Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stalks Kindzal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kindzal's face. Kindzal staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kindzal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Johnson.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kindzal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Kindzal is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Johnson lunges at Kindzal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kindzal's hand.
Johnson scores with a one two! Kindzal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindzal's elbow.
Kindzal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson has Kindzal pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Kindzal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson cracks Kindzal with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kindzal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson connects with a jab.#CL2#
Kindzal gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kindzal missing with knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson working aggressively here. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Kindzal is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it. #CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Johnson with a knee to the head. #TD#
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kindzal pulls Johnson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is in close to Kindzal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kindzal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
Kindzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Kindzal to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Kindzal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Johnson 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson cracks Kindzal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kindzal's half guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kindzal wants to get back to his feet.
Kindzal is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kindzal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kindzal!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Kindzal manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kindzal on his heels. He'll look to pass Kindzal's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abunazir Kindzal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands an elbow just above Kindzal 's eye. #T1#
Kindzal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kindzal throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kindzal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Kindzal moves out of range.
Kindzal attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kindzal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Kindzal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kindzal is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kindzal keeps moving.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Johnson postures up.
Kindzal wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Kindzal is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it. #T3##SU2#
Kindzal is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kindzal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Kindzal is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson controlling Kindzal's posture.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindzal is one step ahead there.
Johnson has his hands on Kindzal's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kindzal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kindzal scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Johnson just leaning against Kindzal, taking a breather.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Kindzal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Johnson pulls Kindzal into guard.
Kindzal wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kindzal tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kindzal postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Johnson clinches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Kindzal blocks with his arms.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kindzal.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Leon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
Kindzal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leon Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson slows down the pace here. #T3#
Kindzal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kindzal is trying to stall.
Kindzal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kindzal tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindzal is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kindzal regains guard.
Kindzal wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #SUB#
Kindzal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Kindzal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson 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.
Abunazir Kindzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Johnson!

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindzal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from DiMaio misses the target.
DiMaio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DiMaio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kindzal misses with a takedown
and DiMaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kindzal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DiMaio scores with a body shot.
Kindzal takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DiMaio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Kindzal looking to score a takedown here. DiMaio is defending well but Kindzal drives through and ends up in DiMaio's guard.
DiMaio pulls Kindzal in to control the position.
Kindzal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DiMaio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kindzal is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
DiMaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindzal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but DiMaio is tightening it up a little... Kindzal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kindzal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kindzal taps out! Nice BJJ there by DiMaio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Siete DiMaio!

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindzal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kindzal shoots in for a double leg but Sobchak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kindzal shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobchak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kindzal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobchak rushes Kindzal with punches - Kindzal moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kindzal goes down! Sobchak follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Sobchak!
Walter Sobchak made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kindzal.
Kindzal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kindzal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Kindzal moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kindzal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal. #BC#
Kindzal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Kowalski gets caught flat footed, as Kindzal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindzal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kowalski wants to hit a sweep here but Kindzal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowalski there!
Kindzal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SU#
Kindzal is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kindzal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Kindzal.#T2#
Kindzal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Kindzal back into the cage.
Kindzal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalski up against the cage.
Kindzal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3##BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kindzal.
Kindzal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kindzal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Kindzal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Kindzal with that takedown attempt.
Kindzal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Kindzal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kindzal.
Kindzal lands a head kick!
Kindzal is breathing heavily.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Kindzal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kindzal also avoids with ease.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal throws a leg kick but Kowalski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kindzal. Kindzal gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.#CL2#
Kindzal gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
Abunazir Kindzal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kindzal does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski tries to work over Kindzal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kindzal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow. #T1##BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kindzal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Kindzal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kindzal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kindzal 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.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kowalski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Kowalski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kindzal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kindzal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kowalski regains guard. #ES2#
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up with Kindzal and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kindzal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches. #BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kindzal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Kindzal ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindzal scores with a head kick.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kindzal, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kindzal wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
As Kindzal backs off Kowalski throws a huge counter combo but Kindzal manages to avoid it all.#T4##CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Kindzal in a clinch. #BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski. #CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Kindzal up against the cage.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindzal's elbow. #TD#
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Kowalski.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kindzal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kindzal looks for the body kick but Kowalski saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kindzal controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal stalling. #BC#
Kindzal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalski rushes Kindzal and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kindzal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Kindzal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindzal prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Kindzal trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kindzal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kindzal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off looking to stand but Kindzal dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Kindzal is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kindzal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindzal blocks the strikes from Kowalski. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kindzal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kindzal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it. #T4#
Kowalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal. #BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abunazir Kindzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!

