Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Brown lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Nurmagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Brown digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown is trying to stall.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Brown gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nurmagomedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmagomedov. #BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown with a jab.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov. #T3##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Brown has been cut.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Brown looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Nurmagomedov.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Brown's cut.
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#
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Brown lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #T1#
Nurmagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Brown.
Brown taking a breather.#BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Brown.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Brown is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Brown. #T3#
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown stalling.
Brown unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brown is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Brown!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018

#R1#
Hadzic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durham.#TD2#
Durham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hadzic wants to sweep but no luck.
Durham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadzic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hadzic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durham is controlling him.
Hadzic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hadzic trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham punching from the bottom - just letting Hadzic know he's still in a fight. #T1#
Durham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Hadzic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Durham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durham looking for a sweep. Not yet Durham, not yet.
Durham keeping moving, preventing Hadzic from controlling successfully.
Durham has Hadzic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hadzic trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hadzic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Durham is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hadzic shoots in but Durham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durham unleashes a big counter combination but Hadzic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hadzic is breathing heavily.
Hadzic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durham leaves Hadzic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Durham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Durham lands a couple of digs.
Durham trying to control but Hadzic is working from the bottom.
Durham distracts Hadzic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durham distracts Hadzic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durham content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadzic's head.
Durham trying to control but Hadzic is working from the bottom. #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.
Hadzic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Durham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadzic's head.
Durham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham cracks Hadzic with a solid left hand.
Durham landing with the ground and pound.
Hadzic has momentary wrist control but Durham slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Durham dominated that round.
That's time! Hadzic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Hadzic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durham stands up over Hadzic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hadzic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Durham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hadzic 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.
Hadzic has momentary wrist control but Durham slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Hadzic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durham stands up over Hadzic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durham postures up and lands a big shot to Hadzic's brow.
Durham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadzic is retaining full guard.
Durham trying to control but Hadzic is working from the bottom.
Hadzic keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Durham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durham is working Hadzic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Durham is in close to Hadzic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Durham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Durham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Durham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Hadzic is rocked!
Durham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Hadzic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham distracts Hadzic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durham 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.
Durham arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hadzic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Durham!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
OConnor scoring well with a low kick there.
OConnor swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but OConnor is quick to defend against it.
OConnor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnor throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
OConnor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OConnor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OConnor throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OConnor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
OConnor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
OConnor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
OConnor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
OConnor throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Jambo Gracie has been cut.
OConnor misses with the body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but OConnor dodges it nicely.
Gracie 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.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OConnor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie 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. #T2##SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OConnor defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - OConnor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jambo Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Villas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Villas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Villas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Villas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Villas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Villas closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Villas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cristiano Villas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Villas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #BC#
Villas manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Villas clinches with his opponent.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Villas content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Villas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Villas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Villas wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Villas lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Villas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Villas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Villas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Villas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Villas prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Villas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Villas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Villas can't break the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Villas is defending well.
Villas is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Villas breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villas's waist but Villas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Villas tries to clinch but Gracie moves away #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Villas wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Villas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Villas is retaining full guard.
Villas wants to sweep but no luck.
Villas has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Villas's head.
Villas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Villas looking to control.
Gracie passes Villas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie working over Villas with some ground and pound. Villas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie is nestled in close to Villas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villas's head. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Villas dominated that round.
That's time! Villas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Villas wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Villas. Villas maintains the clinch.
Villas has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Villas prevents it.
Villas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Villas is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Villas down to the mat. Villas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Villas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
A left lands for Villas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Villas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Villas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cristiano Villas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Gracie.
Villas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie. #T1#
Villas gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Villas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Villas tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Villas breaks the clinch.
Villas wants to clinch#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Villas tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie prevents Villas from improving his position.#T2#
Gracie working over Villas with some ground and pound. Villas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie working over Villas with some ground and pound. Villas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie thows a huge punch but Villas dodges it nicely.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Villas's hands, connecting with Villas's forehead.
