Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Abdul misses.
Abdul wants to clinch.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abdul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul is just out of range.
Jack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul.
Jack is looking to counter punch.
Abdul misses with an uppercut
and Jack counters with a two punch combo.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack stuns Abdul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abdul takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Abdul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack wants to get back to his feet but Abdul is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Jack is wriggling around but Abdul manages to pass to half guard.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.
Abdul works his foot free and advances to mount.
Abdul controlling his opponent.
Abdul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Abdul has control of Jack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Jack trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Abdul connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abdul working Jack over with strikes here.
Jack really wants to buck Abdul off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Abdul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Abdul trying to control but Jack is having none of it. #SUB2#
Abdul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abdul connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Jack is trying to stand up.
Abdul scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jack?
Jack is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abdul with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdul with a couple of short strikes.
Abdul postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jack badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Abdul around the waist but Abdul pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Abdul is the winner by TKO! Abdul jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul 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: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabazz looks winded!
Shabazz tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ueda has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueda lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Ueda.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ueda.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Shabazz shrugs off.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more.
Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Ueda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueda is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ueda tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Ueda back against the cage.
Shabazz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shabazz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ueda pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Shabazz is rocked!
Ueda working Shabazz over with knees to the body.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Ueda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Ueda presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Basil Shabazz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him?
Ueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Basil Shabazz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ueda lands an elbow just above Shabazz 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Basil Shabazz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kou Ueda!

Event: Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaska throws out the jab.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad 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.
Assad lands a jab to the head.
Alaska throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad tries to bum rush Alaska with a series of wild strikes but Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Alaska was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assad.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska is looking to wear down Assad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Assad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alaska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Assad on the inside.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assad is keeping busy.#T1#
Alaska wants to stall.
Assad just leaning against Alaska, taking a breather.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assad is keeping busy.
Alaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Alaska pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Alaska 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.
Alaska keeping full guard, as Assad tries to pass.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alaska looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Assad is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alaska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assad postures up and lands a big shot to Alaska's brow. #SUB#
Alaska working for a triangle but Assad defends it easily.
Assad trying to control but Alaska is working from the bottom.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaska has wrist control.#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Assad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but Alaska blocks nicely. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad has his hands on Alaska's head, controlling the position.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Assad wants to stand and escape but Alaska is having none of it.
Assad keeping full guard, as Alaska tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Assad is controlling Alaska's posture.
Alaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Alaska controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Assad 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaska manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other 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.#R2#
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad is looking for the big counter here.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Assad moves away from the strike by Alaska.
Assad steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alaska.
Alaska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Assad.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Assad counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtar Assad 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.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alaska takes a swing at Assad's ribcage but misses.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.#T1#
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alaska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assad counters with a one-two to the body.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska slips a straight right by Assad.
Assad cracks Alaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Alaska slips a jab from Assad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
Assad lands a jab.
Alaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Assad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assad counters with a right hand to the body.
Alaska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Assad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assad wants to slow Alaska down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Alaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaska counters with a left to the body.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Assad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Alaska.
Assad lands a head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Assad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad unleashes a big counter combination but Alaska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alaska cracks Assad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Assad avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assad digs a good hook to Alaska's body.
Akhtar Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assad!
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Alaska slips under a jab.
Richie Alaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akhtar Assad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 19:19
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 19:19
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: The Basement ONE
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Assad Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zachariah Assad Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez swings for the body but Assad Ii moves out of range.
Assad Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad Ii.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assad Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Assad Ii moves away and avoids it.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Assad Ii.
Lopez checks a low kick from Assad Ii.
Assad Ii misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Assad Ii!
Assad Ii struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assad Ii some visible discomfort.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assad Ii some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assad Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Assad Ii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Lopez grinds an elbow into Assad Ii's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to stand but Assad Ii is controlling his arm.
Assad Ii tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez staying calm.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez working the head with strikes.
Assad Ii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Assad Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Assad Ii is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lopez cracks Assad Ii with a big right hand but Assad Ii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lopez advances nicely into full mount.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Assad Ii is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Assad Ii is rocked!
