Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Halstenberg gets caught flat footed, as Yoshida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Yoshida pushing down on Halstenberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halstenberg is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Halstenberg defends it.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida misses with a takedown
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Lyoto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Yoshida with that takedown attempt.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Yoshida.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halstenberg as he avoids it easily.
Halstenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida wants to clinch.#T3#
Halstenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Yoshida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yoshida won't allow Halstenberg to get back to his feet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yoshida manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Yoshida has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Halstenberg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yoshida manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Sebastian Halstenberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Halstenberg misses.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Halstenberg is having none of it.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Halstenberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yoshida wakes up just in time to hear Halstenberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Umali's head back.
Ambe tries to clinch but Umali is having none of it.
Umali misses the shot to the body.
Ambe lands a right hook to the body.
Umali stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Umali's shoulder, as Umali tries to avoid the shot.
Umali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Umali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ambe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ambe is trying to get an arm triangle but Umali is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umali is being controlled here. #T1#
Umali is not content to let Ambe control the position.
Umali being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ambe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Umali, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ambe has hold of Umali's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Umali seems comfortable defending it but Ambe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Umali is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Umali is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ambe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Har Ambe!
Har Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Kitano wants to clinch but Dover slips to the side
and Dover counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Kitano rushes Dover and presses him up against the ropes.
Kitano lands a shoulder strike.
Dover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitano tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kitano digs a right hand underneath Dover's ribcage. Dover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Kitano. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kitano.
Kitano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitano tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kitano.
Dover blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kitano tries a body shot but Dover blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano works on Dover's body with a couple of short punches.
Kitano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Kitano tries a body shot but Dover blocks it.
Kitano can't find room to land a body shot as Dover controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kitano.
Kitano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
Dover prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dover can't break the clinch.
Kitano lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kitano lands with a light punch inside.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dover's elbow.
Dover tries a body shot but Kitano blocks it.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano presses Dover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano presses Dover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dover prevents a body shot from Kitano. #T4#
Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dover blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Dover prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Kitano.
Kitano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Kitano digs a right hand underneath Dover's ribcage. Dover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitano tries a body shot but Dover blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kitano.
Kitano lands a shot to the body.#T5#
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dover or not.
Kitano lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano lands a body punch.
A short right from Kitano.
Kitano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitano pushes Dover back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T6#
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Dover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kitano is keeping busy.
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano works on Dover's body with a couple of short punches.
Dover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano tries a body shot but Dover blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dover blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Good body shot from Kitano.
Kitano gets through Dover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kitano gets through Dover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T7#
A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
Kitano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitano.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano lands a right hand.
Kitano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dover looking to stall.
Kitano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands. #T8#
Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dover or not.
Kitano misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano tries a body shot but Dover blocks it.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Kitano.
Kitano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kitano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
Dover blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dover's elbow.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover. #T9#
Kitano is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kitano can't find room to land a body shot as Dover controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Kitano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kitano pushes Dover back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dover blocks a body shot from Kitano.
A short body shot lands from Kitano as the two fighters clinch.
Kitano tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kitano.
Kitano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitano lands an uppercut.
Kitano is working Dover over against the ropes.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tenshin Kitano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2##CL2#
Kitano rushes Dover and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kitano.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dover tries a body shot but Kitano blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Dover.
Kitano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitano.
Kitano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dover's elbow.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Kitano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kitano - that landed with a thud.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Kitano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano lands with a left to the head.
Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitano.
A body shot lands from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitano digs a right hand into Dover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dover's gas tank.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dover backwards. #ROC2#
Dover is rocked!#T2#
Kitano is working Dover over against the ropes.
Oh Dover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kitano presses Dover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
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!
Kitano presses Dover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
Kitano lands with a light punch inside.
Kitano dips a shoulder and cracks Dover with a mighty uppercut! Dover falls back against the ropes and Kitano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dover is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kitano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tenshin Kitano!
