Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: F&BE 9- Sad Blood Tears
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Mbozo tries to close the distance and clinch but Emilienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Emilienko moves into the clinch.
Mbozo tries to circle away but Emilienko has him pinned against the cage.
Mbozo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Emilienko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mbozo thuds a left hand into Emilienko's body.
Mbozo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mbozo tries to bum rush Emilienko with a series of wild strikes but Emilienko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akolo Mbozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Mbozo.
Mbozo tries to clinch but Emilienko is having none of it. #CL#
Emilienko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emilienko stalling against the cage. #TD#
Emilienko has Mbozo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emilienko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mbozo tumbling to the mat - Emilienko dives into Mbozo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emilienko stands and throws Mbozo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Emilienko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Emilienko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Emilienko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mbozo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emilienko with the ground and pound but Mbozo regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emilienko wants to control but Mbozo is keeping him busy.
Emilienko is looking to advance position but Mbozo won't allow it.
Mbozo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emilienko.
Emilienko is looking to advance position but Mbozo won't allow it.
Emilienko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emilienko works his way into side control. #T3#
Emilienko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SU#
Emilienko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Emilienko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Emilienko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mbozo's corner calls for a 1-2. Mbozo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Tschechov Emilienko has been cut.
Mbozo throws a monster overhand right that drops Emilienko! Mbozo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akolo Mbozo!

Event: Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Ribuvnik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
Marcelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribuvnik as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribuvnik throws a jab when Marcelo was well out of range.
Ribuvnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been told by Ribuvnik's head coaches at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribuvnik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick but Marcelo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribuvnik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcelo takes a step back to recover.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Ribuvnik swinging wildly here.
Ribuvnik misses with a looping right.
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Marcelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribuvnik's guard.
Ribuvnik has momentary wrist control but Marcelo slips an elbow through the middle.
Marcelo connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Marcelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribuvnik, up you get!
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcelo throws a nice looking combination but Ribuvnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribuvnik.
Marcelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Ribuvnik.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.#T2#
Ribuvnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcelo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribuvnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcelo backs up against the cage.
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches up with Ribuvnik, looking for a takedown. Marcelo pushes Ribuvnik against the cage but Ribuvnik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribuvnik misses with a wild combination.
Marcelo throws a head kick but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Ribuvnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Ribuvnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribuvnik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Marcelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Marcelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribuvnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcelo throws a series of punches but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
Ribuvnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribuvnik scores with a head kick. Marcelo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribuvnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribuvnik blocks a head kick by Marcelo.
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that Marcelo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Marcelo rushes Ribuvnik and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Marcelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribuvnik.
Ribuvnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribuvnik working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marcelo wants to counter with a clinch but Ribuvnik pushes him away.
Ribuvnik scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcelo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribuvnik misses with a body shot.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Marcelo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribuvnik won't be happy with that.
Ribuvnik is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcelo slows the pace down. #SU2#
Marcelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribuvnik to his feet. #T2#
Marcelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribuvnik can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcelo misses with a head kick.
Marcelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik circles away.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Marcelo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribuvnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik misses with a head kick.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribuvnik as he avoids it easily.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribuvnik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hasan Ribuvnik 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribuvnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcelo somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Ribuvnik. Beautiful body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Marcelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcelo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribuvnik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribuvnik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marcelo feints the counter takedown.
Ribuvnik tries to land a front kick but Marcelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribuvnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribuvnik thuds his shin into the meat of Marcelo's side.#TD2#
Ribuvnik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Marcelo gets to his feet. Ribuvnik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ribuvnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Ribuvnik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribuvnik duly obliges.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Marcelo instigates a clinch.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribuvnik to keep the fight standing.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
Ribuvnik trying to stall but Marcelo improves his position.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Ribuvnik has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Ribuvnik. #CL2#
Marcelo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marcelo manages to break the clinch.
Hasan Ribuvnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribuvnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Circie Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hasan Ribuvnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribuvnik, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Manhunter connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
Manhunter misses with a wild combination.
Manhunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manhunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
We've been told by Manhunter's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manhunter connects with a stiff jab that staggers Blaze - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Martian Manhunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: F&BE TF2- Bonded by Blood
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Pedikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Mbozo is adopting a defensive guard.
Mbozo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pedikov controls the pace.
Pedikov wants to get up but he can't break Mbozo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pedikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbozo keeping full guard, as Pedikov tries to pass. #T1#
Pedikov looking to sit in guard and control but Mbozo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mbozo is working Pedikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mbozo postures up in Pedikov's guard and throws a big left but Pedikov blocks it.
Mbozo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mbozo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mbozo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbozo lands a couple of elbows.
Mbozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedikov is trying to keep Mbozo in close. #T2#
Mbozo stands and throws Pedikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pedikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbozo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pedikov tries to improve position but can't.
Mbozo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mbozo with the ground and pound but Pedikov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pedikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mbozo throwing shots but Pedikov is blocking nicely.
Pedikov controlling the position for now.
Mbozo slips a nice elbow through Pedikov's hands, connecting with Pedikov's forehead.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pedikov keeping hold of Mbozo's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Pedikov has a hand on Mbozo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mbozo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mbozo breaks from Pedikov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mbozo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mbozo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mbozo lands a big elbow - Pedikov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Pedikov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akolo Mbozo!

Event: BFL: Fight Night
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Bony throws a sloppy head kick and Dempsey moves out of range easily.
Dempsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bony manages to avoid it.
Bony changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bony dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Bony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bony shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bony takes the fight into the clinch.
Bony tries to pull guard but Dempsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Bony drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mince Bony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Bony 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bony misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dempsey smiles and moves away.
Bony tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Bony avoids it well.
Jack Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
Bony tries to counter with a takedown but Dempsey is quick to defend against it.
Dempsey checks a low kick from Bony .
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Dempsey is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey. #CL#
Bony has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Dempsey breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bony goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Bony with a series of wild strikes but Bony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy right hand. Bony should have avoided that one.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Bony wants to clinch up but Dempsey keeps it at a distance.
Bony fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bony misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bony .
Dempsey scores with a three punch combo!
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Bony avoids them all with ease.
Bony takes one on the button.#T3##CL#
Bony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bony has had enough of the clinch but Dempsey keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dempsey throws a counter combo.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bony misses with a body kick.
Dempsey is looking for the big counter here.
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bony throws a sloppy head kick and Dempsey moves out of range easily.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Bony ducks under and follows up with a left that Bony also avoids with ease.
Bony goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward.
Bony dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Bony misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bony takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bony is just out of range.
A jab from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bony rather than just go for the knockout.
Bony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Bony is breathing heavily.
Bony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dempsey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Bony moves out of range.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bony circles away quickly and effectively.
Bony throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dempsey avoids it.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dempsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Bony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Bony with a series of wild strikes but Bony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Bony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mince Bony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bony circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Bony clinches up against the cage.
Bony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dempsey walks away with a smile on his face. Bony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dempsey throws a shot to the body.
Bony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dempsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bony .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bony dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bony .
Bony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Bony avoids them all with ease.
Bony drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dempsey sprawls and moves away.
Dempsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dempsey wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Mince Bony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Bony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Bony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bony is looking to clinch.
Bony darts in looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets double underhooks and turns Bony into the cage.
Dempsey misses with a hook. Bony ducked under it nicely.
Bony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Dempsey lands with a nice body punch.
Dempsey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Bony avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bony gets a clinch.
Bony tries to pull guard but Dempsey won't allow it.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Bony has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey tries to break the clinch but Bony is controlling the position.
Dempsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bony has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Bony .
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Bony dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
As Dempsey tries to get set, Bony tries to push him back and clinch up but Dempsey manages to avoid the attempt.
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Bony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dempsey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Bony .
Bony fails with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bony . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bony .
Bony uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bony .
Dempsey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dempsey sprawls well. Dempsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bony gets slowly back to his feet.
Dempsey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bony takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Bony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bony drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dempsey sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dempsey misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bony counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bony .