Gracie lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Villas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gracie jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Till forces Tonga back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Till breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Till forces Tonga back against the cage and clinches.
Till creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonga's defenses.
Till pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Till.
Till misses with an elbow over the top.
Till lands an elbow inside.
Till lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye. #BC2#
Till pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Till moves into the clinch.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Till takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tonga tries to circle away but Till has him pinned against the cage.
Till just leaning against Tonga, taking a breather. #T1#
Tonga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Till is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tonga takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Till has taken the fight to the clinch.
Till lands an elbow inside.
Tonga looking for a takedown.
Tonga tries to break free but Till pushes him back against the cage.
Till pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Till using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Till lands a knee to the head.
Tonga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Till.
Tonga is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tonga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Till's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonga or perhaps it was just good defense by Till, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haka Tonga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Till has managed to clinch.
Till lands a damaging elbow.
Till slows down the pace here.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Till misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Till.
Till pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Till breaks from the clinch.
Till pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Till clinches up with Tonga and pushes him back against the cage.
Till connects with a knee to the head.
Tonga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonga is trying to force a seperation but Till has the dominant position.
Till connects with a knee to the head.
Till connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tonga's face.
Till's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Till lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Till breaks from the clinch.
Tonga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Till tries to counter by closing the distance.
Till buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Till rushes Tonga and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Till scores with a knee to the head.
Tonga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tonga avoiding damage as Till throws knees to the body.
Till misses with a knee to the head.
Till lands an elbow that stopped Tonga in his tracks for a moment.
Till lands a damaging elbow.
Tonga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Till lands an elbow that stopped Tonga in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Till dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Till rushes Tonga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Till with a knee to the head.
Till lands an elbow inside.
Till is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Till lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Till escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Till takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Till is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Till.
Till misses with a knee to the head.
Till has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Till manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Tonga blocks the low kick.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Till pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Till has taken the fight to the clinch.
Till throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Till lands an elbow inside.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Till obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Till takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Till looking to throw knees to the head but Tonga is blocking nicely.
Tonga wants to get back to striking at distance but Till won't allow it.
Till creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonga's defenses. #T2#
Till gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Till throws a knee to the head but misses.
Till missing with knees to the body.
Till lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye.
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!
Tonga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Till pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darren Till seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Till leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Till.
Till using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Till with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Till taking a breather.
Till lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Till slows down the pace here.
Till lands a knee to the head.
Till lands an elbow inside that Tonga shrugs off.
Till putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tonga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Till landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Till. #T4#
Till lands an elbow that stopped Tonga in his tracks for a moment.
Till utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Till lands an elbow that stopped Tonga in his tracks for a moment.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Till lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Till using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Till.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tonga takes an elbow to the temple.
Till lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Till showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Till throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tonga tries to keep at a distance but Till has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Till pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Till rushes Tonga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Till looking to throw knees to the head but Tonga is blocking nicely.
Till gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tonga can't break the clinch.
Till lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Till trying to land knees to the body.
Till scores with a knee to the head.
Till lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Till lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Till breaks the clinch.
Till tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tonga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Till showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga. #CL2#
Till moves into the clinch.
Till misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonga. #BC2#
Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Till has managed to clinch.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Till pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Till breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tonga lands with a nice combination. Till backs away looking to recover.
Haka Tonga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonga shoots and misses #CL2#
and Till moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Till lands a nice elbow.
Till scores a nice knee to the body.
Till comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Till pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Till clinches. #BC2#
Till breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Till forces Tonga back against the cage and clinches.
Till lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Till escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL2#
Till pushes Tonga up against the cage in a clinch.
Till lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye. #BC2#
Till manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Till moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Till.
Till is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Till lands an elbow just above Tonga 's eye.
Till is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Till.
Till lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Till connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tonga's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Till breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Till gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Till landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Till with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Till lands a damaging elbow.
