Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopatin. Lopatin obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopatin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Lopatin's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Lopatin moves out of range.
No joy there for Lopatin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopatin walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Lopatin. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Lopatin and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lopatin stalling against the cage.
Lopatin prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lopatin misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Alexei Lopatin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Lopatin as McGregor shoots in.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Lopatin throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Lopatin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
McGregor tries to bum rush Lopatin with a series of wild strikes but Lopatin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A combination from Lopatin does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor has Lopatin pressed against the cage, preventing Lopatin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopatin won't allow it.
Lopatin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Lopatin misses. #T4#
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
McGregor has Lopatin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopatin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Lopatin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
Lopatin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopatin is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopatin avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
McGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopatin's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cono McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopatin in the body.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopatin misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopatin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopatin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor tries to bum rush Lopatin with a series of wild strikes but Lopatin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Lopatin misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopatin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopatin throws out a powerful jab.
Lopatin looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexei Lopatin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Lopatin is rocked!
McGregor connects with a combination that backs up Lopatin into the cage. McGregor lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lopatin's guard. Lopatin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! McGregor bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cono McGregor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cono McGregor made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Lopatin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flagg. Flagg obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Lopatin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Flagg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lopatin dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
Lopatin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Lopatin's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopatin wants to clinch.
Flagg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Flagg.
Flagg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flagg lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Lopatin is rocked!
Lopatin is aggressively charging in as Flagg backs up avoiding any damage. Flagg tosses out a jab and Lopatin runs right into it face first! Lopatin is out cold! Flagg dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lopatin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deangelo Flagg!
During a confident post fight interview, Deangelo Flagg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Flagg sends Lopatin down but not out. Flagg dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Lopatin is rocked!
Flagg moves into full mount!
Oh Lopatin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flagg cracks Lopatin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Flagg!
Deangelo Flagg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Tattum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopatin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tattum scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Lopatin does no damage.
Tattum throws a big counter combination but Lopatin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tattum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattum throws a leg kick which misses Lopatin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopatin tries to avoid it.
Lopatin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Tattum both land. Nice combination.
Tattum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopatin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopatin wants to slow Tattum down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopatin tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopatin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopatin looks to land a right hand but Tattum moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tattum.
Tattum connects with an inside leg kick.
Tattum throws a leg kick which misses Lopatin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopatin tries to avoid it. #T1#
Tattum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tattum.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum lands a body shot.
Lopatin looks to land a combination but Tattum avoids it well.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tattum.
A head kick misses from Lopatin.
Lopatin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tattum lands a big head kick that sends Lopatin to the canvas! Tattum follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Tattum!

Event: DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Swanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lopatin slips under a jab.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopatin.
As Swanson backs away, Lopatin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopatin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson tries to bum rush Lopatin with a series of wild strikes but Lopatin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
We've been told by Lopatin's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson , as that shot connected.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Swanson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raphael Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopatin throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing. #CL#
Lopatin takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopatin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Lopatin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Lopatin throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopatin.
It looked like Lopatin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lopatin avoids them all with ease.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lopatin got wobbled bad by a big combination! Swanson presses forward with punches and knees until Lopatin stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lopatin closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Swanson !
Raphael Swanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Lopatin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopatin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Normandy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopatin lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Normandy.
Nice jab there from Lopatin.
Lopatin scores with a hook.
Normandy misses with a double jab
and Lopatin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopatin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Normandy 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.
Normandy misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Normandy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopatin.
Some wild striking there from Normandy.
Normandy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopatin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Normandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Normandy unleashes a big counter combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopatin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lopatin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Normandy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Lopatin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Normandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Normandy misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Normandy does no damage.
Normandy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Normandy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Normandy misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Normandy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Normandy is looking for the big counter here.
Lopatin throws a nice head kick!
Normandy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopatin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin is looking to counter the offense by Normandy and move into the clinch.
Lopatin slips a jab and a cross from Normandy.
Normandy throws a right hand that Lopatin ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopatin also avoids with ease.
Normandy looks winded!
Lopatin connects with a body shot that sends Normandy's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lopatin clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Lopatin jumps into guard, dragging Normandy to the mat. #SUB#
Normandy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopatin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Normandy has managed to get both his arms back between Lopatin's legs - danger averted.
Normandy being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Normandy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopatin has wrist control.
Lopatin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Normandy connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopatin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lopatin has Normandy pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Normandy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopatin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Normandy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lopatin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Normandy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopatin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Lopatin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Normandy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Normandy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Normandy fails to land with a series of punches.
As Normandy looks to move away, Lopatin throws a big counter combo but Normandy just gets out of the way.
