Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UVC 3
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Vlasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlasov to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Vlasov misses with some punches.
Vlasov being controlled against the cage.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlasov walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vlasov finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vlasov throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Vlasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away. #T1##CL#
Vlasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Vlasov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vlasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlasov smiles and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Davis.
Vlasov lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Vlasov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vlasov wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Davis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vlasov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vlasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vlasov is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Davis trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davis is trying to keep Vlasov in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vlasov closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Vlasov pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Vlasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vlasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlasov wants to slow Davis down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vlasov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vlasov takes an elbow to the temple.
Vlasov takes an elbow to the temple.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Vlasov. #T4#
The referee calls for Davis to work. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlasov pinned against the cage. Vlasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Vlasov dives in and scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlasov landing small, sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vlasov throws a one two combo.
Vlasov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vlasov somewhat.
Vlasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vlasov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vlasov is defending well for now.
Davis prevents Vlasov from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vlasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vlasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Vlasov trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Vlasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
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.
Vlasov trying to control here.
Vlasov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vlasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis trying to control the action but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlasov's head.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Vlasov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vlasov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vlasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vlasov defending well though. #T4#
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis trying to control the action but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Vlasov keeping hold of Davis's head, controlling as best he can.
Davis is pressing down on Vlasov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vlasov is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vlasov wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davis shoots in and bounces Vlasov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Davis 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#
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Vlasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vlasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Vlasov's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davis throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov stops a takedown attempt from Davis. #BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vlasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vlasov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Vlasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Davis misses with a straight left.
Vlasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vlasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vlasov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vlasov is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Davis throws an elbow but misses.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Vlasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Vlasov 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.
Vlasov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Davis has his foot on Vlasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vlasov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Davis striking off his back but it's not causing Vlasov any problems.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Vlasov trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oleg Vlasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Vlasov. Vlasov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Vlasov backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Vlasov manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Vlasov. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vlasov tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis moves out of range as Vlasov strikes.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlasov has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vlasov regains guard.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vlasov is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Franco avoids the head kick by Belediyev. #CL2#
Belediyev closes the distance and clinches.
Belediyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Franco.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev blocks the elbow strike.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franco lands a nice uppercut.
Belediyev tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Belediyev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Franco gets to his feet. Belediyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##CL2#
Franco gets tackled into the cage by Belediyev. Belediyev maintains the clinch.
Franco misses with some punches.
Belediyev tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
Belediyev is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belediyev trying to land knees to the body. #KD#
Franco has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Belediyev goes down! Franco dives on top of him - Belediyev manages to get guard. #ROC#
Belediyev is rocked!#SU#
Franco gets to his feet. Belediyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Belediyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?#CL#
Belediyev tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belediyev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belediyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franco smiles and moves away. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Belediyev back into the cage.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belediyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Belediyev stalling in the clinch but Franco improves position.
Franco stalls.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belediyev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco tries to counter with a takedown but Belediyev is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Belediyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco has Belediyev pushed against the cage.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
Belediyev looks winded!
Franco lands an elbow just above Belediyev 's eye.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Belediyev shrugs off.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Belediyev drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow.
Belediyev is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Franco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belediyev working hard to break the clinch.
Franco lands an elbow just above Belediyev 's eye.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belediyev's defenses.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Belediyev's takedown attempt.
Belediyev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.#T4##TD2#
Belediyev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Franco manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Belediyev jumps guard and drags Franco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Franco stays in close to Belediyev's body and controls the position. #SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Belediyev misses.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco is pushing Belediyev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belediyev backwards. #TD2#
Belediyev pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco stays in close to Belediyev's body and controls the position.
Franco is working Belediyev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Belediyev.
Belediyev stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belediyev.
Franco pushes off an throws an elbow but Belediyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Franco.
Franco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a left hand.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Belediyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belediyev moves to clinch but Franco breaks away #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belediyev won't be happy with that.
Franco working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belediyev tries to buck Franco off but Franco is having none of it.#T2#
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU#
Franco stands up and beckons Belediyev to his feet.
Pedro Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belediyev motions for Franco to come forward. Belediyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Franco clinches up with Belediyev and pushes him back against the cage.
Franco cracks Belediyev with a nice body shot.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belediyev.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belediyev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Belediyev in a clinch.
Belediyev wants a takedown but no success here.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Belediyev blocks with his arms. #T3##BC2#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Belediyev closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belediyev has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
Franco lands with a short shot to the head.
Franco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belediyev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Franco lands a shoulder strike.
Belediyev jumps guard but Franco stands there with Belediyev around his waist. Belediyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belediyev dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Belediyev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Franco lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Franco throws an elbow but misses.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Franco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belediyev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belediyev jumps guard but Franco stands there with Belediyev around his waist. Belediyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franco landing knees to the head.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Franco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Belediyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.
Belediyev has a takedown stuffed.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Belediyev. Belediyev gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedro Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.#CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Belediyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow.
Belediyev blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belediyev's brow. #T1#
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Belediyev is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
Belediyev trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belediyev into the cage.
Belediyev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Franco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Franco scores with a shot to the side of Belediyev's head.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belediyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belediyev up against the cage.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Belediyev blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Franco effectively controlling the action here.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Belediyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belediyev blocks the elbow strike.
Franco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franco gets through Belediyev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franco has Belediyev pressed against the cage. He pushes Belediyev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Franco throws a beautiful elbow that sends Belediyev crashing to the floor! Franco piles on the pressure with more strikes! Belediyev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: UVC1
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Vlasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Assad sprawls well initially but Vlasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vlasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Vlasov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad is trying to control but Vlasov manages to pass to mount!
Assad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vlasov looking to ground and pound but Assad is blocking nicely.
Vlasov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Assad because Vlasov loaded up on that one.
Vlasov dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Vlasov throwing strikes here but Assad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Vlasov lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Vlasov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assad is looking to escape.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
Assad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vlasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlasov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Assad can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlasov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlasov controlling from mount.
Vlasov scoring with strikes but Assad is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is having none of it.
Assad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vlasov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Assad trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Vlasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Vlasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Assad tries to clinch there but Vlasov circles away.
Good exchange - Vlasov coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vlasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Vlasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlasov's back!#SUB2#
Assad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Vlasov showing good submission defense here.
Vlasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vlasov motions for Assad to come forward. Vlasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Vlasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Assad misses. #CL#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad is trying to pull guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Assad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlasov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Assad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad. #T1##BC#
Vlasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad shoots in for a double leg but Vlasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlasov is looking to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch.#CL#
Vlasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assad being controlled against the cage.
Assad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assad tries for a takedown but Vlasov manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Vlasov avoiding damage.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it. #BC#
Vlasov breaks from the clinch.
Assad throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Vlasov counters by clinching up.
Vlasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Assad up against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlasov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Assad works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vlasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Vlasov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Assad uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Vlasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Vlasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assad is looking to reverse the position.
Vlasov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Assad parries the strikes from Vlasov easily there. Vlasov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape. #T4#
Assad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vlasov's best efforts.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Vlasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Assad tries to roll over but Vlasov keeps him under control.
Vlasov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Assad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vlasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assad fails to pull guard.
Vlasov effectively controlling the action here.
Assad trying to stall but Vlasov improves his position.
Assad wants a takedown but no success here.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vlasov breaks the clinch.
Vlasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assad is out of range and Vlasov settles back down.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlasov circles away.
Vlasov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vlasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vlasov throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Vlasov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Vlasov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad controls Vlasov momentarily but Vlasov frees himself.
Vlasov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Vlasov stops Assad from standing up.
Vlasov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Assad trying to keep a closed guard but Vlasov is proving a slippery customer.
Vlasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Vlasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vlasov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Vlasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Assad is trying to control but can't.
Assad gets back to full guard. #SU#
Vlasov gets to his feet - Assad follows without any prompting.
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Vlasov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlasov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Assad is trying to drag Vlasov to the mat but Vlasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Vlasov. #T4##BC#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
Assad wants to clinch up but Vlasov keeps it at a distance.
Vlasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Assad sprawls and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards. #TD#
Vlasov jumps guard.
Assad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vlasov's guard.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlasov wants to sweep here but Assad controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vlasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vlasov 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
A very excited looking Oleg Vlasov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad checks a leg kick.
Assad shoots in and drives through. Vlasov sprawls well.
Vlasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vlasov misses with a head kick.
Assad throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vlasov counters with a shoot takedown. Assad fights it but they end up in guard.
Assad wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Assad working for a triangle but Vlasov defends it easily. #SU2#
Vlasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Assad, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Assad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Vlasov pulls guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
Vlasov controlling Assad's posture. #SUB2#
Vlasov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assad defends well.
Vlasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Assad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vlasov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vlasov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vlasov! #REVB#
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Vlasov working away.
Assad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vlasov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Assad is looking for a sweep.
Assad struggling a bit here.
Assad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3##SU2#
Vlasov decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
And Vlasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Assad pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad tries to circle away but Vlasov has him pinned against the cage.
Assad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Vlasov gets a takedown into half guard.
Assad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vlasov is working away from the top position though.#T4##SU2#
Vlasov stands up and beckons Assad to join him on the feet.
Oleg Vlasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vlasov darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.
Assad jumps guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vlasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlasov pinned against the cage. Vlasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables Vlasov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vlasov controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vlasov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Assad looking to control. #SU2#
Assad is working an open guard so Vlasov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vlasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but Vlasov shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assad backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vlasov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vlasov stalling in the clinch.
Vlasov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vlasov as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Vlasov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Vlasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vlasov is looking for a triangle but Assad pushes his legs off easily.
Assad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlasov is retaining full guard.
Vlasov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vlasov is pulling down on Assad's head. It's preventing any offense from Assad, at least for the moment.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Assad chips away with some ground and pound.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Vlasov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Assad won't allow Vlasov to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vlasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vlasov works to advance to full mount. Assad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Assad is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Vlasov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Assad is on top in guard.
Vlasov is breathing heavily.
Vlasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Vlasov pushes Assad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vlasov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vlasov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Assad shoots in but Vlasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlasov connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Assad is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
Vlasov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vlasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vlasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Assad trying to hold on to Vlasov's head to control him but Vlasov postures up. #SUB#
Assad looking for submissions off his back.
Assad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Assad.
Assad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assad keeping full guard, as Vlasov tries to pass. #SUB#
Vlasov is sitting in close to Assad's body. Assad has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vlasov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vlasov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Assad.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dustin Assad!

