Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Asakura catches Log with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Log tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Log takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Log tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Log wants to clinch.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Log throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asakura.
Log takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Log eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Log looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Asakura is trying to break free.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asakura tries to break free but Log pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike.
Log lands an elbow just above Asakura 's eye. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch. #CL#
Log gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
Asakura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Log prevents it. #BC2#
Log's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Log at a distance.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Log tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log misses with the combination.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Log fails with a takedown attempt.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Log throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Asakura.
Log closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Log manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.#T3##SU2#
Log decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Log dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Log throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asakura.#CL2#
Log takes the fight into the clinch.
Log lands an elbow inside that Asakura shrugs off.
Log pushes off an throws an elbow but Asakura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotsi Log.
Log is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Log has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Log throws a head kick that misses.
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
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!
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Log and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Log just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asakura's brow.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Log keeps him there for the moment.
Log creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Log on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Asakura 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#
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Log is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Log.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Log seems unphased.
Hotsi Log seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Log throws a head kick that misses.
Log has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Log there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.
Log wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Log moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Log is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Log rushes Asakura and presses him up against the cage.
Log has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Log throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Log takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Log scores with a head kick. Asakura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Log walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Log throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura darts in and clinches Log up against the cage.#T2#
Asakura working hard to break the clinch.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Log fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Log throws a lazy head kick
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura with a jab.
Log has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Log wants to clinch but Asakura slips to the side
and Asakura counters with a head kick.
Log takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Log looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Log lands a high kick! #CL2#
Log clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Log tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Log has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Log.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Log throws an elbow but it misses.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log is controlling him.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Log.
Log closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Log misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Log avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Log moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura lands a head kick. Log smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4##CL#
Asakura forces Log back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Log.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Log.
Log avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Log rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Log can do to turn this around?
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hotsi Log seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura jumps guard but Log stands there with Asakura around his waist. Asakura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Log pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Log misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Log throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Log keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura lands with a hook. Log tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Log takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Log takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asakura digs a good hook to Log's body.
Log fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Log.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotsi Log.
Log dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Log takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected. #T1##CL#
Log tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Log lands an elbow that stopped Asakura in his tracks for a moment.
Log lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Log lands an elbow just above Asakura 's eye.
Log has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asakura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Log after a bit of a struggle.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Log has double underhooks. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Log as he avoids it easily.
Log drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asakura defends it well.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Log. Log circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Log is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Log gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
Log keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Log lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the cage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Log keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike. #T3##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log lands with a kick to the temple. Asakura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Log with a poor takedown
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Log buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Log shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Log takes a kick to the side of the head.
Log lands a high kick!
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
Log throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Log has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Asakura blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Log.
Log gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Log has the dominant position.#BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Log misses with a jab, cross combination.
Log takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
Hotsi Log has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Asakura!
Our winner, Kai Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Em uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southpaw.
Em blocks a jab.
Em tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southpaw throws a right hand that misses
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Southpaw.
A big right from Southpaw misses.
Em wants to counter with a clinch but Southpaw pushes him away.
Em shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Southpaw.
Southpaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Southpaw throws a hook but Em avoids it easily.
Em keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southpaw.
Em has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Em there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southpaw connects with a body shot.
Southpaw throws the left hand but Em avoids the punch easily.
Em is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southpaw scores with a jab.#T1#
Southpaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Em is just out of range.
And Em tries to counter it with a takedown but Southpaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southpaw throws an overhand right that drops Em like a sack of potatoes! Southpaw dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seventoe Southpaw!

Event: MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Waters's guard.#SUB2#
Ruiz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Waters throws up his legs and catches Ruiz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ruiz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Waters! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Waters!

Event: MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Torres rushes Conrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Conrad is controlling him.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conrads head.
Conrad misses with a knee strike.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Conrad won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Conrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Conrad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Torres is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Conrad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Conrad scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Torres is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manny Torres has been cut.#SU#
Conrad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Conrad shows good takedown defense.
Torres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conrad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Torres.#TD#
Conrad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Conrad landing a few strikes.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Conrad finish him?
Conrad 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##SUB#
Conrad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Conrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU#
Conrad stands up.
A head kick misses from Conrad.
Manny Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conrad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Torres manages to circle out of the way.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conrad defends it nicely.#T3##CL2#
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres is trying to stall.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres looks winded!
Torres dodges the punch combination from Conrad. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Conrad clinches up against the cage.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conrad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conrad misses with a knee strike.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conrad stalling in the clinch.
Conrad gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conrad throws an elbow but it misses.
Conrad keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Torres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Conrad has cracked Torres with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Conrad lands another huge swinging hook and Torres tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Torres, before Conrad can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024

#R1#
Pindleton tries to bum rush Graham with a series of wild strikes but Graham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graham looks for a takedown but Pindleton sprawls well.
