Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 25: Diaz vs Farrokhzad
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhacevov avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Makhacevov's head.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Singh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Singh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Singh lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Islam Makhacevov has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makhacevov's face. #ROC#Makhacevov is rocked!#T1#
A short left from Singh.
Makhacevov is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh lands a big right hand that drops Makhacevov! The killer instinct kicks in and Singh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Singh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yadeep Singh!

Event: WCF 22: Dirk vs Petrov
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Danis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhacevov as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Makhacevov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makhacevov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danis defends well and Makhacevov ends up having to push Danis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Danis is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov trying to mount his opponent but Danis defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov prevents Danis from improving his position.#T1#
Makhacevov is looking to stall here but Danis recovers full guard.
Makhacevov works over Danis with some ground and pound from guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Danis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is trying to keep Makhacevov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Makhacevov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhacevov content to stall in guard here.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Danis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makhacevov is doing well to control the position and prevent Danis from advancing to side control.#T3#
Danis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhacevov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danis is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhacevov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov trying to control here.
Danis wants to pass to mount but Makhacevov is defending the position.
Danis prevents Makhacevov from improving his position.
Danis is pressing down on Makhacevov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makhacevov is holding on for now. #SU#
Danis stands up and beckons Makhacevov to join him on the feet. #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.#CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Danis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Danis rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Danis gets control of Makhacevov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Danis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danis controls Makhacevov momentarily but Makhacevov frees himself.
Makhacevov cracks Danis with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov stays in close to Danis's body and controls the position.
Makhacevov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Danis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Danis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Danis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhacevov pulls Danis in close to prevent any damage.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhacevov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Makhacevov 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Danis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up with Danis, looking for a takedown. Makhacevov pushes Danis against the cage but Danis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Makhacevov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danis.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Danis gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the cage. #TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Danis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danis trying to control the position here.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Makhacevov is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Danis has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Makhacevov taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Danis!
David Danis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 19: Hradek vs Dirk
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fu connects with a leg kick. Makhacevov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fu defends it nicely.#CL2#
Fu has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhacevov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhacevov throws a big counter combination but Fu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhacevov.#T1#
Makhacevov shoots and misses
and Fu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makhacevov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fu misses with a two punch combination.
Makhacevov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Makhacevov with that takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu feints a jab and as Makhacevov dips his head, Fu unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Makhacevov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Makhacevov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Fu smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jian Fu!

Event: WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Makhacevov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Wagner digs a good hook to Makhacevov's body.
Wagner cracks Makhacevov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected. #CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD#
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Makhacevov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is pulling down on Makhacevov's head to control his posture.
Makhacevov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #ES#
Wagner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Makhacevov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Makhacevov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Wagner moves into the clinch successfully.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL#
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.#TD#
Wagner pulls guard effortlessly.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Makhacevov is having none of it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov stops Wagner from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makhacevov is defended easily by Wagner.#CL#
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Makhacevov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wagner manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt. #T1#
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhacevov avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lars Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Makhacevov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Makhacevov gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lars Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner lands with a nice combination. Makhacevov backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Makhacevov's head and hops out.
Wagner lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Lars Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagner jabs Makhacevov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Wagner sneaks out the side door and pushes Makhacevov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#T1#
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner sizes up Makhacevov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Makhacevov tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhacevov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown. #T2#
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner is leaning against Makhacevov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Wagner is working Makhacevov over against the cage.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makhacevov wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Wagner. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner tries to score a body lock takedown but Makhacevov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wagner is trying to stand up here but Makhacevov is controlling him well.
Wagner controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Makhacevov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wagner moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wagner forces Makhacevov back against the cage and clinches.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Islam Makhacevov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhacevov trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!

Event: WCF 13: Uno vs Ohoulihan
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Mereani drives through with a takedown into Makhacevov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makhacevov 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.