Event: SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Bate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fautanua throws a series of punches but Bate moves out of range.
Fautanua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a nice uppercut.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyler Bate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taulua Fautanua.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fautanua drives through and clinches with Bate against the cage.
Fautanua can't get the takedown. #BC#
Bate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Bate's head coaches at Eli7e that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Bate with a jab.
Bate scores with a nice head shot.
Fautanua takes one to the chin there.
Fautanua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bate pinned against the cage. Bate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bate defends it nicely.
Bate swats away the attempt to clinch by Fautanua.
Fautanua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Taulua Fautanua has been cut.#T2#
Bate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fautanua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bate counters with a left to the body.
Fautanua needs to keep his hands up - Bate had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fautanua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Bate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fautanua looks winded!
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a stiff right hand.
Bate lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Fautanua is rocked!
Bate is looking to wear down Fautanua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bate thuds a left hand into Fautanua's body.
Fautanua is still on wobbly legs! Can Bate finish him?
Fautanua closes the distance but Bate moves to the side
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Fautanua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bate, pushing him back against the cage.
Fautanua seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Fautanua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bate lands a nice shot to the body.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler Bate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bate thuds a left hand into Fautanua's body.
Bate scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fautanua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bate counters with a right hand to the body.
Fautanua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fautanua throws a combination that misses
and Bate counters with a left right combination that sends Fautanua crashing to the mat - Bate wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fautanua out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Bate!
Post fight, Tyler Bate took to the microphone: 'The featherweights have been put on notice. My first fight in the division and I defeat a former champion. Once I get the title shot I rightfully deserve, I will be the champion of this division and I will prove myself to be the best.'.
Taulua Fautanua was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.

