Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA #14: Lo v Colnago
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Da Costa lunges at Smit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smit's hand.
Da Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smit.
Smit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Costa.
Da Costa throws a jab when Smit was well out of range.
Da Costa misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Smit moves into the clinch.
Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Smit has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Da Costa breaks the clinch.
Smit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Da Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit slips a jab from Da Costa.
Da Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Smit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Costa's coach down at Jitz MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Costa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Costa misses with an uppercut
letting Smit counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big left from Da Costa misses.
Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smit counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smit. Smit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Costa looks to throw the jab but Smit is out of range.
Smit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Costa misses with a hook. Smit ducked under it nicely.
Da Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smit.
It appears Smit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Costa throws out the jab.
Da Costa swings for the body but Smit moves out of range.
Smit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Costa scores with a nice head shot.
Da Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Costa connects with the punch.#T2#
Da Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Da Costa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smit sprawling to the canvas! Smit rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Da Costa finish him?!
Da Costa misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Smit misses the target.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Costa.
Nice cross by Da Costa.
Smit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smit scrambles back to his feet.
Da Costa cracks Smit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smit bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Da Costa comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smit falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smit was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernandinho Da Costa!

Event: NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Kulina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindell is trying to defend but Kulina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Lindell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kulina keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Kulina has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lindell is trying to keep an underhook but Kulina manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lindell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though. #T1#
Nice strikes from Kulina there.
Lindell wants to get back to full guard.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kulina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Lindell's temple.
Kulina content to control rather than advance.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head. #T2#
Lindell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Kulina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kulina is trying to control. Lindell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kulina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindell's head.
Kulina is looking to take a break and control but Lindell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindell is trying to stand back up but Kulina is controlling him
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though.
Lindell has hold of Kulina's hands but Kulina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kulina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindell defending well though.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kulina working Lindell over with strikes.
Lindell looks winded!
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kulina 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.
Kulina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Kulina content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Kulina there.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kulina drops an elbow to the side of Lindell's head.
Lindell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kulina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kulina looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Kulina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kulina looks for a takedown but Lindell sprawls well.
As Kulina backs off Lindell throws a huge counter combo but Kulina manages to avoid it all.
Kulina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindell is fending him off so far but Kulina persists. Nope, Lindell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Lindell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kulina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindell counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindell.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lindell misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Kulina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindell misses with the combination. #T3#
Lindell misses with a leg kick.
Kulina attempts a counter takedown but Lindell avoids it well and moves away.
Kulina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindell lands a body shot.
Kulina closes the distance and clinches up with Lindell, looking for a takedown. Kulina pushes Lindell against the cage but Lindell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kulina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kulina with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Lindell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kulina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindell tries to kick Kulina off but Kulina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Kulina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Kulina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
Kulina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina throwing shots but Lindell is blocking nicely.
Kulina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Kulina lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kulina there. #T2#
Kulina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindell keeps working.
Kulina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulina trying to control the action but Lindell is working from the bottom.
Lindell pushes Kulina off looking to stand but Kulina dives back in and keeps control.
Kulina lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
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. Kulina connects with a nice short shot to Lindell's temple. #T3#
Well, if Kulina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindell pushes Kulina off looking to stand but Kulina dives back in and keeps control.
Lindell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lindell is refusing to be controlled, as Kulina sits in half guard.
Kulina is nestled in close to Lindell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lindell is not content to let Kulina control the position.
Still in half guard, Kulina seems content to control.
Kulina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Kulina working over Lindell with some ground and pound. Lindell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulina lands a nice short elbow.
Kulina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kulina working the head and body with strikes.
Kent Kulina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Kulina slips a nice elbow through Lindell's hands, connecting with Lindell's forehead.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kulina lands a nice short elbow.
Kulina drops an elbow to the side of Lindell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindell taking some punishment here, with Kulina in his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Kulina!
Kent Kulina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Korth looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korth finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head. #CUT#
It looks like Axel Green has been cut.
Korth misses with a straight left.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Korth.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korth moves away from the strike by Green.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korth misses the jab.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Korth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a combination. Korth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korth throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Korth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green looks to land a right hand but Korth moved out of range.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Korth.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korth to score with a decent uppercut.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Korth misses.
Nice body punch from Green. #T1#
A jab from Korth misses.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green throws a combination. Korth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korth misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Korth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Korth misses the target.
Korth lands with a good body shot.
Green looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Green.
