Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it. #CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruiz fails to pull guard.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Beta Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ruiz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bishop has Ruiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Bishop decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Ruiz looks winded!#T1#
Bishop passes Ruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruiz pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Ruiz defends it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruiz taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Ruiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruiz is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Bishop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruiz!
Bishop fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Bishop is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruiz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruiz shrugs it off. #T3#
Ruiz is trying to escape the mount.
Bishop punching from mount but Ruiz doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SU#
Bishop stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches. #T4##TD#
Bishop pulls guard.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bishop throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta Bishop 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#
Bishop looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiz sprawls and moves away.
Beta Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Ruiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beta Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?#CL#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruiz tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.#TD2#
Bishop gets caught napping as Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown. Bishop manages to retain guard.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Bishop looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishop is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bishop trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Bishop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop wants to get up but he can't break Ruiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Bishop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Ruiz sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Bishop forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bishop jumps guard. #T3#
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Bishop looking to control.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ruiz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bishop has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ruiz manages to get his head free but now Bishop has transitioned to an armbar! Ruiz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bishop! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beta Bishop!

Event: CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Kantu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlav tries to avoid it but Kantu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlav to the ground. Orlav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kantu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlav wants to counter the offense by Kantu and move into the clinch position.
Kantu is breathing heavily.
Kantu fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Orlav counters with a shoot takedown. Kantu fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Kantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlav content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Kantu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orlav escapes and throws Kantu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kantu seems a little lost for a moment, as Orlav dominates the positioning.
Kantu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlav on the ground.
Orlav has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kantu!#SUB2#
Orlav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantu shrugs it off.
Orlav content just to control the position here. #T2#
Orlav lands a heavy elbow.
Kantu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Orlav controlling from mount.
Kantu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Orlav has control of Kantu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orlav content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Orlav with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Orlav 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#
Kantu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlav as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Orlav darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantu wants to stand back up but Orlav manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Orlav is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kantu has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantu is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kantu is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Kantu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlav trying to control the action but Kantu is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orlav is staying tight to Kantu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kantu tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kantu is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kantu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Orlav is staying tight to Kantu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Orlav as Kantu shoots in.#TD2#
Orlav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantu is looking to get back to is feet but Orlav passes into side control.
Orlav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantu trying to control but Orlav flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orlav is hanging on to Kantu's back as he tries to escape.
Orlav looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kantu turns into Orlav and is now in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orlav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orlav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kantu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orlav controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orlav preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Orlav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kantu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlav pinned against the cage. Orlav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orlav let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ishmael Kantu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Orlav shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantu is trying to defend but Orlav finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kantu is trying to escape back to his feet but Orlav uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kantu is trying to escape back to his feet but Orlav uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kantu is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Orlav's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kantu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orlav has control of an arm but Kantu manages to advance to Orlav's back!#T3#
Kantu throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kantu doesn't have the hooks in and Orlav manages to turn into his guard.
Kantu looking to control but Orlav passes into half guard.
Orlav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orlav is keen to just control but Kantu is a slippery customer.#T4#
Orlav controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Orlav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishmael Kantu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Orlav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlav wants to take a breather but Kantu is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Orlav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlav 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Orlav!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cube, as that shot connected.
Orlav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cube ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cube fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cube bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlav's head backwards.
Orlav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cube cracks Orlav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Orlav is rocked!
Cube fakes the body blow, causing Orlav to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Orlav goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ice Cube!
Ice Cube took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the Ice Man, and I'm Coming for my next opponent. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023

#R1#
Zimmerman lands a jab to the nose.
Zimmerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruiz is out of range and Zimmerman settles back down.
Zimmerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zimmerman scores with a decent looking hook.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zimmerman. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Ruiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Zimmerman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman drops Ruiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ruiz is in real trouble here! Zimmerman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Zimmerman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Makarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov throws an elbow that misses. Orlav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makarov's guard. Nice move by Orlav!#REVB##SUB#
Makarov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orlav has picked Makarov up and slammed him! Makarov can't keep hold of the triangle and Orlav manages to pass to side control!
Makarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orlav is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orlav taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Makarov tries to control but Orlav manages to take his back.
Orlav just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orlav looks winded!
Makarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Orlav prevents Makarov from standing back up.
Orlav thows a huge punch but Makarov dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Orlav is looking for a kimura here.
Makarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orlav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makarov is tightening it up a little... Orlav has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orlav reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orlav taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makarov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khabib Makarov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Rojas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rojas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aldo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aldo taking a bit of punishment here - Rojas scoring with strikes.
Aldo's coaches at Cozad MMA Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rojas 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Rojas .
Rojas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rojas throwing shots but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Rojas in his half guard.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
Aldo is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Rojas stands up from Aldo's guard - Rojas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Aldo is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Rojas lands a left and a right that send Aldo crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Rojas shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Aldo is on queer street and Rojas is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Victor Rojas !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Borkechev feints and as Ruiz raises his hands in defense, Borkechev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruiz wants to stand up but Borkechev is controlling him.
Borkechev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Borkechev any problems.
Ruiz wants to sweep here but Borkechev controlling him for the moment. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruiz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz wants to break free but Borkechev has control.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Borkechev drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borkechev is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borkechev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borkechev trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Borkechev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borkechev looking to control.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borkechev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Borkechev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borkechev keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ruiz is thwarting Borkechev's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Ruiz seems content to control.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Borkechev defends it.
Borkechev is trying to stand up here but Ruiz is controlling him well. #T3#
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borkechev is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but Borkechev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruiz to get the leverage.
Borkechev is looking to control Ruiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borkechev avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Borkechev tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borkechev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borkechev throws a good cross that connects.
Borkechev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Borkechev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ruiz misses the jab.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Borkechev forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ruiz being controlled against the cage.
Ruiz goes for a takedown attempt but Borkechev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Borkechev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borkechev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borkechev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borkechev misses with a hook.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borkechev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruiz's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Borkechev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz letting Borkechev take a breather here.#TD2#
Borkechev wants the takedown. Ruiz is fighting it off but Borkechev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruiz's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Borkechev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruiz to the ground. Borkechev is now in Ruiz's guard.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruiz wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling the position.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Borkechev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Ruiz lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Borkechev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Borkechev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borkechev distracts Ruiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borkechev stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position. #T2#
Borkechev chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borkechev is controlling him.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Borkechev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Borkechev manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Borkechev.
Jose Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Borkechev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruiz sprawls well initially but Borkechev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to escape back to his feet but Borkechev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ruiz tries to improve position but can't.
Borkechev taking a breather here.
Ruiz tries to buck Borkechev off but Borkechev is having none of it.
Borkechev staying calm.#T4#
Borkechev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ruiz!
Borkechev tries to control but Ruiz wriggling away.
Ruiz tries to reverse the position but Borkechev maintains control.
Ruiz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Borkechev is punishing Ruiz with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borkechev looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Borkechev looking for the choke but no joy.
Borkechev controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Borkechev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borkechev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruiz circles away.#CL2#
Borkechev moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Borkechev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ruiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Borkechev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ruiz to the mat. Ruiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Borkechev isn't so interested in that idea.
Borkechev postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz's brow.
Ruiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Borkechev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yaroslav Borkechev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borkechev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Borkechev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Borkechev won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Borkechev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borkechev stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
Borkechev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Borkechev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borkechev sprawls well. Borkechev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borkechev.
Jose Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Borkechev.
Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borkechev.
Ruiz is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Borkechev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Borkechev pushes Ruiz off and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borkechev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borkechev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borkechev stands up over Ruiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Borkechev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borkechev trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borkechev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Borkechev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jose Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaroslav Borkechev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruiz lands a couple of sideways elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Borkechev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borkechev 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 Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Borkechev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2023

#R1#
Htht plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orlav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Htht keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Htht.
Orlav throws a quick counter head kick but Htht was just out of range.
Htht shoots in and drives through. Orlav sprawls well.
Orlav half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orlav shoots in for a takedown but Htht shows good takedown defense.
Htht misses with a takedown attempt - Orlav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregor Orlav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htt Htht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlav looks for a takedown but Htht sprawls well.#CL2#
Htht rushes Orlav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Htht tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlav avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Htht's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Htht goes for a takedown attempt but Orlav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orlav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Htht as he jumps to the side.
Htht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orlav drops down looking for a counter takedown but Htht sprawls and moves away.
Orlav moves in looking to clinch but Htht pushes him off.
Orlav is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Htht.#T2#
Htht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Htht looks for a takedown but Orlav sprawls well.
Htht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Htht with that takedown attempt.
Orlav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlav there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Htht fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Htht clinches up with Orlav and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Htht breaks from the clinch.