We've been informed that Dempsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Bony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bony throws a right hand that Dempsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dempsey also avoids with ease.
Bony blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dempsey. Those never looked like landing.
Bony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab. #CL#
Bony takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bony is looking to clinch.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bony or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey, which made it look bad.
Dempsey unleashes a big counter combination but Bony bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mince Bony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bony .
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bony .
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Bony moves out of range.
Bony appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bony closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dempsey circles away.
Bony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dempsey's waist but Dempsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bony off to one side. #T3#
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Dempsey - just one landing.
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bony .
Dempsey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack Dempsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Bony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bony tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Dempsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bony dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Bony 's head and hops out.
Bony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dempsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bony circles away quickly and effectively.
Bony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bony tries a head kick but it misses.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bony takes a swing at Dempsey's ribcage but misses.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bony .
Bony tries to clinch but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dempsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dempsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
Mince Bony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bony tries to bum rush Dempsey with a series of wild strikes but Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dempsey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Dempsey waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Marcelo tries to keep at a distance but Trilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcelo tries to score a body lock takedown but Trilly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Trilly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marcelo regains guard.
Trilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trilly throwing shots but Marcelo is blocking nicely.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Trilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcelo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trilly stops Marcelo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo is refusing to be controlled, as Trilly sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Trilly. #T1#
Marcelo wants to control but Trilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trilly working over Marcelo with some ground and pound. Marcelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marcelo wants to improve his position but Trilly is controlling well.
Trilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcelo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcelo is trying to maintain the position but Trilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Marcelo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trilly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trilly working over Marcelo with some ground and pound. Marcelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marcelo trying to control but Trilly postures up.
Marcelo is concentrating on defense, preventing Trilly from advancing position.
Trilly stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Trilly drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo trying to keep a closed guard but Trilly is proving a slippery customer.
Trilly passes Marcelo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Trilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marcelo throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Trilly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trilly working Marcelo over with strikes.
Trilly controlling the action here.
Trilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcelo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo trying to hold on to Trilly's head to control him but Trilly postures up. #T1#
Trilly seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marcelo is concentrating on defense, preventing Trilly from advancing position. #SUB#
Marcelo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trilly pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trilly working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Trilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Trilly is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marcelo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marcelo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Trilly wants to control but Marcelo postures up.#T2#
Marcelo working the strikes but Trilly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trilly moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logan Trilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trilly controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself.
Trilly wants to get back to his feet but Marcelo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Logan Trilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Trilly.
Marcelo shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Marcelo with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Trilly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Circie Marcelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trilly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Trilly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marcelo was covering up waiting for the punch and Trilly finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Trilly manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Trilly controlling the action here.
Marcelo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Trilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Trilly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trilly connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcelo 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.
Marcelo has a closed guard, preventing Trilly from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Trilly!

Event: Ferocious Fights II
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Olgertpeposhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olgertpeposhi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcelo working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Marcelo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Olgertpeposhi rolls with it to try and escape but Marcelo cranks on the arm and Olgertpeposhi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Circie Marcelo!
A very excited looking Circie Marcelo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFL: Bloodbath
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Tolkynbekov with a hook.#ROC2#
Bony is rocked!
Bony shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolkynbekov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bony 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Bony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolkynbekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Bony misses its target.#CL#
Bony closes the distance and pushes Tolkynbekov back into the cage.
Tolkynbekov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov wants a takedown.
Bony seems to have got his legs back now.
Mince Bony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Tolkynbekov.#TD#
Bony turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bony manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bony tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bony has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolkynbekov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bony fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tolkynbekov struggling a bit here.
Bony working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Tolkynbekov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bony looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tolkynbekov is looking for a sweep.
Bony slows the pace down. #SU#
Bony decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt.
Bony lands a nice hook to Tolkynbekov's body. Tolkynbekov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tolkynbekov shoots for a takedown but Bony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bony as he jumps to the side.
Tolkynbekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bony , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bony rushes Tolkynbekov and presses him up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but Bony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bony working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov tries for a takedown but Bony manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Tolkynbekov misses with some punches. #BC#
Bony breaks the clinch.