Korth cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Korth throws a pinpoint strike between Green's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Green crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Korth scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Korth!

Event: PFF 8 - Steve vs Crusher
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barakus slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Barakus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Barakus darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Barakus has clasped his hands together around Wilder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Barakus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Barakus is in full control for now. #T1#
What can Wilder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wilder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilder is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barakus controlling the positon.
Barakus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barakus is working the ground and pound. Can Wilder escape?#SUB2#
Barakus looking for the choke from the back.
What can Wilder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #ES#
Barakus has his opponent's back but Wilder is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Barakus. #T2#
Nice body kick from Wilder.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilder jabs Barakus right on the nose. Barakus blinks but takes it well.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilder sprawls well. Wilder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Wilder throws a head kick but Barakus moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Barakus shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Barakus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Barakus has the dominant position.
Barakus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakus avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakus manages to avoid it.
Barakus shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#CL2#
Barakus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barakus prevents Wilder from breaking the clinch.
Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barakus leaning against his opponent.
Barakus is trying to drag Wilder to the mat but Wilder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling him.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus has him pressed against the cage.
Barakus keeps control of Wilder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barakus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilder smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Barakus gets a clinch.
Wilder can't break the clinch.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barakus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barakus happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benny Wilder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barakus tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barakus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Barakus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Barakus.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilder.#CL2#
Barakus closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakus has double underhooks.
Wilder is trying to push Barakus away but Barakus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilder can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Benny Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barakus.
Barakus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Barakus moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Barakus has the dominant position.#BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakus's calf.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Barakus saw that one coming.#TD2#
Barakus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilder to the ground. Barakus is now in Wilder's guard.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
Barakus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barakus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilder is looking to stand up but Barakus isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilder 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benny Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Barakus pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barakus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#T3#
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilder lands a high kick!
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder clobbers Barakus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Barakus moves into the clinch.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barakus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barakus can turn it around.#BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barakus is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder cracks Barakus with an open hand slap.#T4#
Barakus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Barakus moves out of range easily.
Barakus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barakus blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Barakus feints the counter takedown.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakus's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Barakus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Barakus keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barakus has Wilder pressed against the cage, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Barakus pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilder won't allow Barakus to sweep him here. #SU#
Wilder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Wilder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barakus has Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Barakus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilder tries to circle away but Barakus has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Barakus decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Barakus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilder is fighting to break Barakus's control of his arms but Barakus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Wilder gets to his feet. Barakus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a nice head kick!
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakus moves away.
Barakus slips a jab from Wilder.#TD2#
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barakus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##ES#
Wilder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barakus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakus can do to turn this around?
Barakus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
Wilder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Barakus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Wilder throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Barakus forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#T2#
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakus.
Barakus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilder throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Barakus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilder's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling him.
TJ Barakus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Barakus as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barakus is trying to drag Wilder to the mat but Wilder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakus has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barakus throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barakus jumps guard but Wilder stands there with Barakus around his waist. Barakus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
Wilder is pushing Barakus's head away, looking to escape. Barakus manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Barakus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Barakus drags him back down.
Benny Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Barakus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barakus is staying tight to Wilder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilder is trying to buck Barakus off.#T4#
Barakus advances to full mount.
Barakus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilder tries to buck Barakus off but he can't manage it.
Barakus controlling from mount.
TJ Barakus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Barakus working for a submission but Wilder is keeping him at bay.

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 Benny Wilder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Wilder!

Event: TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Hemmingway misses
and Hemmingway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hemmingway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Hemmingway didn't see that one coming.
Larry McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.#ROC#
Hemmingway is rocked!
McGregor finds Hemmingway's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hemmingway flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McGregor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hemmingway will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry McGregor!
After the big win, Larry McGregor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Gero Hemmingway stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, a good fighter learns from his losses and returns better!'.

Event: TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rees looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rees takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vash lands the left hand.#CL2#
Rees gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rees throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rees wants to get back to striking at distance but Vash won't allow it.
Vash struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees controls his hands.
Rees's coach down at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rees's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rees tries to circle away but Vash has him pinned against the cage.
Vash avoiding damage as Rees throws knees to the body.
Vash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vash prevents Rees from breaking the clinch.
Vash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rees avoids a wild elbow strike from Vash.
Vash misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rees misses with a knee to the head.
Vash blocks a body shot from Rees.
Vash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rees avoids it.