Lopez lands with some strikes.
Oh Assad Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez connects with a bit shot that sees Assad Ii covering up! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lopez is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Lopez!

Event: Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Abdul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Abdul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Abdul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Abdul's ribs.
Abdul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Abdul finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Abdul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Abdul clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong stalling. #T1#
Abdul lands a right hand.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul slows down the pace here.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong has Abdul pushed against the cage.
Abdul fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Armstrong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Armstrong to the mat. Armstrong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdul lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong working a defensive guard but Abdul passes into half guard. #T2#
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Abdul is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Abdul trying to pass the guard but Armstrong defending well.
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Abdul.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong has hold of Abdul's hands but Abdul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Abdul keeps him under control.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard but Abdul has passed into side control.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.
Abdul is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Abdul is working to tighten his grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Abdul is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Abdul breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoosein Abdul!
In his post fight interview, Hoosein Abdul started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Shabazz as Jessuz shoots in.#TD2#
Jessuz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shabazz sprawls well initially but Jessuz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jessuz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jessuz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jessuz is looking for a kimura but Shabazz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jessuz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jessuz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jessuz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jessuz is taking a breather. Shabazz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.
Jessuz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jessuz wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shabazz tries to roll over but Jessuz keeps him under control.
Jessuz prevents Shabazz from standing back up. #SUB2#
Jessuz seems to be working for a kimura but Shabazz defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jessuz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Jessuz eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Jessuz seems to be working for a kimura but Shabazz defends the submission attempt.
Shabazz wants to control but Jessuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Jessuz there. #SUB2#
Jessuz is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Jessuz wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jessuz is trying to control the action in half guard but Shabazz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shabazz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jessuz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jessuz's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jessuz is in bad spot here.
Shabazz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shabazz tries to get the hooks in deep but Jessuz pushed the leg off.
Jessuz trying to control the position but Shabazz manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Jessuz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shabazz trying to control momentarily.
Jessuz trying to control the action but Shabazz just sinks the hooks in.
Shabazz tries to get the hooks in deep but Jessuz pushed the leg off.
Jessuz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Shabazz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Shabazz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jessuz trying to control the hands but Shabazz won't let him.
Jessuz turns into Shabazz and is now in his guard.
Jessuz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shabazz wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jessuz scoring with some ground and pound.
Jessuz throwing strikes but missing.
Shabazz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jessuz on the ground.
Jessuz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeuz Jessuz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jessuz throws a push kick but Shabazz slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Jessuz dives in and scores a takedown into Shabazz's guard.
Jessuz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabazz 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#
Jessuz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jessuz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jessuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jessuz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jessuz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shabazz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jessuz has tightened it up now! Shabazz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zeuz Jessuz!
Zeuz Jessuz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Assad scores with a hook to the body. Pekkala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Pekkala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akhtar Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pekkala is able to avoid easily.
Pekkala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pekkala tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Pekkala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Assad cracks Pekkala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekkala circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab. #TD#
Assad gets caught napping as Pekkala dives in and scores a takedown. Assad manages to retain guard.
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkala is one step ahead there.
Assad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Assad trying to control the position here.
Pekkala stays in close to Assad's body and controls the position.
Pekkala preventing the sweep.
Pekkala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pekkala stopping the sweep attempt from Assad.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Assad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkala tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pekkala feints and as Assad raises his hands in defense, Pekkala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Assad keeping full guard, as Pekkala tries to pass.
Pekkala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assad is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Assad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Assad looking to control.
Assad managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkala ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Pekkala ducks right into an uppercut from Assad.
Pekkala checks a leg kick.
Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Pekkala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Assad avoids it really well and circles away.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Assad.
Assad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Pekkala gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhtar Assad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Pekkala throwing a counter right hand but Assad manages to avoid it.
Pekkala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekkala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Assad.
Assad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Assad jabs at Pekkala's body.#TD#
Pekkala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekkala showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad tries to roll over but Pekkala keeps him under control.#T1#
Assad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Assad tries to get to full guard but Pekkala has control of the leg.
Pekkala is controlling the pace.
Assad trying to get back to full guard but Pekkala takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkala avoids the attempt from Assad to control.