Tolkynbekov avoids the head kick by Bony .
Tolkynbekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolkynbekov darts in looking for a takedown but Bony gets double underhooks and turns Tolkynbekov into the cage.
Bony shoots in but Tolkynbekov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown but Bony shows good takedown defense.
Bony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tolkynbekov looks winded!
Bony shoots in for a takedown but Tolkynbekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolkynbekov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolkynbekov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolkynbekov looks to land a left hand but Bony moved out of range nicely.
Bony closes the distance and clinches up with Tolkynbekov, looking for a takedown. Bony pushes Tolkynbekov against the cage but Tolkynbekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bony avoids the head kick by Tolkynbekov.
A right-left combo lands from Bony .
Bony throws a head kick but Tolkynbekov moves out of range.
Arlan Tolkynbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tolkynbekov.
Bony attempts a counter takedown but Tolkynbekov avoids it well and moves away.
Bony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tolkynbekov.
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!
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tolkynbekov avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Bony with that takedown attempt.
Tolkynbekov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tolkynbekov is trying to break free.
Bony stalling the fight.
Tolkynbekov jumps guard but Bony stands there with Tolkynbekov around his waist. Tolkynbekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov tries to stall but Bony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tolkynbekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bony , which made it look bad.
Tolkynbekov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolkynbekov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bony here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolkynbekov.
Bony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolkynbekov can do to turn this around?
Tolkynbekov gets underhooks to prevent Bony 's takedown attempt.
Bony is working for takedown but Tolkynbekov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mince Bony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolkynbekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolkynbekov stuffs the takedown.
Tolkynbekov wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Bony gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolkynbekov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Bony kicks Tolkynbekov off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bony displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolkynbekov.
Tolkynbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bony connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolkynbekov scrambles back to his feet.
Bony throws the kick towards the body but Tolkynbekov avoids it.
Tolkynbekov wants to clinch but Bony slips to the side
and Bony counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tolkynbekov.
Mince Bony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Tolkynbekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bony 's waist but Bony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolkynbekov off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Bony misses.
Tolkynbekov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bony jabs Tolkynbekov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt - Tolkynbekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bony defends it nicely.
Tolkynbekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bony .
Tolkynbekov misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Tolkynbekov. #CL#
Bony closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Tolkynbekov tries to circle away but Bony has him pinned against the cage.
Tolkynbekov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Bony 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolkynbekov with a hook.
Bony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolkynbekov as he avoids it easily.
Tolkynbekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bony defends it nicely.
Tolkynbekov shoots in but Bony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bony fails with the takedown.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Bony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolkynbekov, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Tolkynbekov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bony avoids the damage to the body.
Bony taking a breather.
Tolkynbekov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bony smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bony .
Tolkynbekov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tolkynbekov lands a jab.
Tolkynbekov closes the distance but Bony moves to the side
and Bony counters with a series of strikes. Tolkynbekov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolkynbekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bony clinches up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to stall but Bony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but Bony won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tolkynbekov stalling in the clinch but Bony improves position.
Tolkynbekov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Bony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bony forces Tolkynbekov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bony pulls guard. #ES#
Bony has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tolkynbekov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Bony jumps guard and drags Tolkynbekov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tolkynbekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bony is retaining full guard.
Tolkynbekov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bony . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Bony pushes Tolkynbekov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tolkynbekov misses with an uppercut. Bony saw that one coming.
Tolkynbekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bony sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tolkynbekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolkynbekov misses with a wild combination.
Bony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolkynbekov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolkynbekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mince Bony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Tolkynbekov.
Bony fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Bony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Tolkynbekov is trying to push Bony away but Bony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bony is pressed up against the cage. Tolkynbekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bony down to the mat. Bony avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tolkynbekov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tolkynbekov is on him like a limpet, forcing Bony back against the cage.
Bony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolkynbekov wants a takedown.
Bony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tolkynbekov is defending well.
Tolkynbekov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bony pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3##BC#
Bony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bony fails with the takedown.
Tolkynbekov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bony shoots in but Tolkynbekov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tolkynbekov.
Bony misses with a head kick.