Vash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rees to keep the fight standing.
Rees trying to stall but Vash improves his position.
Rees letting Vash take a breather here.
Rees wants to break free but Vash has control. #T1#
Vash avoids the elbow strike from Rees, against the cage. #BC2#
Rees manages to break the clinch.
Vash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rees manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rees! But no joy.
Rees moves in looking to clinch but Vash pushes him off.
Rees throws a series of punches but Vash moves out of range.
Cadell Rees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vash scores with a jab. Rees acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rees defending well as Vash loads up on a big left hand.
Rees walks into a stiff left hand from Vash.
Vash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rees works over Vash's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rees misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Vash misses the target.
Vash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rees fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vash keeps the fight on the outside.
Rees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vash.
Rees looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rees displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vash throws out the jab.
Vash misses with a wild body shot.
Rees throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vash to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rees fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Vash misses. #CL#
Vash has managed to clinch.
Vash digs a right hand into Rees's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rees's gas tank.
Rees tries to land knees in the clinch but Vash avoids the damage to the body.
Vash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rees backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vash.
Rees is trying to push Vash away but Vash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rees misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Rees pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rees's head backwards.
Rees closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Rees.
Rees lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Vash has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vash fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vash.
Rees tries a body shot but Vash blocks it. #TD#
Vash pulls guard.
Vash controlling the position.
Rees has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vash is proving hard to escape from.
Rees must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Vash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rees defends it easily.
Rees being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rees has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vash is proving hard to escape from.
Vash trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rees wants to stand but Vash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vash seems keen to control Rees's posture.#SU2#
Rees stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rees moves in looking to clinch but Vash pushes him off.
Rees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hud Vash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vash lands a nice looking body shot.
Rees swinging wildly here.
Rees tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rees stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vash.
Rees throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rees tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rees gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vash swats away the attempt to clinch by Rees.
Rees takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rees moves out of range of the strikes.
Vash lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rees misses with a head kick.
Vash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rees wants to clinch but Vash slips to the side
and Vash counters with a straight right hand.
Rees doesn't manage to clinch there - Vash circles away.
Vash throws a looping overhand right but Rees ducks down to avoid it.
Rees swats away the attempt to clinch by Vash.#T1#
Rees moves away from the strike by Vash.
Rees tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rees can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Vash.
Rees using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rees pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rees wants to break free but Vash has control.
Rees tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vash avoids it.
Vash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rees blocks a body shot from Vash.
Vash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rees smiles and moves away.
Vash swats away the attempt to clinch by Rees.
Vash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vash throws out a powerful jab.
Hud Vash is winning the standup battle so far.
Vash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rees takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Rees moves into the clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rees blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vash is working Rees over against the cage.
Vash tries to score a body lock takedown but Rees shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vash blocks an elbow strike from Rees. #BC#
Vash breaks from the clinch.
Rees misses with a looping right.
Vash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rees's head backwards.
Rees is looking to clinch.
Cadell Rees is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rees wants to clinch.
Vash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vash connects with a jab.
Vash cracks Rees with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rees throws a head kick but Vash moves out of range.
Rees misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Vash closes the distance and pushes Rees back into the cage.
Rees is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vash is defending well for now.#T3#
Vash lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Rees breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rees takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Vash gets a clinch.
Vash blocks the elbow strike.
Rees with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rees is keeping busy.
Vash works on Rees's body with a couple of short punches.
Rees is breathing heavily.
Vash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Vash. #BC2#
Rees's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rees on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vash.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hud Vash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vash jabs Rees right on the nose. Rees blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Vash misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rees tries to clinch up
and Vash counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Rees takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vash misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vash.
Rees fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vash connects with the punch.#CL#
Vash moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rees breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vash clobbers Rees with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rees bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vash throws a hook to the side of Rees's head but Rees sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Vash misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Rees on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vash throws a shot from downtown. Rees moves away and avoids it.
Vash jabs Rees to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rees wants to clinch
and Vash counters with a nice uppercut.
Vash with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hud Vash dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rees lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Rees drives through and clinches with Vash against the cage.
Rees can't break the clinch.
Rees wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vash pushes Rees back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hud Vash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Vash.
Vash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vash is working Rees over against the cage.
Rees has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rees's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rees tries to land knees in the clinch but Vash avoids the damage to the body.
Vash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vash. #ROC#
Rees is rocked!