Tenshin Kitano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Friday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Van Der Jong there.#CUT2#
It looks like Torq Bosley has been cut.
Van Der Jong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Bosley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Bosley crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Bosley is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Van Der Jong is trying to escape and Bosley transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Van Der Jong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bosley! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torq Bosley!
An out of breath Torq Bosley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 63: Hill vs. Inuzuka III
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Austin lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Martin.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Austin lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martin wants to clinch
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Austin lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but Austin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Austin against the ropes but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Austin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Austin continues to drive forward.
Austin lands with a good body shot.
Martin looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Austin. Beautiful body shot.
Austin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Austin scores with a nice strike.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Austin lands.
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Austin misses with a double jab. #T3#
Austin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Austin with a nice cross.
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Austin had a free shot at his head there.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin walks straight into a right hand from Austin - that's dropped him! Austin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Martin from any more punishment! Martin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC Feltre vs Tanaka
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Halstenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halstenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halstenberg defends it well.
Halstenberg drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halstenberg's waist but Halstenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halstenberg takes one on the button.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halstenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halstenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Halstenberg back into the cage.
Halstenberg lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halstenberg.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Halstenberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halstenberg misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Halstenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halstenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg checks a leg kick.
Halstenberg is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halstenberg momentarily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halstenberg.
Halstenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.#T3#
Halstenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses the jab.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson with a nice cross.#T4#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halstenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halstenberg is out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halstenberg but Halstenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Halstenberg misses the target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Halstenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halstenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Halstenberg misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halstenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Halstenberg misses its target.
Halstenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a head kick but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halstenberg misses with a looping right.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Halstenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jackson thows a leg kick but Halstenberg checks it
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Halstenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halstenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily. #TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard.#T3#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halstenberg is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halstenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halstenberg keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Halstenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halstenberg's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a strike but Halstenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halstenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Halstenberg defends easily.
Halstenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Halstenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Halstenberg blocks the low kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Halstenberg seems unphased. #T1#
Halstenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Halstenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson slips a straight right by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Halstenberg connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.#T2#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halstenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Halstenberg and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Halstenberg manages to break the clinch.
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halstenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halstenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Sebastian Halstenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Halstenberg as Jackson shoots in.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson works over Halstenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Halstenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Halstenberg wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Halstenberg's guard and throws a big left but Halstenberg blocks it.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
Jackson is working Halstenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control but Halstenberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halstenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Halstenberg in his guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Halstenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halstenberg, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Halstenberg!
Sebastian Halstenberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Van Der Jong connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Jong misses the target.
Van Der Jong throws the left hand but Vidal avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Jong cracks Vidal with an open hand slap.
Vidal tries to clinch but Van Der Jong moves away
and Van Der Jong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nacho Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Jong counters with a crisp right that sends Vidal to the canvas! Van Der Jong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Van Der Jong!

Event: BFF 62: Lesnar vs. Kawamata
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Umali lands a body shot.
Umali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ackerman. That did some damage!
Ackerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown but Umali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ackerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ackerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ackerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umali throws out the jab.
Umali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ackerman is out of range and Umali settles back down.
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Umali cracks Ackerman with an open hand slap.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali wants to slow Ackerman down by chopping away at his legs.
Ackerman lands a front kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ackerman blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Umali misses with a kick to the body.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Umali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ackerman throws the left hand but Umali avoids the punch easily.
Ackerman lands with a hook. Umali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umali looks to land a right hand but Ackerman moved out of range.
Ackerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umali.
Umali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umali misses with a series of wild punches.
Ackerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umali blocks a leg kick.
Umali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ackerman checks a leg kick.
Umali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Umali scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umali avoids the body shot from Ackerman.
Umali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ackerman on the side of the head.
Ackerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umali throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ackerman misses with a body shot
and Umali counters with a nice leg kick.
Ackerman tries to clinch up but Umali circles away and keeps his distance.
Umali walks into a stiff left hand from Ackerman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ackerman. Umali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umali lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Umali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ackerman takes a swing at Umali's ribcage but misses.
