirawazi tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away. #SUB#
Sirawazi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev is stalling here but it's allowed Sirawazi to get half guard. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Shamkhalaev is trying to control. Sirawazi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sirawazi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shamkhalaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirawazi keeps working.
Sirawazi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamkhalaev throwing shots but Sirawazi is blocking nicely. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shamkhalaev tries to pass to full mount but Sirawazi defends it.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sirawazi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sirawazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sirawazi.
Shamkhalaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirawazi is retaining full guard.
Sirawazi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shamkhalaev has momentary wrist control but Sirawazi slips an elbow through the middle.#T9##SUB#
Shamkhalaev working for a triangle but Sirawazi defends it easily.
Sirawazi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamkhalaev has wrist control.
Sirawazi controlling from the top position.
Sirawazi throws a strike but Shamkhalaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shamkhalaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sirawazi can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamkhalaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sirawazi trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirawazi takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses.
Shamkhalaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sirawazi throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a shoot takedown. Sirawazi fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamkhalaev preventing the sweep.
Shamkhalaev advances to half guard.
Shamkhalaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirawazi keeps working.
Sirawazi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev is keen to just control but Sirawazi is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Shamkhalaev is trying to work for a kimura but Sirawazi is defending well.
Sirawazi is controlling Shamkhalaev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sirawazi tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Shamkhalaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirawazi keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Shamkhalaev there.
Sirawazi wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamkhalaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamkhalaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Sirawazi taking some punishment here, with Shamkhalaev in his half guard. #T3#
Shamkhalaev working over Sirawazi with some ground and pound. Sirawazi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working for a kimura but Sirawazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirawazi trying to hold on to Shamkhalaev's head to control him but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Sirawazi is trying is best to control the position here.
Sirawazi is refusing to be controlled, as Shamkhalaev sits in half guard.
Sirawazi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shamkhalaev manages to pass to mount! #T4##SUB#
Shamkhalaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shamkhalaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Salman Shamkhalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shamkhalaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sirawazi looks a forlorn figure.
Shamkhalaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Sirawazi to control.#T5#
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sirawazi is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamkhalaev has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirawazi tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Sirawazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Sirawazi wriggling away. #T6#
Sirawazi tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shamkhalaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Sirawazi tries to lock up and control but Shamkhalaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Sirawazi frees his head quite easily.
Sirawazi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T7#
Shamkhalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Sirawazi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sirawazi is surviving well by controlling Shamkhalaev's body position as best he can.
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sirawazi looks a forlorn figure.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirawazi can do to turn this around?
Sirawazi tries to reverse the position but Shamkhalaev maintains control.#T8#
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!
Sirawazi wants to control but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.
Sirawazi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev looking for a guillotine from mount but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T9#
Sirawazi is looking to improve his position but Shamkhalaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Sirawazi wriggling away. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sirawazi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salman Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Sirawazi is squirming around nicely.
Mukhtar Sirawazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salman Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamkhalaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Salman Shamkhalaev!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Salman Shamkhalaev!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Salman Shamkhalaev!

Salman Shamkhalaev wins by unanimous decision!
Salman Shamkhalaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 35: Willis vs. Perkins
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Jhit won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shamkhalaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamkhalaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Jhit has double underhooks.
Al Jhit has Shamkhalaev pressed against the ropes, preventing Shamkhalaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Jhit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Jhit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Al Jhit tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Jhit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Jhit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Jhit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Jhit wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Shamkhalaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Jhit effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Al Jhit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shamkhalaev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Al Jhit manages to move to mount! #T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamkhalaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Al Jhit looking to control but Shamkhalaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shamkhalaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev stops Al Jhit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Shamkhalaev tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Shamkhalaev is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Al Jhit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BFF 32: Kemp vs. Chong Po II
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Shamkhalaev 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.
Da Silva 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.
Shamkhalaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shamkhalaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Shamkhalaev defends it easily.