Till leaning his opponent against the cage.
Till creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonga's defenses.
Haka Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Till is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Till breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Till comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Till 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Till!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Fury leaves Ben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fury catches Ben with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Fury wants to clinch up but Ben keeps it at a distance.
Ben takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ben closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Ben on that attempt.
Fury 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 Yowis Ben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury catches Ben with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Fury lands.#CUT2#
Yowis Ben's cut is getting worse.
Fury is pawing at Ben, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ben's nose. Ben is badly hurt! Fury pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ben tries desperately to hold on but Fury is relentless in his assault! As Ben receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Fury away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Fury!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Gabachev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabachev is looking to clinch.
Dukes tries to counter with a takedown but Gabachev is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Dukes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Dukes closes the distance and clinches.
Gabachev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gabachev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Dukes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gabachev's guard.#SU#
Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gabachev is looking to clinch. #TD#
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabachev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dukes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T1##SUB#
Dukes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Dukes looking to isolate an arm here. Gabachev doesn't see it coming and as Dukes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dukes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dukes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Wilson holding on.
Wilson parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilson to escape.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie 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.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Wilson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wilson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1#
Penguin swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #CL2#
Penguin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Penguin.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penguin walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penguin moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Penguin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Penguin clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penguin, as that shot connected.
Penguin lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Penguin tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Penguin.
Penguin has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penguin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penguin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penguin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Penguin's legs. Penguin is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penguin wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Penguin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Penguin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penguin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stops Penguin from standing up.
Penguin 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Penguin is keeping the position.
Penguin wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penguin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Penguin to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penguin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Penguin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Penguin stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Penguin is having none of it. #T3##ES#
Nurmagomedov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Penguin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Penguin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penguin tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Penguin back against the cage and clinches.
Penguin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Penguin. #TD#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Penguin dodges it nicely.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Penguin's temple. #T4#
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Penguin defends it.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Penguin is having none of it.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Penguin lands a nice looking body shot.
Penguin is looking to clinch.
Penguin lands a jab.
Penguin keeps the fight on the outside.
Penguin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penguin is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Penguin circles away and we're back to standing.
Penguin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penguin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penguin.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Penguin lands.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Penguin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Penguin to counter with a crisp jab.
Penguin tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Penguin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penguin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Penguin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Penguin regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Penguin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Penguin's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov working over Penguin with some ground and pound. Penguin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penguin's head. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Penguin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a strike but Penguin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Penguin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Penguin!#REVB#
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Penguin wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Penguin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard.
Penguin wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penguin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penguin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov trying to stall but Penguin improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Penguin.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penguin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penguin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Penguin breaks the clinch.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Penguin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Penguin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penguin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Penguin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penguin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penguin scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Penguin breaks away
and Penguin counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Penguin moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penguin's head backwards.#CL#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Penguin up against the cage.
Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penguin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penguin. #BC2#
Penguin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Penguin circles away.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Penguin circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Penguin. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penguin lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Penguin rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Penguin.
Penguin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penguin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Penguin gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penguin wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Penguin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penguin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Penguin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penguin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penguin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penguin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Penguin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free but Penguin pushes him back against the cage.
Penguin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov prevents Penguin from breaking the clinch.
Penguin working hard to break the clinch.
Penguin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Penguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Penguin up against the cage.#BC2#
Penguin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Penguin is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Penguin regains half guard.
Penguin wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Penguin gets back to full guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penguin looking to control.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Penguin pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Nurmagomedov pushes Penguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Penguin tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Penguin can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Penguin avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Penguin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Penguin is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Penguin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penguin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penguin after a bit of a struggle.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Penguin. #BC2#
Penguin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penguin is looking to clinch.
Penguin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Penguin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Penguin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penguin ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Penguin tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuclear Penguin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penguin 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Peel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Peel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bandai to get to his feet.
Bandai scores with a three punch combo!