Umali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ackerman is out of range.
Umali throws a front kick aimed at Ackerman's knee but Ackerman avoids it well.
Ackerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umali feints and then cracks Ackerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ackerman down.
Ackerman blocks a low kick nicely.
Umali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ackerman checks it well.
Ackerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umali sprawls and moves away.
Umali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ackerman. Umali shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Umali cracks a nice hook into Ackerman's ribs.
Marcelo Umali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ackerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umali is fending him off so far but Ackerman persists. Nope, Umali circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Ackerman. #T4#
Umali just misses with a punch to the body.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umali is fending him off so far but Ackerman persists. Nope, Umali circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umali lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman throws a body punch but Umali moves out of range.
Umali feints and then cracks Ackerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ackerman down.
Ackerman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ackerman misses with a wild body shot.
Umali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ackerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umali scrambles back to his feet.
Ackerman is looking to wear down Umali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ackerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umali scores with a kick to the body.
Umali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Ackerman. #T5#
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Ackerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umali lands an overhand right.
Ackerman connects with a body shot.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Ackerman off balance momentarily.
Ackerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umali has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Umali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umali wants it to stay on the feet.
Umali moves out of range as Ackerman throws a body kick.
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ackerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Good work by Ackerman as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Umali.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ackerman. #T6#
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman is looking to land body kicks.
Umali throws an overhand right that lands on Ackerman's shoulder, as Ackerman tries to avoid the shot.
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umali.
Ackerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ackerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umali manages to avoid it.
Ackerman dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Ackerman's head and hops out.
Umali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ackerman throws a nice head kick!
Umali connects with a body shot that sends Ackerman's belly button to the back.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umali! But no joy.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Ackerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T7#
Umali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ackerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umali as he jumps to the side.
Umali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umali throws a chopping leg kick but Ackerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ackerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ackerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Umali misses.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackerman throws a lazy right hand but Umali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Umali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umali misses the jab.
Ackerman throws a body shot but no joy. #T8#
Ackerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Umali misses with a hook. Ackerman ducked under it nicely.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Ackerman throws a right hand that misses
and Umali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick and Umali moves out of range easily.
Umali is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umali misses with a body kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ackerman throws a sloppy head kick
and Umali counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Umali tenderised Ackerman's leg. Ackerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ackerman throws a leg kick but Umali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ackerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umali.
Ackerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Umali is just out of range.
Ackerman throws the kick towards the body but Umali avoids it.#T9#
Ackerman slips a straight right by Umali.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman lands a jab to Umali's midsection.
Umali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ackerman throws a solid leg kick but Umali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ackerman.
Umali misses with a low kick.
Ackerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ackerman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ackerman somewhat.
Umali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ackerman.
Umali digs a good hook to Ackerman's body.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses.
Ackerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Umali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Umali blocks the low kick.
Umali is looking to slow Ackerman down with leg kicks.
Ackerman goes for a double leg but Umali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Umali continues to drive forward.
Ackerman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Umali counters with an outside leg kick.
Umali avoids the body shot from Ackerman.
Nice body kick from Umali.
Umali moves out of range of the body kick.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Ackerman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Umali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ackerman misses with a head kick.
Ackerman looks to land a left hand but Umali moved out of range nicely.
Umali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ackerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Umali thuds a left hand into Ackerman's body.
Ackerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakkes Ackerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackerman misses the shot to the body.
Ackerman moves to clinch but Umali breaks away
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Umali avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umali.
A head kick misses from Umali.
A big right from Ackerman misses.
Ackerman checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Umali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ackerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ackerman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Ackerman.
Ackerman throws a push kick but Umali slaps the foot to one side.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ackerman throws out a loose jab but Umali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman slips under a jab from Umali.
Ackerman misses with a kick to the body.
Ackerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umali. Umali obviously looking to wear him down.
Umali takes a swing at Ackerman's ribcage but misses.
Ackerman moves out of range of the body kick from Umali.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umali.