Htht is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orlav dives in for a single leg takedown but Htht sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Htht throws a counter combo.
Come on Htht - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4##BC2#
Htht breaks from the clinch.
Htht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlav counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Htht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Orlav as Htht shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Htht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlav avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Htt Htht 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#
Htht tries to clinch up.
Orlav takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Htht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Htht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlav pinned against the cage. Orlav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Htht moves into the clinch.#T1#
Htht wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlav manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gregor Orlav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htt Htht.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orlav gets underhooks to prevent Htht's takedown attempt.
Htht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlav prevents it.
Orlav is trying to drag Htht to the mat but Htht just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Htht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Htht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Htht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Htht with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Orlav was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Htht.
Htt Htht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Htht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orlav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Htht. #T3#
Htht punishes Orlav's body with a nice straight punch.
Htht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlav circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Htht clinches with his opponent.
Htht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Htht misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlav. #TD#
Orlav has picked Htht up - he's going for a ride! Orlav dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Orlav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Htht keeps working.
Htht is looking to control Orlav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Htht avoid being mounted?
Htht is pressing down on Orlav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Htht trying to keep a closed guard but Orlav is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Htht looking for a guillotine here but Orlav defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Htht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Htt Htht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Htht dives in and grabs Orlav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlav pushes down on Htht's head and hops out.
As Htht tries to get set, Orlav tries to push him back and clinch up but Htht manages to avoid the attempt.
Htht scores with a shot to the body.
Htht shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlav sprawls well. He's pushed Htht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Orlav closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Htht to the mat! Htht manages to get full guard.
Orlav won't allow Htht to get back to his feet.
Htht wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Htht throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Htht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlav is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Orlav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orlav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Htht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Htht fails to land the takedown.
Gregor Orlav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Htt Htht.
Orlav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Htht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Htt Htht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Htht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Htht pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Htht tries to clinch up.
Orlav was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Htt Htht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Htht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Orlav gets tackled into the cage by Htht. Htht maintains the clinch. #TD#
Orlav jumps into guard, dragging Htht to the mat.
Orlav wants to improve his position but instead Htht has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Htht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Htht is trying to control. Orlav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Orlav keeping hold of Htht's head, controlling as best he can.
Orlav is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Htht controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gregor Orlav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Htt Htht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlav trying to control but Htht postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Orlav showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Htht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Htt Htht!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023

#R1#
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Orlav decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orlav passes into side control.
Orlav controls the position.
Rodriguez wants to control but Orlav postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlav happy to just control the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Orlav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Orlav gets to mount! Rodriguez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Orlav postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orlav is staying active.
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlav wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriguez is now in half guard.
Orlav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orlav trying to control here. #T3#
Rodriguez stalling.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlav is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orlav wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Orlav defends the submission attempt.
Orlav wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlav attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Orlav persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Orlav seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Orlav dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Orlav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez pushes Orlav off looking to stand but Orlav dives back in and keeps control.
Orlav slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlav showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orlav puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orlav tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rodriguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Orlav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Orlav is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Orlav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Orlav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Orlav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlav trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlav is really struggling to control Rodriguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Orlav is having none of it.
Orlav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Orlav shows good takedown defense.
Gregor Orlav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Rodriguez.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Orlav, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Orlav against the cage but Orlav circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Orlav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Orlav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orlav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlav controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Orlav dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Orlav shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orlav is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez regains half guard.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to control but Orlav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Orlav keeps him under control.
It looks like Orlav is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mateo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlav avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Orlav feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlav circles away.
And Orlav counters with a quick kick to the body but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Orlav counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Orlav dives into side control.
Gregor Orlav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Rodriguez.#REVB#
Orlav works to advance to full mount. Rodriguez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Orlav has hold of Rodriguez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodriguez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Orlav looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Orlav controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Orlav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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.
Orlav prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Orlav throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Orlav's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Orlav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlav 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Orlav!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Kantu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Kantu persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kantu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapman is looking for the big counter here.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ishmael Kantu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantu darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Kantu into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Kantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kantu prevents Chapman from breaking the clinch.
Kantu wants to take the fight to the mat but Chapman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Chapman manages to break the clinch.
Kantu shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman wants to counter with a clinch but Kantu pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman scores with a three punch combo!
Kantu shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman with the counter takedown but Kantu avoids it easily.