Event: ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Renton lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Mutulikina does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Renton as Mutulikina shoots in.
Mutulikina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Renton wants it to stay on the feet.
Renton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renton scores with a shot to the body.
Mutulikina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mutulikina scrambles back to his feet.
Mutulikina misses with a takedown attempt
and Renton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Mutulikina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutulikina shoots for a double leg takedown but Renton sprawls well. He's pushed Mutulikina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mutulikina is breathing heavily.
Mutulikina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mutulikina's head, knocking him out cold! Renton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Renton!
Mark Renton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017

#R1#
Vlasov leaves Assad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vlasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assad tries to clinch up but Vlasov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vlasov rushes Assad and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Assad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vlasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Assad has Vlasov in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Vlasov stands up and waves to Assad to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1#
Assad tries to score a body lock takedown but Vlasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Vlasov successfully pulls guard.
Vlasov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Assad throws an elbow that misses. Vlasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assad's guard. Nice move by Vlasov!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Assad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vlasov defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assad is on top in guard. #REVB#
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlasov wants to stand up but Assad is controlling him. #T3#
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Assad has gone for a leg lock! Vlasov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assad's guard.#REVR#
Assad can't keep his opponent in guard - Vlasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vlasov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad tries to get to full guard but Vlasov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vlasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB2#
Assad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vlasov pulls his head out easily.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Vlasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vlasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Vlasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assad keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vlasov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Vlasov.#CL#
Vlasov pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Assad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Vlasov lands a takedown into guard.
Vlasov throws a strike but Assad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vlasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlasov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Vlasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vlasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
Assad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vlasov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Vlasov misses with a low kick.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlasov as he avoids it easily.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad is looking to clinch.
Vlasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Assad checks a low kick from Vlasov.
Assad swings for the body but Vlasov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vlasov as Assad shoots in.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Vlasov moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Vlasov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Assad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!#SUB#
Vlasov working for a choke but Assad is defending well.
Vlasov landing with strikes.
Vlasov controlling well, preventing Assad from escaping the position.
Assad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vlasov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vlasov gets his hands free as Assad looks to control. #T3#
Assad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vlasov is staying active.
Assad tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Vlasov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vlasov controlling well, preventing Assad from escaping the position.
Assad is trying to get back to his feet but Vlasov has full control of the position and if anything, Assad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Assad trying to control the hands but Vlasov won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is in bad spot here.
Oleg Vlasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assad trying to control the hands but Vlasov won't let him.
Good control from Vlasov.
Assad can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vlasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Assad fails with the takedown.#CL#
Vlasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Vlasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vlasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Vlasov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Assad is trying to escape back to his feet but Vlasov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Assad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlasov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Assad is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Vlasov swings around for an armbar but Assad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vlasov's guard.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
Assad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlasov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vlasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
Assad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Assad wants to control from the top but Vlasov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Assad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlasov controlling the position.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
Assad trying to control but Vlasov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Assad has Vlasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Assad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Assad managing to block the knees to the body from Vlasov. #BC#
Vlasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlasov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Vlasov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Assad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assad wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlasov's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Assad.
Well Vlasov 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
Oleg Vlasov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 33 Johnson - Chistov
Date: Jun 19, 2017

#R1#
Jason misses with a looping right.
Belediyev slips under a jab.
Jason backing away here, and Belediyev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Belediyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jason is fending him off so far but Belediyev persists. Nope, Jason circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belediyev.
Jack Jason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jason misses with a few strikes there.
Belediyev lands a high kick!
Jason throws a shot from downtown. Belediyev moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Belediyev rushes Jason and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Belediyev jumps guard.
Belediyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belediyev is keeping the position for now.
Belediyev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hell's Furnace Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jason trying to control but Belediyev is working from the bottom. #SU#
Jason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Jason throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Belediyev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belediyev. #SUB#
Jason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belediyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jason's head.
Belediyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belediyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belediyev is one step ahead there.
Jason throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2##SUB#
Jason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belediyev defends it easily.
Belediyev is looking to work some ground and pound but Jason has wrist control.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jason manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Belediyev drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason throws a big right hand that misses.
Jason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belediyev 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.
Belediyev is looking to sweep but instead, Jason has passed into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Belediyev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jason is on him like a limpet, forcing Belediyev back against the cage.
Belediyev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jasons head. #TD2#
Belediyev gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jason pushes Belediyev off and gets back to his feet.
Jason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belediyev avoids the head kick by Jason.
Jason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belediyev.
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!
Jason throws a hook but Belediyev avoids it easily.
Belediyev darts in looking for a takedown but Jason gets double underhooks and turns Belediyev into the cage.
Belediyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belediyev shoots for a takedown but Jason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Belediyev looks winded!
Jason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Jason throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Belediyev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Jason scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Jason misses its intended target.
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jason but Jason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason misses with an uppercut
and Belediyev counters with a three punch combo that has Jason backing up. Jason nods at Belediyev to acknowledge the strikes.
Belediyev tries for a takedown but Jason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Jason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jason looks to throw the jab but Belediyev is out of range.
Jason throws the left hand but Belediyev avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Belediyev instigates a clinch.
Jason wants to get back to striking at distance but Belediyev won't allow it.
Jason tries to circle away but Belediyev has him pinned against the cage.
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 Jack Jason will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch combination from Jason misses. #CL2#
Belediyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Jason misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Belediyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jason tries to pull guard but Belediyev won't allow it.
Jason trying to stall but Belediyev improves his position. #TD2#
Belediyev pulls Jason into guard.
Belediyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Jason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jason rushes Belediyev and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Belediyev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belediyev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jason wants to control from the top but Belediyev keeps moving.
Belediyev working a defensive guard here.
Belediyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Belediyev wants to stand but Jason has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belediyev.
Belediyev wants to control from the top but Jason keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belediyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belediyev wants to control from the top but Jason keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jason is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jason wants to control from the top but Belediyev keeps moving. #T3#
Jason lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason trying to control but Belediyev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belediyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belediyev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Jason gets to his feet. Belediyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason misses with an uppercut. Belediyev saw that one coming.
Jason tries a head kick but it misses.
Belediyev feints a counter leg kick.
Jason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belediyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jason throws a lazy right hand but Belediyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belediyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jason throws a right and a left that Belediyev avoids nicely.
Jason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Belediyev moves into the clinch.
Jason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belediyev keeps control of Jason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Belediyev breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Belediyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Jack Jason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Belediyev has Jason up against the cage in a clinch.
Jason is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Belediyev wants the takedown. Jason is fighting it off but Belediyev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jason's guard against the cage.
Jason controls Belediyev momentarily but Belediyev frees himself.
Belediyev trying to control but Jason is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jason is proving hard to escape from.
Jason wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jason pulls Belediyev in close to prevent any damage.
Jason working a defensive guard here.
Belediyev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belediyev wants to get back to full guard.
Jason trying to control the pace. #T2#
Belediyev trying to hold on to Jason's head to control him but Jason postures up.
Jason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Jason stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Belediyev rushes Jason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Belediyev pulls Jason into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Belediyev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jason stacks Belediyev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jason!
Belediyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Belediyev's face as Jason controls the position.
Belediyev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belediyev is not content to let Jason control the position.#T4##SUB#
Jason seems to be working for a kimura but Belediyev defends the submission attempt.
Jason controlling the pace.
Jack Jason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belediyev wants to get back to full guard.
Jason is looking to take a break and control but Belediyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jason content to control rather than advance.