Umali blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
Umali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Umali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ackerman tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Umali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umali tries to work over Ackerman's front leg with a kick but Ackerman checks it.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ackerman throws a body kick that misses.
Ackerman looks to throw a body kick
and Umali counters with a nice uppercut.
Umali throws a leg kick but Ackerman moved away.
Ackerman thows a leg kick but Umali checks it
and Umali counters with an inside leg kick.
Ackerman swings widly with a right hand
and Umali counters with a good low kick that Ackerman was not able to check.
Ackerman throws a head kick but Umali moves out of range.
Umali lands with a nice body kick.
Ackerman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Umali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Umali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackerman looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Umali scores with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Umali there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ackerman. That snapped Umali's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman lands an overhand right.
Umali cracks Ackerman with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Ackerman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umali scores with a jab to the body.
Ackerman takes a swing at Umali's ribcage but misses.
Umali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ackerman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ackerman throws out a loose jab but Umali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umali misses with a two punch combination.
Umali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ackerman.
Umali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Umali tenderised Ackerman's leg. Ackerman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T5#
Ackerman dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Ackerman's head and hops out.
Umali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ackerman moves away.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umali keeps Ackerman at a distance using the push kick.
Umali looks to land a right hand but Ackerman moved out of range.
Ackerman moves forwards but Umali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ackerman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Umali connects with the punch.
Ackerman misses with a low kick.
Umali throws the left hand but Ackerman avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ackerman checks a leg kick.
Umali digs a good body shot into Ackerman's ribs.
Umali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ackerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umali throws a low kick but Ackerman avoids it.
Ackerman closes the distance and clinches up with Umali, looking for a takedown. Ackerman pushes Umali against the ropes but Umali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T6#
Umali misses with a two punch combination.
Ackerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Umali flicks out a counter leg kick but Ackerman steps away.
Nice body punch from Umali.
Ackerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Umali.
Ackerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Umali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umali misses with an uppercut. Ackerman saw that one coming.
Umali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Umali lands a jab to the head.
Ackerman misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umali! But no joy.
Ackerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umali misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ackerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umali's guard.
Umali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ackerman dives into side control. #T7##REVB#
Ackerman is looking to take a break and control but Umali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Umali has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ackerman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Umali's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ackerman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Umali gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Ackerman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Umali to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Umali shrugs it off. #T8#
Ackerman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umali is squirming around, avoiding Ackerman's attempts to control the action.
Ackerman controlling from the full mount.
Bakkes Ackerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Umali tries to buck Ackerman off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Ackerman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Umali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Umali and Ackerman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ackerman slows the pace down.
Ackerman is looking to take a break and control but Umali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umali can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ackerman has hold of Umali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Umali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ackerman cranks the arm and Umali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Umali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bakkes Ackerman!
Bakkes Ackerman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Dover swats away the attempt to clinch by Fei.
Fei tries to clinch up
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Dover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei misses the target.
Yeu Fei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fei tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
Dover jabs Fei to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Fei closes the distance and clinches.
Dover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Fei fails to land.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dover blocking some punches.
Fei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fei misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dover.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Dover digs a right hand underneath Fei's ribcage. Fei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dover tries to break the clinch but Fei is controlling the position.
Fei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dover blocking some punches.
Fei misses with some punches.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Fei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fei fails to land.
Dover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover. #BC2#
Dover breaks the clinch.
Fei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fei tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Fei tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
Dover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fei tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover takes a swing at Fei's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fei misses with the head strike. #T4#
Fei lands a right hand.
Fei throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
Fei working aggressively here.
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Dover blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dover.
Fei misses with some punches.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Fei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Fei misses with some punches. #T5#
Fei misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei throws a head punch that misses.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Fei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Dover blocks an uppercut.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fei misses with some punches.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Fei working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fei blocks a body shot from Dover.
Dover scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Fei misses with some punches.
Dover blocking some punches.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover blocks an uppercut.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dover lands a body punch.