Pekkala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assad is looking to escape.
Usko Pekkala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assad gets back to half guard.
Assad is positioning himself well to prevent Pekkala advancing to mount.
Assad trying to control here. #T3#
Assad keeping hold of Pekkala's head, controlling as best he can.
Pekkala not doing much here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assad gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pekkala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assad is pulling down on Pekkala's head. It's preventing any offense from Pekkala, at least for the moment.
Pekkala is looking to pass into half guard but Assad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Assad is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assad is looking to work some ground and pound but Pekkala has wrist control.
Usko Pekkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekkala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 18:20
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhtar Assad!
Akhtar Assad gave a mention to Seventh Circle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Shabazz. #CL#
Rollo forces Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Rollo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shabazz prevents it.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollo controls his hands. #TD#
Rollo jumps guard and drags Shabazz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.#SUB#
Rollo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Shabazz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rollo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shabazz.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rollo looking to control.
Shabazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollo working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Shabazz trying to control but Rollo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rollo drops back looking for a leg! Shabazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabazz manages to kick Rollo off! Rollo jumps back into Shabazz's guard.
Rollo pushing down on Shabazz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Rollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
Rollo trying to control the pace.
Shabazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rollo is keen to just control but Shabazz is a slippery customer.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Rollo is controlling well. #SUB#
Rollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rollo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Shabazz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rollo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shabazz defend it? Rollo steps over the head and cranks it - Shabazz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rollo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurice Rollo!
Maurice Rollo 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: Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Pousa throws a body punch but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul lands with an uppercut that bounces Pousa off the cage and back into range.
Abdul swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Abdul - just one landing. #TD2#
Abdul shoots in and bounces Pousa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pousa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdul has passed into half guard!
Pousa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Pousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pousa looking to control but Abdul passes into half guard.
Pousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.#SUB#
Pousa actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdul connects with a nice short shot to Pousa's temple.
Abdul lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Pousa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul pulls his head out easily.
Pousa taking some punishment here, with Abdul in his half guard. #T2#
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pousa won't allow Abdul to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Abdul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pousa defend it? Abdul steps over the head and cranks it - Pousa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior's Way in his post fight interview.

Event: Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Abdul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bednarski.
Bednarski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been hearing reports that Bednarski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bednarski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bednarski somewhat.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul sprawls well. Abdul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bednarski gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bednarski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bednarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul.
Abdul with a jab.
Abdul misses the jab.
Bednarski misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Bednarski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdul lands with a nice body punch.
Bednarski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bednarski connects with a body shot.
Bednarski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bednarski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abdul counters with a one-two to the body.
Bednarski moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.
Abdul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bednarski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abdul.
Abdul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bednarski throws a body punch but Abdul moves out of range.
Bednarski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Bednarski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bednarski misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bednarski rushes Abdul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Bednarski avoids a wild elbow strike from Abdul.
Bednarski struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdul controls his hands.
Abdul lands a shot to the body.
Bednarski is working for takedown but Abdul is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Bednarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abdul effectively controlling the action here.
Abdul gets underhooks to prevent Bednarski's takedown attempt.
Abdul dodges an elbow strike from Bednarski.
Bednarski tries for a takedown but Abdul manages to get underhooks.
Bednarski is trying to break free.
Abdul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abdul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bednarski has Abdul pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bednarski blocks an elbow strike.
Bednarski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdul up against the cage.
Abdul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bednarski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Abdul trying to control the position but instead, Bednarski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdul into the cage.
Bednarski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bednarski is working for takedown but Abdul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bednarski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bednarski pushes Abdul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bednarski misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Abdul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bednarski is trying to keep an underhook but Abdul manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bednarski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abdul manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bednarski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul raining down shots from the mount!
Abdul with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abdul is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abdul lands a big elbow.
Bednarski is looking to improve his position but Abdul isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdul with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Abdul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abdul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoosein Abdul 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#
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown but Abdul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bednarski misses with a takedown attempt - Abdul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bednarski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Bednarski avoids it well.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Abdul scores with a four punch combination!