Tolkynbekov throws a one two combo.
Bony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolkynbekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bony circles away.
Tolkynbekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bony misses with a body kick.
Tolkynbekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bony .#T4#
Tolkynbekov misses with a takedown attempt - Bony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolkynbekov tries to bum rush Bony with a series of wild strikes but Bony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Bony forces Tolkynbekov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bony pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Bony manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tolkynbekov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolkynbekov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bony pulls guard.
Bony has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mince Bony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bony 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mince Bony !
A victorious Mince Bony thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Boy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaze is trying to control Boy's posture but Boy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to take a breather but Blaze manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boy.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Blaze doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Boy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Blaze - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Blaze!
Drake Blaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019

#R1#
Marcelo fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Scars fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcelo, pushing him back against the cage.
Scars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marcelo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcelo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Scars counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scars.
Marcelo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scars showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcelo seems keen to control Scars's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcelo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Scars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcelo won't allow Scars to get back to his feet.
Scars is trying to control the position but Marcelo postures up.
Scars looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcelo is one step ahead there.
Scars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scars tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scars working a defensive guard here.
Marcelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcelo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Marcelo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scars sprawls well initially but Marcelo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo with the ground and pound but Scars uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcelo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Marlin Scars 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##TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scars tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marcelo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Marcelo.#SUB2#
Marcelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Scars is defending well.
Marcelo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo wants to control but Scars is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scars tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Marcelo wants to stand but Scars is controlling his arm.
Marcelo is chipping away with strikes.
Scars takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marcelo controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Scars's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Marcelo has an Americana. Scars didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marcelo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marcelo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Circie Marcelo!
Circie Marcelo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 4
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Kosta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaze is defending well. #SUB2#
Kosta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.#T1#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom.
Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaze dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blaze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Blaze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kosta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blaze, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVR##T3##SUB#
Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blaze tries to advance to mount but Kosta denies him.
Blaze controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blaze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
Kosta is not content to let Blaze control the position.
Kosta pushes Blaze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kosta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by Kosta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drake Blaze 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##TD2#
Blaze gets caught napping as Kosta dives in and scores a takedown. Blaze manages to retain guard.
Don Kosta has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Blaze has his foot on Kosta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosta works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Kosta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard. #REVR#
Blaze looking to sit in guard and control but Kosta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Kosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kosta, into his guard. #REVR#
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosta dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kosta wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kosta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Kosta in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosta has Blaze in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Kosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta swings around for an armbar but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosta's guard.#SUB2#
Kosta has his foot on Blaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaze works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blaze has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosta but great work by Blaze.#T4##SUB#
Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosta is defending well. #SUB#
Blaze tries for a kimura but Kosta is defending well. #SUB#
Blaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosta has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kosta, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Drake Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Blaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blaze has gone for a leg lock! Kosta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaze's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Kosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVR##T1#
Blaze tries to stand but Kosta is controlling his head. #SUB#
Blaze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kosta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blaze's guard! Nice work there by Kosta! #SUB2#
Kosta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blaze trying to control but Kosta is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Blaze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kosta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kosta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Kosta has gone for a leg lock! Blaze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosta's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Kosta keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kosta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kosta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kosta! #REVB#
Blaze is trying to control Kosta's posture but Kosta avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Kosta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blaze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kosta's guard! Nice work there by Blaze! #SUB2#
Kosta working for a triangle but Blaze defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kosta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kosta keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drake Blaze.
Well Blaze 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 for Drake Blaze!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Drake Blaze!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Don Kosta!

Drake Blaze wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Drake Blaze made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 3
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jone has managed to clinch.
Jone lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Jone has picked Blaze up - he's going for a ride! Jone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Jone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blaze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jone pulls his head out easily.
Blaze works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone wants to stand and escape but instead Blaze has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Blaze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blaze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Blaze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaze advances to half guard. #SUB#
Blaze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Blaze is working for a kimura but Jone is defending it quite comfortably.
Jone wants to control but Blaze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Blaze seems to be working for a kimura but Jone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blaze seems to be working for a kimura but Jone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blaze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blaze. #SUB#
Blaze is trying to work for a kimura but Jone is defending well.