Da Silva looking to control but Shamkhalaev passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamkhalaev is taking a breather. Da Silva 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.
Shamkhalaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Silva wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamkhalaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Shamkhalaev postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamkhalaev is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shamkhalaev wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Shamkhalaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva .
Shamkhalaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamkhalaev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamkhalaev. #T3#
Shamkhalaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Silva has hold of Shamkhalaev's hands but Shamkhalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamkhalaev working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shamkhalaev lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Shamkhalaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shamkhalaev trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it. #T4#
Shamkhalaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shamkhalaev prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Shamkhalaev eventually gives up the hold.
Shamkhalaev drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva 's head.
Shamkhalaev is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T5#
Da Silva tries to roll over but Shamkhalaev keeps him under control.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Shamkhalaev working Da Silva over with strikes.
Shamkhalaev prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva .#T6##SUB#
Shamkhalaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamkhalaev has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamkhalaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamkhalaev landing with the ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shamkhalaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shamkhalaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev stands and throws Da Silva 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Da Silva is not content to let Shamkhalaev control the position.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Shamkhalaev keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamkhalaev lands a few punches from side control.
Da Silva tries to bench press Shamkhalaev off him but Shamkhalaev keeps the position. #T8#
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Shamkhalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shamkhalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Shamkhalaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamkhalaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Shamkhalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Shamkhalaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamkhalaev controlling from the top position. #T9#
Shamkhalaev postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva 's brow.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva , not yet.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Shamkhalaev from controlling successfully.
Shamkhalaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Silva is trying to keep Shamkhalaev in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamkhalaev stays in close to Da Silva 's body and controls the position.
Shamkhalaev wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Shamkhalaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shamkhalaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Da Silva 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev scoring with punches from side control.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Shamkhalaev trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away. #T1#
Shamkhalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Shamkhalaev advancing to mount.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamkhalaev wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shamkhalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Shamkhalaev prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Salman Shamkhalaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Shamkhalaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Shamkhalaev lands strikes from half guard.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamkhalaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Silva !
Shamkhalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!
Shamkhalaev landing punches.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev dominating with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
The referee warns Da Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamkhalaev cracks Da Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Shamkhalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Da Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shamkhalaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Da Silva tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shamkhalaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Da Silva tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamkhalaev content to control rather than advance.
Da Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Shamkhalaev sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamkhalaev. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shamkhalaev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shamkhalaev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Shamkhalaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Da Silva wants to control but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.#T7#
Shamkhalaev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Silva 's face.
Shamkhalaev raining down shots from the mount!
Da Silva tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev landing punches.
Shamkhalaev controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Da Silva is in a horrible position here. Shamkhalaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape. #T8#
Shamkhalaev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Da Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Da Silva 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shamkhalaev with a couple of short strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot to the head and Da Silva winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Salman Shamkhalaev!
A victorious Salman Shamkhalaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 29: Shamkhalaev vs Al Jhit
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Al Jhit forces Shamkhalaev back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Al Jhit lands a takedown into guard.
Shamkhalaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Shamkhalaev in close. #T1#
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Shamkhalaev defends it easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamkhalaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamkhalaev defends it easily.#T2#
Al Jhit is trying to keep Shamkhalaev in close.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev distracts Al Jhit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Shamkhalaev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamkhalaev defends well.
Shamkhalaev wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shamkhalaev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shamkhalaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shamkhalaev controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamkhalaev keeps working. #T5#
Al Jhit moves into full mount! Shamkhalaev won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Shamkhalaev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Shamkhalaev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit is the new lightweight champion!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BFF 23: Shapirov v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Shapirov connects with a single shot there.
Shapirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamkhalaev has time to react.
Shapirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shapirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Shapirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shapirov lands a head shot.
Shamkhalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamkhalaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shapirov defends it well.
Shapirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shapirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shapirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev wants to counter the offense by Shapirov and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Shapirov misses #TD2#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shapirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shapirov tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shapirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shapirov's guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Shapirov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamkhalaev is pressing down on Shapirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shapirov is holding on for now. #T1#
Shapirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamkhalaev.