Vash can't find room to land a body shot as Rees controls the action.
Rees is still on wobbly legs! Can Vash finish him?
Vash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rees backwards.
Vash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rees backwards.
Rees takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vash lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rees to his knees! Vash keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hud Vash!
During a confident post fight interview, Hud Vash thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFO 11: Gorbachenko v Bell
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ross! #CUT#
It looks like Antonius Barbatia has been cut.
Barbatia tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a series of strikes. Barbatia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbatia looks to clinch
and Ross counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Barbatia moves into range and clinches up with Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross tries to circle away but Barbatia has him pinned against the cage.
Ross tries to circle away but Barbatia has him pinned against the cage.
Barbatia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses.
Barbatia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ross is keeping busy.
Barbatia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Barbatia has the dominant position.
Ross is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barbatia throws an elbow but misses.
Barbatia can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Ross dodges an elbow strike from Barbatia.
Barbatia lands a knee to the body.
Barbatia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Barbatia has him pressed against the cage.
Barbatia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Barbatia tries to tie him up.
Ross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbatia lands a nice elbow.
Barbatia has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbatia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barbatia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Ross has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ross manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Barbatia moves to clinch but Ross breaks away
and Ross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbatia thinking. #CL2#
Barbatia instigates a clinch.
Ross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Barbatia is controlling the position.
Ross blocks an elbow strike from Barbatia.
Barbatia pushes off an throws an elbow but Ross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ross takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Barbatia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ross's defenses. #BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Ross misses its target.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbatia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Barbatia pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbatia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbatia lands a nice elbow.
Barbatia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ross. #BC#
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barbatia moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbatia at a distance.
Ross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonius Barbatia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonius Barbatia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barbatia tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ross throws a shot to the body.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbatia eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barbatia is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barbatia rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbatia won't allow it.
Ross is trying to push Barbatia away but Barbatia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Barbatia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbatia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ross blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Barbatia. #BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbatia tries to clinch up
and Ross counters with a left and a right that stings Barbatia.
Ross is looking to wear down Barbatia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ross throws a shot to the body.
Ross lands a nice looking body shot. #T2##CL2#
Barbatia closes the distance and clinches.
Barbatia lands an elbow inside that Ross shrugs off.
Barbatia lands an elbow inside.
Barbatia working Ross over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbatia keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbatia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbatia pushes off an throws an elbow but Ross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbatia scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
Barbatia slows down the pace here.
Barbatia keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Antonius Barbatia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbatia stalls. #T3#
Ross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbatia has him pressed against the cage.
Barbatia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ross avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbatia.
Ross wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbatia won't allow it.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ross avoids the elbow strike from Barbatia, against the cage.
Ross tries to circle away but Barbatia has him pinned against the cage.
Barbatia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbatia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbatia lands an elbow inside.
Barbatia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbatia has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross tries a body shot but Barbatia blocks it.
Barbatia taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Barbatia prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.
Barbatia misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ross breaks from the clinch.
Barbatia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbatia is breathing heavily.
Barbatia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
Ross stalks Barbatia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbatia's face. Barbatia staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Barbatia is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross connects with a nice cross there... Barbatia is looking wobbly and Ross recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Barbatia to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ross jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Ross!
A very excited looking Bob Ross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NJMMA #7: Mendez v Savage
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Colnago looks to throw the jab but Smit is out of range.
Colnago looks to score with a jab to the body but Smit is just out of range.
Smit is looking to clinch but Colnago is avoiding it.
Colnago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smit momentarily.
Smit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smit doesn't manage to clinch there - Colnago circles away.
Colnago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smit moves away.
Colnago scores with the left hand. Smit knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Colnago does it's job there.
Colnago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smit under the eye.
Colnago lands a nice shot to the body.
Smit looks winded!
Colnago clobbers Smit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colnago throws out a powerful jab.
Colnago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A jab from Colnago does it's job there.
Smit on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Colnago bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Smit! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Smit is rocked!
Colnago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smit is still in real trouble! Can Colnago finish him?
Colnago stops Smit from standing up.
Smit seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colnago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colnago throws a big elbow that misses.
Smit is looking to stand up but Colnago isn't so interested in that idea.
Colnago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Smit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Colnago finds it's target.#T2#
Colnago loads up on a big right hand but Smit slips the punch.
Smit slips under a jab.
Smit tries to counter with a clinch but Colnago shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Colnago misses #CL2#
and Smit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smit.
Smit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colnago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Colnago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Colnago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smit's elbow.