Peel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandai.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandai tries to avoid it but Peel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandai to the ground. Bandai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandai connects with a body shot that sends Peel's belly button to the back.
Peel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandai but Bandai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baki Bandai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandai misses with the combination.
Peel throws a jab when Bandai was well out of range.
Peel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandai!
Peel wants to clinch up but Bandai keeps it at a distance.
Peel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandai but Bandai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Peel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Peel avoids them all with ease.
Peel throws a head kick but Bandai moves out of range.
Peel tries to clinch up but Bandai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandai throws a looping overhand right but Peel ducks down to avoid it.
Peel swinging wildly here.
Peel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandai sprawls well. Bandai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peel gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Peel avoids the body shot from Bandai. #CL#
Peel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bandai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bandai tries to break the clinch but Peel is controlling the position. #BC#
Peel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandai misses with a double jab.
Bandai lands with a nice combination. Peel backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Peel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peel shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandai avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Peel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peel tries to clinch up.#TD#
Peel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bandai being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Peel stands up. #T4#
Bandai throws a nice looking combination but Peel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peel circles away quickly and effectively.
Peel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandai enables Peel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandai keeping full guard, as Peel tries to pass.
Peel is looking to pass into half guard but Bandai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandai is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandai wanted to stand there but Peel had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Bandai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Peel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandai back to the cage. Peel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Baki Bandai has been cut.
Bandai misses with a series of wild punches.
Peel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peel moves out of range as Bandai strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bandai.
A nice combination there by Bandai.
Bandai throws a series of punches but Peel avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandai throws a right and a left that Peel avoids nicely.
Bandai lands a jab to the head.
Bandai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peel back to the cage. Bandai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Peel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandai to the mat! Bandai manages to get full guard.
Peel content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Peel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danny Peel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandai is breathing heavily.
Peel is taking a breather. Bandai 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.
Peel wants to free his trapped foot but Bandai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peel.
Peel is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peel stalling.
Peel throwing shots but Bandai is blocking nicely.
Peel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Peel moves in looking to clinch but Bandai pushes him off.
Peel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peel has time to react.
Peel slips a jab and a cross from Bandai. #TD#
Bandai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bandai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peel. #T4#
Peel is stalling in the full guard.
Peel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandai for as long as he can get away with.
Peel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baki Bandai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baki Bandai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bandai misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Peel moves into the clinch.
Bandai is trying to break free.
Bandai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandai's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peel digs a right hand underneath Bandai's ribcage. Bandai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bandai. Those never looked like landing.
Bandai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Peel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bandai was covering up waiting for the punch and Peel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bandai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Peel has gone for a leg lock! Bandai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peel's guard.#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Peel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Peel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandai has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Still in half guard, Peel seems content to control.
Bandai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peel stalling.
Peel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peel looking to finish Bandai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bandai!#T3#
Bandai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peel controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Peel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandai is on top in guard.
Peel wants to stand up but Bandai is controlling him.
Peel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peel tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Bandai tries to stand but Peel is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Peel working for a triangle but Bandai defends it easily.
Peel working a defensive guard but Bandai passes into half guard.
Baki Bandai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peel.
Bandai trying to control the position from guard on top but Peel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Peel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandai 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Bandai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Pickering there.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Pickering shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Pickering's head. It's preventing any offense from Pickering, at least for the moment.
Pickering looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pickering passes into side control.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pickering is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pickering tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Pickering looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to hold on but Pickering pushes him away.
Pickering can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Pickering maintains control.
Pickering tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Gracie tries to hold on but Pickering postures up.
Gracie regains half guard.#T2#
Gracie wants to control but Pickering is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Pickering's back. He's all about the action.
Pickering passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie holds on to Pickering's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Pickering has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pickering stalling.
Pickering is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Pickering wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pickering avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pickering trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pickering has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pickering got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pickering has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Pickering slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Pickering dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pickering. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pickering is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Pickering throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Pickering throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Pickering is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pickering holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickering is trying to improve his position.