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 Jack Jason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jason, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017

#R1#
Vlasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vlasov throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range. #TD2#
Dennis tries to sprawl but Vlasov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dennis is trying to escape back to his feet but Vlasov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Vlasov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Vlasov.
Vlasov wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.
Vlasov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Vlasov throws an elbow but Dennis slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Vlasov tries for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
The ground and pound from Vlasov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU2#
Vlasov decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Vlasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlasov tries to circle away but Dennis has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dennis tries to score a body lock takedown but Vlasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dennis is trying to break free.#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vlasov has knocked Dennis down with a huge combo! Vlasov steps away and waves a wobbly Dennis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Dennis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Vlasov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dennis to the ground. Vlasov is now in Dennis's guard.#ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
Vlasov landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Dennis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vlasov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vlasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vlasov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dennis's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oleg Vlasov!
Oleg Vlasov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Assad dives in for a single leg takedown but Vlasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Assad shoots for a takedown but Vlasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Vlasov moves into the clinch.
Vlasov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vlasov - that landed with a thud.
Assad is trying to stall.
Assad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlasov smiles and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.#TD#
Vlasov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Vlasov gets to his feet. Assad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vlasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Vlasov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Assad looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vlasov is defending well. Assad quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vlasov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Assad celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Assad!

Event: SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Almeida stuns Fautanua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Almeida sprawls and moves away.
Fautanua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almeida to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Fautanua rushes Almeida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida lands with a left to the head.
Fautanua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almeida has him pressed against the cage.
Fautanua letting Almeida take a breather here.#TD#
Fautanua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fautanua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Fautanua is keeping the position.
Fautanua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fautanua's guard. #REVB##T1#
Almeida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fautanua's guard.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Fautanua keeps moving. #SUB#
Fautanua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fautanua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Fautanua won't let him.
Fautanua controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fautanua pulls Almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents Almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Almeida advances position into side control!#T3##SU2#
Almeida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fautanua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Almeida defends well and Fautanua ends up having to push Almeida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Fautanua dives in and scores a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Fautanua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida looking to control. #T4#
Almeida is controlling Fautanua's posture.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fautanua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fautanua is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Fautanua is proving a slippery customer.
Fautanua trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A left and a right from Almeida both land. Nice combination.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Fautanua has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida throws a one two combo.
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!#CL#
Fautanua moves into the clinch.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fautanua's efforts to push away.
Fautanua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Almeida after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Almeida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Almeida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Almeida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Almeida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Almeida manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua wants a takedown but no success here.
Almeida is trying to break the clinch but Fautanua has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Almeida breaks the clinch.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Fautanua's belly button to the back.
Fautanua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fautanua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fautanua eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fautanua counters with a series of strikes. Almeida will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Fautanua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fautanua rather than just go for the knockout.
Fautanua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fautanua dodges the punch combination from Almeida.
Almeida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fautanuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricardo Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Almeida clinches.
Fautanua goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fautanua walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Fautanua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Fautanua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Almeida to the ground. Fautanua is now in Almeida's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fautanua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fautanua throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida 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.
#R3#
Almeida scores with a hook to the body. Fautanua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Almeida scores with a one two! Fautanua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fautanua misses with a takedown attempt - Almeida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
A head kick misses from Fautanua.
Almeida leaves Fautanua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fautanua checks a leg kick.
Fautanua swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Fautanua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Almeida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A nice combination there by Almeida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Fautanua avoids them all with ease.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almeida slaps away a takedown attempt from Fautanua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fautanua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almeida counters with a left and a right that stings Fautanua.
Fautanua fails to land the takedown.
Almeida connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Fautanua tries to clinch up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Almeida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fautanua at a distance.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Almeida keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Fautanua looks to clinch
and Fautanua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almeida.
Almeida is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fautanua fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a series of strikes. Fautanua will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Fautanua is rocked!
Fautanua goes for a double leg but Almeida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almeida continues to drive forward.
Fautanua has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fautanua is out of range.
Ricardo Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fautanua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fautanua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almeida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Almeida lands with a cross.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida lands a jab to the nose.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fautanua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua working the strikes but Almeida uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Almeida is staying active underneath Fautanua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida trying to hold on to Fautanua's head to control him but Fautanua postures up.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fautanua slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Almeida does no damage. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fautanua.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control.
Fautanua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almeida tries to escape but Fautanua is in control. #SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fautanua is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Fautanua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Almeida throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Almeida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Fautanua.
A nice side step and Almeida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Fautanua misses with a straight right.
Fautanua misses with a head kick.
Fautanua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination.
As Almeida tries to get set, Fautanua tries to push him back and clinch up but Almeida manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Fautanua gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fautanua is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Almeida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fautanua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Almeida.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fautanua back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Almeida throws a right hand that Fautanua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fautanua also avoids with ease.
Fautanua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fautanua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Almeida sprawls well. Almeida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fautanua gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida throws out a counter right but Fautanua avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Almeida scores with a body shot. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Danga de danga de dang - Almeida scores with a four punch combination!
Fautanua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
A right-left combo lands from Almeida.
Almeida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fautanua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Almeida scores with a jab.
Fautanua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch but Fautanua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Almeida misses with a low kick as Fautanua jumps back.
Fautanua is looking to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Fautanua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Almeida lands a slapping body shot.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Almeida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Almeida misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Fautanua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fautanua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Almeida avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida misses with a leg kick.
Almeida stuffs the takedown.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fautanua.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fautanua wants to clinch.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Ricardo Almeida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fautanua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fautanua off to one side.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fautanua is defended easily by Almeida.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Fautanua avoids nicely.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Fautanua with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taulua Fautanua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Fautanua saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Almeida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 43:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 43:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Almeida!
Ricardo Almeida is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Almeida spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Taulua Fautanua stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is always a learning experience. I'll be better. I'll improve for sure!'.