Event: Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Kindzal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kindzal to the ground. Thomas is now in Kindzal's guard.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kindzal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kindzal dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindzal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thomas is tightening it up a little... Kindzal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kindzal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kindzal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thomas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ieuan Thomas!

Event: Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##CL#
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Kindzal back into the cage.
Bridges lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges connects with a single shot there.
Bridges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chevvy Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Bridges misses
and Kindzal counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Bridges drops Kindzal with a beautiful combination! Kindzal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bridges is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kindzal is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges misses with a double jab.
Kindzal is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridges finish him?
Bridges fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kindzal to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kindzal looks to clinch but Bridges throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kindzal taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chevvy Bridges !

Event: Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryuunosuke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kindzal has his hands clasped together but Ryuunosuke extends and breaks Kindzal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryuunosuke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest VII
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Kindzal looking to score a takedown here. Komaroff is defending well but Kindzal drives through and ends up in Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindzal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kindzal content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kindzal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal looking to pass the guard.
Kindzal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Komaroff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal 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.
Let's hope that Kindzal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kindzal.#SUB#
Komaroff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kindzal defends it easily.#SUB#
Komaroff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kindzal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Komaroff looking for a guillotine here but Kindzal defends easily. #SUB#
Komaroff looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kindzal has picked Komaroff up and slammed him! Komaroff can't keep hold of the triangle and Kindzal manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Komaroff is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kindzal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Komaroff wants to control but Kindzal postures up.#SUB2#
Kindzal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Komaroff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kindzal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Komaroff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komaroff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Kindzal lands a nice shot to the head.
Kindzal is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kindzal with good strikes from the mount here!
Kindzal content just to control the position here.
Komaroff really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Komaroff tries to improve his position but instead Kindzal has taken his back!
Komaroff is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Komaroff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Komaroff do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Komaroff is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindzal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Komaroff misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kindzal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komaroff takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Kindzal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Komaroff is trying to keep an underhook but Kindzal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kindzal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kindzal is working for a kimura but Komaroff is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Komaroff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Kindzal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Komaroff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kindzal is taking a breather. Komaroff 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.
Ground and pound from Kindzal.
Kindzal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abunazir Kindzal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Komaroff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kindzal pulls his head out easily.
Kindzal trying to control the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Komaroff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kindzal pulls his head out easily.
Komaroff trying to hold on to Kindzal's head to control him but Kindzal postures up.
Kindzal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kindzal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kindzal avoids the attempt from Komaroff to control.
Komaroff tries to reverse the position but Kindzal maintains control.#T3#
Kindzal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Komaroff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kindzal looking to finish Komaroff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Komaroff!
Kindzal lands a big elbow.
Komaroff is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindzal has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kindzal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Komaroff has his hands clasped together but Kindzal breaks the hold and Komaroff is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kindzal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abunazir Kindzal!