Gracie working away.#T1#
Pickering takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pickering takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pickering is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie lands a strong strike to the head of Pickering. That's dazed him! Gracie looking to finish here. Pickering is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gracie lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1#
Dukes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gabachev's calf.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gabachev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gabachev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dukes pinned against the cage. Dukes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabachev tries to clinch up but Dukes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dukes closes the distance and pushes Gabachev back into the cage.
Gabachev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dukes walks away with a smile on his face. Gabachev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gabachev. #CL#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Gabachev avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
Gabachev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dukes has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gabachev. #BC#
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Gabachev stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Dukes moves into the clinch.#T1#
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabachev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabachev is defending well for now.#TD#
Dukes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gabachev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabachev is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabachev can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabachev is trying to control but can't.
Dukes works his way into full mount!
Gabachev is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dukes has taken his back. #T2##SUB#
Dukes looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Dukes working for the choke.
Dukes keeps control of the position as Gabachev tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gabachev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dukes gets his way!
Gabachev trying to control the position but Dukes manages to sink in the hooks.
Gabachev rolls, trying to escape but Dukes keeps control of the position. #T3#
Gabachev trying to control the position but Dukes manages to sink in the hooks.
Gabachev is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Dukes looking for the choke from the back.
Dukes is hanging on to Gabachev's back as he tries to escape.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dukes. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for the choke from the back position but Gabachev is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dukes tightening his grip on Gabachev, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Gabachev rolls, trying to escape but Dukes keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Gabachev is trying to roll into a better position but Dukes has get a rear naked choke and Gabachev is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018

#R1#
Rayler Gracie scores with the left hand. Anderson Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson Gracie misses with a hook #TD2#
so Rayler Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Anderson Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rayler Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rayler Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anderson Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rayler Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rayler Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson Gracie is trying to keep Rayler Gracie in close.
Rayler Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB#
Anderson Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rayler Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Rayler Gracie controlling from the top position.
Rayler Gracie wants to control from the top but Anderson Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Rayler Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Anderson Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rayler Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Anderson Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rayler Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rayler Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rayler Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Anderson Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson Gracie manages to kick Rayler Gracie off! Rayler Gracie jumps back into Anderson Gracie's guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Rayler Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson Gracie looking to control. #SUB#
Anderson Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Anderson Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rayler Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Anderson Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rayler Gracie defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Rayler Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rayler Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Anderson Gracie screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rayler Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rayler Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Fighter B clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter B being controlled here momentarily.
Fighter B throws an elbow that misses. Fighter A uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter B's guard. Nice move by Fighter A!#REVR#
Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage.
Fighter A working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head to control his posture.
Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B is working from the bottom.
Fighter A looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fighter B tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply 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.#CL2#
Fighter B clinches with his opponent.
Fighter B misses with a knee strike.
Fighter B lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fighter B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fighter B with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter A is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow.
Fighter B distracts Fighter A with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter B throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fighter A is breathing heavily.
Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fighter B is looking to stand up but Fighter A isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving.
Fighter B wants to stand and escape but Fighter A is having none of it.
Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position.
Fighter B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Fighter B drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Fighter B rushes Fighter A and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter B can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Fighter B gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fighter A regains guard.
Fighter A trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fighter A is adopting a defensive guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter B lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A is trying to control the position but Fighter B postures up.
Fighter B landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully.
Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter B is working Fighter A over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Fighter A is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Oh Fighter A is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom.
Fighter B connects with a couple of short punches.
Fighter B gets to his feet and stands over Fighter A, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fighter A felt that one! Fighter B unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fighter A from any more punishment!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Pjaca is avoiding it.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Pjaca moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pjaca.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjaca throws a head kick that misses.
Banchamek is looking to clinch.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pjaca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pjaca as Banchamek shoots in.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Pjaca moves out of range.