Event: Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belediyev.
Belediyev looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Belediyev's coach down at Hell's Furnace Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belediyev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belediyev looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Josh Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Wolf throws a leg kick
and Belediyev counters with a two punch combo.
Belediyev shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belediyev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruslan Belediyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belediyev.
Belediyev with the counter takedown but Wolf avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belediyev.
Belediyev misses with a head kick.
Belediyev tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belediyev or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf, which made it look bad. #T1#
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf throws a right and a left that Belediyev avoids nicely.
Belediyev ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Belediyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf throws a series of punches but Belediyev moves out of range.
Belediyev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Belediyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belediyev looks winded!#T2#
Belediyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf misses with a wild combination.
Belediyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf throws a head kick but Belediyev moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Belediyev is looking for the big counter here.
Wolf leaves Belediyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Wolf moves into the clinch.#T3#
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Belediyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belediyev lands an uppercut.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Wolf holds him up against the cage and eventually Belediyev drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Belediyev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wolf taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Belediyev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolf.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wolf to keep the fight standing.
Belediyev can't get the takedown.
Belediyev being controlled against the cage.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wolf lands with a nice combination. Belediyev backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Belediyev has Wolf up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Belediyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belediyev fails with the takedown
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Belediyev 's knee.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Wolf clinches.
Belediyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Belediyev gets control of Wolf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belediyev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Belediyev working a defensive guard but Wolf passes into half guard.
Wolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belediyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf controlling the action here.
Wolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Wolf is working for a kimura but Belediyev is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belediyev is looking to improve his position.
Wolf trying to control the pace.
Wolf passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Belediyev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belediyev tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Belediyev is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
Belediyev is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Wolf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolf trying to control but Belediyev is having none of it. #T4#
Belediyev tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.
Wolf trying to control but Belediyev is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belediyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Wolf 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##CL#
Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belediyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Belediyev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolf's face.
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Wolf won't allow it.
Belediyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Belediyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Josh Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Josh Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Belediyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Belediyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belediyev wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Belediyev blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Belediyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wolf scores with the left hand. Belediyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Wolf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Josh Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belediyev shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belediyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Belediyev wants to counter the offense by Wolf and move into the clinch position.
Wolf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belediyev back to the cage. Wolf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belediyev shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Belediyev shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Belediyev moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belediyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf misses with a wild combination. #T3##CL2#
Belediyev forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Belediyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belediyev moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
Wolf looks to land a combination but Belediyev avoids it well.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belediyev works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belediyev is defended easily by Wolf.
Belediyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.#T4#
A combination from Belediyev does no damage.
Belediyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belediyev.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Belediyev. #BC#
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Belediyev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Wolf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruslan Belediyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Belediyev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belediyev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wolf!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guy's guard.#ES#
Guy kicks Vlasov off and gets to his feet.
Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Vlasov. Vlasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlasov throws a head kick that misses.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vlasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Guy moves into the clinch.
Vlasov just leaning against Guy, taking a breather.
Vlasov fails to pull guard.
Loren Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vlasov.
Guy throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Vlasov stalling against the cage. #BC#
Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vlasov is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Vlasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy wants to clinch.
Vlasov throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Guy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vlasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlasov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy lands a couple of elbows.
Vlasov wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Guy gets to his feet - Vlasov follows without any prompting.
Oleg Vlasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Vlasov scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Vlasov looks to move away, Guy throws a big counter combo but Vlasov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Vlasov shoots and misses #CL#
and Guy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guy tries to pull guard but Vlasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlasov smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Vlasov gets the takedown into side control.
Guy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vlasov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy is breathing heavily.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vlasov in particular looking to stall.
Guy wants to improve his position but Vlasov is controlling well.
Guy is looking to get back to full guard here but Vlasov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vlasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vlasov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guy's legs. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vlasov stands up.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Vlasov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vlasov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a series of strikes. Vlasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Vlasov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loren Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Vlasov instigates a clinch.
Vlasov is trying to break the clinch but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlasov can do to turn this around?
Guy tries to pull guard but Vlasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
Guy is working for takedown but Vlasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Vlasov is trying to break free.#T1##TD#
Guy pulls guard.
Vlasov passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.#SUB#
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vlasov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlasov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Guy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vlasov stacks Guy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vlasov!
Vlasov working the ground and pound.
Vlasov is chipping away with strikes.
Guy is trying to control Vlasov's posture but Vlasov avoids it. #T2#
Guy is trying to escape the position but Vlasov is controlling the position.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU2#
Vlasov decides to stand back up. Vlasov steps back and let's Guy get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vlasov lands a nice forearm strike.
Loren Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Vlasov stands up and beckons Guy to his feet.
Vlasov looks to land a combination. Guy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!#T3##TD2#
Vlasov dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Guy has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oleg Vlasov!
Oleg Vlasov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Mutulikina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutulikina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acosta swivels and escapes.
Mutulikina goes for a double leg but Acosta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Acosta continues to drive forward.
As Mutulikina looks to move away, Acosta throws a big counter combo but Mutulikina just gets out of the way.
Mutulikina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to avoid it but Mutulikina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acosta to the ground. Acosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alfonzo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Mutulikina.
A low kick from Mutulikina misses
and Acosta counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Mutulikina closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Acosta quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Acosta has one foot on Mutulikina's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mutulikina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Acosta pulls guard.
Acosta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutulikina advances position into side control!
Acosta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Acosta throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Mutulikina was waiting for it though - now Acosta's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Acosta is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Mutulikina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Mutulikina!