Graham with a poor takedown #CL#
and Pindleton moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pindleton.
Pindleton pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pindleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pindleton pushes Graham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pindleton scores with a shot to the side of Graham's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pindleton.
Pindleton lands a body shot.
Pindleton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Pindleton.
Pindleton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pindleton.
Pindleton prevents Graham from breaking the clinch.
Pindleton works on Graham's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A hook to the body from Pindleton.
Still in the clinch, Pindleton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Pindleton.
Graham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pindleton.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pindleton is defending well.
Larry Pindleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Graham.
Pindleton digs a right hand into Graham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graham's gas tank.
Pindleton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pindleton lands a shot to the body.
Pindleton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham goes for a takedown attempt but Pindleton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Pindleton pushes him off.
Pindleton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Graham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Pindleton closes the distance and pushes Graham back into the cage.
Graham tries to break the clinch but Pindleton is controlling the position.
Pindleton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pindleton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pindleton to keep the fight standing.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Pindleton.
Pindleton gets through Graham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pindleton.
Graham looking to slow down the pace here.
Pindleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham is trying to maintain a safe position but Pindleton gets an underhook and turns Graham into the cage.
Pindleton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham looks winded!
Pindleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pindleton.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pindleton works on Graham's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nice body punch from Pindleton - that landed with a thud.
Pindleton lands with a left to the head.
Pindleton lands a nice shot to the body.
Pindleton gets through Graham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pindleton.
Pindleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pindleton lands a body punch.
Pindleton lands with a right to the head.
Pindleton lands with a short shot to the head.
Pindleton digs a right hand into Graham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graham's gas tank.
Pindleton scores with a hook to the body.
Graham tries to pull guard but Pindleton holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
Pindleton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pindleton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Pindleton.
Good body shot from Pindleton. #T4#
Pindleton scores with a shoulder strike.
Pindleton is working Graham over against the cage.
A short left from Pindleton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pindleton.
A short right from Pindleton on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pindleton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pindleton.
Pindleton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Pindleton.
Pindleton lands a body shot.
Pindleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pindleton gets through Graham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham is trying to push Pindleton away but Pindleton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Pindleton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pindleton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Pindleton - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Pindleton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pindleton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graham misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Pindleton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pindleton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pindleton.
Graham has had enough of the clinch but Pindleton keeps him there for the moment.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pindleton.
Pindleton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Graham's efforts to push away.
Pindleton scores with a hook to the body.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pindleton lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pindleton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Pindleton digs a right hand into Graham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graham's gas tank.
Graham is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pindleton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pindleton. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Pindleton.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pindleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pindleton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Pindleton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Graham is rocked!
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Pindleton finish him?
Graham tries to pull guard but Pindleton holds him up against the cage and eventually Graham drops back down to his feet.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Pindleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Pindleton.
Pindleton pushes Graham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pindleton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pindleton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pindleton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Pindleton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Pindleton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Pindleton.
Pindleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pindleton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pindleton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pindleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Pindleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grahams head.
Pindleton lands a right hand.
Pindleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham is trying to pull guard but Pindleton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pindleton walks away with a smile on his face. Graham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larry Pindleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Graham.
Pindleton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graham doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Pindleton cracks Graham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Graham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pindleton finish him?
Pindleton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graham at a distance. #T3#
A combination from Pindleton does no damage.
Pindleton misses with a two punch combination.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pindleton pinned against the cage. Pindleton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Pindleton forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.
Pindleton lands a left hand.
Pindleton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pindleton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graham misses with a knee to the head.
Pindleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pindleton lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Pindleton lands a left hand.
Pindleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pindleton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pindleton scores with a shot to the side of Graham's head.
Graham has a couple of punches blocked by Pindleton.
Pindleton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Pindleton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pindleton walks away with a smile on his face. Graham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larry Pindleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Pindleton sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Pindleton.
Larry Pindleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham throws a front kick aimed at Pindleton's knee but Pindleton avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pindleton looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
Graham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pindleton with a body shot.
Pindleton scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Pindleton.
Pindleton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Pindleton dominated that second round.
That's time! Pindleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Pindleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Pindleton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Graham falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Pindleton!
Larry Pindleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Victor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sims was covering up waiting for the punch and Victor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Victor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sims lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sims showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sims thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a triangle but Sims pushes his legs off easily.
Sims with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sims throws a strike but Victor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Victor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sims is trying to keep Victor in close.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Victor keeping full guard, as Sims tries to pass.
Sims with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Victor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Victor manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Victor's guard.
Victor is breathing heavily.
Sims throws a big elbow that misses.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor is retaining full guard.