Banchamek shoots in but Pjaca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Pjaca slips to the side
and Pjaca counters with a left to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjaca circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Pjaca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Pjaca moves out of range.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Pjaca is avoiding it.
Pjaca throws a series of strikes that have Banchamek backpedaling.
Banchamek closes the distance but Pjaca moves to the side
and Pjaca counters with a left and a right that stings Banchamek.
Marko Pjaca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pjaca connects with a combination that backs up Banchamek into the cage. Pjaca lands a flurry of punches that gets past Banchamek's guard. Banchamek is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pjaca bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018

#R1#
Johnson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Gracie prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson 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.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Johnson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gracie jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Wild. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Wild. #TD2#
Wild tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Wild manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Wild pulls guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Wild trying to control the position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control. Wild wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wild keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wild is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up in Simic's guard and throws a big left but Simic blocks it. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is nestled in close to Simic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Simic is keeping him busy.
Gracie winds up and cracks Simic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Simic is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is nestled in close to Simic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie 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.
Simic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie stands and throws Simic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie cracks Simic with a big elbow.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Simic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Simic has been cut.
Gracie postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Simic is out cold - huge knockout for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Niklas has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niklas fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niklas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Ali jumps guard but Niklas stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Niklas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niklas lands an uppercut.
Niklas gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Niklas breaks from the clinch.
Ali with a poor takedown
letting Niklas counter with a right hand. #CL#
Niklas has Ali up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Niklas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Niklas closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to pull guard but Niklas holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Troy Niklas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Ali.
Niklas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Niklas misses with the head strike.
Niklas gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niklas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali tries to circle away but Niklas has him pinned against the cage.
Niklas lands with a right to the head.
Ali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Niklas is defending well.
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali is working for takedown but Niklas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niklas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niklas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ali looks winded!#BC#
Niklas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Niklas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Niklas.
Niklas scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niklas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niklas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niklas stalling the fight.
Niklas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niklas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niklas lands a shot to the body.
Niklas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niklas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Niklas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niklas.
Niklas lands a nice uppercut.
Niklas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head. #ROC#
Ali is rocked!
A short uppercut from Niklas.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Niklas finish him?
Niklas lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ali to his knees! Niklas keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Niklas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017

#R1#
Souza misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie. #TD#
Souza pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Gracie gets to his feet and stands over Souza, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Souza felt that one! Gracie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Souza from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Yamamoto clobbers Durham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yamamoto! #TD#
Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto wants to stand up but Durham is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Durham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamamoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Durham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Yamamoto gets to his feet - Durham follows without any prompting. #TD#
Durham dives in and scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Durham isn't so interested in that idea.
Durham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durham with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Durham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Durham is looking to stand up but Yamamoto won't let him.
Durham won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control.
Durham 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.
Durham moves into full mount! Yamamoto won't be happy about that!
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Yamamoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Durham. #T3##SUB#
Durham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto taking shots to the head.
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Durham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Durham shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durham avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Durham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durham avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Durham gets the takedown into side control.
Yamamoto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Durham working the ground and pound effectively.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Yamamoto taking shots to the head.
Yamamoto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Durham content just to control the position here.
Durham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yamamoto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Durham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Durham wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up.
Durham with shots to the head and body - Yamamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
James Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham controlling from the full mount.
Durham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yamamoto?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Durham tries to control but Yamamoto wriggling away.
Yamamoto really wants to buck Durham off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Durham is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Durham with good strikes from the mount here!
Durham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Durham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yamamoto's face. #T4#
Durham with shots to the head and body - Yamamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Durham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here. Durham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamamoto looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Durham dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Durham avoids nicely. #TD#
Durham shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Durham stops Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Durham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yamamoto won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Durham sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Durham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamamoto quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Yamamoto pushes Durham off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Yamamoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Durham stands up and waves to Yamamoto to follow him.
Yamamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durham wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Yamamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Durham manages to pass to side control.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Durham wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
Durham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minoru Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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 James Durham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durham, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Durham!

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