Bednarski moves to clinch but Abdul breaks away
and Abdul counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul. Those never looked like landing.
Bednarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Bednarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul clobbers Bednarski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abdul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Abdul is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bednarski frees his head nicely. Oh but Abdul has switched to an armbar! Bednarski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##TD#
Bleak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Assad Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Assad Ii won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
Bleak is nestled in close to Assad Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to Assad Ii's temple.
Bleak lands a big elbow - Assad Ii is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
After winning the bout, Wulfgang Bleak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ueda has managed to clinch.
Ueda blocks a body shot from Shabazz.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabazz is defending well for now.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shabazz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Basil Shabazz has been cut.
Ueda with a knee to the head.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabazz looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueda.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Basil Shabazz's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ueda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Shabazz is rocked!
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him?
Shabazz is pressed against the cage. Ueda pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shabazz! Two more big strikes from Ueda and Shabazz crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kou Ueda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Barstow misses with a series of wild punches.
Barstow throws a nice looking combination but Otsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otsen misses with a looping left.
Otsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Otsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Stephen Otsen has been cut.
Otsen walks into a jab.
Barstow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barstow.
Otsen throws out a counter right but Barstow avoids it with no problem.
Otsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barstow.#CL#
Otsen tries to keep at a distance but Barstow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barstow is looking to control Otsen 's arms but Otsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barstow has his back to the cage.
Otsen gets underhooks to prevent Barstow's takedown attempt.
Otsen has a couple of punches blocked by Barstow.
Otsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Otsen . #CUT2#It looks like Dan Barstow has been cut.
Barstow wants to get back to striking at distance but Otsen won't allow it.
Barstow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otsen .
Barstow tries to stall but Otsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Barstow lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Otsen .
Otsen working aggressively here.
Otsen gets underhooks to prevent Barstow's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otsen .
Barstow working aggressively here.
Barstow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barstow backwards.
Barstow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barstow has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Otsen .
Barstow swings wildly with an uppercut but Otsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barstow taking a breather.
Otsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Otsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Otsen manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Barstow rushes Otsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barstow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Otsen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Barstow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Otsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barstow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barstow tries to throw a body punch but Otsen avoids it by throwing Barstow back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Otsen fails to land. #BC2#
Otsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barstow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Barstow takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otsen .
Otsen has a couple of punches blocked by Barstow.
Barstow controlling the action here for a moment.
Otsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barstow. #BC2#
Otsen 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otsen clobbers Barstow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barstow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barstow.#CL2#
Otsen closes the distance and pushes Barstow back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Otsen breaks the clinch.
Stephen Otsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Otsen cracks Barstow with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barstow looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Otsen finish him?
Barstow looks to land a combination. Otsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Otsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otsen steps in with a hook that catches Barstow right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Otsen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barstow looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Otsen !

Event: RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Abdul misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rouhini is looking to counter punch.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Abdul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rouhini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul wants to control from the top but Rouhini keeps moving.
Rouhini looking to control.
Abdul is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhini pulls Abdul in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Abdul throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Rouhini backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Rouhini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abdul wants to improve his position but Rouhini is controlling well.
Rouhini slips a nice elbow through Abdul's hands, connecting with Abdul's forehead.
Abdul is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Rouhini looks to land a strike but Abdul avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abdul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rouhini is one step ahead there.
Rouhini trying to control but Abdul is working from the bottom.
Abdul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rouhini trying to control the position.
Abdul landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rouhini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rouhini looking for a sweep. Not yet Rouhini, not yet.
Rouhini is trying to keep Abdul in close.
Rouhini keeping full guard, as Abdul tries to pass.
Abdul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Abdul 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.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rouhini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul is one step ahead there.
Abdul slips nicely into half guard.
Rouhini is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rouhini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rouhini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul trying to control but Rouhini is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoosein Abdul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Abdul there.
Rouhini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rouhini throws a looping overhand right but Abdul ducks down to avoid it.
Gabe Rouhini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rouhini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Rouhini catches Abdul right on the button with a cross.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Abdul throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Abdul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abdul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rouhini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Abdul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom here.