Event: Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mutulikina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cenabre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Cenabre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cenabre tries to bench press Mutulikina off him but Mutulikina keeps the position.
Cenabre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mutulikina's best efforts.
Cenabre moves into full guard.
Mutulikina being controlled here momentarily.
Mutulikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Cenabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutulikina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cenabre's head.#T1#
Cenabre keeping moving, preventing Mutulikina from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mutulikina 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#
Mutulikina has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cenabre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mutulikina is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cenabre pulls down on the head and he's put Mutulikina to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johniel Cenabre!

Event: Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Belediyev lands a jab to Lianjie's midsection.
Belediyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lianjie.
Belediyev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruslan Belediyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianjie dodges the punch combination from Belediyev.
Lianjie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Lianjie instigates a clinch.
Belediyev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lianjie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lianjie.#CL2#
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Belediyev tries to pull guard but Lianjie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belediyev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lianjie.
Lianjie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belediyev is defending well.
Ruslan Belediyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Lianjie.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lianjie as Belediyev shoots in.
Belediyev scores with a head kick. Lianjie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Belediyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Belediyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belediyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Belediyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belediyev tries to pass to full mount but Lianjie defends it.
Lianjie is trying to maintain the position but Belediyev is very close to passing his half guard.
Lianjie tries to get to full guard but Belediyev has control of the leg.
Belediyev trying to mount his opponent but Lianjie defends it. #T3#
Lianjie is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lianjie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2#
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Lianjie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belediyev's half guard.#ES#
Belediyev kicks off Lianjie and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Lianjie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lianjie stops a takedown attempt from Belediyev.
Lianjie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belediyev is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Lianjie tries to sprawl out of it but Belediyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lianjie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Lianjie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Belediyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lianjie finds it's way round the side to connect with Belediyev's head.
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 Ruslan Belediyev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Belediyev fails with the takedown.
Lianjie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belediyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lianjie scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Lianjie clinches. #BC#
Belediyev breaks from the clinch.
Lianjie shoots in looking for a takedown. Belediyev tries to sprawl out of it but Lianjie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belediyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Belediyev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lianjie defends well and Belediyev ends up having to push Lianjie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belediyev shoots in and drives through. Lianjie sprawls well.
Lianjie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belediyev shoots in but Lianjie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belediyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lianjie tries to bum rush Belediyev with a series of wild strikes but Belediyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belediyev throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lianjie counters with a shoot takedown. Belediyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Lianjie 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.
Belediyev is trying to keep Lianjie in close. #SU2#
Lianjie stands and steps away. Belediyev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Lianjie stalks Belediyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belediyev's face. Belediyev staggers backwards, shaken.
Lianjie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lianjie looks to move away, Belediyev throws a big counter combo but Lianjie just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belediyev fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Lianjie takes the fight into the clinch.
Belediyev connects with a knee to the head.
Belediyev stops a takedown attempt from Lianjie. #T3#
Lianjie wants to get back to striking at distance but Belediyev won't allow it.
We've been informed that Lianjie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Belediyev. #BC#
Belediyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lianjie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belediyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Belediyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Belediyev keeping moving, preventing Lianjie from controlling successfully.
Belediyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lianjie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Belediyev working a defensive guard here.
Lianjie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belediyev is keeping the position for now.
Lianjie trying to control the position from guard on top but Belediyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belediyev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Lianjie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belediyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lianjie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belediyev defends it well.
Lianjie misses with a low kick.
Belediyev is looking for a counter combo.
Ruslan Belediyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Belediyev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belediyev closes the distance and clinches up with Lianjie, looking for a takedown. Belediyev pushes Lianjie against the cage but Lianjie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lianjie slaps away a takedown attempt from Belediyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lianjie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belediyev's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belediyev throws a head kick that half lands.
Belediyev throws a head kick but Lianjie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lianjie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belediyev throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Lianjie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lianjie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lianjie.
Belediyev connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Lianjie clinches up against the cage.
Belediyev wants to take the fight to the mat but Lianjie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Belediyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch.
Belediyev throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Belediyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lianjie circles away.
Belediyev has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Lianjie closes the distance and clinches.
Lianjie jumps guard but Belediyev stands there with Lianjie around his waist. Lianjie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belediyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lianjie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lianjie looks to land a combination but Belediyev avoids it well. #T3##CL2#
Lianjie gets a clinch.
Belediyev tries a body shot but Lianjie blocks it.
Lianjie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belediyev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Belediyev manages to break the clinch.
Belediyev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lianjie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Lianjie rushes Belediyev and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lianjie manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Belediyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lianjie's guard.#ES2#
Lianjie wriggles free and stands up.
Belediyev throws a leg kick but Lianjie checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belediyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Lianjie unleashes a big counter combination but Belediyev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Lianjie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belediyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lianjie is fending him off so far but Belediyev persists. Nope, Lianjie circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianjie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lianjie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lianjie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Belediyev forces Lianjie back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Belediyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lianjie cracks the inside of Belediyev's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Lianjie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lianjie 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Lianjie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017