Normandy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopatin lands with a nice combination. Normandy backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Lopatin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Normandy throws a nice looking combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Normandy looks to move away, Lopatin throws a big counter combo but Normandy just gets out of the way.#TD#
Lopatin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Normandy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lopatin is looking to work some ground and pound but Normandy has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Normandy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Lopatin.
James Normandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lopatin gets a clinch.
Lopatin has Normandy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Normandy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lopatin successfully pulls guard.
Normandy throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Lopatin wriggles free and stands up.
Normandy throws a series of punches but Lopatin avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Normandy does no damage.
Normandy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopatin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopatin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Normandy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopatin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Normandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopatin shoots in and drives through. Normandy sprawls well.
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Normandy moves out of range. #T1#
Normandy misses with a two punch combination.
Lopatin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Normandy is breathing heavily.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Lopatin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Normandy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopatin backs up against the cage.
Normandy swinging wildly here. #CL#
Lopatin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Normandy tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Lopatin is struggling to control the position.
Lopatin lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lopatin is pushing Normandy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Lopatin has hold of one of Normandy's legs. Normandy is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopatin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Normandy wants to get back to his feet but Lopatin passes into half guard.
Alexei Lopatin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopatin is taking a breather. Normandy 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.
Normandy is looking to escape.
Normandy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopatin. #T3#
Lopatin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopatin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lopatin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopatin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Normandy defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopatin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopatin uses his free foot to push down on Normandy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Normandy.
Lopatin controlling from the full mount.
Lopatin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lopatin misses with a head shot.
Lopatin content just to control the position here.
Lopatin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lopatin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lopatin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Normandy's head.
Normandy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Lopatin has Normandy up against the cage in a clinch.
Normandy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopatin holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopatin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Normandy prevents Lopatin from improving position. #T1#
Normandy trying to remain calm as Lopatin controls from the top position.
Lopatin with the ground and pound but Normandy regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lopatin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Lopatin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Normandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Normandy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopatin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Normandy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopatin counters with a three punch combo that has Normandy backing up. Normandy nods at Lopatin to acknowledge the strikes.
Normandy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopatin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Normandy's head.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Normandy moves out of range.
Normandy misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Lopatin clinches up with Normandy and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopatin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Normandy's elbow. #BC#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lopatin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin lands a nice shot that snaps Normandy's head back.
Alexei Lopatin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Normandy misses with the combination. #CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Normandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Normandy in a clinch. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Normandy is fending him off so far but Lopatin persists. Nope, Normandy circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Normandy. Those never looked like landing.
As Normandy looks to move away, Lopatin throws a big counter combo but Normandy just gets out of the way.
Alexei Lopatin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopatin misses with a few strikes there.
Normandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Normandy moves out of range.
Lopatin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lopatin duly obliges.
Lopatin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Normandy circles away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Normandy dodges the punch combination from Lopatin.
Normandy throws a series of punches but Lopatin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Lopatin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopatin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Normandy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Normandy looks to land a combination but Lopatin avoids it well.
Lopatin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Normandy misses with a double jab.
Normandy stalks Lopatin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopatin's face. Lopatin staggers backwards, shaken.
Lopatin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Normandy can do to turn this around?
Lopatin shoots for a double leg takedown but Normandy sprawls well. He's pushed Lopatin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Normandy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Lopatin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Normandy misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Normandy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Normandy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopatin, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Shulun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Shulun moves away
and Shulun counters with a nice body shot.
Shulun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopatin darts in looking for a takedown but Shulun gets double underhooks and turns Lopatin into the cage.
Lopatin looks winded!
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopatin is just out of range.#TD#
Shulun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shulun cracks Lopatin with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulun advances nicely into full mount.
Lopatin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shulun unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shulun with a couple of short strikes.
Shulun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Shulun.#T1#
The referee warns Lopatin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Lopatin is rocked!
Shulun loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lopatin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shulun land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shulun stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gulun Shulun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
Em changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopatin tries to avoid it but Em manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopatin to the ground. Lopatin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopatin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopatin throws a head kick that Em semi-blocks.
Em shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopatin pinned against the cage. Lopatin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Em shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopatin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopatin misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Lopatin clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lopatin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Em uses from the top position.
Em showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Em drops back looking for a leg! Lopatin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopatin manages to kick Em off! Em jumps back into Lopatin's guard. #T1#
Em postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Em works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Em is working for a kimura but Lopatin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Em is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopatin defends it well.
Em not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Em throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Em is looking for a kimura here.
Em winds up and cracks Lopatin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lopatin tries to get to full guard but Em has control of the leg.
Lopatin wants to control but Em is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Em wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopatin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lopatin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Em. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Em throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Em looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopatin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Lopatin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Em takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Em swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Em. Em maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lopatin drags the fight down to the ground.
Lopatin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Em throws a strike but Lopatin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Em working for a triangle but Lopatin defends it easily.