Rouhini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Abdul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abdul throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Abdul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdul scores with punches from side control.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rouhini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul looks up at the clock and then as Rouhini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2##SUB2#
Abdul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rouhini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoosein Abdul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rouhini connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Abdul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul working the ground and pound but Rouhini is defending the strikes.
Abdul working away.#SUB2#
Abdul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rouhini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul trying to control the position but Rouhini is working away.
Abdul gets to mount! Rouhini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdul wants to control the pace but Rouhini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Abdul working for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is in no mood to give up.
Rouhini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Abdul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rouhini has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Abdul looking for a guillotine from mount but Rouhini is having none of it.
Abdul with shots to the head and body - Rouhini looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Abdul tries to push Rouhini's head away but Rouhini is holding on tight.
Rouhini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdul landing strikes from the mount and Rouhini is in trouble!
Abdul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rouhini tries to lock up and control but Abdul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Abdul connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abdul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rouhini hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouhini is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoosein Abdul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdul scores with a jab.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rouhini misses with a double jab.
Abdul unleashes a big counter combination but Rouhini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul throws a right hand that Rouhini ducks under and follows up with a left that Rouhini also avoids with ease.
Abdul throws a jab but it's blocked by Rouhini.
Nice uppercut lands for Abdul. That snapped Rouhini's head back.
Rouhini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rouhini. No joy for Abdul on that attempt.
Abdul connects with a single shot there.
Abdul throws a right and a left that Rouhini avoids nicely.
Abdul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rouhini takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouhini. #T1#
Rouhini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul wants to take the fight to the mat but Rouhini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abdul stalling in the clinch.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdul tries to score a body lock takedown but Rouhini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gabe Rouhini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoosein Abdul.
Rouhini is trying to drag Abdul to the mat but Abdul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rouhini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Rouhini tries to stall but Abdul uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Rouhini looking to stall.
Maybe Rouhini would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rouhini wants a takedown but no success here.
Rouhini is trying to stall.
Abdul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rouhini.
Rouhini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rouhini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdul lands a damaging elbow.
Rouhini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rouhini taking a breather.
Abdul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rouhini prevents it.
A body shot lands from Abdul. #T3#
Rouhini wants to stall.
Abdul controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Rouhini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rouhini to the mat. Rouhini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdul is in close to Rouhini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rouhini controlling Abdul's posture.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Abdul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Abdul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoosein Abdul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abdul postures up in Rouhini's guard and throws a big left but Rouhini blocks it.
Rouhini 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.
Rouhini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul controls the pace.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul postures up.
Rouhini keeping moving, preventing Abdul from controlling successfully.
Rouhini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rouhini circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoosein Abdul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdul 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Mcballin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Assad Ii with a nice calf kick.
Assad Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assad Ii scores with a nice strike.
Assad Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Assad Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Mcballin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assad Ii's guard.
Mcballin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcballin won't allow Assad Ii to sweep him here.
Mcballin pushes down on Assad Ii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcballin is pressing down on Assad Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Assad Ii is holding on for now.
Mcballin throwing shots but Assad Ii is blocking nicely.
Assad Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcballin. #T1##SUB#
Assad Ii is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcballin.
Mcballin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Mcballin escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Mcballin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Assad Ii was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcballin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Assad Ii wants to get back to his feet but Mcballin passes into half guard. #REVB#
Mcballin passes to side control. #T2#
Mcballin works to advance to full mount. Assad Ii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcballin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcballin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcballin controlling his opponent.
Assad Ii is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcballin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Assad Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Assad Ii is working to get back to half guard.
Mcballin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assad Ii looks a forlorn figure.
Mcballin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcballin 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.
Assad Ii is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Assad Ii is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mcballin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Assad Ii is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Speedy Mcballin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Conceio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conceio lands in his opponent's guard.
Conceio preventing the sweep.
Conceio is looking to pass into half guard but Barstow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barstow is in guard.#REVB#
Barstow trying to control but Conceio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conceio wants to sweep here but Barstow controlling him for the moment.
Barstow lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conceio looking for a sweep. Not yet Conceio, not yet.
Conceio is working hard here to advance position.