Shapirov is looking for a sweep. Shamkhalaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamkhalaev wants to pass to mount but Shapirov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shapirov is just riding it out for now. Shamkhalaev eventually gives up the hold.
Shapirov trying to hold on to Shamkhalaev's head to control him but Shamkhalaev postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shapirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shamkhalaev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shapirov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shapirov actively working from the bottom here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control from half guard but Shapirov is working away. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamkhalaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shapirov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shapirov is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamkhalaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Shapirov defends it well.
Shapirov tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Shapirov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shapirov regains half guard.
Shamkhalaev trying to control from half guard but Shapirov is working away. #T4#
Ground and pound from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev wants to control but Shapirov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shapirov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shamkhalaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Shapirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Shapirov wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Shapirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shapirov is looking to improve his position.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shapirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shapirov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shapirov tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Shamkhalaev works his way into full mount! #T6#
Shamkhalaev looking to control but Shapirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shapirov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shapirov shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev goes for an armbar but Shapirov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shapirov.
Shapirov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Shamkhalaev has his hands on Shapirov's head, controlling the position.
Shapirov 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.
Shapirov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamkhalaev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev working for a triangle but Shapirov defends it easily.
Shapirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shapirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shapirov being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev has his foot on Shapirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shapirov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shapirov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shamkhalaev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shapirov is looking to defend but Shamkhalaev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shapirov! Shamkhalaev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shapirov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salman Shamkhalaev!
Salman Shamkhalaev is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Salman Shamkhalaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFF 19: Ahmadzai v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Shamkhalaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahmadzai shoots and misses #TD2#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shamkhalaev.
Ahmadzai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ahmadzai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ahmadzai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamkhalaev defends it easily.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai keeping moving, preventing Shamkhalaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Ahmadzai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shamkhalaev uses it to pass to side control.
Ahmadzai is breathing heavily.
Shamkhalaev works to advance to full mount. Ahmadzai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Ahmadzai wriggling away.
Shamkhalaev landing punches.
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahmadzai?
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Ahmadzai is squirming around nicely.
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamkhalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahmadzai is looking to escape.
Shamkhalaev working Ahmadzai over with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Ahmadzai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ahmadzai's face.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away. #T3#
Shamkhalaev looking to finish Ahmadzai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahmadzai!
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Ahmadzai is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahmadzai is surviving well by controlling Shamkhalaev's body position as best he can.
Ahmadzai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Shamkhalaev wants to finish this one by submission but Ahmadzai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahmadzai is looking to escape.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Shamkhalaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ahmadzai looks a forlorn figure.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ahmadzai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T5#
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Ahmadzai is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahmadzai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahmadzai and Shamkhalaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ahmadzai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Shamkhalaev trying to control the action but Ahmadzai is working from the bottom.
Ahmadzai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ahmadzai's face as Shamkhalaev controls the position. #T7#
Shamkhalaev tries to move to mount but Ahmadzai blocks the move with his legs.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmadzai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahmadzai struggling a bit here.
Ahmadzai is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahmadzai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev is working Ahmadzai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ahmadzai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev tries to advance to mount but Ahmadzai denies him. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the action but Ahmadzai is working from the bottom. #T9#
Shamkhalaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Shamkhalaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahmadzai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shamkhalaev easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Ahmadzai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamkhalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahmadzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadzai tries to get out of the position.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmadzai can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamkhalaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Shamkhalaev there.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Shamkhalaev wants to take a breather but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahmadzai trying to control from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev controlling the pace.
Shamkhalaev throwing shots but Ahmadzai is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shamkhalaev prevents Ahmadzai from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamkhalaev wants to control but Ahmadzai is keeping him busy.
Shamkhalaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nice strikes from Shamkhalaev there.