Em utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Em seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Em looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Em 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.
Lopatin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lopatin tries to free his leg and advance position but Em is retaining full guard.
Lopatin is pushing down on Em's leg trying to pass to half guard. Em is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopatin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Em tries to get to full guard but Lopatin has control of the leg.
Em pushes Lopatin off looking to stand but Lopatin dives back in and keeps control.
Em tries to roll over but Lopatin keeps him under control.
Em is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lopatin prevents Em from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopatin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Em blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.
Em is working for takedown but Lopatin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lopatin prevents Em from breaking the clinch.
Lopatin is pressed up against the cage. Em has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopatin down to the mat. Lopatin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.
Em wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Em with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Em. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em darts in looking for a takedown but Lopatin gets double underhooks and turns Em into the cage.
Lopatin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopatin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Lopatin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Em.#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Em has been cut.
A head kick by Lopatin misses #TD#
and Em counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopatin!
Em looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopatin is avoiding damage well.
Lopatin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopatin is not content to let Em control the position.
Lopatin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Em is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopatin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Lopatin is trying to buck Em off.
Em trying to control the position but Lopatin is working away.
Lopatin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Em tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopatin is looking for a sweep.
Alexei Lopatin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Em working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Em wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopatin, who protects the arm well.
Lopatin is trying to control Em's posture but Em avoids it. #SUB#
Em looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Em trying to control the action but Lopatin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Em thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Em tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Em is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopatin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lopatin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Em wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopatin, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Em's cut.
That's time! Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Lopatin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Em is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopatin pulls his head out easily.
Lopatin is thwarting Em's attempts to control the position.
Em is trying to stand up here but Lopatin is controlling him well.
Em regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lopatin gets to his feet. Em looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boris Em is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopatin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lopatin doesn't manage to clinch there - Em circles away.
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Em avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Good leg kick by Lopatin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopatin stalks Em and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Em's face. Em staggers backwards, shaken.
Em is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopatin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopatin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Em has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Lopatin scores with a takedown into Em's guard.#ES#
Em uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Lopatin lands a front kick.
Lopatin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Em is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it. #T2#
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Lopatin has Em up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Lopatin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Em has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopatin is working away from the top position though.
Lopatin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Em trying to control but Lopatin postures up.
Lopatin is taking a breather. Em 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.#T3#
Lopatin wants to free his trapped foot but Em is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Em looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lopatin stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopatin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopatin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Em. #T4#
Lopatin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Em's head.
Em throws a nice looking combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Em throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopatin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Em is in Lopatin's guard.
Lopatin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Em is one step ahead there.
Em missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Em stopping the sweep attempt from Lopatin.#SUB#
Em drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopatin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boris Em has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopatin stays in close to Em's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopatin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: ROTR:sat
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Jean Siena circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jean Siena counters with a left to the body.
Lopatin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jean Siena shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopatin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jean Siena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Lopatin as Jean Siena shoots in.
Lopatin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopatin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lopatin wants to clinch up but Jean Siena keeps it at a distance.
Lopatin tries to clinch up but Jean Siena circles away and keeps his distance.
Jean Siena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jean Siena missing with a left hand there. Lopatin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Siena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopatin tries to avoid it but Jean Siena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopatin to the ground. Lopatin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Jean Siena.
A jab from Jean Siena misses.
Lopatin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopatin.
Lopatin lands with a kick to the temple. Jean Siena shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lopatin works over Jean Siena's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jean Siena closes the distance and clinches.
Jean Siena working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jean Siena misses with some punches. #TD2#
Jean Siena gets control of Lopatin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jean Siena will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jean Siena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Jean Siena looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopatin has picked Jean Siena up and slammed him! Jean Siena can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopatin manages to pass to side control!
Jean Siena is looking to regain half guard here but Lopatin keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopatin wants to control but Jean Siena is keeping him busy. #SU#
Lopatin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jean Siena walks into a straight right hand from Lopatin.
Lopatin feints and then cracks Jean Siena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Siena down.
Jean Siena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopatin.
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Lopatin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopatin takes one on the button.
Jean Siena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Siena throws a hook to the side of Lopatin's head but Lopatin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopatin moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Jean Siena misses the shot to the body.
Lopatin misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Siena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Siena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopatin.
Lopatin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopatin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Siena throws a big shot that misses.
Lopatin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Lopatin clinches with his opponent.
Jean Siena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Jean Siena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
Lopatin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Lopatin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jean Siena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopatin has managed to get both his arms back between Jean Siena's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jean Siena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopatin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopatin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jean Siena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopatin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Jean Siena is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lopatin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopatin wants to control from the top but Jean Siena keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jean Siena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopatin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lopatin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopatin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#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.#SUB2#
Jean Siena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopatin wants to stand but Jean Siena has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Jean Siena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jean Siena has his foot on Lopatin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopatin works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Jean Siena is working an open guard so Lopatin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jean Siena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopatin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Siena looks for a takedown but Lopatin sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Jean Siena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Jean Siena. No joy for Lopatin on that attempt.