Jone trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Blaze seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drake Blaze!
A victorious Drake Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 3
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Marcelo clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Marcelo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marcelo manages to end up in side control.
Marcelo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kosta tries to bench press Marcelo off him but Marcelo keeps the position.
Marcelo trying to control the position but Kosta is working away.
Marcelo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosta is trying to get back to half guard.
Marcelo wants to control but Kosta is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kosta regains half guard.
Marcelo wants to stand but Kosta has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Marcelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kosta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcelo.
Kosta wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kosta looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kosta pushes Marcelo off looking to stand but Marcelo dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Marcelo throws a strike but Kosta manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Marcelo tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Kosta!
A victorious Don Kosta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2019

#R1#
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Bright.
Blaze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Blaze tries to sprawl but Bright drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard but Bright has mounted him!
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Bright get's back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bright. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bright is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bright working away.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Bright is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaze tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Blaze wants to control but Bright postures up.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blaze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head. #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.#TD#
Bright gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaze trying to control but Bright postures up. #SUB2#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze is staying active underneath Bright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Light Bright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bright lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Light Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaze's half guard.
Blaze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bright's back!#SUB2#
Blaze working for a choke but Bright reverses nicely into Blaze 's guard. #SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!#SUB2#
Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Bright in his guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze! #REVB##SUB2#
Blaze is working to tighten his grip on Bright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Blaze is really squeezing tight and eventually Bright passes out! Blaze breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drake Blaze!
A victorious Drake Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Marcelo drives through and clinches with Kobra against the cage. #TD#
Kobra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marcelo uses from the top position.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marcelo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra has a closed guard, preventing Marcelo from standing up. #T1#
Marcelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo preventing the sweep.
Kobra is controlling Marcelo's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobra.
Kobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Marcelo scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra wants to stand but Marcelo is controlling the position.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Marcelo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Marcelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobra keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Kobra feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcelo's head.
Kobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcelo.
Kobra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcelo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Marcelo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kobra to the ground. Marcelo is now in Kobra's guard.
Marcelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobra pulls Marcelo in close to prevent any damage.
Marcelo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kobra is looking for a triangle but Marcelo pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Circie Marcelo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to stand but Kobra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kobra looking to control.
Kobra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself. #T1#
Kobra wants to sweep here but Marcelo controlling him for the moment.
Marcelo 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kobra did well to prevent Marcelo getting side control.
Kobra tries to get to full guard but Marcelo has control of the leg.
Marcelo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marcelo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Circie Marcelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcelo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Marcelo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kobra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcelo tries to control but Kobra wriggling away.
Kobra working to try and regain half guard.
Kobra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marcelo unloading with bombs!
Kobra working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Kobra taking shots to the head.
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Marcelo prevents Kobra from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kobra is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Circie Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobra darts in looking for a takedown but Marcelo gets double underhooks and turns Kobra into the cage. #CL2#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Marcelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcelo tries to pull guard but Kobra won't allow it. #TD2#
Marcelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcelo's head.
Kobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcelo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marcelo with a hook.
Kobra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jembe Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcelo circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Marcelo on that attempt.
Kobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobra misses with a head kick. #TD#
Kobra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcelo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelo is looking to regain half guard here but Kobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Kobra working the ground and pound but Marcelo is defending the strikes.
Marcelo is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Marcelo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kobra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kobra is looking to take a break and control but Marcelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra just content to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sloppy strikes there by Kobra.
A lull in the action here.
Marcelo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kobra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra throws a head kick that misses.
Marcelo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobra avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jembe Kobra.
I think Marcelo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!

Circie Marcelo wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Circie Marcelo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvador to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Salvador throws a sloppy strike and Blaze has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Salvador is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Blaze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Blaze!
An out of breath Drake Blaze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a counter high kick but Bony was just alert enough to avoid it.
King leaves Bony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
Bony goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
A combination from Bony does no damage. #CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Bony . Bony maintains the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Bony 's takedown attempt.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
Bony has King pushed against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC#
King manages to break the clinch.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Bony rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bony gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is trying to stall.