#R1#
Douglas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vlasov swivels and escapes.
Vlasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas's waist but Douglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vlasov off to one side. #TD#
Douglas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vlasov is trying to defend but Douglas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Vlasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Douglas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vlasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas is trying to pull guard but Vlasov has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douglas wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Vlasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas has a takedown stuffed.
Vlasov shoots and misses
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Vlasov tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
A combination from Vlasov does no damage.
A jab from Vlasov finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Douglas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vlasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Douglas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vlasov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Douglas.#CL2#
Douglas tries to keep at a distance but Vlasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Douglas is trying to pull guard but Vlasov has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlasov to keep the fight standing.
Vlasov is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Douglas decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlasov 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.
Vlasov throws a big elbow that misses.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Vlasov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Douglas wants to stand up but Vlasov is controlling him.
Douglas trying to strike off his back.
Vlasov is stalling in the full guard.
Vlasov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Vlasov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Douglas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikel Douglas has been cut.
Vlasov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vlasov circles away.
Douglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vlasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleg Vlasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Douglas counters with a good low kick that Vlasov was not able to check.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Vlasov.
Vlasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikel Douglas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vlasov tries to clinch
and Vlasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vlasov shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vlasov tries for a takedown but Douglas circles away easily
and Douglas counters with a head kick.
Vlasov looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
Douglas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikel Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Vlasov.
Vlasov shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlasov tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlasov doesn't seem phased though.
Douglas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlasov.
Douglas goes for a double leg but Vlasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vlasov continues to drive forward.#T1#
Vlasov misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Douglas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vlasov's half guard.
Vlasov tries to kick Douglas off but Douglas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vlasov tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Vlasov is trying to stand.
Vlasov is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglas thows a huge punch but Vlasov dodges it nicely. #T2#
Douglas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Douglas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vlasov controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vlasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Vlasov. No joy for Douglas on that attempt.
Douglas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vlasov counters with a series of strikes. Douglas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlasov as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlasov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglas counters with a leg kick.
Vlasov misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Douglas shoots in and bounces Vlasov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Douglas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlasov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douglas has managed to get both his arms back between Vlasov's legs - danger averted.
Vlasov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vlasov trying to control the position.
Douglas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vlasov is looking to stand up but Douglas isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Douglas gets to his feet - Vlasov follows without any prompting.
Vlasov moves to clinch but Douglas breaks away
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Vlasov backing up. Vlasov nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglas darts in looking for a takedown but Vlasov gets double underhooks and turns Douglas into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlasov.
Vlasov walks into a stiff left hand from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Douglas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikel Douglas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vlasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douglas.
Vlasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vlasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Douglas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Douglas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vlasov manages to circle out of the way.
Vlasov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Douglas moves into the clinch.
Douglas keeps control of Vlasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Douglas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas jumps guard but Vlasov stands there with Douglas around his waist. Douglas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlasov walks away with a smile on his face. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vlasov defends well and Douglas ends up having to push Vlasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Vlasov's takedown attempt.
Vlasov looking for a takedown.
Vlasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlasov trying to land knees to the body.
Vlasov is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglas has double underhooks. #TD#
Douglas pulls Vlasov into guard.
Douglas wants to stand but Vlasov is controlling the position. #SU2#
Vlasov stands up from Douglas's guard - Vlasov perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Vlasov lands.#T2#
Vlasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Vlasov fails to land the takedown.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vlasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vlasov as he avoids it easily.
Vlasov fails to land the takedown.
Douglas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vlasov's calf.#CL2#
Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Douglas in a clinch.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Vlasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Douglas jumps guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vlasov is trying to drag Douglas to the mat but Douglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas jumps guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vlasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlasov to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Douglas manages to pull guard.
Douglas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Vlasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vlasov! #ROC2#
Douglas is rocked!#T4#
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vlasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Douglas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vlasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vlasov throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Douglas seems to have got his legs back now.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vlasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Vlasov. Those never looked like landing.
Douglas shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Vlasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vlasov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Vlasov.
Nice sprawl there from Douglas as Vlasov shoots in.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Vlasov.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vlasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vlasov 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
Oleg Vlasov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1##KD#
Vlasov drops Michael with a beautiful combination! Michael stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vlasov is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like David Michael has been cut.
Vlasov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Michael counters with a single leg into guard. Vlasov didn't expect that.
Vlasov keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
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!
Vlasov striking off his back but it's not causing Michael any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlasov is retaining full guard.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Vlasov is controlling Michael's posture.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Vlasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vlasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Michael, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Vlasov is posturing up here but Michael has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vlasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vlasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Michael!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Michael!
David Michael looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'DEADLEAGUE fight team number one, What!'.

