Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Striking Masters 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Fumiaki dodges the punch combination from Javarison Lamar.
Fumiaki feints and then cracks Javarison Lamar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Javarison Lamar down.
Fumiaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Javarison Lamar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Javarison Lamar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ando Fumiaki has been cut.
Javarison Lamar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Javarison Lamar.
Fumiaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Javarison Lamar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fumiaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Javaris Jamar Javarison Lamar has been cut.
Javarison Lamar misses with a straight left.
Javaris Jamar Javarison Lamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Fumiaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Javarison Lamar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fumiaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fumiaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Javarison Lamar. That did some damage!
Javarison Lamar throws a lazy right hand but Fumiaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fumiaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Javarison Lamar looks winded!#KD#
Fumiaki lands a head kick that bluckles Javarison Lamar and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Fumiaki no doubt looking to push for a finish!#T1#
Fumiaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Javarison Lamar's sensitive parts.
Fumiaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fumiaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fumiaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fumiaki cracks the inside of Javarison Lamar's front leg.
Javarison Lamar moves out of range as Fumiaki strikes.
Javarison Lamar looks to throw the jab but Fumiaki is out of range.
Fumiaki throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Javarison Lamar crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ando Fumiaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Ando Fumiaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Kessel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesiyan tries to counter with a takedown but Kessel is quick to defend against it.
Kessel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesiyan.#CUT2#
It looks like Kwame Adesiyan has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kessel has knocked Adesiyan down with a huge combo! Kessel steps away and waves a wobbly Adesiyan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Adesiyan is rocked!
Kessel connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Adesiyan out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Kessel!

Event: Striking Masters 3
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Avery lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Avery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avery walks straight into a big right, left combination from Morris and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Morris as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morgan Morris!

Event: Striking Masters 3
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Skystalker misses with a combination
and Clowen counters with a nice uppercut.
Clowen cracks Skystalker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Skystalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skystalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clowen staying out of range there.
Skystalker misses with a left hand
and Clowen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Skystalker is rocked!
Clowen closes the distance and catches Skystalker with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Skystalker is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Skystalker is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Skystalker is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Clowen takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rogger Clowen!

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Filch drives through and clinches with Malingo against the cage.
Filch scores with a hook to the body.
Filch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Filch blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Filch.
Malingo looks winded!
Filch misses with an elbow over the top.
Malingo tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
A short uppercut from Filch.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Filch lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Filch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch cracks Malingo with a nice body shot.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Filch works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Filch decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
Filch striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2#
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Filch blocks nicely.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malingo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filch distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Malingo is rocked!
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malingo's head.
Malingo is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch gets to his feet and stands over Malingo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Malingo felt that one! Filch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Malingo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Malingo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vershinin did well to prevent Malingo getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malingo in particular looking to stall.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Malingo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vershinin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vershinin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vershinin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vershinin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vershinin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo works over Vershinin with some ground and pound from guard.
Vershinin is pulling down on Malingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Malingo, at least for the moment.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vershinin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malingo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vershinin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vershinin trying to control the position.
Malingo is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vershinin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo is stalling in the full guard.
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vershinin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Malingo preventing the sweep.
Malingo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vershinin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malingo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Malingo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vershinin is just riding it out for now. Malingo eventually gives up the hold.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vershinin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Vershinin is trying to maintain the position but Malingo is very close to passing his half guard.
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vershinin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malingo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malingo trying to control but Vershinin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vershinin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vershinin digs a good body shot into Malingo's ribs.
Vershinin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malingo's head.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vershinin blocks a leg kick.
Malingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vershinin stuns Malingo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vershinin can do to turn this around?
Vershinin misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vershinin blocks a jab.
Vershinin tries to land a body kick
and Vershinin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vershinin throws a leg kick which misses Malingo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malingo tries to avoid it.
Vershinin throws a poor cross that misses
and Malingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
Makar Vershinin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Malingo with a nice cross.
Makar Vershinin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Vershinin .
Malingo walks into a jab.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vershinin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malingo. Vershinin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vershinin is looking for the big counter here.
Vershinin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vershinin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malingo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vershinin on the side of the head.
Vershinin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vershinin throws out the jab.
Malingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vershinin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo jabs Vershinin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vershinin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Vershinin misses with an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to counter punch.
Makar Vershinin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vershinin scores with a nice right hand.