Victor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Victor, up you get! #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.#TD#
Victor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sims was covering up waiting for the punch and Victor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
Victor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sims might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Victor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Sims tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zaid Sims will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sims is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Victor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sims defends it well. #SUB#
Victor is looking for submissions but instead, Sims has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Victor wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sims lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Victor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sims trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sims drops back, looking for a kneebar! Victor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Victor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Victor! #REVR##SUB#
Victor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sims manages to work his way to half guard, despite Victor's best efforts.#T2#
Sims trying to hold on to Victor's head to control him but Victor postures up.
Sims wants to improve his position but Victor is controlling well. #SUB#
Victor is working for an americana but Sims has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Victor was thinking about the submission.
Sims not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor pulls Sims in to control the position. #SUB2#
Sims drops back looking for a leg! Victor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Victor manages to kick Sims off! Sims jumps back into Victor's guard.
Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sims. #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.
Sims advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sims maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Victor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sims has cracked it and Victor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sims!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zaid Sims!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bickell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz lands a nice uppercut.
Bickell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bickell slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Bickell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Bickell throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Bickell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bickell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ruiz is trying to escape the mount.
Ruiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruiz regains half guard.
Ruiz is pressing down on Bickell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Bickell wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bickell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ruiz postures up. #SUB2#
Bickell 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.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bickell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bickell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bickell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bickell is striking but Ruiz is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruiz stops Bickell from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickell's head.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bickell trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruiz in particular looking to stall.
Ruiz is looking to advance position but Bickell won't allow it.
Ruiz wants to control but Bickell is keeping him busy.
Bickell tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz passes to full mount!
Bickell tries to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruiz.
Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bickell moves into the clinch.
Bickell gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bickell has Ruiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bickell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ruiz tumbling to the mat - Bickell dives into Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Bickell any problems.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bickell's guard. #REVR#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bickell wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bickell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Bickell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bickell is breathing heavily.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickell has wrist control.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Bickell.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bickell is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Ruiz moves into full guard.
Bickell won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bickell's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz 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##TD2#
Bickell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruiz is trying to defend but Bickell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ruiz kicks off Bickell and gets to his feet. #CL#
Bickell gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Bickell misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bickell avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Bickell, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Bickell against the cage but Bickell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz shoots in but Bickell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ruiz moves to clinch but Bickell breaks away
and Bickell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bickell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bickell gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Bickell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bickell has picked Ruiz up - he's going for a ride! Bickell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ruiz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bickell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ruiz is trying to trip Bickell. He has hold of a leg but Bickell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ruiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bickell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bickell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bickell trying to control the position.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bickell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Bickell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Bickell!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Bickell keeps moving.
Ruiz pushing down on Bickell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruiz slips a nice elbow through Bickell's hands, connecting with Bickell's forehead.
Bickell is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bickell can do to turn this around?
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Bickell defends it.
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Wilbur Bickell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kody Ruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Conrad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. To Find Out Who Asked checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Conrad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into To Find Out Who Asked's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Conrad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on To Find Out Who Asked, up you get!
Conrad misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Conrad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. To Find Out Who Asked quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Conrad lands strikes from half guard.
To Find Out Who Asked is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Conrad. #SU#
Conrad stands up from half guard. #CL#
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully.
To Find Out Who Asked pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, To Find Out Who Asked throws an elbow but misses.
To Find Out Who Asked looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Conrad lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conrad.
Conrad dodges an elbow strike from To Find Out Who Asked.
A short right from To Find Out Who Asked on the inside.
Conrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conrad takes a shot to the head.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.
To Find Out Who Asked throws an elbow but it's blocked.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
To Find Out Who Asked lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Conrad has been cut.
A shot in the inside from To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked working aggressively here.
Conrad displaying some good clinch control by pressing To Find Out Who Asked up against the cage.
Conrad is struggling to control the position.
Conrad seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Conrad blocks the elbow strike.
To Find Out Who Asked misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, To Find Out Who Asked just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conrad's brow.
To Find Out Who Asked working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from To Find Out Who Asked fails to land.
To Find Out Who Asked misses with an elbow strike.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
To Find Out Who Asked comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conrad takes a shot to the head.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Conrad lands an uppercut.
Conrad lands a left hand.
To Find Out Who Asked misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for To Find Out Who Asked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conrad backwards.
To Find Out Who Asked fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Conrad successfully pulls guard. #ES#
Conrad has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes To Find Out Who Asked off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Conrad tries to bum rush To Find Out Who Asked with a series of wild strikes but To Find Out Who Asked uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
To Find Out Who Asked steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conrad.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad sets himself, and To Find Out Who Asked steps forward looking for the clinch! Conrad avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Me On A Journey To Find Out Who Asked will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Conrad's cut.
That's time! Conrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Conrad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Conrad dives in for a single leg takedown but To Find Out Who Asked sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, To Find Out Who Asked just misses with a elbow thrown towards Conrad's brow.
To Find Out Who Asked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
To Find Out Who Asked working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
To Find Out Who Asked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked lands a damaging elbow.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of To Find Out Who Askeds head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by To Find Out Who Asked. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from To Find Out Who Asked.