Dover stalling in the clinch but Fei improves position.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T7#
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Fei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Fei misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dover let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Dover misses.
Dover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover lands a nice hook to Fei's body. Fei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T8#
Dover swats away the attempt to clinch by Fei.
Dover doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Fei tries to clinch up.
Fei tries to clinch there but Dover circles away.
Dover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Fei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei moves to clinch but Dover breaks away
and Dover counters with a left and a right that stings Fei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dover digs a good hook to Fei's body.
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Dover avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T9#
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fei is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Fei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
Dover catches Fei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover looks to throw the jab but Fei is out of range.
Dover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fei at a distance.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Dover is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Dover 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Fei forces Dover back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dover.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Dover can't find room to land a body shot as Fei controls the action.
Fei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dover looking to stall. #T1#
Fei misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Fei doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
A nice side step and Dover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Dover gets tackled into the ropes by Fei. Fei maintains the clinch.
Fei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fei lands with a light punch inside.
Fei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Dover can't break the clinch.
Fei working aggressively here.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Fei misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dover.
Nice body punch from Dover. #T2#
Fei throws a head punch that misses.
Dover blocking some punches.
Fei misses with some punches.
Yeu Fei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fei misses with some punches.
Dover blocking some punches.
Dover misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei.
Fei throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover blocking some punches.
Fei misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Fei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Fei throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fei is keeping busy.
Fei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Fei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Fei tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Fei tries to clinch but Dover is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Fei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fei doesn't seem bothered though.
Fei moves in looking to clinch but Dover pushes him off.
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch but Dover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fei wants to clinch.
Dover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fei's head.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fei rather than just go for the knockout.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Dover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt. #T5#
Fei moves in looking to clinch but Dover pushes him off.
Fei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Fei tries to clinch up
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fei tries to clinch
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Dover swats away the attempt to clinch by Fei.
Dover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T6#
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Fei moves into the clinch.
Dover misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fei fails to land.
Fei has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Fei working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
A head punch on the inside from Fei fails to land.
Fei misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei pushes Dover back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Fei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fei misses with the head strike.
Fei throws a head punch that misses. #T7#
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fei working aggressively here.
Fei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fei throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover. #BC2#
Dover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fei is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Dover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch but Dover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover scores with a nice right hand.
Fei moves to clinch but Dover breaks away
and Dover counters with a two punch combo.
Fei tries to clinch there but Dover circles away. #T8#
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fei doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Fei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover takes a swing at Fei's ribcage but misses.
Fei is looking to counter punch.
Fei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch but Dover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fei tries to clinch there but Dover circles away.
Fei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fei is looking to clinch.
Fei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fei tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Fei fails in his attempt to clinch. #T9#
Fei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fei tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fei wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Fei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Dover.
Fei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fei wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Fei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dover 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ben Dover!

Ben Dover wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ben Dover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Molby moves into the clinch successfully.
Malenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Molby.
Molby misses with an elbow over the top.
Molby tries to land a knee to the head but Malenko blocks with his arms.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Molby manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Molby manages to break the clinch.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Molby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Molby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malenko throws the left hand but Molby avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Molby.
Molby misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Malenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molby regains half guard.#SUB#
Molby pushes Malenko off, looking to escape but Malenko dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Molby is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Malenko!
Post fight, an emotional Dean Malenko said 'Im looking to put the 4 horseman back together....anyone seen Ric??'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019

#R1#
Franco takes one on the button.#CL2#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kok is defending well for now.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Kok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kok scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kok.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Franco's head.#CL2#
Franco has Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Kok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kok gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kok to keep the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Franco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chew Kok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Franco.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kok is defending well.
Kok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franco wants a takedown but no success here.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kok controls his hands.
Kok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Franco is rocked!
Franco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kok stops a takedown attempt from Franco.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Kok finish him?
Kok throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok slowing the pace effectively.
Franco is trying to maintain a safe position but Kok gets an underhook and turns Franco into the cage.