Colnago misses with a punch on the inside.
Colnago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colnago lands an uppercut.
Colnago misses with a body punch.
Colnago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smits head.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colnago pushes Smit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Smit blocks a body shot from Colnago.
Smit blocking some punches.
Smit prevents Colnago from breaking the clinch.
Smit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Colnago manages to break the clinch.
Smit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colnago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colnago cracks Smit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smit walks into a jab.
Colnago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colnago throws a lazy right hand but Smit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colnago.
Smit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colnago scores with a hook.#T4#
Colnago lands with a hook. Smit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cesar Colnago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Colnago.
Colnago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colnago.
Colnago misses with a looping left.
Colnago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smit tries to close the distance and clinch but Colnago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colnago lands a glancing blow to the side of Smit's head.
Colnago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colnago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smit tries to clinch there but Colnago circles away.
Colnago lands with a hook. Smit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Colnago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Colnago misses the target.
As Colnago backs off Smit throws a huge counter combo but Colnago manages to avoid it all.
Colnago scores with a nice head shot.
Smit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Colnago counters with a nice body shot.
Colnago misses with a wild body shot.
Colnago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colnago misses with a looping left.
Smit tries to counter with a clinch but Colnago shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Smit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smit slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smit slips under a jab from Colnago.
Colnago lands a nice shot to the body.
Smit is breathing heavily.#T1#
Colnago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Colnago lands.
Colnago lands a nice hook to Smit's body. Smit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Colnago scores with a jab.
Cesar Colnago is winning the standup battle so far.
Colnago connects with the punch.
Smit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colnago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smit on the side of the head.
Colnago swings for the body but Smit moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Colnago. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Colnago cracks Smit with an uppercut from hell and Smit crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Colnago's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Colnago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smit on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colnago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colnago throwing strikes from guard but Smit blocks nicely.
Smit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colnago is controlling him. #T2#
Colnago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smit pushes Colnago off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colnago.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smit! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Colnago misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colnago.
Colnago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colnago with a nice cross.
Colnago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smit takes one to the side of the head.
Colnago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Smit ducks straight into an uppercut from Colnago and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Smit manages to regain guard straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colnago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colnago's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Colnago wants to control from the top but Smit keeps moving. #ES2#
Smit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smit defending well as Colnago loads up on a big left hand.
Bram Smit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colnago throws a hook but Smit avoids it easily.
Colnago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colnago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smit can do to turn this around?
Smit avoids the body shot from Colnago.
A little jabbing left from Smit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colnago scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Colnago catches Smit napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smit to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colnago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colnago throws a big right hand that misses.
Colnago has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colnago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colnago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smit's head.
Colnago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smit wants to stand and escape but Colnago is having none of it. #T4#
Colnago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smit wants to get back to his feet but Colnago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Colnago trying to control but Smit is working from the bottom.
Colnago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smit's head.
Smit is looking to stand up but Colnago isn't so interested in that idea.
Colnago throws a big right hand that misses.
Smit wants to stand up but Colnago is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colnago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colnago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colnago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Smit wriggles free and stands up.
Colnago looks to score with a jab to the body but Smit is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Colnago dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Colnago lands an overhand right.
Colnago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colnago misses with a straight left.
Colnago sets himself, and Smit steps forward looking for the clinch! Colnago avoids it this time.
Colnago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colnago misses with an uppercut. Smit saw that one coming.
Smit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colnago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colnago connects with the punch.
Smit slips a straight right by Colnago.
Smit moves out of range as Colnago strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colnago throws a body shot but no joy.
Smit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colnago misses with a hook.#T1#
Colnago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smit blocks a jab.
Colnago with a nice cross.
Smit doesn't manage to clinch there - Colnago circles away.
Smit wants to clinch.
Colnago missing with a left hand there. Smit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colnago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colnago with a hook.
Smit tries to clinch but Colnago is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Colnago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Smit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colnago throws out the jab.
Colnago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smit manages to avoid it.
Colnago lands with an uppercut that bounces Smit off the cage and back into range.
Smit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smit there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Colnago drops his shoulder and cracks Smit with a huge uppercut! Smit goes down! Can Colnago finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES2#
Smit pushes Colnago off and scrambles back to his feet.
Colnago drops Smit with a huge uppercut! Smit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Colnago is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Colnago!