To Find Out Who Asked throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Conrad breaks the clinch.
Conrad dives in and grabs To Find Out Who Asked's left leg, looking for a takedown. To Find Out Who Asked pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
To Find Out Who Asked tries to counter with a clinch but Conrad shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Conrad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches To Find Out Who Asked napping and manages to drive through into side control!
To Find Out Who Asked wants to get back to his feet but Conrad is dominant here and he's now got To Find Out Who Asked's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at To Find Out Who Asked as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Conrad!
Conrad is landing with strikes. To Find Out Who Asked can't take much more of this.#T2#
Conrad has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for To Find Out Who Asked. #SUB#
Conrad is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but To Find Out Who Asked won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Conrad off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Stienz closes the distance and clinches.
Stienz working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Stienz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bishop is trying to keep an underhook but Stienz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Stienz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stienz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Stienz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is still trying to improve position.
Stienz trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Stienz wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy. #T1#
Stienz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though. #SUB#
Stienz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Stienz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stienz prevents Bishop from improving his position.
Stienz tries to pass to full mount but Bishop defends it.
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stienz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Stienz sits in half guard.
Stienz not doing much here. #T2#
Bishop won't allow Stienz to pass to mount.
Stienz wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop is looking to escape.
Stienz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stienz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bishop is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Karl Stienz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend wants to counter the offense by Em and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend slips a jab and a cross from Em. #T1#
Legend tries to clinch but Em moves out of range. #CL2#
Legend gets a clinch. #BC#
Em breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Em misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Em avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Em throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legend tries to counter with a clinch but Em shakes him off and moves away.
Legend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Em pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Legend back to the cage. Em follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Legend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##ES#
Em pushes Legend off and gets back to his feet.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Em paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Em misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Em scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Em misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bebe Em dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Legend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Em throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##CL2#
Legend gets a clinch.
Em blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legend keeps control of Em as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Legend lands an uppercut.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Legend misses with the head strike.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Em.
Em blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legend misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Em blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Em blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Em jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Em's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legend lands with a light punch inside.
Em is trying to break the clinch but Legend is controlling him.
Legend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Em can't break the clinch. #T3#
Legend misses with some punches.
Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend can do to turn this around?
Legend keeps control of Em as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Em blocking some punches.
Em is looking to break free of the clinch but Legend has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Em.
Legend misses with the head strike.
Em blocks an uppercut.
Legend throws a head punch that misses.
Legend throws a punch but it's blocked by Em.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Em blocks an uppercut.
Em blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Em blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legend throws a punch but it's blocked by Em.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Em wants to break free but Legend has control.
Legend tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legend throws a head punch that misses.
Legend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Em backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend misses with the head strike.
Em wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Em blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sagandi Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Em looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Em.
Em throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Em misses with a wild combination. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend slips a jab and a cross from Em.
Legend wants to counter with a clinch but Em pushes him away.
Legend tries to clinch but Em moves away
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Legend.
Bebe Em is winning the standup battle so far.
Em throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Legend tries to clinch but Em moves out of range.
Em throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely. #CL2#
Legend rushes Em and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Em blocking some punches.
Em blocking some punches.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Em tries to circle away but Legend has him pinned against the cage.
Legend throws a head punch that misses.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Em blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend misses with some punches.
Em blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend throws a head punch that misses.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Em.
Em can't break the clinch.
Em wants to break free but Legend has control.
Em blocks an uppercut.
Em blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Em wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Em blocking some punches.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Em.
Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Legend swings wildly with an uppercut but Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legend.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sagandi Legend.
I think Legend 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Latope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kody Ruiz has been cut.#TD2#
Latope looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Latope stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Latope tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Latope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Latope rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Latope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Latope managing to block the knees to the body from Ruiz.
Latope has Ruiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ruiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Latope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kody Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Latope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Latope scores with a nice strike.
Latope lands a head kick. Ruiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Latope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses
and Latope counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Latope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Latope circles away easily
and Latope counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz with a poor takedown
and Latope counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz. #CL#
Ruiz clinches up with Latope and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Latope's efforts to push away.
Latope is trying to push Ruiz away but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Latope has hold of one of Ruiz's legs. Ruiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Latope gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ruiz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Latope dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Ruiz strikes from the bottom but Latope takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Latope tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Latope can't control as he wanted to and Ruiz manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SU2#
Latope gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Latope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruiz has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Latope.#CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Latope's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ruiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Latope bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
Latope throws a counter combo.
Ruiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Latope counters with a two punch combo.
Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Latope counters with a left and a right that hurts Ruiz! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Latope jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Latope wants to take his opponent's back but Ruiz doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Latope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kody Ruiz'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##CL2#
Latope takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Latope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Latope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Latope sprawls well. He's pushed Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rene Latope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Rene Latope has been cut.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Latope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Latope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz has Latope pressed against the cage, preventing Latope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Latope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands a leg kick that knocks Latope off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latope has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Latope prevents the takedown attempt.