Shamkhalaev wants to take a breather but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Ahmadzai is trying to stand.
Shamkhalaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salman Shamkhalaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahmadzai is in a horrible position here. Shamkhalaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamkhalaev working Ahmadzai over with strikes here. #T3#
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ahmadzai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahmadzai swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamkhalaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Ahmadzai is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount. #T4#
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Ahmadzai to control.
Shamkhalaev controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadzai throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T5#
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Shamkhalaev dominating with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!
Shamkhalaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahmadzai has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Shamkhalaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev controlling from mount.
Shamkhalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shamkhalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Shamkhalaev connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T7#
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Ahmadzai wriggling away.
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#
Ahmadzai is rocked!
Shamkhalaev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ahmadzai bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shamkhalaev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salman Shamkhalaev!
An out of breath Salman Shamkhalaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Shamkhalaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karakhanyan's half guard.
Karakhanyan tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Shamkhalaev tries to pass to full mount but Karakhanyan defends it.
Karakhanyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Karakhanyan keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karakhanyan trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karakhanyan is pressing down on Shamkhalaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shamkhalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Shamkhalaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karakhanyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karakhanyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karakhanyan pulls Shamkhalaev in to control the position. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karakhanyan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karakhanyan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Karakhanyan is looking to advance position but Shamkhalaev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Karakhanyan tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.#T2##SUB#
Shamkhalaev has hold of Karakhanyan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Karakhanyan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Karakhanyan is working to get back to half guard.
Karakhanyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karakhanyan?
Karakhanyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shamkhalaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Karakhanyan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karakhanyan wants to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Karakhanyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamkhalaev has a good base and remains in mount.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Karakhanyan is squirming around nicely.
Karakhanyan working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shamkhalaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Karakhanyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Karakhanyan is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Shamkhalaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karakhanyan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Karakhanyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Karakhanyan tries to sprawl but Shamkhalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karakhanyan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karakhanyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamkhalaev.
Karakhanyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamkhalaev not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karakhanyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shamkhalaev jumps into side control!#T1#
Shamkhalaev takes a little break here. Karakhanyan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karakhanyan struggling a bit here.
Karakhanyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev working away.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karakhanyan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karakhanyan is trying to control Shamkhalaev's posture but Shamkhalaev avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karakhanyan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Shamkhalaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karakhanyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Karakhanyan is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Karakhanyan tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount. #T3#
Karakhanyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shamkhalaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karakhanyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karakhanyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shamkhalaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamkhalaev lands a big elbow.
Shamkhalaev prevents Karakhanyan from getting the reversal.
Karakhanyan wants to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karakhanyan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shamkhalaev working away.
Salman Shamkhalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The referee asks Shamkhalaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shamkhalaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Karakhanyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shamkhalaev looks up at the clock and then as Karakhanyan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shamkhalaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Karakhanyan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Karakhanyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position but Karakhanyan is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karakhanyan tries to control but Shamkhalaev manages to take his back.
Karakhanyan wants to control his opponent's hands but Shamkhalaev gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karakhanyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamkhalaev somewhat.
Shamkhalaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Karakhanyan tries to sprawl out of it but Shamkhalaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karakhanyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karakhanyan! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev shoots for a takedown but Karakhanyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karakhanyan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salman Shamkhalaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches up with Karakhanyan, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes Karakhanyan against the cage but Karakhanyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karakhanyan! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karakhanyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karakhanyan! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamkhalaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Karakhanyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karakhanyan throws out a counter right but Shamkhalaev avoids it with no problem.
Dmitry Karakhanyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamkhalaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karakhanyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries for a takedown but Karakhanyan circles away easily
and Karakhanyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Salman Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shamkhalaev shoots in and gets a takedown into Karakhanyan's guard.
Karakhanyan is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Karakhanyan looking to control.
Shamkhalaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karakhanyan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karakhanyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamkhalaev defends well.
Shamkhalaev controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shamkhalaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karakhanyan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shamkhalaev fails with the takedown
and Karakhanyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dmitry Karakhanyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salman Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karakhanyan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitry Karakhanyan.