Makar Vershinin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vershinin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malingo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vershinin sprawls well. He's pushed Malingo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Vershinin moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Malingo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vershinin 's guard.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo with a nice head shot there.
Vershinin can't keep his opponent in guard - Malingo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malingo lands a nice short elbow.
Vershinin is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Malingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vershinin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malingo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vershinin 's head.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vershinin to regain full guard.
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vershinin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malingo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vershinin 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.#T4#
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malingo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vershinin keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
Malingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vershinin misses the shot to the body.
Vershinin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Malingo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vershinin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vershinin tries to bum rush Malingo with a series of wild strikes but Malingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
No joy there for Vershinin , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malingo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vershinin 's head.
Malingo throws a good cross that connects.
Vershinin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vershinin tries a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vershinin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Malingo both land. Nice combination.
Vershinin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vershinin thumps Malingo with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Malingo.
Malingo avoids the head kick by Vershinin . #T1#
Vershinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Malingo connects with a right hand. Vershinin shakes it off.
Vershinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vershinin throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a left to the body.
Vershinin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vershinin 's head backwards.
A punch combination from Vershinin misses.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vershinin misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vershinin throws a low kick but Malingo avoids it.
Vershinin throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Malingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vershinin tries to sprawl out of it but Malingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vershinin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vershinin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malingo slips under a jab.
Malingo scores with a sloppy right hand. Vershinin should have avoided that one.
Malingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vershinin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vershinin .
Malingo throws a hook but Vershinin blocks it.
Vershinin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malingo moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Malingo misses its target.
Malingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vershinin is out of range. #T3#
Vershinin throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo dips to his left and cracks Vershinin with an uppercut!
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo scores with a jab.
Vershinin looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vershinin .
Vershinin throws a sloppy head kick and Malingo moves out of range easily.
Malingo cracks Vershinin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vershinin misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Malingo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vershinin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malingo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Vershinin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vershinin has wrist control.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo throws a big elbow that misses.
Malingo pushes down on Vershinin 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malingo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vershinin defending well though.
Malingo throwing shots but Vershinin is blocking nicely.
Vershinin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malingo wants to take a breather but Vershinin is having none of it.
Makar Vershinin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 44
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo lands with an overhand left.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo misses with a leg kick
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zackrisson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
Malingo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Malingo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zackrisson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Zackrisson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Malingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Malingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson tried to counter with a leg kick but Malingo avoided it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Malingo slaps the foot to one side.
Malingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Malingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Nice cross by Malingo.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
Malingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Malingo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Malingo coming out on top.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo lands a body shot.
Zackrisson is looking to score with low kicks.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Malingo's midsection.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Malingo's shoulder, as Malingo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Malingo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackrisson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Malingo.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
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 Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malingo connects with a single shot there.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson thumps Malingo with a low kick.
Malingo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Malingo settles back down.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Malingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Zackrisson scores with a jab.
Zackrisson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malingo connects with a right hand. Zackrisson shakes it off.#T1#
Zackrisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malingo throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Malingo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malingo checks the leg kick.
Malingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malingo with a hook.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Malingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Malingo misses with an uppercut
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Malingo's head back.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo scores with a punch to the head.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Zackrisson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.#T3#
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malingo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Malingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malingo down.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Malingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Malingo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malingo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Zackrisson 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!
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malingo slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zackrisson scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Malingo scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malingo checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malingo lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zackrisson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Malingo sizes up Zackrisson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malingo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range. #T1#
Malingo misses with a wild combination.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Malingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Malingo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Malingo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson is wise to it.
Zackrisson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malingo counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Malingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a hook.
Malingo feints a jab promting Zackrisson to slip. Malingo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zackrisson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Malingo misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Malingo blocks the leg kick.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a combination that misses
letting Malingo counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackrisson as he avoids it easily.
Malingo goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Malingo misses with a looping left.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Zackrisson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malingo's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Malingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Malingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Zackrisson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
It looked like Zackrisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zackrisson misses the target.
Malingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malingo on the side of the head.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Zackrisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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 Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: Pride FC 42
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo sizes up Seok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seok blocks a low kick nicely.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo stuns Seok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Seok misses.
Malingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Donk. Malingo catches Seok right on the button with a cross.
Malingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malingo defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Malingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seok circles away quickly and effectively.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.
Malingo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Seok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malingo sprawls well initially but Seok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malingo wants to get back to full guard.