Latope tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Latope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ruiz scores with a takedown into Latope's guard.
Ruiz throws a strike but Latope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet. #SU2#
Ruiz is working an open guard so Latope takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Ruiz clinches up with Latope and pushes him back against the cage.
Latope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Latope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz misses with the body kick
and Latope counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Latope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Latope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Latope continues to drive forward.
Latope has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruiz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Latope can turn it around.
Latope has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Ruiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rene Latope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz throwing shots but Latope is blocking nicely.
Latope is looking to improve his position.
Latope is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latope pushes Ruiz off looking to stand but Ruiz dives back in and keeps control.
Ruiz is taking a breather. Latope says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Latope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Latope wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy.
Latope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Latope.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rene Latope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ruiz instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Latope turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Latope decides to stand back up. Latope steps back and let's Ruiz get back to his feet.
Kody Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Latope defending well though.
Latope tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Latope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
Latope looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Latope is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up.
Latope throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ruiz has Latope up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Latope pulls Ruiz into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Latope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ruiz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Latope is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Latope is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ruiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Latope.
Latope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Latope is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Latope is trying to trip Ruiz. He has hold of a leg but Ruiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Latope persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Latope passes into half guard. #T4##REVR#
Ruiz keeping hold of Latope's head, controlling as best he can.
Latope trying to control the action but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Kody Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rene Latope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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 Kody Ruiz.
I think Latope 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Latope!
A very excited looking Rene Latope made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Skystalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Skystalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Go to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Go's guard. #REVR#
Skystalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skystalker is pushing down on Go's leg trying to pass to half guard. Go is fighting to maintain full guard but Skystalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skystalker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Skystalker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Go could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skystalker has cracked it and Go is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skystalker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
To Find Out Who Asked avoids a kick to the body.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Conrad tries to get set, To Find Out Who Asked tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
To Find Out Who Asked keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Conrad tries to get set, To Find Out Who Asked tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Conrad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conrad fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad throws a body kick that misses.
Conrad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has To Find Out Who Asked pinned against the cage. To Find Out Who Asked gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses.
As Conrad tries to get set, To Find Out Who Asked tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Conrad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conrad misses with a kick to the body.
To Find Out Who Asked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left and a right from Conrad both land. Nice combination.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt - To Find Out Who Asked sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Me On A Journey To Find Out Who Asked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Conrad.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conrad shoots in but To Find Out Who Asked avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Conrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
To Find Out Who Asked is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conrad.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch but To Find Out Who Asked swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
To Find Out Who Asked is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conrad.#TD2#
Conrad gets the takedown into side control.
To Find Out Who Asked trying to control but Conrad flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
To Find Out Who Asked tries to escape but Conrad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
To Find Out Who Asked trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Conrad lands strikes to the head.
Conrad is punishing To Find Out Who Asked with strikes - can he finish him?!
Conrad throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting To Find Out Who Asked!
To Find Out Who Asked trying to control the action but Conrad just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Conrad gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Conrad gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Conrad apologises and we restart here on the feet. #CL2#
Conrad clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
To Find Out Who Asked has a couple of punches blocked by Conrad.
To Find Out Who Asked comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conrad effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Conrad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Conrad misses with a low kick as To Find Out Who Asked jumps back.
To Find Out Who Asked seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
To Find Out Who Asked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Me On A Journey To Find Out Who Asked is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad scores with a head kick. To Find Out Who Asked tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
To Find Out Who Asked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Conrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conrad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
To Find Out Who Asked tries to counter by clinching up but Conrad breaks away and moves out of range.
Conrad misses with the combination.
To Find Out Who Asked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Conrad dives in and grabs To Find Out Who Asked's left leg, looking for a takedown. To Find Out Who Asked pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
A combination from Conrad does no damage. #T2#
Conrad tries to bum rush To Find Out Who Asked with a series of wild strikes but To Find Out Who Asked uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
To Find Out Who Asked seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Me On A Journey To Find Out Who Asked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conrad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. To Find Out Who Asked defends it nicely.
To Find Out Who Asked is looking to counter the offense by Conrad and move into the clinch.
Me On A Journey To Find Out Who Asked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Conrad.
To Find Out Who Asked defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conrad.
Conrad throws a wild body kick that To Find Out Who Asked sees coming a mile off.#T3##TD2#
Conrad gets the takedown into side control.
To Find Out Who Asked tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Conrad is working for a rear naked choke. To Find Out Who Asked is not defending it well and Conrad has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! To Find Out Who Asked refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of To Find Out Who Asked's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1#
Suns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Em.
It looked like Em was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suns throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Em counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Em.
Suns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Em walks away with a smile on his face. Suns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suns misses with the combination.