Mereani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mereani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makhacevov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makhacevov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makhacevov! #REVB#
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
Mereani taking a bit of punishment here - Makhacevov scoring with strikes.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mereani wants to control but Makhacevov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mereani is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mereani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mereani is trying to escape the position but Makhacevov is controlling the position.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Makhacevov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mereani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mereani is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Makhacevov with him. Makhacevov is trying to defend but Mereani has an arm under the chin now! Makhacevov grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Mereani!
Lucas Mereani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 10: Hradek vs Sage
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Alvis Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Makhacevov off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Makhacevov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Alvis Iii is a slippery customer.
Alvis Iii controlling the position for now.
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.
Makhacevov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvis Iii is looking to control Makhacevov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvis Iii avoid being mounted?
Alvis Iii won't allow Makhacevov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhacevov from advancing position.
Makhacevov is trying to control. Alvis Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Makhacevov seems content to control.#T1#
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvis Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhacevov is stalling here. Alvis Iii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makhacevov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvis Iii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvis Iii tries to stand but Makhacevov is controlling his head.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alvis Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhacevov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvis Iii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhacevov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
Alvis Iii trying to control the action but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov prevents Alvis Iii from moving into mount. #T3#
Makhacevov tries to improve position but can't.
Alvis Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhacevov keeps working.
Makhacevov tries to buck Alvis Iii off but Alvis Iii is having none of it.
Makhacevov keeps trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvis Iii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Alvis Iii is working away.
Alvis Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!
Makhacevov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devin Alvis Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvis Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Makhacevov gets double underhooks and turns Alvis Iii into the ropes. #TD2#
Makhacevov feints and as Alvis Iii raises his hands in defense, Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvis Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvis Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alvis Iii rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Alvis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Makhacevov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvis Iii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhacevov, into his guard. #REVR#
Makhacevov wants to stand up but Alvis Iii is controlling him.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Alvis Iii from standing up.
Makhacevov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvis Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhacevov is keeping the position for now.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvis Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov trying to control the position. #T3#
Makhacevov wants to hit a switch here but Alvis Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makhacevov there!
Makhacevov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makhacevov gets full guard.
Makhacevov has Alvis Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Makhacevov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvis Iii trying to control but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvis Iii's guard. #REVB##T4#
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alvis Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvis Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvis Iii misses with a body punch.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devin Alvis Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#TD2#
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Alvis Iii.#T1##SUB#
Alvis Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Alvis Iii working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvis Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhacevov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhacevov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Alvis Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvis Iii wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Makhacevov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Alvis Iii sprawls well.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the ropes.
Alvis Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Makhacevov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvis Iii enables Makhacevov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvis Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvis Iii punching from the bottom.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhacevov controls the pace.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Alvis Iii has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Alvis Iii gets a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Alvis Iii!

Event: WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makhacevov showed some decent athleticism there.
Mochocki is looking to escape.
Makhacevov trying to control the pace.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makhacevov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mochocki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov wants to pass to mount but Mochocki is defending the position.
Makhacevov trying to control from half guard but Mochocki is working away. #T1##ES#
Mochocki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Makhacevov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mochocki back against the ropes.
Makhacevov is looking for a takedown.
Makhacevov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mochocki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mochocki prevents the takedown attempt.
Piotr Mochocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Mochocki slows down the pace here.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mochocki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mochocki. #T2#
Makhacevov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochocki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piotr Mochocki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhacevov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mochocki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makhacevov somewhat.#CL#
Mochocki has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Mochocki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Mochocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mochocki to the mat! Mochocki manages to get full guard. #T3##ES#
Mochocki wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Mochocki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Mochocki manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Mochocki looking to slow down the pace here.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mochocki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mochocki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mochocki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mochocki closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the ropes.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov shoots for a takedown but Mochocki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Mochocki moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Mochocki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makhacevov up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Mochocki to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mochocki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Mochocki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mochocki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov wants a takedown.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piotr Mochocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mochocki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mochocki is looking to control Makhacevov's arms but Makhacevov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mochocki has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mochocki has Makhacevov up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Makhacevov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mochocki is defending well.
Mochocki prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mochocki lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mochocki gets a clinch.
Makhacevov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochocki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mochocki breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makhacevov.