Cesar Colnago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NJMMA #7: Mendez v Savage
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Kulina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maltusuri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maltusuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maltusuri steps in with a hook that catches Kulina right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maltusuri follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kulina looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalmin Maltusuri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kalmin Maltusuri waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
Kent Kulina spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fighters don't get knocked down, but great fighters take it on the chin and get back up.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Green does no damage.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Green plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Nelson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Nelson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Green!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Copeland ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Copeland. Copeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Copeland takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Copeland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Copeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wilder down.
Wilder is pushing Copeland's head away, looking to escape. Copeland manages to hold on to the position though.
Copeland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wilder some visible discomfort.
Wilder pushes Copeland away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Copeland gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Copeland is dominant here and he's now got Wilder's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder is trying to stand back up.
Copeland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES2#
Wilder manages to stand up with Copeland still on his back. Eventually Copeland drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Copeland shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.
Wilder misses with the combination. #T1#
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Copeland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Copeland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Copeland manages to pass to side control.
Copeland prevents Wilder from standing back up.
Copeland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Copeland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Copeland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Copeland controlling the pace.
Wilder is trying to escape back to his feet but Copeland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Copeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Copeland is dominant here and he's now got Wilder's back!
Copeland 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##SUB#
Wilder fending off the submission attempt from Copeland.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Copeland softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Copeland softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ES2#
Wilder manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Copeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benny Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland blocks a jab.#TD#
Copeland feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Copeland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Copeland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Copeland connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Copeland is working Wilder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Copeland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Copeland prevents Wilder from getting back to his feet.
Copeland cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Copeland prevents Wilder from getting back to his feet.
Copeland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilder's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Copeland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder lands a head kick!
A low kick from Wilder is predictable there #CL#
and Copeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Wilder holds him up against the cage and eventually Copeland drops back down to his feet.
Wilder tries to circle away but Copeland has him pinned against the cage.
Copeland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Wilder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder can't break the clinch.
Copeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilder walks away with a smile on his face. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Copeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Copeland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Copeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Copeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Wilder is looking to stand up but Copeland isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilder is wriggling around but Copeland manages to pass to half guard.
Copeland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Copeland is controlling the pace.
Wilder is looking to escape.
Wilder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Wilder is defending against the submission attempts here by Copeland.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder is trying to escape back to his feet but Copeland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Copeland controls the position.#SUB#
Copeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilder is pushing Copeland's head away, looking to escape. Copeland manages to hold on to the position though.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Copeland is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.#T3#
Copeland lands shots from the back.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but Copeland has full control of the position and if anything, Wilder has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wilder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Copeland's arms. #ES2#
Wilder manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wilder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Copeland's head.
A head kick from Wilder lands but Copeland takes it in his stride.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Copeland takes one to the chin there.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Copeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Copeland tries to avoid it.
Wilder thumps Copeland with a low kick.#CL#
Copeland has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Copeland pulls guard successfully.
Copeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Copeland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Copeland is in close to Wilder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Copeland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Copeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Wilder.
It looked like Copeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Copeland is looking for a counter combo.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
Copeland dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Copeland's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Copeland's defenses.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland slips under a jab from Wilder.
Copeland throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wilder tests Copeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Copeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him. #TD#
Copeland feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Copeland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Copeland prevents Wilder from getting back to his feet.
Copeland landing with the ground and pound.
Copeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Wilder's guard.
Copeland distracts Wilder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Copeland is controlling him.
Copeland is standing up over Wilder. Wilder looks to escape but Copeland dives into side control.
Wilder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wilder tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wilder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Copeland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilder really wants to buck Copeland off and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder is trying to stand but he's just given Copeland his back.
Wilder is trying to stand back up.
Copeland really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wilder.#T3##SUB#
Copeland working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Wilder is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Copeland has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Wilder taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Copeland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Terrell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Smit clinches.
Smit misses with a knee strike.
Terrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smit lands a shoulder strike.
Smit lands a shoulder strike.
Smit misses with some punches. #BC2#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Smit.
Terrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terrell doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Smit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smit fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Terrell looks for a takedown but Smit sprawls well.
Bram Smit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smit thumps Terrell with a low kick.#CL#
Smit gets a clinch.
Smit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bram Smit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Terrell.
Terrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell is trying to drag Smit to the mat but Smit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Smit on the inside.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Smit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smit avoiding damage as Terrell throws knees to the body. #T2#
Smit lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Smit.
Terrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Smit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Terrell looks winded!
Smit lands a shoulder strike.