Em throws a big counter combination but Suns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suns tries to clinch but Em moves away
and Em counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suns throws a right hand that misses
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Suns wants to clinch up but Em keeps it at a distance.
Suns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Suns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Em checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Suns.
Suns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Em paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Em appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suns delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Suns has Em up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Suns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suns tries to clinch there but Em circles away. #T2#
Suns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Em seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Em looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suns throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Em counters by moving into the clinch.
Em wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Em is trying to force a seperation but Suns has the dominant position.
Em is trying to push Suns away but Suns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bebe Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Suns.#BC#
Em breaks the clinch. #T3#
Suns throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Em counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Em. #BC2#
Suns manages to break the clinch.
Suns is looking to land body kicks.
Em feinted with a counter takedown.
Suns looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Em.
Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bebe Em is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suns throws a lazy head kick
and Em counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suns tries to clinch but Em moves out of range.
Em seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Suns drives through with a takedown into Em's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Em manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Em manages to break the clinch.
Suns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Em is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Suns tries to clinch
and Em counters with a two punch combo.
Suns shoots in and drives through. Em sprawls well.
Em circles away from the clinch attempt
and Em counters with a series of strikes. Suns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suns throws a poor cross that misses
and Em counters with a series of strikes. Suns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Em counters with a two punch combo.
Em circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suns misses the body punch
and Em counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bebe Em dominated that round.
That's time! Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Em slips under a jab from Suns.
As Suns tries to get set, Em tries to push him back and clinch up but Suns manages to avoid the attempt.
Suns throws a low kick but Em avoids it.
Suns with a poor takedown
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Suns. #ROC#Suns is rocked!
A combination from Suns does no damage.
Suns is still on wobbly legs! Can Em finish him?#CL2#
Suns takes the fight into the clinch.
Suns seems to have recovered his senses.
Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suns is breathing heavily.#T1#
Suns missing with knees to the body.
Suns avoiding damage. #BC#
Em breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suns tries to close the distance and clinch but Em swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Em throws a big counter combination but Suns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suns tries to land a body kick
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Suns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Em manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Em wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Em displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suns.
Em is looking to counter the offense by Suns and move into the clinch.
A jab from Suns misses. #T2#
Suns misses with a wild combination.
Em seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suns can do to turn this around?
Suns tries to clinch up
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Suns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Em was well out of range. Poor timing from Suns.
Em tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suns manages to circle out of the way.
Suns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Em counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Em keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Em tries to counter by clinching up but Suns breaks away and moves out of range.
Suns throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Em moves into the clinch.#BC#
Em breaks from the clinch.
Suns misses with a combination #CL#
and Em moves into the clinch.#BC#
Em breaks from the clinch.
Suns is looking to clinch but Em is avoiding it.
Suns throws a nice looking combination but Em bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Em counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Suns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Em swats away the attempt to clinch by Suns.
Em tries to counter by clinching up but Suns breaks away and moves out of range.
Suns misses with a few strikes there.
Em appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suns tries a head kick but it misses.
Em tries to counter by clinching up but Suns breaks away and moves out of range.
Suns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Suns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bebe Em dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Suns misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Em moves into the clinch.
Suns is trying to pull guard but Em turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Em pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Em avoids a punch combination nicely.
Em appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Em keeps the fight on the outside.
Suns misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em slips a jab and a cross from Suns.
Suns misses with a two punch combination.
Em drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suns sprawls and moves away.
Suns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suns throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Suns throws a combination that misses
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Suns misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Em counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Em.
Suns stalling in the clinch but Em improves position.
Em wants to break free but Suns has control.
Suns keeps control of Em as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Em can't break the clinch. #BC#
Em manages to break the clinch.
Suns wants to clinch.
Em is looking to counter the offense by Suns and move into the clinch.#T2#
Suns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Em is fending him off so far but Suns persists. Nope, Em circles away and we're back to standing.
Em is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suns.
Chris Suns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Em defends well and Suns ends up having to push Em into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bebe Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Suns.
Suns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suns tries a head kick but it misses.
Suns misses with a double jab #CL#
and Em moves into the clinch.
Em wants to get back to striking at distance but Suns won't allow it. #BC#
Em breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suns falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Em holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Suns tries to break the clinch but Em is controlling the position.
Em tries to circle away but Suns has him pinned against the cage.
Suns tries to pull guard but Em holds him up against the cage and eventually Suns drops back down to his feet.
Bebe Em has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Em breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suns wants to clinch.
Em appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suns tries to clinch up
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Suns throws a combination that misses
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Suns.
Suns moves to clinch but Em breaks away
and Em counters with a three punch combo that has Suns backing up. Suns nods at Em to acknowledge the strikes.
Suns fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suns closes the distance but Em moves to the side
and Em counters with a three punch combo that has Suns backing up. Suns nods at Em to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bebe Em showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Em 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bebe Em!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Go drives through with a takedown into Campbell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Go content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Go is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Go working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Go controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Go stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Campbell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Go has passed into half guard!