Conceio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Conceio keeping moving, preventing Barstow from controlling successfully.
Barstow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conceio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barstow on the ground.
Conceio wants to hit a sweep here but Barstow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conceio there!
Conceio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conceio tries to get out of the position.
Barstow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conceio is looking to get to half guard.
Barstow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conceio is looking to escape.
Conceio is looking to get to half guard.
Barstow tries to control but Conceio wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Conceio is trying to escape the mount.
Barstow with shots to the head and body - Conceio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barstow raining down shots from the mount!
Conceio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Barstow wants to control the pace but Conceio is squirming around nicely.
Conceio can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Barstow is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Conceio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barstow tries to control but Conceio wriggling away. #T4#
Conceio working to try and regain half guard.
Barstow is landing with some decent strikes but Conceio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barstow looking to control but Conceio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conceio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barstow is looking to take a break and control but Conceio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barstow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Conceio is looking for a sweep. Barstow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Barstow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Conceio gets a takedown into half guard.
Barstow is looking for a sweep. Conceio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barstow wants to control but Conceio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Conceio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barstow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barstow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barstow keeping full guard, as Conceio tries to pass.
Barstow can't keep his opponent in guard - Conceio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conceio wants to free his trapped foot but Barstow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conceio is nestled in close to Barstow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conceio working Barstow over with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Dan Barstow has been cut.#T1#
Barstow tries to get to full guard but Conceio has control of the leg.
Conceio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barstow defending well though.
Conceio wants to pass to mount but Barstow is defending the position.
Conceio prevents Barstow from improving his position.
Conceio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barstow's head.
Conceio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conceio with shots to the head and body - Barstow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Conceio lands a big elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Barstow's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Barstow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcel Conceio!
Marcel Conceio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Boutdat fails to land the takedown.
Assad thows a leg kick but Boutdat checks it #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boutdat controls the pace.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Boutdat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat is pushing down on Assad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Assad is fighting to maintain full guard but Boutdat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Boutdat is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Boutdat there.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat slips a nice elbow through Assad's hands, connecting with Assad's forehead.
Boutdat prevents Assad from improving his position.
Assad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assad defending well though.
Boutdat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boutdat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Assad is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Assad keeping hold of Boutdat's head, controlling as best he can.
Assad is looking to control Boutdat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assad avoid being mounted?
Assad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boutdat is staying active.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boutdat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Boutdat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assad, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Boutdat.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad misses with a wild combination.
Assad misses with a hook #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boutdat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat 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.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assad wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat thows a huge punch but Assad dodges it nicely.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Boutdat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assad controlling Boutdat's posture.
Assad 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 slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controlling from the top position.
Boutdat throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Boutdat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat controlling from side mount. #T2#
Boutdat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boutdat working the strikes but Assad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boutdat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Assad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Assad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Assad managing to control the position.
Boutdat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boutdat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Boutdat moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Boutdat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Assad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boutdat is in Assad's guard.
Boutdat won't allow Assad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assad is trying to keep Boutdat in close.
Assad being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boutdat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Boutdat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boutdat slips a jab from Assad.
Boutdat tries to counter with a takedown but Assad is quick to defend against it.
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Boutdat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boutdat dodges the punch combination from Assad.
Boutdat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boutdat needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Assad swinging wildly here.
Boutdat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boutdat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Assad misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boutdat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Assad is looking to sweep but instead, Boutdat has passed into half guard.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boutdat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boutdat content just to control the position here. #T3#
Boutdat'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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorry Boutdat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Boutdat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
Assad Ii throws a one two combo.
Assad Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Assad Ii lands with a straight right. Yamanka didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Yamanka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamanka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yamanka happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Yamanka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Yamanka decides to stand back up.
Assad Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Yamanka misses with a takedown attempt - Assad Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamanka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Assad Ii swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hio Yamanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Yamanka closes the distance and pushes Assad Ii back into the cage.
Assad Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Yamanka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamanka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assad Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Assad Ii thumps Yamanka with a low kick.
Assad Ii pushes Yamanka away with a front kick.
Assad Ii throws a one two combo.
Assad Ii connects with a body shot that sends Yamanka's belly button to the back.