Event: Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kindzal shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kindzal throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Kindzal throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kindzal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kindzal won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kindzal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Kindzal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kindzal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor is controlling Kindzal's trapped leg to prevent Kindzal from advancing to side control.
Kindzal wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Kindzal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor is not content to let Kindzal 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.#TD#
Taylor gets caught napping as Kindzal dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.#T3##SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Kindzal pushes his legs off easily.
Kindzal preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kindzal is proving a slippery customer.
Kindzal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Kindzal controlling him for the moment.
Taylor looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kindzal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kindzal pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Kindzal misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Kindzal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kindzal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos goes for a double leg but Kindzal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kindzal continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kindzal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Dos Santos pushes Kindzal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kindzal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kindzal dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos 's guard.
Kindzal wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kindzal controlling from the top position.
Kindzal preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindzal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kindzal but Kindzal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abunazir Kindzal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Kindzal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos 's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kindzal off to one side.
Dos Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kindzal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Kindzal clinches with his opponent.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Kindzal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kindzal pulls Dos Santos into guard.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Kindzal.#ES#
Kindzal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dos Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kindzal swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos .#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kindzal.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos .
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Kindzal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kindzal attempts a counter takedown but Dos Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Kindzal moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos jumps guard but Kindzal stands there with Dos Santos around his waist. Dos Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kindzal won't allow it.
Kindzal tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kindzal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Kindzal has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Kindzal is trying to trip Dos Santos . He has hold of a leg but Dos Santos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kindzal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kindzal's guard. #REVB#
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindzal controlling the position.
Kindzal keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
That's time! Kindzal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kindzal attempts a counter takedown but Dos Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kindzal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kindzal stuffs the takedown.
Abunazir Kindzal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kindzal sprawls well. Kindzal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Kindzal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kindzal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos .#T1#
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kindzal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to control Kindzal's arms but Kindzal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
Kindzal avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body. #TD#
Kindzal lands a takedown into guard.
Kindzal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kindzal lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Kindzal stands up from Dos Santos 's guard - Kindzal perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Kindzal takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos . #TD#
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kindzal is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kindzal is standing up over Dos Santos . Dos Santos looks to escape but Kindzal dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Kindzal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Kindzal tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Kindzal tries to score with some ground and pound. Dos Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kindzal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Dos Santos is trying to control Kindzal's posture but Kindzal avoids it. #SUB#
Kindzal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kindzal tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kindzal has control of an arm but Dos Santos manages to advance to Kindzal's back!#SUB2#
Dos Santos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kindzal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dos Santos 's guard. Nice work there by Kindzal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Kindzal moves out of range.
Dos Santos shoots in but Kindzal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Kindzal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kindzal swivels and escapes.
Kindzal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abunazir Kindzal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Dos Santos .#CL#
Kindzal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Kindzal has picked Dos Santos up - he's going for a ride! Kindzal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Dos Santos kicks Kindzal off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos . Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindzal throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Kindzal sets himself, and Dos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Kindzal avoids it this time.
Kindzal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dos Santos closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Kindzal counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dos Santos sneaks out the side door and pushes Kindzal away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kindzal sprawls well. Kindzal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Dos Santos is predictable there #TD#
and Kindzal counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kindzal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kindzal controls the pace.#T2#
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully.
Kindzal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Kindzal tries to pass.
Kindzal is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him. #SU#
Kindzal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos , up you get!
Dos Santos misses with a head kick. #T3##TD#
Kindzal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos bucks up and tries to throw Kindzal off but instead Kindzal has got his back!
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.
Kindzal punishes Dos Santos with strikes from the back mount.
Kindzal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dos Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kindzal lands strikes to the head.
Kindzal lands strikes to the head.
Kindzal connects with a big shot to the side of Dos Santos 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos trying to control the hands but Kindzal breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kindzal looking to break Dos Santos 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kindzal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kindzal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dos Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dos Santos for a finish.
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abunazir Kindzal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kindzal 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abunazir Kindzal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Kindzal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yilmaz counters with a straight right hand.
Yilmaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yilmaz shoots in for a takedown but Kindzal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kindzal throws a counter combo.
A combination from Kindzal does no damage.
Yilmaz misses with a takedown attempt - Kindzal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chengiz Yilmaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yilmaz is looking to clinch.
Yilmaz misses with the combination.
Kindzal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yilmaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Kindzal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yilmaz's guard.
Yilmaz keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully.
Kindzal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yilmaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kindzal on the ground.#T1#
Yilmaz is striking from the bottom but Kindzal uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kindzal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yilmaz keeps working.
Kindzal throwing shots but Yilmaz is blocking nicely.
Yilmaz is trying to control but can't.
Kindzal is keen to just control but Yilmaz is a slippery customer.
Yilmaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Kindzal uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Yilmaz is not content to let Kindzal control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kindzal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yilmaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yilmaz taking a bit of punishment here - Kindzal scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Kindzal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yilmaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kindzal is controlling him well.#T3#
Yilmaz struggling a bit here.
Kindzal working the ground and pound but Yilmaz is defending the strikes.
Yilmaz wants to control but Kindzal postures up.
Kindzal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Kindzal decides to stand back up.
Yilmaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kindzal misses with a wild combination.
Yilmaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yilmaz closes the distance and clinches up with Kindzal, looking for a takedown. Yilmaz pushes Kindzal against the cage but Kindzal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yilmaz defends it well.
Kindzal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yilmaz swivels and escapes.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Kindzal as Yilmaz shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Kindzal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yilmaz is looking to clinch.
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yilmaz as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kindzal.
Yilmaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Yilmaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal goes for a double leg but Yilmaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yilmaz continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Kindzal. No joy for Yilmaz on that attempt.
Yilmaz is looking to chop away at Kindzal's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yilmaz is defended easily by Kindzal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
That's time! Yilmaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Kindzal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yilmaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yilmaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yilmaz preventing the sweep.
Yilmaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Yilmaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yilmaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kindzal keeping moving, preventing Yilmaz from controlling successfully.
Kindzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kindzal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kindzal is looking to stand up but Yilmaz isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kindzal shoots in looking for a takedown but Yilmaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kindzal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kindzal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yilmaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Kindzal tries to sprawl but Yilmaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yilmaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yilmaz working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yilmaz working over Kindzal with some ground and pound. Kindzal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kindzal wants to control but Yilmaz is keeping busy.
Yilmaz is nestled in close to Kindzal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yilmaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Yilmaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Kindzal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yilmaz is aware though and is defending well.
Yilmaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abunazir Kindzal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yilmaz trying to control but Kindzal is working from the bottom.
Yilmaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kindzal's guard.
Yilmaz controlling the action here.
Yilmaz moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Yilmaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kindzal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yilmaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yilmaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yilmaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Kindzal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chengiz Yilmaz 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#
Kindzal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yilmaz is looking for a counter combo.
Kindzal fails with a takedown attempt.
Kindzal tries for a takedown but Yilmaz circles away easily
and Yilmaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yilmaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kindzal eats them both and turns towards Yilmaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Kindzal is rocked!
Yilmaz wants to clinch up but Kindzal keeps it at a distance.
Kindzal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Yilmaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kindzal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yilmaz wants to control from the top but Kindzal keeps moving.
Yilmaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Kindzal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yilmaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yilmaz wants to pass the guard but Kindzal is keeping the position.
Kindzal keeping moving, preventing Yilmaz from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yilmaz looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Yilmaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kindzal tries to sprawl out of it but Yilmaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kindzal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kindzal looks for a takedown but Yilmaz sprawls well.
As Kindzal tries to get set, Yilmaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Kindzal manages to avoid the attempt.
Chengiz Yilmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abunazir Kindzal.
Kindzal looks to land a combination but Yilmaz avoids it well.
Yilmaz wants to clinch
and Kindzal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yilmaz looks to clinch #TD2#
and Kindzal counters with a shoot takedown. Yilmaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Yilmaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Yilmaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yilmaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yilmaz keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully.
Yilmaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kindzal content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yilmaz wants to sweep here but Kindzal controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yilmaz.
Yilmaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kindzal throws a fast counter high kick but Yilmaz manages to duck under it in time.
Yilmaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindzal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yilmaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kindzal throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Yilmaz drives through with a takedown into Kindzal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kindzal is wriggling around but Yilmaz manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abunazir Kindzal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abunazir Kindzal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Gun gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Gun.#TD2#
Gun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindzal trying to control from the bottom.
Gun controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal wants to control but Gun is keeping busy. #T1##SU2#
Gun stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Gun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kindzal was covering up waiting for the punch and Gun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gun 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. #SUB#
Kindzal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gun trying to control but Kindzal is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gun trying to control but Kindzal is working from the bottom.
Kindzal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kindzal can't keep his opponent in guard - Gun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kindzal won't allow Gun to pass to mount.
Gun controlling the action here.
Gun wants to advance to full mount but Kindzal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kindzal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #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.
Gun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kindzal is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gun stays in close to Kindzal's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kindzal as he avoids it easily.
Kindzal has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Gun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kindzal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindzal misses with a hook to the body
and Gun counters with a three punch combo that has Kindzal backing up. Kindzal nods at Gun to acknowledge the strikes.
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gun as he avoids it easily.
Gun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kindzal defends it well.
Gun circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Gun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kindzal under the eye.#TD2#
Gun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Kindzal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gun.
Kindzal shoots in looking for a takedown but Gun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kindzal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gun stuffs the takedown attempt from Kindzal. Kindzal gets slowly back to his feet.
Gun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kindzal defends it well.
Gun looks for a takedown but Kindzal sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gun swats away the attempt to clinch by Kindzal.
Gun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kindzal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gun wants to clinch up but Kindzal keeps it at a distance.
Kindzal misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gun moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kindzal bucks up and tries to throw Gun off but instead Gun has got his back!
Gun is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Gun has his arm under Kindzal's chin here. Game over son! Gun squeezes tightly and Kindzal is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Gun!