Piotr Mochocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mochocki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mochocki is working away.
Mochocki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mochocki is working away.
Mochocki is pushing Makhacevov's head away, looking to escape. Makhacevov manages to hold on to the position though.
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!
Makhacevov wants to control but Mochocki is keeping him busy.
Mochocki is trying to buck Makhacevov off.#T3#
Mochocki is not content to let Makhacevov control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mochocki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mochocki wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mochocki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Mochocki darts in and clinches Makhacevov up against the ropes.
Makhacevov is trying to drag Mochocki to the mat but Mochocki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mochocki lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Mochocki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Mochocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but Mochocki shows good takedown defense. #T4#
No luck for Makhacevov with that takedown attempt.
Mochocki throws a big counter combination but Makhacevov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Makhacevov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mochocki wants to get back to his feet.
Mochocki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov throwing shots but Mochocki is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Makhacevov there.
Mochocki tries to kick Makhacevov off but Makhacevov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mochocki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mochocki clinches. #BC#
Mochocki breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mochocki.
Mochocki is pressed up against the ropes. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mochocki down to the mat. Mochocki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov prevents Mochocki from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mochocki is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Makhacevov stops Mochocki from standing up.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mochocki keeps moving.
Makhacevov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mochocki keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mochocki clinches up against the ropes.
Mochocki taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Mochocki breaks the clinch.
Mochocki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mochocki tries to sprawl but Makhacevov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mochocki tries to kick Makhacevov off but Makhacevov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makhacevov wants to control but Mochocki is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Makhacevov there.
Makhacevov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Makhacevov prevents Mochocki from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mochocki instigates a clinch. #T3#
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mochocki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mochocki wants to stall. #BC#
Mochocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Makhacevov looking to score a takedown here. Mochocki is defending well but Makhacevov drives through and ends up in Mochocki's guard.
Makhacevov won't allow Mochocki to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Mochocki is keeping the position.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mochocki keeps moving.
Mochocki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhacevov is controlling him. #T4#
Mochocki keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhacevov throws a strike but Mochocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mochocki won't allow Makhacevov to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Mochocki from standing up.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Piotr Mochocki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mochocki, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Mochocki!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Mochocki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 6: Dudayev vs Furgesson
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Makhacevov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Garcia gets caught napping as Makhacevov dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhacevov's guard. #REVR#
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Makhacevov working a defensive guard but Garcia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Makhacevov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Garcia wants to control but Makhacevov is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhacevov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makhacevov some visible discomfort.
Makhacevov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia working the body and head with strikes.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Makhacevov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia working away.
Garcia is working Makhacevov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Garcia scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Makhacevov is rocked!
Garcia cracks Makhacevov with a big right hand but Makhacevov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Makhacevov is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia cracks Makhacevov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Garcia immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Makhacevov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Garcia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!

Event: WCF 4: Escalante vs Son of God
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Makhacevov needs to keep his hands up - Escalante had a free shot at his head there.
Makhacevov has a takedown stuffed.
Makhacevov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escalante pinned against the cage. Escalante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escalante dips to his left and cracks Makhacevov with an uppercut!
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhacevov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escalante avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Escalante grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Makhacevov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Escalante cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makhacevov slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Makhacevov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Singh looking to control.
Makhacevov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhacevov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Makhacevov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of elbows.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Makhacevov stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Makhacevov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Singh controls Makhacevov momentarily but Makhacevov frees himself.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Makhacevov is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makhacevov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Makhacevov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Makhacevov dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Makhacevov gets the takedown into side control.
Singh trying to remain calm as Makhacevov controls from the top position.
Makhacevov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Singh is letting Makhacevov control him for a moment.
Makhacevov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhacevov scores with punches from side control.
Makhacevov scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh gets back to half guard.
Makhacevov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhacevov trying to control the pace.
Makhacevov 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhacevov prevents Singh from standing back up.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhacevov in particular looking to stall.
Singh has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makhacevov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makhacevov is continuing to stall.#T3#
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makhacevov 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Makhacevov is thwarting Singh's attempts to control the position.