Smit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smit lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Smit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Terrell with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Smit clinches up against the cage.
Smit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Smit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Terrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Smit catches Terrell right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Terrell avoids a kick to the body.
Terrell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smit cracks Terrell with a good jab.
Terrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smit's waist but Smit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terrell off to one side. #CL#
Smit clinches with his opponent.
Smit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smit swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smit connects with a knee to the head.
Smit trying to land knees to the body.
Smit lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Terrell is rocked!
Terrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Smit finish him?
Smit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smit pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Terrell! Smit unloads with more strikes and Terrell sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bram Smit!
In his post fight interview, Bram Smit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Eastwood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins wants to control but Eastwood is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Eastwood.
Eastwood is looking to advance position but Hawkins won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Eastwood controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Eastwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eastwood on the ground.#T1#
Eastwood is controlling the pace.
Hawkins really is a fat lump.
Eastwood tries to pass to full mount but Hawkins defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Eastwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawkins defends it well. #SUB2#
Eastwood is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eastwood to get the leverage.
Hawkins won't allow Eastwood to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hawkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eastwood wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Eastwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkins sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hawkins wants to control but Eastwood is keeping busy.
Eastwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eastwood moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Eastwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well. #SUB2#
Eastwood has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hawkins is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Eastwood yanks on the arm and Hawkins is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Eastwood.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalil Eastwood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Rees throws a combination that misses
and Strickland counters with a left and a right that stings Rees.
Strickland walks into a stiff left hand from Rees.
Rees slips a jab and a cross from Strickland.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rees as he avoids it easily.
Rees dodges the punch combination from Strickland. #CL2#
Rees closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rees's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rees breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rees throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rees lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Strickland is rocked!
Strickland get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Strickland stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rees runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cadell Rees!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Morin tries to clinch but Kulina is having none of it. #TD2#
Kulina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kulina lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulina is one step ahead there.
Kulina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulina grinds an elbow into Morin's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina working the ground and pound.
Kulina advances to full mount.
Kulina with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Kulina unloading with bombs!
Kulina punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kulina working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Morin is rocked!
Kulina drops a big elbow. That's hurt Morin! More shots from Kulina and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Kulina!
A victorious Kent Kulina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Hemmingway scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Reilly has been cut.
Hemmingway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Reilly is stalling here.
Hemmingway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hemmingway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hemmingway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmingway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hemmingway. #TD2#
Hemmingway drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hemmingway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Hemmingway gets to his feet - Reilly follows without any prompting.
Hemmingway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!#T1#
Reilly fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Hemmingway misses #CL#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmingway's efforts to push away.
Reilly is trying to pull guard but Hemmingway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reilly prevents Hemmingway from breaking the clinch.
Reilly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hemmingway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemmingway's efforts to push away.
Hemmingway is trying to push Reilly away but Reilly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hemmingway manages to break the clinch.
Hemmingway throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A head kick from Reilly lands but Hemmingway takes it in his stride.
Hemmingway tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
Hemmingway throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.#TD2#
Hemmingway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hemmingway passes into side control. #SU2#
Hemmingway decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemmingway.
Hemmingway connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Hemmingway thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Gero Hemmingway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A head kick by Hemmingway misses
and Reilly makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hemmingway really felt that one!
Hemmingway throws a leg kick #TD#
and Reilly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hemmingway won't be happy with that.
Hemmingway pushes Reilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Reilly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hemmingway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hemmingway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reilly attempts a counter takedown but Hemmingway avoids it well and moves away.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemmingway loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Hemmingway misses with a head kick. #T4##TD#
Reilly shoots in and bounces Hemmingway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hemmingway is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reilly dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB##SUB#
Reilly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hemmingway pushes Reilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gero Hemmingway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Reilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hemmingway misses with a head kick.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hemmingway manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Hemmingway gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hemmingway decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Hemmingway shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hemmingway was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Reilly throws Hemmingway to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmingway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reilly.
A low kick from Hemmingway is predictable there
and Reilly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Hemmingway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.#TD2#
Hemmingway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Reilly throws Hemmingway to one side and escapes!
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Hemmingway.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Hemmingway. #TD2#
Hemmingway gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Reilly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hemmingway is on him like a limpet, forcing Reilly back against the cage.
Hemmingway is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemmingway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hemmingway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reilly has Hemmingway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hemmingway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Hemmingway can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Hemmingway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmingway scores with a kick to the body.