Malingo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malingo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Seok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seok trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass. #SUB#
Malingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seok defends it easily.#SUB#
Malingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Seok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seok distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malingo trying to control the position.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass. #SUB#
Malingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seok trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Malingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seok defends well.#SUB#
Seok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Seok lunges at Malingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malingo's hand.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Malingo takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses.
Malingo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Malingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok connects with the punch.
Malingo throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target. #T1#
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Malingo moved out of range.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Seok.
Malingo lands a nice hook to Seok's body. Seok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malingo. Malingo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seok lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malingo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Seok blocks a jab.
Seok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok slips a jab from Malingo.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Malingo. Those never looked like landing.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Seok tenderised Malingo's leg. Malingo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Seok as he connects with a hook.
Seok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malingo.
Seok looks to throw the jab but Malingo is out of range. #T3#
Malingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seok.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a hook.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seok.
A jab from Seok misses.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Seok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malingo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seok scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Seok scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok throws a body punch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Seok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malingo working a defensive guard but Seok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Seok has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Seok lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malingo tries to hold on but Seok pushes him away.
Seok lands a big elbow.
Malingo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo tries to lock up and control but Seok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Malingo.
Seok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malingo shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Seok finds it's target.
Seok jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Malingo.
Malingo moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo avoids the body shot from Seok.
Malingo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Seok misses the jab.
Malingo works the jab nicely.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malingo.
Seok lands a right hook to the body.
Seok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seok with a nice cross.
Seok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seok jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Seok misses with a shot to the body
and Malingo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Malingo is just out of range.
Malingo scores with a shot to the body.
Seok looks to land a left hand but Malingo moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok lands a nice hook to Malingo's body. Malingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malingo misses with a few strikes there.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Malingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Malingo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seok works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Malingo.
Seok slips under a jab from Malingo.#T3#
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
A shot to the liver by Seok. Beautiful body shot.
Seok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malingo.
Malingo looks for a takedown but Seok sprawls well.
Seok with the counter takedown but Malingo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Seok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malingo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malingo is not content to let Seok control the position. #T4#
Malingo struggling a bit here.
Seok just content to control the position.
Malingo is not content to let Seok control the position. #SUB2#
Seok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malingo tries to bench press Seok off him but Seok keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sang Seok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seok 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
An out of breath Lee Sang Seok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness 8: Orndorff vs Foot
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Couture gets caught flat footed, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from controlling successfully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Couture haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stops Couture from standing up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling him.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from controlling successfully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes from guard but Couture blocks nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some strikes from top position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's guard. Nice move by Couture!#REVR#
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is proving hard to escape from.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, not yet. #T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Couture puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Couture postures up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to get back to full guard but Couture has mounted him!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Couture is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Couture manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Couture uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a takedown into Couture's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of elbows.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big right hand that misses.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stands up over Couture, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling him.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Couture's head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard. #T2#
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stands up over Couture, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice head shot there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling him.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Couture is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture wants to stand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couture's head.#T4#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of digs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture wants to stand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from controlling successfully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Couture's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Diemomd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Diemomd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diemomd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diemomd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diemomd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diemomd passes to full mount!
BOOM! Diemomd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diemomd controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Diemomd has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Adams is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Diemomd!
A relieved looking Barry Diemomd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Couture smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Couture moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mine takes one to the side of the head.
Couture connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Mine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Mine shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
Couture is looking to stand back up but Mine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Mine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Mine decides to stand up. #T1#
Mine moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Mine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
It looked like Mine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Couture sizes up Mine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Couture 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.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Mine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Mine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Mine counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture is looking to stand back up but Mine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Couture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Mine decides to stand and escape the position.
Couture throws a hook but Mine avoids it easily.
It looked like Mine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
Couture misses with a hook
and Mine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timothee Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Mine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Mine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Mine takes one to the chin there.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mine counters with a left and a right that stings Couture. #T3#
Couture swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mine is controlling him.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Mine passes into half guard. #SU#
Mine stands up out of the half guard.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Mine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Mine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
A counter left hand to the body from Mine misses its target.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Mine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture misses with a hook
and Mine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Mine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couture misses with a combination
and Mine counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothee Couture will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mine counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Couture gets tackled into the cage by Mine. Mine maintains the clinch.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but Mine has the dominant position.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
Mine tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mine has him pressed against the cage.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Mine.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mine is working Couture over against the cage.#T1#
Mine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture working hard to break the clinch.