Campbell wants to control but Go is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Go postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Campbell looks a forlorn figure.
Go lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Go has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Go pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Go looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Go might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Go lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell tries to hold on but Go pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Go.
Go looking to control and managing it successfully.
Go lands a couple of good shots and Campbell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Go scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Go lands strikes to the head.
Go lands shots from the back.
Go punishes Campbell with strikes from the back mount. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Go just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Go scores with punches from the back. #T3#
Go lands with a hammerfist to the side of Campbell's head.
Go biding his time, looking for the opening.
Campbell covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Go scoring with big shots to the body. Campbell is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Campbell was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itchy Go!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bickell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bickell defending well though.
Bickell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bickell tries to get out of the position.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bickell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bickell working for submissions but it's allowed Ruiz to get to half guard. #T2#
Bickell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up from half guard. #CL#
Bickell has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
Ruiz wants a takedown. #BC#
Bickell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Bickell looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Bickell drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.
Bickell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Bickell stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ruiz sneaks out the side door and pushes Bickell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Bickell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.

Ruiz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickell working hard to break the clinch.
Bickell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Bickell pulls guard.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bickell 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.
Bickell looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Ruiz 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.
Bickell wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Bickell wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Bickell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bickell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bickell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bickell digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bickell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruiz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bickell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Bickell scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bickell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilbur Bickell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Ruiz.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bickell sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Bickell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bickell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bickell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Bickell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bickell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
Bickell tries to roll over but Ruiz keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruiz working over Bickell with some ground and pound. Bickell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilbur Bickell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruiz lands in his opponent's guard.

Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bickell successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Bickell is trying to control the position but Ruiz 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.#SUB#
Bickell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiz defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilbur Bickell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kody Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz. #BC#
Bickell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bickell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bickell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position. #T3#
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bickell being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bickell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruiz!
Ruiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Conrad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tung counters with a three punch combo that has Conrad backing up. Conrad nods at Tung to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Conrad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Conrad stands up from half guard.
Tung dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
Conrad with a poor takedown
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Conrad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Tung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses.
Tung is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Conrad has Tung up against the cage in a clinch.
Conrad avoiding damage.
Tung is trying to pull guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Conrad blocks an elbow strike.
Conrad lands an elbow that stopped Tung in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#Tung is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Timmy Tung has been cut.
Tung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Tung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conrad creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Tung! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Conrad.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Go looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Go throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Go is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Go is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Go working the head and body with strikes.
Go stops Reaves from getting back to his feet.
Go seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Go 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.
Reaves has hold of Go's hands but Go slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Go is thwarting Reaves's attempts to control the position.
Go performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that Go has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Reaves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Go.
Reaves wants to get back to full guard but Go has mounted him!
Go is landing with some decent strikes but Reaves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reaves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns Reaves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Reaves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reaves tries to hold on but Go postures up.
Reaves can't escape the position.
Go sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Reaves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Go controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Go landing shots from mount.
Go lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Go sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Go landing strikes from the mount.
Reaves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reaves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Go controlling the position easily from mount.
Reaves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Go with good strikes from the mount here!
Go landing punches. #T4#
Go scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reaves?
Go scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Reaves is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Go fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reaves is still in real trouble! Can Go finish him?
Go lands with some strikes.
Go postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reaves looks a forlorn figure.
Go scoring with strikes but Reaves is staying in there.
Go landing strikes, looking to finish!
Go lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reaves hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Go has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reaves's face.
A big strike lands for Go! That's really hurt Reaves and he's turned his back - Go keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Go jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itchy Go!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bobaluss gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bobaluss in particular looking to stall.
Bobaluss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Em for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Bobaluss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Em sees it coming and defends easily.
Em keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaluss tries to pass to full mount but Em defends it.
Bobaluss stops Em from getting back to his feet.
Em avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobaluss. #T1#
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Em is trying to stand back up but Bobaluss is controlling him
Em looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobaluss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bobaluss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobaluss.
Em steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bobaluss.
Bobaluss dives in and grabs Em's left leg, looking for a takedown. Em pushes down on Bobaluss's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Em's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Bobaluss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Em is trying to defend but Bobaluss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bobaluss controlling the pace.
Em is trying to escape back to his feet but Bobaluss uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Bobaluss working the ground and pound.
Bobaluss lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bobaluss 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.
Bobaluss controls the position.
Em pushes Bobaluss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bobaluss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Em pushes Bobaluss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bobaluss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bobaluss is looking to take a break and control but Em is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobaluss taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Em is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobaluss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Em to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bobaluss.
Em changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himbo Bobaluss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobaluss shoots in looking for a takedown. Em tries to sprawl out of it but Bobaluss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Bobaluss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Em as Bobaluss shoots in.