Hemmingway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Hemmingway and move into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hemmingway, right into the meat.
Hemmingway throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Reilly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reilly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hemmingway after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hemmingway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemmingway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hemmingway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hemmingway. #T3#
Reilly shoots in for a double leg but Hemmingway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hemmingway is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks.
Hemmingway connects with a leg kick. Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hemmingway scores with a head kick.
Hemmingway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemmingway misses with a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes. Hemmingway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Hemmingway sprawls well.
Hemmingway throws a head kick that Reilly semi-blocks.
Reilly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Hemmingway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Hemmingway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hemmingway. That's going to slow Reilly down.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Hemmingway tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hemmingway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hemmingway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Hemmingway and Reilly are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hemmingway throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Reilly into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hemmingway knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gero Hemmingway!
Gero Hemmingway thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Sams moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sams tries to clinch up.#TD#
Petrov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sams to the mat! Sams manages to get full guard.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Sams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Petrov looking for subs off his back but Sams has passed one foot through into half guard. #SU2#
Sams stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sams's waist but Sams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Sams throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sams rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov tries to circle away but Sams has him pinned against the cage.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Sams tightens his grip and picks Petrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Petrov manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Sams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sams throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Sams wants to clinch.
Sams keeps Petrov at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Petrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrov is in Sams's guard.
Sams is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sams has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Sams's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sams is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Sams 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.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Sams keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnny Sams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Sams.#CL#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Sams against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Sams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Sams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sams backwards.
Sams being controlled against the cage.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sams tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Sams tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to break free but Sams has control.
Sams looking for a takedown.
Sams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sams has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oleg Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sams.#T1#
Petrov is trying to push Sams away but Sams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sams circles away.
Oleg Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sams takes the fight into the clinch.
Sams stalling the fight.
Sams lands a damaging elbow.
Sams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Sams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Sams drags the fight down to the ground.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sams has wrist control.#T2#
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Petrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sams, up you get! #TD#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sams is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sams wants to stand back up but Petrov manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Sams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sams is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Petrov taking a breather here.
Petrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sams manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sams is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Sams throws a strike from the bottom but Petrov passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Sams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Sams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Sams sneaks out the side door and pushes Petrov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Petrov feints and as Sams raises his hands in defense, Petrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sams punching from the bottom.
Sams tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sams wants to get back to full guard but Petrov has passed into side control.#SU#
Petrov decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Sams moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Sams blocks a body shot from Petrov. #BC2#
Sams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Sams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Sams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sams 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#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Sams gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnny Sams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Sams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Sams gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Sams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sams prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
Sams lands a knee to the head.
Sams landing knees to the body.
Sams takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sams moves into the clinch.
Sams lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Sams just leaning against Petrov, taking a breather. #TD2#
Sams gets control of Petrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oleg Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Sams's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Petrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sams, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sams.
Sams is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Johnny Sams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Sams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sams 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sams!
Oleg Petrov spoke after the fight, saying 'Russia is always backing me, we will return.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
McVaughn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Porter kicks McVaughn off and gets to his feet.
Porter really is a fat lump.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
McVaughn drives through with a takedown into guard.
McVaughn looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVaughn is controlling him.
McVaughn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Porter pulls McVaughn in close to prevent any damage.
McVaughn looking to sit in guard and control but Porter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McVaughn wants to stand up but Porter is controlling him. #T1#
McVaughn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Porter dives into side control.
McVaughn is looking to get back to his feet here but Porter is keeping cool and he's managed to take McVaughn's back.#SUB#
Porter looking for the RNC.
McVaughn is trying to stand back up.
Porter keeps control of the position easily here as McVaughn tries to buck him off.
McVaughn is trying to get back to his feet but Porter has full control of the position and if anything, McVaughn has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
Porter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McVaughn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McVaughn for a finish.
McVaughn wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Porter working for the choke.
McVaughn is trying to get back to his feet but Porter has full control of the position and if anything, McVaughn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can McVaughn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
McVaughn trying to get back to his feet but Porter is in full control for now.
McVaughn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Porter is breathing heavily.

Zack Porter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McVaughn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Porter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

McVaughn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Leroy McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McVaughn keeps trying to improve his position.

McVaughn is still trying to improve position.

McVaughn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

#SUB#

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of . Zack Porter!
In defeat, Leroy McVaughn stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight, I'll take it on the chin, get you next time buddy.'.

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