Jean Siena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopatin defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexei Lopatin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jean Siena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jean Siena sprawls well. Jean Siena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopatin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jean Siena lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopatin blocks a jab.
Alexei Lopatin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jean Siena scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Lopatin is rocked!
Lopatin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jean Siena gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Jean Siena!

Event: ROTR: Mansikkamaa VS Kush
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dravinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopatin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dravinski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopatin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopatin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dravinski tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
Dravinski misses with a body shot.
Lopatin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dravinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopatin throws a head kick but Dravinski moves out of range.
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Dravinski moves out of range. #CL2#
Dravinski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dravinski won't allow it. #TD2#
Dravinski pulls guard effortlessly.
Dravinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dravinski wants to stand but Lopatin is controlling the position. #T1#
Lopatin is looking to stand up but Dravinski won't let him.
Lopatin wants to control from the top but Dravinski keeps moving.
Dravinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopatin is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dravinski can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Dravinski is working an open guard so Lopatin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dravinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopatin misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Dravinski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lopatin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopatin looking to control. #T2#
Dravinski scoring with some ground and pound.
Dravinski 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Dravinski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
It looks like Dravinski 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dravinski drives through with a takedown into Lopatin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopatin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravinski is one step ahead there.
Dravinski postures up and lands a big shot to Lopatin's brow.
Lopatin being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Dravinski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dravinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopatin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopatin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dravinski is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopatin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dravinski goes for a double leg but Lopatin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopatin continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Dravinski moves into range and clinches up with Lopatin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Dravinski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dravinski scores with a takedown into Lopatin's guard.#SUB#
Lopatin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopatin wants to stand and escape but Dravinski is having none of it.
Dravinski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravinski stands up over Lopatin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Dravinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopatin is trying to control the position but Dravinski postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dravinski darts in and clinches Lopatin up against the cage.
Lopatin is pressed up against the cage. Dravinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lopatin down to the mat. Lopatin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dravinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dravinski shoots in for a double leg but Lopatin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopatin attempts a counter takedown but Dravinski avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Lopatin rushes Dravinski and presses him up against the cage.
Dravinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopatin's elbow.
Dravinski jumps guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Dravinski.
Lopatin prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopatin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dravinski. #T2#
Dravinski stalling in the clinch but Lopatin improves position.
Dravinski jumps guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dravinski tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Dravinski is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dravinski circles away.
Lopatin tries to clinch there but Dravinski circles away.
Dravinski has a takedown stuffed.
Lopatin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dravinski circles away.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Dravinski shows good takedown defense.
Lopatin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopatin lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopatin catches Dravinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dravinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopatin.#T3#
Dravinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopatin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopatin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopatin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dravinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Lopatin. Beautiful body shot.
Lopatin misses with a head kick.
Dravinski moves in looking to clinch but Lopatin pushes him off.
Alexei Lopatin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dravinski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopatin.#ROC#
Dravinski is rocked!
Lopatin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dravinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopatin finish him?
Dravinski wants to stay close but Lopatin steps back to make room for something. Dravinski seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lopatin and Dravinski drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexei Lopatin!

Event: ROTR: Drago Vs Valo
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Cedeno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cedeno misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Cedeno. Beautiful body shot.
Lopatin misses with a few strikes there.
Lopatin misses with a double jab.
Cedeno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Lopatin drives through and clinches with Cedeno against the cage.
Cedeno holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cedeno fails with the takedown.#CL#
Cedeno has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Lopatin decides to pull guard.
Lopatin seems keen to control Cedeno's posture.
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!
Cedeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopatin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##ES2#
Lopatin has his feet on Cedeno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cedeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Lopatin tries to counter it with a takedown but Cedeno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cedeno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopatin.
Lopatin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cedeno looks to land a combination but Lopatin avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin drops his hands momentarily and Cedeno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cedeno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Lopatin shoots and misses
enabling Cedeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopatin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cedeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopatin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eduardo Cedeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Lopatin.#T2#
Cedeno misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopatin feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopatin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cedeno moves in looking to clinch but Lopatin pushes him off.
Cedeno avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
Cedeno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Lopatin is rocked!
Lopatin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cedeno connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lopatin covering up! Cedeno comes in with a big uppercut and Lopatin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eduardo Cedeno!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Turkmen moves in looking to clinch but Lopatin pushes him off.
Lopatin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turkmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopatin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bayram Han Turkmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lopatin darts in and clinches Turkmen up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turkmen.
Turkmen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turkmen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopatin throws a sloppy head kick and Turkmen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopatin. #SU#
Lopatin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turkmen to his feet.
