Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Saadulaev drives through with a takedown into Aslanyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saadulaev pushing down on Aslanyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aslanyan tries to roll over but Saadulaev keeps him under control.
Aslanyan is working hard here to advance position.
Saadulaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev controlling the pace.
Saadulaev blocks the strikes from Aslanyan.
Saadulaev moves into full mount! Aslanyan won't be happy about that! #T1#
Saadulaev controlling his opponent.
Saadulaev lands with some strikes.
Aslanyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Saadulaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aslanyan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Saadulaev looking for a guillotine from mount but Aslanyan is having none of it.
Saadulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Aslanyan is squirming around, avoiding Saadulaev's attempts to control the action.
Saadulaev controlling his opponent.
Aslanyan gets back to half guard.
Saadulaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Saadulaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Aslanyan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saadulaev throwing shots but Aslanyan is blocking nicely.
Saadulaev stops Aslanyan from getting back to his feet.
Saadulaev controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saadulaev drops an elbow to the side of Aslanyan's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, if Saadulaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aslanyan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Saadulaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aslanyan!
Saadulaev landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aslanyan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aslanyan shoots in for a takedown but Saadulaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saadulaev throws a right and a left that Aslanyan avoids nicely. #TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aslanyan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Aslanyan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aslanyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev wants to stand and escape but instead Aslanyan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saadulaev holds on and takes a little breather.
Saadulaev wants to sweep here but Aslanyan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Saadulaev wants to stand and escape but Aslanyan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aslanyan postures up in Saadulaev's guard and throws a big left but Saadulaev blocks it.
Aslanyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saadulaev looking to control.
Aslanyan stopping the sweep attempt from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saadulaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aslanyan's guard. #REVB##T2#
Aslanyan keeping moving, preventing Saadulaev from controlling successfully.
Aslanyan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aslanyan wants to stand and escape but Saadulaev is having none of it.
Saadulaev lands a couple of digs.
Saadulaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Saadulaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Saadulaev gets to his feet. Aslanyan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Saadulaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aslanyan has momentary wrist control but Saadulaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Saadulaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aslanyan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saadulaev manages to pass to side control.
Saadulaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Saadulaev is pressing down on Aslanyan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aslanyan is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saadulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslanyan keeps working.
Saadulaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslanyan wants to sweep but Saadulaev has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Nice sprawl there from Saadulaev as Aslanyan shoots in.
Aslanyan fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Saadulaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aslanyan is wriggling around but Saadulaev manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Saadulaev controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saadulaev is continuing to stall.
Aslanyan wants to get back to full guard.
Saadulaev stalling.
Saadulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saadulaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aslanyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saadulaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aslanyan taking some punishment here, with Saadulaev in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saadulaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Saadulaev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aslanyan.
Aslanyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Aslanyan is defending well.
Saadulaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Saadulaev is trying to control. Aslanyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Saadulaev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aslanyan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Aslanyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Aslanyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saadulaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev won't allow Aslanyan to sweep him here.
Saadulaev stays in close to Aslanyan's body and controls the position. #T1#
Saadulaev is pushing down on Aslanyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aslanyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Saadulaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saadulaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saadulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslanyan keeps working.
Saadulaev throwing shots but Aslanyan is blocking nicely.
Aslanyan wants to get back to full guard.
Aslanyan is concentrating on defense, preventing Saadulaev from advancing position. #SUB#
Aslanyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Saadulaev.
Aslanyan is not content to let Saadulaev control the position.#T2#
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Aslanyan is defending well. #SUB#
Saadulaev is trying to work for a kimura but Aslanyan is defending well.
Saadulaev wants to stand up but Aslanyan manages to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Aslanyan looking for a guillotine here but Saadulaev defends easily. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saadulaev is looking to stand up but Aslanyan won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Saadulaev dives in and scores a takedown into Aslanyan's guard.
Aslanyan seems keen to control Saadulaev's posture.
Aslanyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Aslanyan is trying to hold Saadulaev in close to prevent damage but Saadulaev has managed to pass into half guard.
Saadulaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev tries to stand and escape but Aslanyan is controlling the position.
Aslanyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saadulaev.
Aslanyan is refusing to be controlled, as Saadulaev sits in half guard.