As Bobaluss backs off Em throws a huge counter combo but Bobaluss manages to avoid it all.
Bobaluss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Em displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobaluss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himbo Bobaluss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobaluss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Em as he jumps to the side.
Bobaluss throws a leg kick which misses Em's front leg but catches the back leg as Em tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobaluss or perhaps it was just good defense by Em, which made it look bad.
Em throws a counter combo.
Bobaluss shoots in looking for a takedown. Em tries to sprawl out of it but Bobaluss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bobaluss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Em counters with a one-two to the body.
Bobaluss tries to clinch but Em moves out of range.
Em takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobaluss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Em counters with a left and a right that stings Bobaluss.
Nice sprawl there from Em as Bobaluss shoots in.
Bobaluss moves in looking to clinch but Em pushes him off.
Bobaluss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Bobaluss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Em but Em pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobaluss has a takedown stuffed.
Em steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bobaluss.
Em stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobaluss. Bobaluss gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Em tries to sprawl but Bobaluss drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Em makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobaluss tries for a takedown but Em circles away easily
and Em counters with a three punch combo that has Bobaluss backing up. Bobaluss nods at Em to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Bobaluss looks for a takedown but Em sprawls well.
Em tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Em has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bobaluss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Em counters with a series of strikes. Bobaluss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobaluss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobaluss shoots in for a takedown but Em shows good takedown defense.
Em is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bobaluss misses with a takedown
and Em counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Bobaluss is rocked!
Bobaluss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Em comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Bobaluss stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Em is on him like rabid pit bull! Bobaluss slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bebe Em!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Conrad has knocked Tung down with a huge combo! Conrad steps away and waves a wobbly Tung back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tung is rocked!#TD2#
Conrad gets a big slam - oh, Tung is out! Tung is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Nov swinging wildly here.
Nov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcfarland throws a counter combo.
Nov tries to work over Mcfarland's front leg with a kick but Mcfarland checks it. #CL#
Nov closes the distance and clinches.
Nov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcfarland after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Nov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcfarland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcfarland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcfarland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcfarland postures up. #T1#
Nov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nov, not yet.
Mcfarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nov is looking for a triangle but Mcfarland pushes his legs off easily.
Mcfarland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcfarland working some strikes from top position.
Mcfarland wanted to stand there but Nov had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfarland scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcfarland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nov working for a triangle but Mcfarland defends it easily.
Mcfarland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcfarland throwing strikes from guard but Nov blocks nicely.
Nov 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mcfarland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nov shoots in and drives through. Mcfarland sprawls well.
Nov is breathing heavily.
Mcfarland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nov.#CL#
Nov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mcfarland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nov uses from the top position.
Nov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcfarland is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mcfarland wants to control but Nov postures up.#SU#
Nov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mcfarland to his feet.
Nov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfarland tries to avoid it but Nov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfarland to the ground. Mcfarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov shoots in for a takedown but Mcfarland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nov as he avoids it easily.
Nov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Nov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drago Nov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nov shoots in and drives through. Mcfarland sprawls well.
Nov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcfarland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nov blocks it well.
Mcfarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfarland wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcfarland unleashes a big counter combination but Nov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcfarland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcfarland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Nov instigates a clinch.
Mcfarland has Nov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mcfarland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcfarland tries to stand and escape but Nov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfarland prevents Nov from improving his position.#T1#
Nov is trying to control but can't.
Mcfarland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcfarland prevents Nov from improving his position.#SUB#
Nov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcfarland is nestled in close to Nov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Nov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcfarland is keen to just control but Nov is a slippery customer.
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcfarland is keen to just control but Nov is a slippery customer.
Nov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfarland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nov trying to hold on to Mcfarland's head to control him but Mcfarland postures up.
Mcfarland not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Nov rushes Mcfarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nov tries to circle away but Mcfarland has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for Nov to work.
Nov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfarland avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Mcfarland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcfarland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Nov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcfarland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simeon Mcfarland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nov clinches up against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Drago Nov has been cut.
Nov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcfarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfarland has him pressed against the cage.
Nov is trying to push Mcfarland away but Mcfarland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcfarland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nov taking a breather.
Mcfarland looking for a takedown. #T1#
Nov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nov tries to work over Mcfarland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nov blocks the elbow strike.
Nov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcfarland blocks the elbow strike.
Nov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcfarland working aggressively here.
Nov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfarland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drago Nov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nov is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcfarland has double underhooks. #T2#
Mcfarland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcfarland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcfarland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcfarland is trying to pull guard but Nov has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Nov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcfarland pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nov drives through and clinches with Mcfarland against the cage.
Nov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcfarland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfarland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nov trying to stall but Mcfarland improves his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcfarland.
Nov lands with a light punch inside.
Nov tries to pull guard but Mcfarland holds him up against the cage and eventually Nov drops back down to his feet.
Drago Nov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Mcfarland pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland looking to control.
Nov looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Mcfarland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcfarland 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Mcfarland!

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