Kok takes an elbow to the temple.
Kok works on Franco's body with a couple of short punches.
Franco looks winded!
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok misses with some punches. #BC#
Kok manages to break the clinch.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco is looking to clinch but Kok is avoiding it.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Good shot there by Kok.
and Kok counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Franco! He's just covering up as Kok starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sam witcher i just made you my bitch.... FUCK EFA!!!! SHIT PAY FROM A SHIT ORG CAN'T BE HAPPIER TO LEAVE THIS SHITHOLE!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019

#R1#
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin walks into a jab.
Van Der Jong lands a really nice looking cross but Carwin seems unphased.
Carwin misses with a head kick.
Carwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Jong scores with a counter punch that sends Carwin to the canvas! Van Der Jong smells blood - he's punishing Carwin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carwin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Van Der Jong!

Event: PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Delaney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delaney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
An attempted straight right counter from Delaney misses the target.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Delaney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Keziah Delaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Delaney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Delaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Delaney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delaney.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Delaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Delaney finish him?
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaney counters with a right hand from hell and Thomas is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Keziah Delaney!

Event: GC 192
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Owen misses the jab.
Owen misses the shot to the body.
Theodorou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owen. Owen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theodorou misses with a takedown attempt
and Owen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Jab from Owen.
Theodorou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Theodorou needs to keep his hands up - Owen had a free shot at his head there.
Theodorou lands a jab to the nose.
Owen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theodorou. Theodorou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jake Theodorou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theodorou connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou misses with an uppercut
and Owen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Theodorou is rocked!
Theodorou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Theodorou shoots and misses
and Owen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Theodorou thinking.
Theodorou looks winded!
Theodorou throws a lazy right hand but Owen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodorou missing with a left hand there. Owen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Theodorou to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Theodorou looks to clinch but Owen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Theodorou taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harry Owen!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Owen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Khashukaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khashukaev defends it nicely.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khashukaev but Khashukaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khashukaev is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khashukaev tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Khashukaev's head. #T1#
Khashukaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khashukaev.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Khashukaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Khashukaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khashukaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts trying to control but Khashukaev is working from the bottom.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Khashukaev is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Khashukaev, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Khashukaev against the cage but Khashukaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khashukaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khashukaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. Khashukaev is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in Khashukaev's guard.#T3#
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Khashukaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Khashukaev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Khashukaev's brow.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Khashukaev keeps moving.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Khashukaev wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Khashukaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Khashukaev!#REVR#
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Khashukaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Khashukaev is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Khashukaev from controlling successfully.
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 Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Roberts fails with the takedown.#TD#
Khashukaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Khashukaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khashukaev scores with a nice strike.
Khashukaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses the jab.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Khashukaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khashukaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khashukaev cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khashukaev. #SUB#
Khashukaev swings around for an armbar but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khashukaev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Khashukaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Khashukaev trying to control the position here.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khashukaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a strike but Khashukaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Khashukaev lands a couple of digs.
Khashukaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khashukaev is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khashukaev 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.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khashukaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Khashukaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khashukaev won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khashukaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roberts just manages to avoid it.
Kantemir Khashukaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberts.
Khashukaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khashukaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Kantemir Khashukaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khashukaev lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Khashukaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
That's time! Khashukaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khashukaev leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khashukaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Khashukaev.#TD2#
Roberts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khashukaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roberts is in Khashukaev's guard.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khashukaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khashukaev has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Khashukaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Roberts is looking to stand up but Khashukaev isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Khashukaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khashukaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khashukaev throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khashukaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khashukaev trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Khashukaev preventing the sweep. #T2#
Khashukaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Khashukaev to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Khashukaev is keeping busy.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khashukaev.
Khashukaev tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khashukaev lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khashukaev lands a body shot.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Khashukaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khashukaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khashukaev.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khashukaev to the mat! Khashukaev manages to get full guard.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khashukaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts is in close to Khashukaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeff Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khashukaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantemir Khashukaev!