Kantu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Kantu persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman throws a counter combo.
Chapman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kantu is breathing heavily.
Kantu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Kantu backpedaling.
Ridwan Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kantu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chapman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kantu somewhat.
Chapman throws a one two combo. #T2#
Chapman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman feints a jab promting Kantu to slip. Chapman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kantu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chapman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chapman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kantu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapman counters with a three punch combo that has Kantu backing up. Kantu nods at Chapman to acknowledge the strikes.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantu.#T3#
Chapman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chapman.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chapman scores with a three punch combo!
Chapman throws a right hand that Kantu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kantu also avoids with ease.
A combination from Chapman does no damage.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kantu.
Kantu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantu tries for a takedown but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kantu rushes Chapman and presses him up against the cage.
Chapman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapman working hard to break the clinch.
Kantu can't get the takedown. #BC#
Kantu breaks the clinch.
Kantu fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman stalks Kantu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kantu's face. Kantu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kantu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Kantu persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ridwan Chapman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chapman throws a right hand that Kantu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kantu also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Kantu tries to clinch but Chapman moves out of range.
Ishmael Kantu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kantu looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Kantu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapman's waist but Chapman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kantu off to one side.
Chapman is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Chapman scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Kantu is looking to counter punch.
Ridwan Chapman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapman throws a right hand that Kantu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kantu also avoids with ease.#T1#
Kantu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Kantu with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chapman.
Kantu is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Kantu.
No luck for Kantu with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Kantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chapman tries to bum rush Kantu with a series of wild strikes but Kantu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Kantu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kantu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kantu. Those never looked like landing.
Chapman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kantu.
Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kantu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chapman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Kantu shoots for a takedown but Chapman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kantu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chapman eats them both and turns towards Kantu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chapman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kantu tries to clinch up
and Chapman counters with a left and a right that stings Kantu.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Kantu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chapman throws a counter combo.
Chapman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kantu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chapman duly obliges.
Chapman looks to land a combination. Kantu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kantu back to the cage. Chapman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ridwan Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kantu is defended easily by Chapman.
Kantu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo.
Kantu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman throws a counter combo.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Kantu avoids it well.
Kantu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Kantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kantu or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
Chapman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kantu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chapman lands with a nice combination. Kantu backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kantu.
Chapman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Kantu backpedaling.
Chapman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kantu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chapman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kantu eats them both and turns towards Chapman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chapman lands with a nice combination. Kantu backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chapman duly obliges. #T2#
Chapman stalks Kantu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kantu's face. Kantu staggers backwards, shaken.
Chapman stuffs the takedown attempt from Kantu. Kantu gets slowly back to his feet.
Chapman works over Kantu's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kantu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kantu tries to clinch but Chapman is having none of it.
Chapman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Kantu on that attempt.
Chapman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kantu defends it well.#T3#
Chapman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chapman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chapman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Kantu avoids them all with ease.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Kantu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kantu.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Chapman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kantu back to the cage. Chapman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kantu wants to clinch.
Chapman unleashes a big counter combination but Kantu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kantu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kantu is looking to clinch.
And Chapman tries to counter it with a takedown but Kantu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chapman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ridwan Chapman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Aldo looking to score a takedown here. Carboza is defending well but Aldo drives through and ends up in Carboza's guard.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aldo slips nicely into half guard.
Aldo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aldo working Carboza over with strikes.
Carboza tries to kick Aldo off but Aldo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Aldo slips a nice elbow through Carboza's hands, connecting with Carboza's forehead.
Carboza taking some punishment here, with Aldo in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.#SU2#
Aldo decides to stand up.
Carboza tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carboza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carboza wants it to stay on the feet.
Luiz Carboza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carboza doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carboza defends well and Aldo ends up having to push Carboza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldo throws a head kick but Carboza moves out of range.
Carboza scores with a head kick.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Carboza tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it. #CL#
Carboza moves into the clinch.
Carboza lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Diego Aldo has been cut.#TD2#
Aldo gets control of Carboza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carboza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.
Aldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carboza's guard. #REVB##T3#
Carboza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carboza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Aldo stands and throws Carboza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aldo moves into full mount!
Aldo looking to finish Carboza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carboza!#T4#
Aldo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carboza looks a forlorn figure.
Aldo lands a big shot there that rocks Carboza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aldo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carboza?
Carboza wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo controlling from the full mount.
Aldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aldo lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Aldo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carboza tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in and bounces Carboza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carboza wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo landing with the ground and pound.
Aldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is stalling in the full guard.
Aldo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carboza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aldo on the ground.#T1#
Aldo is pushing down on Carboza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carboza is fighting to maintain full guard but Aldo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aldo slips a nice elbow through Carboza's hands, connecting with Carboza's forehead.#SUB2#
Aldo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carboza defend it? Aldo steps over the head and cranks it - Carboza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Aldo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Yan moves into the clinch.
Yan throws an elbow that misses.
Yan wants to break free but Orlav has control.
Orlav blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yan throws an elbow but misses.
Orlav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yan's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Yan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yan tries to clinch #TD#
and Orlav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yan won't be happy with that.
Orlav controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlav's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Orlav seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yan for as long as he can get away with.#T1##ES2#
Yan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Yan pushes Orlav up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Orlav.
Yan stops a takedown attempt from Orlav. #BC2#
Yan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Orlav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yan!

Yan throws Orlav to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yan tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Orlav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Orlav is trying to work for a kimura but Yan is defending well.
Orlav is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Yan is trying to stand up here but Orlav is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Yan is in trouble now - Orlav has advanced to mount!
Orlav scoring with strikes but Yan is staying in there.
Yan tries to reverse the position but Orlav maintains control.
Orlav controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Orlav jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Yan's face as Orlav controls the position.
Yan pushes Orlav away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Orlav gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Orlav goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orlav but great work by Yan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Yan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yan wants to clinch up but Orlav keeps it at a distance.
Orlav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yan manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orlav is trying to pull guard but Yan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Orlav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yan tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Orlav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan looking to control.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Orlav from controlling successfully.
Yan wants to get back to his feet but Orlav is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregor Orlav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES2#
Yan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Orlav off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Orlav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yan tries to clinch but Orlav moves away #TD#
and Orlav counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yan is looking to stand back up but Orlav counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yan. #REVB##SUB#
Orlav is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orlav stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES2#
Yan kicks Orlav off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan is looking to clinch but Orlav is avoiding it.
Orlav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Orlav swats away the attempt to clinch by Yan.
Petr Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yan wants to clinch up but Orlav keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Orlav gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orlav.
Yan pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlav leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orlav's brow.
Yan misses with an elbow strike.
Orlav looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Orlav. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Yan throws a head punch that misses.
Yan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Yan breaks from the clinch.
Yan is looking to clinch.
It appears Orlav was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Yan moves into the clinch.
Yan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orlav dodges an elbow strike from Yan.
Orlav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Yan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yan tries to clinch #TD#
and Orlav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yan!

Yan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Yan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Orlav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yan tries to clinch but Orlav moves out of range.
Orlav feinted with a counter takedown.
Yan wants to clinch up but Orlav keeps it at a distance.
Orlav circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Orlav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yan won't be happy with that.
Orlav has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Yan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlav controlling his opponent.
Yan trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Yan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Orlav.
Yan working to try and regain half guard.
Orlav controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Orlav looking to secure an arm triangle but Yan defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Orlav avoids the attempt from Yan to control.
Yan is looking to get to half guard.
Orlav trying to control but Yan is having none of it.
Orlav lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Yan tries to buck Orlav off but he can't manage it.
Orlav cracks Yan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yan tries to hold on but Orlav postures up.
Yan is squirming around, avoiding Orlav's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yan really wants to buck Orlav off and get back to his feet.
Orlav wants to control but instead Yan manages to regain half guard.
Yan is looking to get back to is feet but Orlav passes into side control.
Yan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orlav trying to control the action but Yan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Orlav asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Orlav showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Yan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Charania shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown into Charania's guard.

Charania has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Charania lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charania takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Charania is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Charania drops an elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Charania seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruiz has hold of Charania's hands but Charania slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Charania working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Charania drops an elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Charania lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB2#
Charania is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charania looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Charania working over Ruiz with some ground and pound. Ruiz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Charania decides to stand and escape the position.
Charania misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charania leaves Ruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ruiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Charania gets back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charania can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Ruiz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charania looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Charania.
Charania is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Charania looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily.
Charania has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
Ruiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charania on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Charania has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Charania is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Charania pulls Ruiz in to control the position. #SUB2#
Charania is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ruiz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Charania's body to avoid the submission. Charania has instead reached around Ruiz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Charania arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shams Charania!

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