Saadulaev is really struggling to control Aslanyan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev wants to pass to mount but Aslanyan is defending the position.
Saadulaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saadulaev throws a head kick that misses.
Aslanyan avoids the head kick by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aslanyan can do to turn this around?#TD#
Saadulaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aslanyan's half guard.
Saadulaev trying to advance position but Aslanyan counters by regaining guard.
Saadulaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Saadulaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aslanyan for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Aslanyan working a defensive guard here.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aslanyan has a closed guard, preventing Saadulaev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aslanyan dives in and grabs Saadulaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saadulaev pushes down on Aslanyan's head and hops out.#TD#
Aslanyan gets caught flat footed, as Saadulaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saadulaev is working Aslanyan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Saadulaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aslanyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saadulaev has Aslanyan in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Aslanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aslanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslanyan 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. #T3#
Aslanyan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saadulaev manages to get to full guard.
Saadulaev has momentary wrist control but Aslanyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Saadulaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Saadulaev has his foot on Aslanyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aslanyan works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saadulaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aslanyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saadulaev's guard.#SUB#
Saadulaev is looking for a triangle but Aslanyan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Saadulaev is looking for a triangle but Aslanyan pushes his legs off easily.
Aslanyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saadulaev rushes Aslanyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saadulaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aslanyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saadulaev tries to break the clinch but Aslanyan is controlling the position.
Aslanyan jumps guard but Saadulaev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Aslanyan pulls guard. #SUB#
Saadulaev has gone for a leg lock! Aslanyan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saadulaev's guard.#REVB#
Aslanyan postures up and lands a big shot to Saadulaev's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev pulls Aslanyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aslanyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aslanyan stopping the sweep attempt from Saadulaev.#T1#
Saadulaev pulls Aslanyan in close to prevent any damage.
Aslanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aslanyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aslanyan being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saadulaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Saadulaev controlling Aslanyan's posture.
Saadulaev keeping moving, preventing Aslanyan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saadulaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aslanyan.#CL#
Saadulaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Aslanyan. #T3#
Saadulaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Aslanyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Aslanyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saadulaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Aslanyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saadulaev defends well.
Aslanyan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saadulaev is now in half guard.
Aslanyan is trying to maintain the position but Saadulaev is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Saadulaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aslanyan's head.
Aslanyan wants to sweep but Saadulaev has passed to side control!#SUB#
Saadulaev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aslanyan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saadulaev but great work by Aslanyan.
Aslanyan tries to move to mount but Saadulaev blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslanyan wants to control for a moment but Saadulaev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Arthur Aslanyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamil Saadulaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aslanyan is nestled in close to Saadulaev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Aslanyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saadulaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Saadulaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Tanquinho gets caught napping as Saadulaev dives in and scores a takedown. Tanquinho manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tanquinho working for submissions but it's allowed Saadulaev to get to half guard.
Saadulaev blocks the strikes from Tanquinho.
Tanquinho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Saadulaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanquinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tanquinho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saadulaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saadulaev lands a nice short elbow.
Saadulaev blocks the strikes from Tanquinho.
Saadulaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanquinho on the ground.
Saadulaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tanquinho landing strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Tanquinho missing with punches from the bottom.
Saadulaev controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tanquinho actively working from the bottom here.
Saadulaev tries to pass to full mount but Tanquinho defends it. #SUB2#
Tanquinho looking for submissions off his back.
Tanquinho taking some punishment here, with Saadulaev in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanquinho tries to get to full guard but Saadulaev has control of the leg.
Tanquinho punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saadulaev lands a nice short elbow.
Saadulaev content to control rather than advance.
Saadulaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tanquinho for as long as he can get away with.
Tanquinho is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saadulaev jumps into side control!
Saadulaev taking a breather here. #T3#
Saadulaev continues to stall.
Saadulaev landing strikes.
Tanquinho being controlled for a moment.
Tanquinho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saadulaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanquinho wants to get back to his feet but Saadulaev drags him back down.
Tanquinho tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB#
Saadulaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanquinho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tanquinho taking a bit of punishment here - Saadulaev scoring with strikes. #T4#
Saadulaev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tanquinho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saadulaev tries to stand but Tanquinho is controlling his head.