Our winner, Kantemir Khashukaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tariaksuq did well to prevent Hashimoto getting side control.
My spies in Pride inform me that Hashimoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tariaksuq is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Hashimoto 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.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Hashimoto passes into side.
Tariaksuq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tariaksuq tries to get out of the position.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tariaksuq's face as Hashimoto controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto working away.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto cracks Tariaksuq with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tariaksuq struggling a bit here.
Hashimoto misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Tariaksuq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Hashimoto crashes against the mat.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tariaksuq down.
Hashimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Hashimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hashimoto working away.
Tariaksuq avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hashimoto.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Hashimoto working the head and body with strikes.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hashimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto looks up at the clock and then as Tariaksuq takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hashimoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tariaksuq keeps working.
Tariaksuq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hashimoto on the ground.
Hashimoto working away.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hashimoto working the head with strikes. #T3#
Tariaksuq is looking for a sweep.
Hashimoto grinds an elbow into Tariaksuq's temple.
Hashimoto lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Tariaksuq is rocked!
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Tariaksuq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hashimoto! That's hurt Tariaksuq! Will he recover? Hashimoto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Monteiro dips to his left and cracks Cpw with an uppercut!
Cpw moves in looking to clinch but Monteiro pushes him off.
Monteiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Dawid Cpw has been cut.
Monteiro throws out a loose jab but Cpw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cpw doesn't manage to clinch there - Monteiro circles away.
Cpw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monteiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cpw darts in trying to clinch
enabling Monteiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Monteiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cpw is just out of range.
Cpw tries to close the distance and clinch but Monteiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monteiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cpw.
Cpw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monteiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cpw momentarily.
Cpw tries to clinch but Monteiro moves out of range. #T1#
Cpw is looking to clinch but Monteiro is avoiding it.
Monteiro scores with a hook to the body. Cpw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monteiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cpw.
Cpw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monteiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cpw.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Jab, jab by Monteiro - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monteiro.
Cpw tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Monteiro drops Cpw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cpw looks back up at him and smiles so Monteiro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Cpw is rocked!
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!
Cpw walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Monteiro! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!

Event: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSalvo moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSalvo manages to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temirov digs a good hook to DeSalvo's body.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSalvo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov slips under a jab from DeSalvo.
A big left from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. #T1#
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
DeSalvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Temirov does it's job there.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temirov, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Temirov.
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSalvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
letting DeSalvo counter with a right hand.
Temirov leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
DeSalvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSalvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo slips under a jab from Temirov.#T3#
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends DeSalvo's belly button to the back.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSalvo ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.#T4#
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSalvo under the eye.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Temirov misses.
And DeSalvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Temirov under the eye.
DeSalvo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirov misses with a body punch
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of DeSalvo's head but DeSalvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov blocks a head kick by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
DeSalvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
DeSalvo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Temirov throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.#T1#
DeSalvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Temirov misses.
A little jabbing left from DeSalvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but DeSalvo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Temirov has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSalvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Temirov is looking for a counter combo.
DeSalvo wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Temirov won't be happy with that. #T2#
DeSalvo is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
DeSalvo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSalvo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
DeSalvo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Temirov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
DeSalvo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to get an arm triangle but Temirov is defending well. #SUB2#
DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Temirov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert DeSalvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSalvo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSalvo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSalvo throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
DeSalvo misses with a low kick.#T1#
DeSalvo moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
DeSalvo throws a counter combo.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
Temirov with a hook.
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Temirov slips a straight right by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
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!#TD2#
DeSalvo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Temirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. DeSalvo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSalvo lands with a nice body punch.
DeSalvo lands with an overhand left.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSalvo counters with a three punch combo that has Temirov backing up. Temirov nods at DeSalvo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSalvo with a hook.
DeSalvo defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Temirov is rocked!
No joy there for DeSalvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. DeSalvo moves away and avoids it.