Turkmen is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkmen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lopatin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turkmen.
Turkmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lopatin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turkmen sprawls well initially but Lopatin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lopatin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turkmen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopatin is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Lopatin stalling.
Lopatin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lopatin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turkmen for as long as he can get away with.
Lopatin continues to stall.
Lopatin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopatin stalling.
Turkmen wants to control but Lopatin passes into side.
Lopatin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopatin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lopatin 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.#SU#
Lopatin decides to stand back up. Lopatin steps back and let's Turkmen get back to his feet.
Lopatin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkmen wants to clinch up but Lopatin keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lopatin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turkmen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Turkmen looks to land a combination but Lopatin avoids it well.
Turkmen tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Turkmen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lopatin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turkmen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turkmen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopatin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopatin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopatin shoots in and bounces Turkmen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopatin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lopatin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turkmen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkmen, not yet.
Lopatin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More hug and hope from Lopatin.#T4#
Lopatin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turkmen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopatin controlling from the top position.
Turkmen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lopatin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turkmen wants to control but Lopatin is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Turkmen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Turkmen moves out of range.
Turkmen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turkmen tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Turkmen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turkmen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopatin throws a head kick but Turkmen moves out of range.
As Lopatin backs off Turkmen throws a huge counter combo but Lopatin manages to avoid it all.
Turkmen tries to clinch but Lopatin is having none of it. #CL2#
Turkmen clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopatin blocks the elbow strike.
Turkmen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopatin blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Turkmen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turkmen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopatin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopatin avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turkmen misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Turkmen connects with a high kick.
Lopatin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turkmen.#CL#
Lopatin has Turkmen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turkmen throws an elbow that misses.
Lopatin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopatin wants a takedown but no success here.
Turkmen tries a knee to the head but Lopatin blocks it.
Turkmen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopatin blocks it with crossed arms.
Turkmen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Lopatin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turkmen is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it.
Turkmen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turkmen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopatin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turkmen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Turkmen missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Turkmen throws an elbow but misses.
Lopatin blocks an elbow strike from Turkmen.
Turkmen misses with the head strike.
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!
Turkmen throws an elbow but it misses.
Turkmen misses with an elbow over the top.
Turkmen with a knee to the head.
Turkmen misses with a knee strike.
Turkmen pushes off an throws an elbow but Lopatin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin throws a nice looking combination but Turkmen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turkmen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turkmen.
Lopatin blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Turkmen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lopatin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turkmen missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Turkmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopatin circles away. #TD#
Lopatin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopatin taking a breather here.
Turkmen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lopatin controlling from mount. #T4#
Turkmen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lopatin content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lopatin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopatin controlling his opponent.
Lopatin with shots to the head and body - Turkmen looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexei Lopatin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkmen is looking to chop away at Lopatin's legs.
Lopatin throws a head kick but Turkmen moves out of range.
Turkmen is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it. #CL#
Turkmen gets tackled into the cage by Lopatin. Lopatin maintains the clinch.
Turkmen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lopatin's defenses. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Turkmen closes the distance and clinches.
Turkmen misses with an elbow over the top.
Turkmen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopatin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turkmen avoids it.
Turkmen misses with a knee to the head.
Lopatin avoiding damage as Turkmen throws knees to the body. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turkmen darts in and clinches Lopatin up against the cage.
Lopatin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopatin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turkmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turkmen lands an elbow inside. #T1##BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Turkmen tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Turkmen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkmen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopatin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turkmen wants to clinch but Lopatin slips to the side#KD#
and Lopatin counters with a crisp one two that drops Turkmen! Lopatin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Turkmen to his feet! Turkmen is in big trouble!#ROC#
Turkmen is rocked!#TD#
Lopatin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turkmen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lopatin manages to mount him!
Turkmen is still in real trouble! Can Lopatin finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopatin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopatin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopatin working Turkmen over with strikes here.
Lopatin controlling the position easily from mount.
Turkmen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Lopatin with shots to the head and body - Turkmen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lopatin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Turkmen is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopatin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopatin controlling the pace for now.
Lopatin lands a big elbow.
Lopatin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lopatin.
Alexei Lopatin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopatin is landing with some decent strikes but Turkmen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lopatin controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lopatin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lopatin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bayram Han Turkmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopatin, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1#
Eskot shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopatin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eskot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.
Lopatin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eskot up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eskot is looking to clinch but Lopatin is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopatin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Eskot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopatin was covering up waiting for the punch and Eskot finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Lopatin pushes Eskot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Lopatin misses with a two punch combination.
Lopatin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eskot circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lopatin has Eskot up against the cage in a clinch.
Eskot wants to break free but Lopatin has control.
Lopatin prevents the takedown attempt.