Makhacevov lands with a punch from half guard.
Makhacevov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhacevov connects with a nice short shot to Singh's temple.
Makhacevov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makhacevov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov gets the takedown into side control.
Singh is trying to improve his position.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov controlling the position from side mount.
Makhacevov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Makhacevov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhacevov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhacevov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Makhacevov lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makhacevov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Singh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Makhacevov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Makhacevov 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.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Singh wants to control but Makhacevov postures up.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Makhacevov controls the position from side control.
Singh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Makhacevov is staying tight to Singh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Makhacevov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Makhacevov looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makhacevov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.
Makhacevov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makhacevov taking a breather here.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Makhacevov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makhacevov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Singh being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Makhacevov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Makhacevov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Thunder as Makhacevov shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makhacevov is defended easily by Thunder.
Thunder throws a series of punches but Makhacevov avoids them all with ease.
Makhacevov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thunder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhacevov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhacevov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makhacevov tries to sprawl but Thunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thunder passes into side control, despite Makhacevov's attempt to control the position.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder staying calm.
Makhacevov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.#T1#
Makhacevov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov has his hands clasped together around Thunder's back. He's all about the action.
Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thunder is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Makhacevov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thunder prevents Makhacevov from improving his position.
Makhacevov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhacevov wants to get back to full guard but Thunder has mounted him!
Thunder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thunder controlling from mount. #T3#
Makhacevov tries to reverse the position but Thunder maintains control.
Makhacevov is squirming around, avoiding Thunder's attempts to control the action.
Thunder unloads with some shots from mount but Makhacevov bucks and avoids them well.
Makhacevov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Makhacevov tries to escape but Thunder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Makhacevov is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Thunder gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Makhacevov is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Thunder is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Usain Thunder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makhacevov enables Thunder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makhacevov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhacevov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thunder dives into side control.
Makhacevov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhacevov tries to get out of the position.#REVR#
Makhacevov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.
Makhacevov is trying to control Thunder's posture but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder is staying tight to Makhacevov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makhacevov is looking to reverse the position.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov is letting Thunder control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Thunder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Makhacevov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thunder tries to stand but Makhacevov is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Thunder swings around for an armbar but Makhacevov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thunder's guard.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has Makhacevov pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Thunder working a defensive guard here.
Thunder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving. #T3#
Makhacevov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makhacevov with a nice head shot there.
Makhacevov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhacevov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Makhacevov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Thunder has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Makhacevov manages to get his head free but now Thunder has transitioned to an armbar! Makhacevov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Thunder! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usain Thunder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019

#R1##CL#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Thunder manages to get underhooks.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thunder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense.
Usain Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#TD2#
Makhacevov gets a double leg takedown into Thunder's guard.
Makhacevov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Thunder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thunder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Makhacevov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov preventing the sweep.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Thunder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Makhacevov frees his head nicely. Oh but Thunder has switched to an armbar! Makhacevov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Usain Thunder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
One scores with a nice right hand.
Makhacevov dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Makhacevov's head and hops out.
One throwing a counter right hand but Makhacevov manages to avoid it.
Makhacevov fails with the takedown
and Makhacevov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhacevov dodges the punch combination from One.
One stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and One wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has his takedown stuffed
and One 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.#KD#
One drops Makhacevov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Makhacevov looks back up at him and smiles so One waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Makhacevov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhacevov shoots and misses
and One counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Makhacevov badly! One follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Makhacevov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as One finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Test One!
Test One spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Makhacevov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Thunder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makhacevov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makhacevov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhacevov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhacevov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Makhacevov is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB2#
Makhacevov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhacevov has managed to get both his arms back between Thunder's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makhacevov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking for a triangle here but Makhacevov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
Makhacevov wants to control for a moment but Thunder uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Thunder keeping hold of Makhacevov's head, controlling as best he can.
Makhacevov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunder on the ground.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
Thunder is trying to stand up here but Makhacevov is controlling him well.