Event: GCF 3: Brown vs Euler
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kindzal pinned against the cage. Kindzal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Price can't do much from the bottom here.
Kindzal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal wants to stand but Price is controlling his arm.#T1#
Price tries to buck Kindzal off but Kindzal is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Price tries to buck Kindzal off but Kindzal is having none of it.
Price is trying to control Kindzal's posture but Kindzal avoids it.
Kindzal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Price throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kindzal working away.
Price takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Price avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kindzal.
Price wants to control but Kindzal postures up.#T2#
Price tries to improve position but can't.
Price struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kindzal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Kindzal finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kindzal is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Price pulls Kindzal in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindzal is in close to Price's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Price throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price is controlling Kindzal's posture.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Kindzal is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kindzal wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindzal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kindzal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price pulls Kindzal in close to his closed guard and prevents Kindzal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindzal trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal 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#
Kindzal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kindzal leaves Price with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kindzal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kindzal forces Price back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Kindzal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Kindzal blocks nicely. #T1#
Price prevents Kindzal from getting back to his feet.
Price postures up in Kindzal's guard and throws a big left but Kindzal blocks it.
Kindzal keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kindzal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Price doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Price manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Kindzal has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Price drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Price 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.
Kindzal throws a big right hand that misses.
Kindzal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Kindzal being controlled here momentarily.
Price wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Price managing to 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.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kindzal swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kindzal closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
Price shoots in for a double leg but Kindzal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abunazir Kindzal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Price.#CL#
Kindzal clinches up against the cage.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kindzal smiles and moves away. #TD#
Kindzal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard.#T4#
Price has his hands on Kindzal's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kindzal wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kindzal wants to stand but Price has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price pulls Kindzal in close to prevent any damage.
Kindzal looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abunazir Kindzal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Price gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price has control of Kindzal's left arm, preventing Kindzal from doing any damage.
Kindzal wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Price working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kindzal stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kindzal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kindzal gets caught napping as Price dives in and scores a takedown. Kindzal manages to retain guard.
Kindzal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Price dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Price is working to tighten his grip on Kindzal's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kindzal has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Price is really squeezing tight and eventually Kindzal passes out! Price breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mario Price!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019

#R1#
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kindzal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Kindzal persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Kindzal shoots in and bounces River off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kindzal slips nicely into half guard.
Kindzal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal throwing shots but River is blocking nicely.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kindzal wants to pass to mount but River is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kindzal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. River tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kindzal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abunazir Kindzal!

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