Eskot tries to stall but Lopatin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eskot tries to land a knee to the head but Lopatin blocks with his arms. #TD#
Lopatin pulls guard successfully.
Lopatin wants to stand up but Eskot is controlling him.
Eskot trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopatin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopatin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Eskot trying to control but Lopatin is working from the bottom.
Lopatin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eskot lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Eskot 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lopatin holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eskot is defended easily by Lopatin.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazaki Eskot.
Lopatin lands with a kick to the temple. Eskot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lopatin throws a head kick but Eskot moves out of range.
Lopatin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Eskot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lopatin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eskot somewhat.#CL#
Lopatin has managed to clinch. #T4#
Eskot working hard to break the clinch.
Eskot tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Eskot looking for a takedown.
Eskot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eskot looking to stall. #BC#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Eskot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopatin's waist but Lopatin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eskot off to one side.
Eskot looks winded!
Eskot shoots in for a takedown but Lopatin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopatin.#CL#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eskot fails with the takedown.
Lopatin attempts a counter takedown but Eskot avoids it well and moves away.
Lopatin misses with the combination.
Eskot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopatin with a body shot.
Lopatin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lopatin has Eskot up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopatin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskot jumps guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopatin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eskot avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
Eskot tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eskot fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lopatin does no damage.
Lopatin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eskot wants to clinch up but Lopatin keeps it at a distance.
Lopatin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eskot manages to circle out of the way.
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexei Lopatin is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Eskot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eskot wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazaki Eskot.#BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lopatin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eskot to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lopatin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
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!#BC#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that Eskot avoids nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Lopatin manages to pull guard. #ES#
Lopatin uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Eskot in a clinch.
Lopatin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eskot can do to turn this around?#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lopatin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eskot, pushing him back against the cage.
Eskot jumps guard but Lopatin stands there with Eskot around his waist. Eskot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eskot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Eskot gets caught napping as Lopatin dives in and scores a takedown. Eskot manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Eskot manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Eskot. Eskot maintains the clinch.
Lopatin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eskot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eskot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopatin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eskot is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lopatin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopatin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eskot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Eskot decides to pull guard.
Lopatin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopatin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eskot for as long as he can get away with.
Eskot working a defensive guard here.
Eskot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopatin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Eskot shoots in for a takedown but Lopatin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopatin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eskot's head.
Lopatin lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopatin slaps away a takedown attempt from Eskot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eskot tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
Eskot stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopatin. Lopatin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopatin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Eskot misses.
Lopatin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopatin shoots in and drives through. Eskot sprawls well.
Lopatin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eskot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopatin lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Lopatin tries to clinch but Eskot moves out of range.
Eskot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopatin swivels and escapes.
Alexei Lopatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazaki Eskot.#CL#
Lopatin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.
Lopatin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eskot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopatin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Eskot's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Eskot stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopatin. Lopatin gets slowly back to his feet.
Eskot takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt.
Eskot dives in and grabs Lopatin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopatin pushes down on Eskot's head and hops out.#CL#
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Eskot in a clinch.
Lopatin avoiding damage.
Eskot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopatin just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lopatin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lopatin as Eskot shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopatin lands an overhand right.#T3#
Eskot blocks a head kick by Lopatin.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopatin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eskot but Eskot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eskot lands with a shot to the body.
Lopatin swats away the attempt to clinch by Eskot.
Lopatin scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Lopatin has Eskot up against the cage in a clinch.
Eskot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lopatin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Eskot is trying to stall.
Lopatin stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lopatin.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lopatin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Eskot has Lopatin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopatin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexei Lopatin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eskot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopatin jumps guard but Eskot stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazaki Eskot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eskot wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopatin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopatin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Lopatin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Dayne drops Lopatin with a beautiful combination! Lopatin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dayne is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Lopatin is rocked!#TD#
Dayne shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Lopatin is unconscious as Dayne celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Duncan Dayne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Lopatin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanlagu's sensitive parts.
Tanlagu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A lazy left from Lopatin finds it's target.
Tanlagu looks to land a combination but Lopatin avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopatin. #CL2#
Lopatin darts in and clinches Tanlagu up against the cage.#BC2#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Lopatin lands but Tanlagu takes it in his stride.
Tanlagu has a takedown stuffed.
Tanlagu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whack! Lopatin lands a heavy head kick that drops Tanlagu. The ref tackles Lopatin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tanlagu was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexei Lopatin!
The defeated David Tanlagu had this to say: 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Blacc fails with a takedown attempt.
Blacc with a jab.
Lopatin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopatin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blacc circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopatin doesn't manage to clinch there - Blacc circles away.
Blacc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blacc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopatin defends well and Blacc ends up having to push Lopatin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloe Blacc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacc fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacc looks to land a right hand but Lopatin moved out of range.
Lopatin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Blacc moves out of range.