Saadulaev prevents Tanquinho from escaping the position.
Saadulaev tries to stand but Tanquinho is controlling his head.
Saadulaev landing strikes.
Tanquinho is looking to reverse the position.
Saadulaev controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saadulaev scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saadulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Saadulaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanquinho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tanquinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanquinho wants to get back to his feet.
Saadulaev controlling the pace. #SUB#
Saadulaev is trying to work for a kimura but Tanquinho is defending well.
Saadulaev is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Shamil Saadulaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saadulaev is nestled in close to Tanquinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tanquinho misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tanquinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saadulaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saadulaev drops an elbow to the side of Tanquinho's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanquinho is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saadulaev is tapping! Great win for Tanquinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilberto Tanquinho!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Saadulaev takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Saadulaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim tries for a takedown but Saadulaev circles away easily#TD2#
and Saadulaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kim!
Saadulaev tries to stand but Kim controls the position and pulls Saadulaev into his guard.
Saadulaev postures up.
Saadulaev postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Saadulaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saadulaev's guard. #REVR#
Saadulaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saadulaev has Kim pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saadulaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saadulaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Saadulaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saadulaev keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Saadulaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Saadulaev working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kim wants to stand but Saadulaev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Saadulaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saadulaev pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kim wants to control from the top but Saadulaev keeps moving. #ES2#
Saadulaev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Saadulaev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saadulaev unleashes a big counter combination but Kim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Saadulaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kim wants to control but Saadulaev passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Saadulaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
It looks like Saadulaev 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.
Saadulaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saadulaev is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saadulaev winds up and cracks Kim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kim tries to sprawl but Saadulaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Saadulaev controlling the action here.
Kim tries to roll over but Saadulaev keeps him under control.
Saadulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Saadulaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kim's face.
Saadulaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Kim is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Saadulaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saadulaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saadulaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saadulaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The referee warns Kim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saadulaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Saadulaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kim shrugs it off.
Saadulaev lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saadulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saadulaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saadulaev is looking to stand but Kim has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Saadulaev working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saadulaev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Saadulaev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kim has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saadulaev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4##SUB2#
Kim won't enjoy being in this position. Saadulaev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kim is tapping - it's over boys! Saadulaev picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Lungiambula keeps the fight on the outside.
Saadulaev gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Lungiambula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Saadulaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Saadulaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lungiambula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saadulaev holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saadulaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lungiambula trying to control but Saadulaev is working from the bottom.
Lungiambula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lungiambula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lungiambula.
Nice sprawl there from Lungiambula as Saadulaev shoots in.
Lungiambula shoots for a takedown but Saadulaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lungiambula stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Saadulaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lungiambula fails with the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Lungiambula instigates a clinch.
Lungiambula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lungiambula tries to score a body lock takedown but Saadulaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lungiambula is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saadulaev can't fight it off and eventually Lungiambula manages to take the fight to the floor. Saadulaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saadulaev wants to get back to his feet but Lungiambula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saadulaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saadulaev tries to get out of the position.
Saadulaev is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lungiambula's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Lungiambula stands up from Saadulaev's guard - Lungiambula perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lungiambula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saadulaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lungiambula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lungiambula lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Lungiambula pushes Saadulaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Saadulaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lungiambula clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lungiambula looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalcha Lungiambula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lungiambula.
Saadulaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lungiambula looks for a takedown but Saadulaev sprawls well.
Lungiambula wants to clinch up but Saadulaev keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saadulaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Lungiambula, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula shoots in but Saadulaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shamil Saadulaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalcha Lungiambula.
Nice sprawl there from Lungiambula as Saadulaev shoots in.
Lungiambula pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Lungiambula scores with a four punch combination!
Lungiambula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lungiambula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saadulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lungiambula.
It looked like Saadulaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lungiambula shoots in for a double leg but Saadulaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lungiambula with a nice cross.
Lungiambula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saadulaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lungiambula thinking.
Lungiambula is breathing heavily.
Lungiambula stuffs the takedown attempt from Saadulaev. Saadulaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Lungiambula slips under a jab from Saadulaev.