I think Shamkhalaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Shamkhalaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabriel Al Sulwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch but Shamkhalaev moves away #TD#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Sulwi won't be happy with that.
Shamkhalaev controlling the position from side mount.
Al Sulwi prevents Shamkhalaev from moving into mount.
Al Sulwi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamkhalaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev 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.
Shamkhalaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Sulwi for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Shamkhalaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shamkhalaev tries to move to mount but Al Sulwi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Sulwi is being controlled here. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamkhalaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Sulwi stops Shamkhalaev from passing to mount. #T2#
Al Sulwi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev cracks Al Sulwi with a big right hand but Al Sulwi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shamkhalaev advances nicely into full mount.
Al Sulwi is bucking up trying to escape but Shamkhalaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Al Sulwi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shamkhalaev not doing much here. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Shamkhalaev seems content to control.
Shamkhalaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Sulwi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Al Sulwi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamkhalaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Al Sulwi is refusing to be controlled, as Shamkhalaev sits in half guard.
Al Sulwi missing with punches from the bottom.
Al Sulwi is staying active underneath Shamkhalaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamkhalaev blocks the strikes from Al Sulwi. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Sulwi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Al Sulwi tries to get set, Shamkhalaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Sulwi manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Sulwi throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Sulwi manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Sulwi as he avoids it easily.
Al Sulwi tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.
Al Sulwi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Sulwi fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamkhalaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Sulwi sprawls and moves away.
Shamkhalaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Sulwi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shamkhalaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Al Sulwi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shamkhalaev taking a break here but Al Sulwi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Sulwi trying to hold on to Shamkhalaev's head to control him but Shamkhalaev postures up. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamkhalaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Sulwi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamkhalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamkhalaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamkhalaev passes to side control.
Al Sulwi wants to control but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Al Sulwi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shamkhalaev connects with a decent elbow.
Shamkhalaev slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Al Sulwi.#T3#
Al Sulwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Al Sulwi is looking to improve his position but Shamkhalaev isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Shamkhalaev raining down shots from the mount!
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shamkhalaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamkhalaev working Al Sulwi over with strikes here. #T4#
Shamkhalaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Sulwi tries to lock up and control but Shamkhalaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev looking to finish Al Sulwi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Al Sulwi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount.
Al Sulwi is trying desperately to improve position.
Shamkhalaev controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Sulwi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Sulwi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamkhalaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Sulwi with a poor takedown #TD#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shamkhalaev is controlling the pace.
Shamkhalaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salman Shamkhalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Sulwi is trying to maintain the position but Shamkhalaev is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Shamkhalaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamkhalaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamkhalaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Al Sulwi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Al Sulwi to control.#T2#
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Al Sulwi is having none of it.
Al Sulwi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shamkhalaev content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Al Sulwi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shamkhalaev lands a big elbow.
Shamkhalaev looking to finish Al Sulwi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Al Sulwi!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Sulwi frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Shamkhalaev with shots to the head and body - Al Sulwi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shamkhalaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Al Sulwi's face.
Shamkhalaev landing strikes from the mount and Al Sulwi is in trouble!
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shamkhalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Al Sulwi to control.
Shamkhalaev is landing with some decent strikes but Al Sulwi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev wants to finish this one by submission but Al Sulwi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shamkhalaev. #T4#
Shamkhalaev with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamkhalaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamkhalaev lands a couple of good shots and Al Sulwi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Salman Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamkhalaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Al Sulwi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shamkhalaev.
Gabriel Al Sulwi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Al Sulwi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Al Sulwi.
Al Sulwi misses with the body kick#TD#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a shoot takedown. Al Sulwi fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamkhalaev with a nice head shot there.
Shamkhalaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Sulwi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamkhalaev is one step ahead there.
Shamkhalaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamkhalaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shamkhalaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev pushing down on Al Sulwi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shamkhalaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Sulwi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shamkhalaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Sulwi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!#T2##SUB#
Shamkhalaev has hold of Al Sulwi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Sulwi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shamkhalaev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Al Sulwi hang on?
Shamkhalaev dominating with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Al Sulwi?
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamkhalaev controlling from mount. #T3#
Shamkhalaev with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Shamkhalaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Sulwi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamkhalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Al Sulwi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Sulwi taking shots to the head.
Shamkhalaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount.
Shamkhalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Sulwi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shamkhalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Al Sulwi is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev controlling his opponent.
Shamkhalaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shamkhalaev but it's paid off an Al Sulwi is forced to tap! Nice work by Shamkhalaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salman Shamkhalaev!
A victorious Salman Shamkhalaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Nassibu with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Shamkhalaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Shamkhalaev pulls Nassibu into guard.
Nassibu is fighting to break Shamkhalaev's control of his arms but Shamkhalaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamkhalaev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shamkhalaev stands and throws Nassibu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassibu is trying to escape the position but Shamkhalaev is controlling the position.
Nassibu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Shamkhalaev landing strikes.
Shamkhalaev controlling the position.
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nassibu down.
Nassibu wants to get back to his feet but Shamkhalaev drags him back down.
Shamkhalaev controls the position.
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nassibu down.
Shamkhalaev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shamkhalaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Shamkhalaev controlling from mount.
Nassibu is bucking up trying to escape but Shamkhalaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nassibu tries to lock up and control but Shamkhalaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shamkhalaev landing punches.
Shamkhalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shamkhalaev with good strikes from the mount here!
Shamkhalaev is landing with some decent strikes but Nassibu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nassibu is trying to escape the mount.
Shamkhalaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Nassibu to control.
Shamkhalaev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nassibu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Nassibu tries to lock up and control but Shamkhalaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nassibu really wants to buck Shamkhalaev off and get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Nassibu's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Shamkhalaev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nassibu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev 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.
Nassibu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nassibu has a takedown stuffed.
Nassibu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamkhalaev pinned against the cage. Shamkhalaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Shamkhalaev dives in and scores a takedown into Nassibu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamkhalaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salman Shamkhalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shamkhalaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Shamkhalaev just content to control the position.
Shamkhalaev scores with punches from side control.
Shamkhalaev working the ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev cracks Nassibu with a big elbow.
Nassibu is looking for a sweep.
Shamkhalaev advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nassibu looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Nassibu is rocked!
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount.
Nassibu is still in real trouble! Can Shamkhalaev finish him?
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nassibu looks a forlorn figure.
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nassibu can do to turn this around?
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Shamkhalaev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nassibu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nassibu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salman Shamkhalaev!
A relieved looking Salman Shamkhalaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamkhalaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Giselo with the active half guard here but Shamkhalaev passes nicely into side control.
Shamkhalaev scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamkhalaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shamkhalaev cracks Giselo with a big elbow.
Shamkhalaev controls the position.
Giselo tries to buck Shamkhalaev off but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.
Giselo is trying to escape the position but Shamkhalaev is controlling the position.
Shamkhalaev working away.#T1#
Shamkhalaev landing a few strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a few punches from side control.
Shamkhalaev cracks Giselo with a big right hand but Giselo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shamkhalaev working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamkhalaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shamkhalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Shamkhalaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shamkhalaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Giselo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamkhalaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamkhalaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Giselo some visible discomfort.
Shamkhalaev staying calm.
Giselo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamkhalaev on the ground.#T2#
It looks like Shamkhalaev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamkhalaev scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Giselo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev just content to control the position. #T3#
Giselo is trying to get back to half guard.
Shamkhalaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Giselo!
Shamkhalaev controlling from mount.
Shamkhalaev lands a heavy elbow.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev prevents Giselo from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Giselo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4##SUB2#
Shamkhalaev swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salman Shamkhalaev!
A relieved looking Salman Shamkhalaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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