Lopatin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Blacc is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aloe Blacc has been cut.
Blacc tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away. #T1##CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Lopatin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blacc shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopatin tries to sprawl out of it but Blacc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopatin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Lopatin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches.
Lopatin jumps guard but Blacc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blacc misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lopatin pulls guard.
Lopatin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopatin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lopatin striking off his back but it's not causing Blacc any problems.
Blacc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
Lopatin pushes Blacc off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Lopatin lands but Blacc takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blacc pushes Lopatin up against the cage in a clinch.
Blacc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopatin tries to pull guard but Blacc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blacc as he avoids it easily.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blacc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blacc shoots in for a double leg but Lopatin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopatin lands with a kick to the temple. Blacc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Blacc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacc shoots in for a takedown but Lopatin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blacc seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopatin misses with a takedown attempt - Blacc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL2#
Lopatin clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Blacc on the inside.
Blacc fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch. #TD#
Blacc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blacc showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Lopatin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blacc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blacc is breathing heavily.
Blacc misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopatin tries to clinch up.
Blacc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopatin back to the cage. Blacc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lopatin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Blacc throws a sloppy head kick and Lopatin moves out of range easily.
Blacc avoids the head kick by Lopatin.
Blacc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopatin at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blacc misses with a two punch combination.
Lopatin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blacc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopatin manages to circle out of the way.
Lopatin shoots in for a double leg but Blacc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blacc scores with a nice strike.
Blacc looks for the body kick but Lopatin saw that one coming. #TD2#
Lopatin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Blacc scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopatin looks to land a combination but Blacc avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloe Blacc's cut.
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#
Blacc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopatin manages to avoid it.
Lopatin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopatin misses with a wild combination.
Aloe Blacc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blacc throws a chopping leg kick but Lopatin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopatin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blacc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopatin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blacc blocks a head kick by Lopatin.
Blacc tries to clinch but Lopatin is having none of it.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Blacc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin misses with a series of wild punches.
Blacc shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopatin sprawls well. He's pushed Blacc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Lopatin rushes Blacc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopatin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Lopatin pulls guard effortlessly.
Lopatin wants to sweep here but Blacc controlling him for the moment.
Blacc wants to get up but he can't break Lopatin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Blacc gets to his feet - Lopatin follows without any prompting.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blacc shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopatin tries to sprawl out of it but Blacc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopatin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blacc sets himself, and Lopatin steps forward looking for the clinch! Blacc avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Lopatin gets control of Blacc's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopatin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopatin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Lopatin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blacc off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lopatin moves out of range as Blacc throws a body kick. #CL#
Blacc gets a clinch.
Lopatin fails to pull guard.
Lopatin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blacc pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Lopatin throws a head kick but Blacc moves out of range.
It looked like Blacc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Blacc. Those never looked like landing.
Blacc closes the distance and clinches up with Lopatin, looking for a takedown. Blacc pushes Lopatin against the cage but Lopatin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloe Blacc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopatin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blacc.
Lopatin throws a series of punches but Blacc avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Lopatin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopatin wants a takedown. #T3#
Lopatin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blacc after a bit of a struggle.
Blacc misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopatin.
Blacc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blacc misses with some punches.
Lopatin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blacc working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopatin is looking to clinch but Blacc is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Lopatin.
Blacc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopatin sprawls and moves away.
Blacc has a takedown stuffed.
Lopatin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lopatin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Blacc slips under a jab from Lopatin.
Blacc shoots in and drives through. Lopatin sprawls well.
Lopatin lands with a nice combination. Blacc backs away looking to recover.
Lopatin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blacc tries to clinch up but Lopatin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Blacc. Blacc maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Blacc shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Blacc gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lopatin pushes Blacc off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Blacc scores with a takedown into Lopatin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aloe Blacc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lopatin tries for a takedown but Blacc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Blacc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopatin blocking some punches.
Lopatin blocks an uppercut.
Blacc gets underhooks to prevent Lopatin's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopatin. #BC2#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that Blacc avoids nicely.
Lopatin wants to clinch up but Blacc keeps it at a distance.
Lopatin tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blacc shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopatin sprawls well. He's pushed Blacc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blacc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blacc looks for a takedown but Lopatin sprawls well.#T1#
Blacc wants to clinch up but Lopatin keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopatin! But no joy.
Lopatin shoots in but Blacc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aloe Blacc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Lopatin.
Lopatin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blacc avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopatin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blacc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopatin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blacc avoids it really well and circles away.
Blacc shoots for a takedown but Lopatin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lopatin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lopatin misses with a head kick. #T2#
Lopatin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopatin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blacc defends it nicely.
Lopatin shoots for a takedown but Blacc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blacc.
Blacc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Blacc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopatin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Blacc working over Lopatin with some ground and pound. Lopatin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blacc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blacc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lopatin to regain full guard.