Lungiambula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saadulaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lungiambula defends it nicely.#T2#
Saadulaev checks the leg kick.
Saadulaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lungiambula clinches up with Saadulaev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lungiambula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saadulaev shoots for a takedown but Lungiambula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saadulaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lungiambula.
Saadulaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saadulaev. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Saadulaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lungiambula, pushing him back against the cage.
Lungiambula stalling the fight.
Saadulaev gets underhooks to prevent Lungiambula's takedown attempt. #TD#
Saadulaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lungiambula uses from the top position.
Lungiambula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lungiambula is standing up over Saadulaev. Saadulaev looks to escape but Lungiambula dives into side control.
Lungiambula working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Lungiambula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saadulaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saadulaev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lungiambula misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lungiambula tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saadulaev's legs.
Dalcha Lungiambula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saadulaev tries to buck Lungiambula off but Lungiambula is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lungiambula working away.
Saadulaev regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dalcha Lungiambula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saadulaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lungiambula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lungiambula fails with the takedown.
It looked like Saadulaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saadulaev shoots in for a double leg but Lungiambula sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lungiambula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saadulaev.
Dalcha Lungiambula seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Saadulaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saadulaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lungiambula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lungiambula keeps working. #T1#
Saadulaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Saadulaev is looking for a kimura but Lungiambula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saadulaev to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lungiambula missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Lungiambula is trying to control Saadulaev's posture. Saadulaev takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lungiambula! Saadulaev is rotating here... this could be the end... Lungiambula is out! Saadulaev has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018

#R1##TD#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Saadulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aslanyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saadulaev has managed to get both his arms back between Aslanyan's legs - danger averted.
Saadulaev content to stall in guard here.
Saadulaev forces his way into half guard.
Aslanyan tries to get to full guard but Saadulaev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev controlling the action here. #T1#
Saadulaev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aslanyan reverses the position - he's now on top in Saadulaev's guard.
Saadulaev wants to sweep here but Aslanyan controlling him for the moment.
Saadulaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saadulaev tries to get out of the position.
Saadulaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Aslanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saadulaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aslanyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aslanyan preventing the sweep.
Saadulaev is looking to stand up but Aslanyan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saadulaev striking off his back but it's not causing Aslanyan any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saadulaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aslanyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saadulaev somewhat.
Saadulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Saadulaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aslanyan tries for a takedown but Saadulaev manages to get underhooks.
Saadulaev takes a shot to the head.
Saadulaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aslanyan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Aslanyan breaks from the clinch.
Saadulaev shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Saadulaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aslanyan is wriggling around but Saadulaev manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Aslanyan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Aslanyan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saadulaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aslanyan as he jumps to the side.
Aslanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Saadulaev circles away.
Saadulaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aslanyan.
Aslanyan feints the counter takedown.
Saadulaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aslanyan defends well and Saadulaev ends up having to push Aslanyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aslanyan feints the counter takedown.
Aslanyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saadulaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aslanyan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Saadulaev easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslanyan wants to hold on but Saadulaev pushes him away.
Saadulaev wants to control the pace but Aslanyan is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Aslanyan wants to hold on but Saadulaev pushes him away.
Saadulaev tries to control but Aslanyan wriggling away.
Saadulaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saadulaev controlling the pace for now.
Aslanyan is looking to get to half guard.
Aslanyan wants to control but Saadulaev is having none of it.#T2#
Aslanyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saadulaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aslanyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saadulaev is keen to just control but Aslanyan is a slippery customer.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Aslanyan is defending well.
Aslanyan wants to sweep but Saadulaev has passed to side control!#T3##SUB#
Saadulaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aslanyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Saadulaev tries to stand but Aslanyan is controlling his head. #SUB#
Saadulaev swings around for an armbar but Aslanyan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saadulaev's guard.
Saadulaev controlling the position.
Shamil Saadulaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Saadulaev wants to stand but Aslanyan is controlling the position.
Saadulaev controlling Aslanyan's posture.
Saadulaev looking to control.
Aslanyan being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Aslanyan fails with the takedown
and Saadulaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Saadulaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aslanyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saadulaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saadulaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Aslanyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saadulaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saadulaev fails to land the takedown.
Saadulaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saadulaev drives through and clinches with Aslanyan against the cage. #BC#
Saadulaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aslanyan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Saadulaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Saadulaev throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Aslanyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saadulaev's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aslanyan slips nicely into half guard.
Aslanyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aslanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saadulaev keeps working.
Saadulaev missing with punches from the bottom.
Saadulaev is refusing to be controlled, as Aslanyan sits in half guard. #T2#
Saadulaev gets back to full guard.
Aslanyan postures up.
Aslanyan wants to pass the guard but Saadulaev is keeping the position.
Saadulaev pulls Aslanyan in close to prevent any damage.
Saadulaev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Saadulaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saadulaev tries to work over Aslanyan's front leg with a kick but Aslanyan checks it. #CL2#
Aslanyan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Aslanyan jumps guard.
Aslanyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aslanyan being controlled here, momentarily.
Aslanyan pulls Saadulaev in to control the position. #T4#
Saadulaev trying to control but Aslanyan is working from the bottom.
Aslanyan wants to stand up but Saadulaev is controlling him.
Aslanyan keeping moving, preventing Saadulaev from controlling successfully.
Saadulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saadulaev postures up in Aslanyan's guard and throws a big left but Aslanyan blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saadulaev keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Saadulaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aslanyan quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Aslanyan.
I think Aslanyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Aslanyan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Saadulaev instigates a clinch.
Kim tries to pull guard but Saadulaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saadulaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Saadulaev decides to pull guard.
Kim trying to control but Saadulaev is working from the bottom.
Saadulaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saadulaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. #REVB#
Saadulaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Saadulaev 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.
Kim working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saadulaev is aware though and is defending well.
Saadulaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Saadulaev 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kim trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saadulaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saadulaev wants to stand up but Kim has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saadulaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim wants to get back to full guard but Saadulaev has mounted him!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saadulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saadulaev is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saadulaev unloading with bombs!
Saadulaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kim can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim tries to hold on but Saadulaev postures up.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Kim tries to sprawl but Saadulaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saadulaev controlling the action here.
Saadulaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saadulaev in particular looking to stall.
Saadulaev is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim wants to improve his position but Saadulaev is controlling well. #T1#
Saadulaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saadulaev passes to full mount!
Saadulaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saadulaev lands with some strikes.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SU2#
Saadulaev get's back to his feet.
Saadulaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Saadulaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saadulaev is in Kim's guard.
Saadulaev controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Saadulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saadulaev has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saadulaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saadulaev pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saadulaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saadulaev slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saadulaev trying to control the pace.
Kim trying to control but Saadulaev postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim taking some punishment here, with Saadulaev in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Saadulaev off balance momentarily.
Saadulaev blocks a head kick by Kim. #TD2#
Kim gets caught flat footed, as Saadulaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saadulaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saadulaev wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Well, if Saadulaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saadulaev is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saadulaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim trying to control but Saadulaev postures up.
Kim wants to get back to his feet. #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.
Saadulaev stalling.
Saadulaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saadulaev controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saadulaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Saadulaev gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Saadulaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Saadulaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Saadulaev seems content to control.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Saadulaev in his half guard.
Kim is looking to control Saadulaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saadulaev in particular looking to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saadulaev connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Saadulaev is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Saadulaev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Saadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saadulaev 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Saadulaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saadulaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aslanyan counters with a one-two to the body.
Saadulaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aslanyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saadulaev.
Aslanyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Saadulaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saadulaev cracks Aslanyan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Aslanyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aslanyan is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saadulaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslanyan keeps working.
Aslanyan tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Aslanyan is trying to control Saadulaev's posture but Saadulaev avoids it.
Aslanyan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saadulaev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aslanyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saadulaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Saadulaev tries for a kimura but Aslanyan is defending well.
Saadulaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aslanyan sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saadulaev controlling the action here.
It looks like Saadulaev is going to stand back up.
Aslanyan is looking for a sweep. Saadulaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aslanyan sprawls well. Aslanyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saadulaev gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Saadulaev wants to clinch.
Aslanyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saadulaev sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Saadulaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aslanyan!
Saadulaev controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saadulaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Aslanyan holding on.
Saadulaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslanyan tries to improve position but can't.
Aslanyan is working hard here to advance position.