Makhacevov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Makhacevov prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Thunder is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunder wants to control but Makhacevov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhacevov pulls his head out easily.
Makhacevov is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhacevov stalling away here and it's allowed Thunder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Makhacevov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhacevov pinned against the cage. Makhacevov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thunder as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhacevov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhacevov but Makhacevov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thunder looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Makhacevov scores with a takedown into Thunder's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Usain Thunder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Makhacevov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thunder is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Makhacevov there.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder wants to control but Makhacevov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov prevents Thunder from improving his position.#T1#
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Makhacevov is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islam Makhacevov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunder tries to kick Makhacevov off but Makhacevov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thunder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder leaves Makhacevov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhacevov blocks a head kick by Thunder. #TD#
Makhacevov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Makhacevov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thunder taking a bit of punishment here - Makhacevov scoring with strikes.
Makhacevov wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Makhacevov landing strikes.
Thunder tries to bench press Makhacevov off him but Makhacevov keeps the position. #T3#
Thunder is trying to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thunder has eaten all the pies!
Thunder is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thunder to see if he's OK.
What's Thunder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Makhacevov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makhacevov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thunder tries to buck Makhacevov off but Makhacevov is having none of it.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makhacevov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makhacevov defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Thunder as Makhacevov shoots in.
Thunder dives in and grabs Makhacevov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makhacevov pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.#TD#
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhacevov's guard. #REVB#
Makhacevov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhacevov tries to get out of the position.
Thunder wanted to stand there but Makhacevov had control of the position.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Makhacevov is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makhacevov wants to improve his position but instead Thunder has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thunder works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Makhacevov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Thunder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Makhacevov is surviving well by controlling Thunder's body position as best he can.
Thunder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thunder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Makhacevov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder trying to control but Makhacevov is having none of it.
Thunder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makhacevov is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Thunder swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usain Thunder!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Rusu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Makhacevov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makhacevov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusu has wrist control.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhacevov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Makhacevov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov is controlling the pace.
Makhacevov wants to take a breather but Rusu is having none of it.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhacevov passes to side control.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Makhacevov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov dominated that round.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makhacevov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rusu gets caught flat footed, as Makhacevov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is in close to Rusu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Makhacevov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rusu trying to remain calm as Makhacevov controls from the top position.
Rusu is trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov working the ground and pound from side control.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhacevov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Makhacevov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhacevov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhacevov taking a breather here. #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.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is looking to reverse the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rusu's guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Rusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhacevov pulls his head out easily.
Makhacevov controlling the action here.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhacevov connects with a nice short shot to Rusu's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makhacevov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makhacevov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Makhacevov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makhacevov lands a nice short elbow.
Rusu has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rusu taking some punishment here, with Makhacevov in his half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Rusu sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Rusu is a slippery customer.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov is taking a breather. Rusu 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.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Makhacevov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makhacevov lands a big elbow.
Makhacevov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rusu is looking to escape.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makhacevov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Rusu is rocked!
Makhacevov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Rusu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhacevov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rusu! More shots from Makhacevov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Makhacevov!

Event: F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhacevov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad. #CL#
Mike clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mike tries to sprawl out of it but Makhacevov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mike misses its target.#TD2#
Mike gets caught napping as Makhacevov dives in and scores a takedown. Mike manages to retain guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhacevov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mike controlling the position.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mike strikes from his own guard.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov won't allow Mike to sweep him here.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#T2##TD2#
Makhacevov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mike.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mike is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Mike.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhacevov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.#CL#
Mike has Makhacevov up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
Mike is looking for a takedown.
Mike has Makhacevov pushed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhacevov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Makhacevov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mike wants to control but Makhacevov is keeping busy.
Makhacevov wants to take a breather but Mike is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhacevov lands strikes from half guard.
Mike has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mike moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhacevov manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Makhacevov gets a double leg takedown into Mike's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mike holds on and takes a little breather.
Mike is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhacevov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mike has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makhacevov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mike.
Makhacevov cracks Mike with a big right hand but Mike just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Mike is letting Makhacevov control him for a moment.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mike is working away.