DeSalvo tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.#T4#
DeSalvo digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
DeSalvo shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
DeSalvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo 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.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
DeSalvo throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
After winning the bout, Ruslan Temirov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Nurmagomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmagomedov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Sanchez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free. #T1#
Sanchez is punishing Nurmagomedov with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurmagomedov is trying to remain composed but Sanchez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
I've been told that Sanchez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Sanchez lands an elbow inside.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Sanchez jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Sanchez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#TD#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov working Sanchez over with strikes here.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?#T3#
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Sanchez is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Sanchez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Bala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenson Jr.#KD#
Bala lands a big head kick that sends Jenson Jr tumbling to the mat! Bala takes a step backwards and waves Jenson Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Jet Jenson Jr has been cut.
Jenson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bala doesn't seem bothered though.
Bala throws a head kick but Jenson Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Bala drives through and clinches with Jenson Jr against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenson Jr jumps guard but Bala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jenson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bala smiles and moves away.
Bala staying out of range there.
Bala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jenson Jr feints and then cracks Bala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bala down.
Bala throws a hook to the side of Jenson Jr's head but Jenson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr looks to throw the jab but Bala is out of range. #T1#
Bala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenson Jr throws out the jab.
Jenson Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Bala clinches up with Jenson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenson Jr jumps guard but Bala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandro Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Jenson Jr.
Bala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bala struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenson Jr controls his hands.
Bala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bala can't find room to land a body shot as Jenson Jr controls the action.
Jenson Jr misses with some punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jenson Jr has eaten all the pies!
Bala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenson Jr fails to pull guard.
Bala cracks Jenson Jr with a nice body shot.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenson Jr backwards.
Bala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr looks winded!
Bala lands a nice shot to the body.
Bala digs a right hand underneath Jenson Jr's ribcage. Jenson Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bala digs a right hand into Jenson Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenson Jr's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Bala.
A hook to the body from Bala.
Jenson Jr takes a shot to the head.
Jenson Jr takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bala.
Bala presses Jenson Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bala scores with a hook to the body.
Bala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bala lands a shot to the body.
Bala digs a right hand into Jenson Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenson Jr's gas tank.
Bala lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Jet Jenson Jr's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Bala as the two fighters clinch.
Bala creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jenson Jr out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jet Jenson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.

Event: DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Bagov darts in looking for a takedown but Aokison gets double underhooks and turns Bagov into the cage.
Aokison throws a head kick that Bagov semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.
Bagov shoots in for a takedown but Aokison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aokison. Bagov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokison scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison tries to clinch up but Bagov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aokison rushes Bagov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bagov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bagov wants to take the fight to the mat but Aokison 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.
Bagov is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the cage.
Bagov goes for a takedown attempt but Aokison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Bagov dives in and scores a takedown into Aokison's guard.#T1#
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagov throwing strikes from guard but Aokison blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison pulls Bagov in close to prevent any damage.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Aokison has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aokison controlling the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagov works over Aokison with some ground and pound from guard.
Bagov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagov.
Bagov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
Bagov looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bagov working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Bagov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aokison stays in close to Bagov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bagov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVB#
Aokison wants to sweep here but Bagov controlling him for the moment.
Bagov passes Aokison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagov trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Bagov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bagov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is pressed up against the cage. Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aokison down to the mat. Aokison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aokison just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagov.
Bagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aokison swivels and escapes.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bagov.
Aokison slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Aokison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
And Bagov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ali Bagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagov circles away.
Bagov connects with a looping right hand.
Bagov shoots for a double leg takedown but Aokison sprawls well. He's pushed Bagov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Bagov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bagov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aokison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aokison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Aokison instigates a clinch.
Bagov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aokison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bagov has Aokison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aokison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Aokison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aokison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aokison presses Bagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bagov blocks a body shot from Aokison.
Bagov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aokison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bagov can turn it around.#TD2#
Bagov jumps guard and drags Aokison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aokison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aokison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Aokison is posturing up here but Bagov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aokison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aokison has to tap! Slick submission there by Bagov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan.'.

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