Couture is trying to push Mine away but Mine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture working aggressively here.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture working hard to break the clinch.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Mine is controlling the position.
Mine has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mine can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Mine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mine tries to throw a body punch but Couture avoids it by throwing Mine back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mine.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Mine.
Mine prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Mine wants a takedown but no success here.
Mine lands a body shot.
Mine is working Couture over against the cage.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mine.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mine.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mine counters with a nice body shot.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Mine counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Mine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Mine counters with a nice body shot.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mine counters with a left to the body.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Mine counters with a two punch combo.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Mine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture misses with a combination
and Mine counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mine closes the distance and clinches.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working hard to break the clinch.
Mine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Mine keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Couture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Mine keeps him there for the moment.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Mine has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture is trying to break free.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mine.
Couture tries to circle away but Mine has him pinned against the cage.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Mine won't allow it. #TD#
Mine has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Couture uses from the top position. #ES#
Mine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Couture off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

She Mine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Couture's guard.
Couture is wriggling around but Mine manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Mine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couture scores with a jab. Mine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mine slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture misses with a hook
and Mine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws a hook but Mine blocks it.
Mine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Timothee Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Mine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Mine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Mine drives through and clinches with Couture against the cage.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mine lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Mine.
Couture tries to break free but Mine pushes him back against the cage.
Couture working hard to break the clinch.
Mine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Mine uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Couture scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mine manages to mount him! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mine controlling his opponent.
Couture trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Mine controlling from the full mount.
Couture is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mine controlling from the full mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Couture wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mine controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
She Mine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mine 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... She Mine!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Adesiyan misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Adesiyan. Those never looked like landing.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Adesiyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rothschild throws a head kick that Adesiyan semi-blocks.
Adesiyan misses with an uppercut.
Adesiyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adesiyan throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Adesiyan misses with a double jab.
Adesiyan misses with a straight right.
Rothschild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adesiyan scores with a jab. Rothschild acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adesiyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adesiyan.
Rothschild goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rothschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adesiyan misses with a double jab
and Rothschild counters with a body kick.
Rothschild scores with a head kick. #T1#
Rothschild scores with a head kick. Adesiyan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adesiyan throws a series of punches but Rothschild avoids them all with ease.
Rothschild lands a two punch combo.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rothschild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Adesiyan is rocked!
Rothschild lands a nice hook to Adesiyan's body. Adesiyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesiyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesiyan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rothschild! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Rothschild!

Event: Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Koreshkov swinging wildly here.
Kinyua lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Gusarov Koreshkov has been cut.
Kinyua scores with a punch to the head.
Koreshkov with a hook.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koreshkov misses with a double jab.
Kinyua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koreshkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Thabiti Kinyua has been cut.
Kinyua throws a lazy uppercut
and Koreshkov counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Koreshkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kinyua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinyua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kinyua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koreshkov throws a series of punches but Kinyua avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Kinyua's head coaches at Warrior Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinyua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koreshkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinyua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koreshkov throws a series of punches but Kinyua avoids them all with ease.
Thabiti Kinyua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Kinyua is rocked!
Kinyua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Koreshkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinyua throws a hook but Koreshkov blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kinyua. That snapped Koreshkov's head back.
Koreshkov misses with the combination.
Kinyua misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kinyua! Koreshkov lets Kinyua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Kinyua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinyua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koreshkov.
Kinyua seems to have got his legs back now.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Kinyua strikes.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinyua throws out the jab.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Kinyua misses the target.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Kinyua's head back.
Kinyua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kinyua's corner calls for a 1-2. Kinyua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinyua lands a head shot.
Koreshkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kinyua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koreshkov. #KD2#
Koreshkov sends Kinyua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Koreshkov is motioning to the referee to let Kinyua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Kinyua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koreshkov counters with a big right hand! Oh Kinyua is in trouble here! Koreshkov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gusarov Koreshkov!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Steiner with a poor takedown
and Rishkinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steiner misses with a takedown attempt
and Rishkinov counters with a good, hard body kick but Steiner shrugs it off.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rishkinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steiner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rishkinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steiner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rishkinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Steiner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rishkinov loads up with a big shot that hurts Steiner! He's pulled Rishkinov in close but Rishkinov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Steiner survive? More strikes from Rishkinov and Steiner is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
John Steiner spoke after the fight, saying 'You see that win was a fluke! I'll be back to avenge this loss at next year's SACRIFICE!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Drew is looking to clinch.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drew is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Drew circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drew . #CL2#
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Drew .