Event: SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fautanua is able to avoid easily.
Fautanua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brah is fending him off so far but Fautanua persists. Nope, Brah circles away and we're back to standing.
Brah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fautanua with a body shot.#TD#
Fautanua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brah told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Brah won't allow Fautanua to pass to mount.
Fautanua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Fautanua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fautanua controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brah trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fautanua ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Fautanua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Fautanua forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fautanua is trying to trip Brah. He has hold of a leg but Brah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fautanua persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua stops Brah from standing up. #T3#
Fautanua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
Fautanua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brah wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fautanua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fautanua manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah tries to bench press Fautanua off him but Fautanua keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Fautanua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brah is not content to let Fautanua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taulua Fautanua 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#
Fautanua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brah circles away.#TD2#
Fautanua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
Fautanua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taulua Fautanua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Fautanua controlling the position.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Fautanua.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Fautanua's guard.#SUB#
Fautanua is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Fautanua trying to control the position. #T2#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fautanua is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fautanua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.
Fautanua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brah's guard. #REVR#
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Fautanua stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fautanua stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Fautanua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fautanua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fautanua is one step ahead there.
Fautanua being controlled here momentarily.
Fautanua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brah is trying to keep Fautanua in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fautanua wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fautanua avoids the head kick by Brah.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah tries to clinch but Fautanua is having none of it. #TD2#
Brah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fautanua wants to get back to his feet but Brah is dominant here and he's now got Fautanua's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Fautanua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fautanua is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Fautanua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brah pinned against the cage. Brah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fautanua throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Brah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fautanua looking for a sweep. Not yet Fautanua, not yet.
Brah trying to control but Fautanua is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fautanua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua has control of Brah's left arm, preventing Brah from doing any damage.
Fautanua continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fautanua moves away.
Fautanua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fautanua fails with a takedown attempt.
Fautanua avoids the body shot from Brah. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown. Brah tries to sprawl out of it but Fautanua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taulua Fautanua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fautanua has a takedown stuffed.
Brah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fautanua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brah wants to stand but Fautanua is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah 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.#T3#
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brah 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.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fautanua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fautanua won't allow Brah to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Fautanua gets in close and instigates a clinch. #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.#BC#
Fautanua breaks the clinch.
Taulua Fautanua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fautanua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brah's half guard.
Fautanua trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah is pressing down on Fautanua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah is trying to control the position but Fautanua postures up.
Fautanua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua prevents Brah from getting back to his feet.
Brah 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taulua Fautanua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fautanua looks to land a combination but Brah avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Brah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fautanua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah throws a body punch but Fautanua moves out of range. #CL#
Fautanua rushes Brah and presses him up against the cage.
Fautanua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brah up against the cage.#BC2#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fautanua feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fautanua manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Fautanua trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
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.
Brah throwing strikes from guard but Fautanua blocks nicely.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Fautanua wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brah throws a push kick but Fautanua slaps the foot to one side.
Fautanua throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range. #T3#
Fautanua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Fautanua misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brah throws a series of punches but Fautanua moves out of range.
Fautanua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fautanua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Brah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fautanua was covering up waiting for the punch and Brah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brah postures up.
Fautanua managing to control the position.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Fautanua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fautanua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fautanua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fautanua keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fautanua tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fautanua misses the jab.
Fautanua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brah tries to avoid it but Fautanua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brah to the ground. Brah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fautanua.
Fautanua shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Brah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fautanua's guard.#ES#
Fautanua wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taulua Fautanua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fautanua takes one to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Fautanua is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fautanua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Brah looking for a guillotine here but Fautanua defends easily.
Brah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
Fautanua trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fautanua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fautanua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brah was covering up waiting for the punch and Fautanua finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Fautanua lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fautanua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fautanua preventing the sweep.
Fautanua is standing up over Brah. Brah looks to escape but Fautanua dives into side control.
Brah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fautanua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brah is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Fautanua wants to control the pace but Brah is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Fautanua.
Fautanua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Fautanua controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fautanua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taulua Fautanua!
Taulua Fautanua is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Taulua Fautanua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.

Event: Angry Birds War 8
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Mutulikina fails with a takedown attempt.
Carsara scores with a hook to the body. Mutulikina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carsara stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutulikina. Mutulikina gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Carsara. No joy for Mutulikina on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Mutulikina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutulikina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mutulikina's head.
Carsara misses with a body shot
and Mutulikina counters with a head kick.
Mutulikina shoots in looking for a takedown but Carsara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mutulikina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Carsara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carsara.
Carsara stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Carsara stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutulikina. Mutulikina gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutulikina is breathing heavily.
Carsara cracks a nice hook into Mutulikina's ribs.
Carsara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutulikina manages to avoid it.
Carsara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mutulikina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Carsara cracks Mutulikina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carsara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mutulikina to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mutulikina is rocked!
Carsara darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mutulikina's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Carsara before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fausto Carsara!

Event: Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017

#R1#
Agsabu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agsabu attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.
Agsabu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Agsabu. No joy for Belediyev on that attempt.
Agsabu tries to counter with a takedown but Belediyev is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Agsabu takes the fight into the clinch.
Agsabu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Agsabu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belediyev after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Agsabu has him pressed against the cage.
Jessie Agsabu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Agsabu tries to pull guard but Belediyev won't allow it.
Agsabu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agsabu is working for takedown but Belediyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Agsabu tries to pull guard but Belediyev won't allow it.
Belediyev working hard to break the clinch.
Agsabu is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Belediyev prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Agsabu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belediyev is trying to get back to half guard.
Agsabu working away.
Agsabu controls the position.#SUB#
Agsabu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belediyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Belediyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agsabu cracks Belediyev with a big elbow. #T2#
Agsabu wants to control but Belediyev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Agsabu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belediyev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Agsabu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!#SUB#
Agsabu is trying to get an arm triangle but Belediyev is defending well.
Agsabu lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Agsabu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belediyev keeps working.
Agsabu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belediyev down. #SUB#
Agsabu is trying to get an arm triangle but Belediyev is defending well.
Belediyev struggling a bit here.#T4#
Belediyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agsabu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Agsabu wants to control but Belediyev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Agsabu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Agsabu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belediyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belediyev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Agsabu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Belediyev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agsabu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belediyev somewhat.
Agsabu darts in looking for a takedown but Belediyev gets double underhooks and turns Agsabu into the cage. #TD#
Agsabu looking to score a takedown here. Belediyev is defending well but Agsabu drives through and ends up in Belediyev's guard.
Agsabu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Agsabu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Agsabu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belediyev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Agsabu wants to free his trapped foot but Belediyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belediyev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Agsabu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agsabu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Agsabu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agsabu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agsabu preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belediyev keeping moving, preventing Agsabu from controlling successfully.
Agsabu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Agsabu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Agsabu prevents Belediyev from escaping the position.
Jessie Agsabu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Agsabu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belediyev is looking for a sweep.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Agsabu trying to control the position but Belediyev is working away. #SUB#
Agsabu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Belediyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Agsabu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Belediyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Agsabu lets go of the hold and Belediyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jessie Agsabu!

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