Bony looking for a takedown.
Bony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Bony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Bony moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Bony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance. #TD#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bony did well to prevent King getting side control.
Bony pushes King off but King dives into side control.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
King is really struggling to control Bony but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King working away.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
Bony is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it. #T3#
Bony being controlled for a moment.
Bony defending against the ground and pound.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bony working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King punching from mount but Bony doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bony is working to get back to half guard.
Bony tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bony wants to control but King is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bony counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King fails with the takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Bony sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Bony misses.
Bony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Bony , before circling back to the center of the mat.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Bony gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage. #T1#
Bony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Bony misses with a head kick.
Bony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King moves out of range as Bony throws a body kick.
King is looking to clinch but Bony is avoiding it.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bony as he jumps to the side.
Bony steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.#TD#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bony 's half guard.#ES2#
Bony pushes King off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bony counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Bony to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony has a takedown stuffed.
Bony is breathing heavily.
Bony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bony 's head.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
King stalling.
Bony trying to control from the bottom.
Bony blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King goes for a double leg but Bony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bony continues to drive forward.
Bony avoids the head kick by King.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Bony has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bony jumps guard.
Lei King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bony tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Lei King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Bony shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bony swivels and escapes.#TD#
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bony sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bony is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lei King!
An out of breath Lei King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Kosta tries to keep at a distance but Jone has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jone jumps guard and drags Kosta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kosta has gone for a leg lock! Jone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosta's guard.#REVR#
Jone wants to control from the top but Kosta keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kosta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jone frees his head nicely. Oh but Kosta has switched to an armbar! Jone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Don Kosta!
After winning the bout, Don Kosta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Best scores with the left hand. Marcelo knows he should have avoided that one.
Friend Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best works the jab nicely.
Marcelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Best is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Best lands with a cross. #TD#
Marcelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Best was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcelo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marcelo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Best for as long as he can get away with.
Marcelo looking to pass the guard.
Marcelo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Marcelo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo wants to free his trapped foot but Best is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcelo works his way into full mount!
Marcelo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Marcelo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Best is looking to escape.
Best tries to hold on but Marcelo pushes him away.
Marcelo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcelo controlling from the full mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Best is looking to escape.
Best is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcelo throwing strikes here but Best is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marcelo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Best is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Circie Marcelo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Best paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcelo wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.
Marcelo swings for the body but Best moves out of range.
Marcelo throws a leg kick but Best checks it. #TD#
Marcelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcelo controlling from the top position.
Marcelo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marcelo wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo trying to control the position here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcelo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Best has a closed guard, preventing Marcelo from standing up.
Marcelo trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Marcelo tries to stand but Best is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcelo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcelo wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Marcelo trying to control the position.
Best is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcelo looking to control.
Marcelo wants to stand but Best is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Best, as that shot connected. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marcelo needs to keep his hands up - Best had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Best darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Best scores with a hook.#CL#
Marcelo rushes Best and presses him up against the cage.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Best has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Marcelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Best tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcelo defends well and Best ends up having to push Marcelo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Best scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcelo wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.
Best avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best misses with a combination #CL#
and Marcelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Best can't break the clinch. #TD#
Marcelo jumps guard and drags Best to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friend Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo tries to move into range but Best moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Best scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Best tries to sprawl but Marcelo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marcelo is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Best wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcelo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Best tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Circie Marcelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Marcelo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Best is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Best.
Marcelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Marcelo shoots in and bounces Best off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelo controls the pace.#T3#
Marcelo looking to sit in guard and control but Best gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Marcelo controls Best momentarily but Best frees himself. #SUB#
Marcelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcelo has a closed guard, preventing Best from standing up.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Best controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Marcelo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Best trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Best controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo wants to stand up but Best is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Best.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friend Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Best has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Friend Best!

Circie Marcelo wins by split decision!
Circie Marcelo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 680 Round 1
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bamas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein .
Bamas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bamas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Bamas lands a big head kick that sends Hussein tumbling to the mat! Bamas takes a step backwards and waves Hussein back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hussein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bamas. Hussein falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bamas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Bamas!

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