Drew wants to get back to striking at distance but Watson won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drew just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watson's brow.
Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Drew pulls Watson into guard.
Drew wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drew is retaining full guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Drew is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson won't allow Drew to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Drew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drew is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Drew keeps moving.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Drew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson is trying to hold Drew in close to prevent damage but Drew has managed to pass into half guard.
Drew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Drew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Drew postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Watson to stand up.
Drew doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
Drew is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!
Watson prevents Drew from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson just trying to survive but Drew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Watson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drew is staying active.#T4##SUB#
Watson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Drew gets his way!
Watson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson covering up well under a series of strikes from Drew .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bat Drew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drew lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Drew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drew is trying to break the clinch but Watson is controlling him.
Drew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drew is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drew down to the mat. Drew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Watson gets the takedown into side control.
Watson wants to control for a moment but Drew uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Watson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drew with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
Drew trying to control the position.
Drew is really struggling to control Watson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drew . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drew has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drew .
Drew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Drew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Watson is trying to control the position here. Drew has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Watson tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Drew jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bat Drew !

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Steiner shoots in and bounces Bobby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bobby has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Bobby defends easily. #SUB2#
Steiner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobby is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bobby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.
Bobby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Bobby defends easily.
Bobby chips away with some ground and pound.
Bobby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobby pushing down on Steiner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bobby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bobby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steiner actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bobby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Steiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steiner taking some punishment here, with Bobby in his half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bobby. Oh but Steiner has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bobby goes limp - he's gone! Steiner jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Steiner!
John Steiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Kinyua's guard.
Kinyua wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scott manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kinyua wants to stand back up but Scott manages to pass into side control.
Kinyua wants to get back to his feet.
Scott remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kinyua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scott is controlling him well.
Kinyua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kinyua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kinyua tries to escape but Scott is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott controls the position.
Kinyua tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinyua wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kinyua won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Scott off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Scott!

Event: RapidFC 14
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Steiner looks for a takedown but Swango sprawls well.#KD#
Swango lands a left and a right that send Steiner crashing to the mat, dazed. Swango thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Steiner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swango counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
Steiner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swango counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Steiner off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Swango follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Steiner was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Michael Swango 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.
The defeated John Steiner had this to say: 'You see that win was a fluke! I'll be back to avenge this loss at next year's SACRIFICE!'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Fiaz cracks Steiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like John Steiner has been cut.
Fiaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fiaz throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Steiner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Steiner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura but Fiaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steiner to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Steiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiaz is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Steiner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiaz defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura but Fiaz is defending well. #SUB2#
Steiner is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiaz is in trouble now - Steiner has advanced to mount!
Steiner wants to take Fiaz's back here but Fiaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Steiner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fiaz has worked his arm free - good work by Fiaz! #SUB2#
Steiner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steiner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Steiner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steiner on the ground.#SUB2#
Steiner swings around for an armbar but Fiaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steiner's guard.#SUB2#
Steiner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fiaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaz has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Steiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Steiner keeping full guard, as Fiaz tries to pass.
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fiaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for a guillotine here but Fiaz defends easily.
Fiaz trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fiaz trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Steiner's cut.
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#
Nice body punch from Fiaz.
Fiaz lands with a straight right. Steiner didn't see that one coming.
Frank Fiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Fiaz's guard.#SUB#
Fiaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steiner defends it easily.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fiaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Fiaz in his guard.#REVR#
Fiaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Steiner has his foot on Fiaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Steiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaz defends well.#SUB2#
Fiaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steiner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fiaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steiner pulls down on the head and he's put Fiaz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Steiner!
After winning the bout, John Steiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC 11
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Malina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steiner tries to avoid it but Malina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steiner to the ground. Steiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Steiner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malina is trying to defend but Steiner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Steiner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Malina defend it? Steiner steps over the head and cranks it - Malina is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Steiner!
A relieved looking John Steiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Koreshkov there.#CUT2#
It looks like James Jameson has been cut.
Koreshkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jameson's hands.
Koreshkov lands a head shot.#CL#
Jameson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Koreshkov manages to break the clinch.
Koreshkov drops Jameson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jameson! Koreshkov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gusarov Koreshkov!

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