Mike struggling a bit here.
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working. #T2#
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.
The ground and pound from Makhacevov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mike is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov tries to score with some ground and pound. Mike controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Mike takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mike is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhacevov working the head and body with strikes.
Mike tries to escape but Makhacevov is in control.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Mike can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov working the ground and pound.#T4#
Makhacevov lands some shots froms side control.
Makhacevov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhacevov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mike is trying to control Makhacevov's posture but Makhacevov avoids it.
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makhacevov slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makhacevov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mike, which made it look bad.
It looked like Mike was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Mike moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Mike pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mike working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Mike wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Mike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mike tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Makhacevov won't allow Mike to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mike is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mike has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mike has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhacevov postures up and lands a big shot to Mike's brow.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mike wants to sweep but no luck.
Mike is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mike slaps away a takedown attempt from Makhacevov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov blocks the body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mike breaks the clinch.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Makhacevov looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.
Makhacevov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes.
Makhacevov has his takedown stuffed
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhacevov but Makhacevov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makhacevov avoids the body shot from Mike.
Makhacevov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mike manages to pull guard. #T4#
Makhacevov cracks Mike with a solid left hand.
Makhacevov lands a couple of elbows.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Mike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makhacevov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: F&BE 6- Hunger for Flesh
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Makhacevov looking to score a takedown here. Wood is defending well but Makhacevov drives through and ends up in Wood's guard.#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhacevov looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhacevov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makhacevov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wood is looking to stand up but Makhacevov won't let him.
Makhacevov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhacevov tries to get out of the position.
Makhacevov wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov wants to sweep but no luck.
Makhacevov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Makhacevov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Makhacevov in his half guard.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhacevov distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makhacevov cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Makhacevov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhacevov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wood keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Makhacevov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wood has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Makhacevov is looking to defend but Wood has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Makhacevov! Wood pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Makhacevov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bayden Wood!

Event: F&BE 4- Carnival of Flesh
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Wolfe lands a high kick!
Makhacevov avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a nice head kick!
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Makhacevov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makhacevov stays in close to Wolfe's body and controls the position.
Makhacevov works over Wolfe with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makhacevov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makhacevov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makhacevov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Makhacevov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makhacevov is working Wolfe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Makhacevov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhacevov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolfe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolfe duly obliges. #TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Makhacevov not doing much here.
Makhacevov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolfe defending well though.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Makhacevov is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
Makhacevov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolfe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhacevov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhacevov in particular looking to stall.
Makhacevov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhacevov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like Makhacevov 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfe sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makhacevov slips a nice elbow through Wolfe's hands, connecting with Wolfe's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makhacevov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wolfe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Islam Makhacevov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu shoots in and drives through. Makhacevov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Makhacevov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is controlling Rusu's posture.#SU#
Rusu stands up from Makhacevov's guard - Rusu perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Makhacevov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Rusu has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusu sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Rusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rusu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusu is trying to control the position but Makhacevov postures up.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rusu is trying to defend but Makhacevov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rusu is looking for a sweep. Makhacevov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Rusu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov prevents Rusu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet. #T1#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR#
Makhacevov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusu postures up. #SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get!
Makhacevov goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhacevov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Makhacevov takes one on the button.
Rusu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhacevov pinned against the cage. Makhacevov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhacevov as he avoids it easily.
Rusu leaves Makhacevov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makhacevov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
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!
Rusu is working for takedown but Makhacevov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Rusu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed against the cage. #T3#
Makhacevov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhacevov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rusu successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Rusu has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusu pulls Makhacevov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makhacevov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR##SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get! #TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rusu wriggles free and stands up.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makhacevov is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Makhacevov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rusu.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu managing to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
Rusu seems keen to control Makhacevov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#TD2#
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Rusu is working away.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rusu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
Rusu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Rusu tries to get to full guard but Makhacevov has control of the leg.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Rusu pulls Makhacevov into guard.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.#T4#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Rusu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusu is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Costel Rusu.
Well Rusu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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