Blacc throws an elbow that misses. Lopatin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blacc's guard. Nice move by Lopatin!#REVB#
Blacc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopatin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blacc wants to sweep here but Lopatin controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Blacc throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Blacc trying to keep a closed guard but Lopatin is proving a slippery customer.
Lopatin looking to sit in guard and control but Blacc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Lopatin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloe Blacc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopatin misses with a series of wild punches.

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 Aloe Blacc.
I think Lopatin 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Lopatin shoots in.
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopatin tries to clinch up
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopatin.
Lopatin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopatin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Lopatin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Lopatin.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopatin is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Lopatin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopatin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Murray shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lopatin is backing up but Murray catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lopatin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Murray Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Murray!

Event: Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Lopatin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Lopatin to the mat. #SUB#
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopatin is aware though and is defending well.
Lopatin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Lopatin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Lopatin.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopatin swivels and escapes.
Lopatin tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin throws a head kick that half lands. #T1##CL#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopatin to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopatin wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving. #SUB#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopatin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Parker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Parker is looking for a triangle but Lopatin pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Parker throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Lopatin pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopatin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A combination from Lopatin does no damage.
Lopatin jabs at Parker 's body.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopatin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Parker decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopatin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.#T4#
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully.
Lopatin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Parker has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin misses with the combination.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker .
Lopatin tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopatin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopatin just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopatin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopatin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopatin finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker 's head. #CL#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Lopatin in a clinch.
Lopatin tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker jumps guard but Lopatin stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopatin. #BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range. #T2#
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopatin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
Lopatin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
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!
Lopatin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopatin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopatin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Lopatin and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Parker gets a clinch.
Lopatin is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker is working for takedown but Lopatin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopatin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lopatin moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopatin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches up with Parker , looking for a takedown. Lopatin pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lopatin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Parker keeps control of Lopatin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopatin.#CL#
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Parker tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopatin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Lopatin closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Parker .
Lopatin fails to pull guard.
Lopatin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopatin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Lopatin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopatin misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopatin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopatin throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A punch combination from Parker misses. #CL2#
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Lopatin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker .
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopatin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .#BC2#
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin scores with a head kick. Parker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopatin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Lopatin.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopatin cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Lopatin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Lopatin feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Lopatin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker . #BC2#
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Parker . Parker maintains the clinch. #TD#
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Parker working for a triangle but Lopatin defends it easily. #SUB#
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopatin passes into side control.
Lopatin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopatin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Raeken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopatin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopatin stuffs the takedown attempt from Raeken. Raeken gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lopatin. No joy for Raeken on that attempt.
Lopatin avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Raeken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Raeken. Those never looked like landing.
Lopatin wants to counter the offense by Raeken and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lopatin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raeken quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopatin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin thows a huge punch but Raeken dodges it nicely.
Raeken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Lopatin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopatin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raeken won't allow Lopatin to pass to mount.
Lopatin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopatin stops Raeken from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lopatin in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopatin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Lopatin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lopatin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopatin controlling the position from side mount.
Lopatin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Raeken is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopatin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Raeken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lopatin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Lopatin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lopatin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raeken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopatin.
Lopatin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopatin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4##SUB2#
Lopatin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Raeken has worked his arm free - good work by Raeken!
Lopatin controls the position.
Raeken is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lopatin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Raeken can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopatin controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raeken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopatin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raeken looks for the body kick but Lopatin saw that one coming.
And Lopatin tries to counter it with a takedown but Raeken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raeken throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lopatin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raeken is trying to defend but Lopatin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raeken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopatin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lopatin trying to control the position but Raeken is working away. #T1#
Lopatin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Lopatin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raeken gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lopatin seems to be working for a kimura but Raeken defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lopatin is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopatin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raeken!
Lopatin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raeken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lopatin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Raeken is trying to escape the mount.
Lopatin trying to control but Raeken is having none of it.
Lopatin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopatin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexei Lopatin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopatin controlling from mount.
Raeken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lopatin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lopatin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raeken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopatin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Lopatin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Raeken shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopatin's guard.
Raeken throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lopatin has an active guard here but Raeken has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Raeken is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopatin manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raeken has gone for a leg lock! Lopatin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raeken's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Raeken has an active guard here but Lopatin has managed to pass into half guard.
Lopatin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lopatin looking to land elbow strikes but Raeken uses the position to regain half guard. #T2#
Lopatin controlling the action here.
Lopatin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopatin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raeken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lopatin controlling the action here.
Raeken flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Lopatin stalling.
Raeken regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopatin.
Raeken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Raeken throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lopatin escapes and throws Raeken's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopatin controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raeken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopatin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopatin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cody Raeken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopatin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Lopatin drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!

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