Assad Ii tests Yamanka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Assad Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad Ii moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Yamanka got wobbled bad by a big combination! Assad Ii presses forward with punches and knees until Yamanka stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Yamanka closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Assad Ii!

Event: RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wahwah ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Wahwah throws a head kick that Shabazz semi-blocks.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shabazz.
Wahwah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shabazz avoids it really well and circles away.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Wahwah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shabazz.#CUT#It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut.
Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shabazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.#T1#
Wahwah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Shabazz drops Wahwah with a beautiful combination! Wahwah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shabazz is looking for the KO!
Wahwah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wahwah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Basil Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Wahwah.#KD#
Shabazz drops Wahwah with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wahwah looks back up at him and smiles so Shabazz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Wahwah is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah ducks into an uppercut from Shabazz and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Shabazz!
Our winner, Basil Shabazz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Barstow lands a slapping body shot.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Dan Barstow has been cut.
Island misses with a body punch
and Barstow counters with a three punch combo that has Island backing up. Island nods at Barstow to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Barstow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Island sprawling to the canvas! Island rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barstow finish him?! #ROC2#Island is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barstow lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Island out cold! Island is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Barstow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Boutdat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Assad's guard.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat postures up in Assad's guard and throws a big left but Assad blocks it.
Boutdat lands a couple of digs.
Boutdat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boutdat throwing strikes but missing.
Boutdat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boutdat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Boutdat is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control.
Boutdat preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Assad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boutdat postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boutdat.
Boutdat feinted with a counter takedown.
Akhtar Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Boutdat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boutdat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Assad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boutdat stays in close to Assad's body and controls the position.
Boutdat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Assad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Assad trying to control the position here.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Boutdat 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.#T3#
Assad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boutdat with a nice head shot there.
Boutdat throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Assad holds on and takes a little breather.
Boutdat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boutdat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Assad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Assad misses with a right hand #TD#
so Boutdat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Assad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boutdat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Assad's head.
Boutdat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boutdat pushing down on Assad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boutdat throwing shots but Assad is blocking nicely.
Boutdat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Assad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boutdat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Boutdat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boutdat defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Assad duly obliges.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boutdat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Boutdat fails with the takedown.
Assad connects with a nice looking jab.
Assad scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boutdat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Assad wants to stand back up but Boutdat manages to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad wants to control but Boutdat postures up.#T1#
Boutdat controlling from side mount.
Assad is looking to regain half guard here but Boutdat keeps moving and retains side control.
Boutdat tries to score with some ground and pound. Assad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boutdat working the head with strikes.
Boutdat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is trying to improve his position.
Boutdat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Assad parries the strikes from Boutdat easily there. Boutdat is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape.
An elbow from Boutdat crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Boutdat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boutdat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Assad can't do much from the bottom here.
Boutdat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boutdat scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boutdat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Assad some visible discomfort.
Boutdat taking a breather here.
Boutdat in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boutdat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Assad is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Boutdat just content to control the position.
Assad regains half guard, as Boutdat was trying to land strikes.
Assad trying to hold on to Boutdat's head to control him but Boutdat postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sorry Boutdat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorry Boutdat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assad throws a series of punches but Boutdat avoids them all with ease.
Assad swings for the body but Boutdat moves out of range.
Boutdat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Assad.
Assad throws a right hand that Boutdat ducks under and follows up with a left that Boutdat also avoids with ease.
Assad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Assad digs a good hook to Boutdat's body.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a single leg into guard. Assad didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boutdat passes Assad's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Boutdat seems content to control.
Assad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boutdat.
Boutdat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boutdat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Boutdat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boutdat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorry Boutdat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Assad wants to control but Boutdat is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boutdat circles away quickly and effectively.
Assad wants to land a leg kick but Boutdat is out of range. #T3##TD#
Boutdat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boutdat controlling the action here.
Boutdat'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.
Assad trying to control but Boutdat postures up.
Boutdat controlling the action here.#T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akhtar Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Boutdat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boutdat 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.
Boutdat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assad swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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 Sorry Boutdat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boutdat, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sorry Boutdat!

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