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 Arthur Aslanyan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Aslanyan shoots in and drives through. Saadulaev sprawls well.
Saadulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Saadulaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aslanyan is fending him off so far but Saadulaev persists. Nope, Aslanyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Aslanyan feinted with a counter takedown.
Saadulaev throws a head kick that misses.
Saadulaev fails with the takedown.
Saadulaev throws a sloppy head kick and Aslanyan moves out of range easily.
Saadulaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aslanyan defends well and Saadulaev ends up having to push Aslanyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arthur Aslanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Saadulaev.
Aslanyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saadulaev's waist but Saadulaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aslanyan off to one side.
Arthur Aslanyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslanyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saadulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Saadulaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saadulaev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aslanyan is trying to get back to his feet.
Saadulaev tries to stand but Aslanyan is controlling his head.
Aslanyan manages to get back to half guard.
Saadulaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aslanyan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Saadulaev wants to take a breather but Aslanyan is having none of it.
Saadulaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aslanyan tries to clinch up.
Aslanyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Saadulaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aslanyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saadulaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aslanyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Saadulaev misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Aslanyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aslanyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Aslanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saadulaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Aslanyan tries to stand but Saadulaev is controlling from the bottom.
Saadulaev looking to control.
Aslanyan wants to control from the top but Saadulaev keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saadulaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aslanyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saadulaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aslanyan somewhat.
Saadulaev leaves Aslanyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Saadulaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saadulaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Aslanyan has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shamil Saadulaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Aslanyan looks for a takedown but Saadulaev sprawls well.#CL2#
Saadulaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saadulaev tries to pull guard but Aslanyan holds him up against the cage and eventually Saadulaev drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Aslanyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saadulaev looks for a takedown but Aslanyan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev is looking to clinch.
Saadulaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aslanyan swivels and escapes.
Arthur Aslanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Saadulaev.
Aslanyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Aslanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saadulaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saadulaev is looking to clinch but Aslanyan is avoiding it.
Aslanyan dips to his left and cracks Saadulaev with an uppercut!#CL2#
Saadulaev clinches. #BC#
Aslanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Saadulaev forces Aslanyan back against the cage and clinches.
Aslanyan leaning against his opponent.
Saadulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aslanyan tries to work over Saadulaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saadulaev has Aslanyan pushed against the cage.
Saadulaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Saadulaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aslanyan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saadulaev smiles and moves away.
Aslanyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saadulaev.
Aslanyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Aslanyan forces Saadulaev back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Aslanyan breaks the clinch.
Saadulaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aslanyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Aslanyan misses with a takedown attempt - Saadulaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Aslanyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saadulaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saadulaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saadulaev controlling from the top position.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Aslanyan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saadulaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Saadulaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saadulaev trying to control but Aslanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslanyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Saadulaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shamil Saadulaev.
I think Saadulaev 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Saadulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tanquinho gets tackled into the cage by Saadulaev. Saadulaev maintains the clinch.
Tanquinho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanquinho goes for a takedown attempt but Saadulaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanquinho moves to clinch but Saadulaev breaks away #TD2#
so Saadulaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saadulaev looking to pass the guard.
Saadulaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanquinho striking off his back but it's not causing Saadulaev any problems.
Saadulaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saadulaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tanquinho working for a triangle but Saadulaev defends it easily.
Tanquinho 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.
Tanquinho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Tanquinho has momentary wrist control but Saadulaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tanquinho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Tanquinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saadulaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saadulaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Saadulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanquinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saadulaev has managed to get both his arms back between Tanquinho's legs - danger averted.
Saadulaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saadulaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanquinho is striking off his back. Saadulaev thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Tanquinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saadulaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanquinho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev is taking a breather. Tanquinho 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.
Saadulaev working the head and body with strikes.
Saadulaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanquinho is trying to stand back up but Saadulaev is controlling him
Saadulaev working over Tanquinho with some ground and pound. Tanquinho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tanquinho tries to roll over but Saadulaev keeps him under control.
Saadulaev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tanquinho controls his leg. #T4#
Tanquinho missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Tanquinho looking for submissions off his back.
Tanquinho is breathing heavily.
Saadulaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanquinho missing with punches from the bottom.
Saadulaev stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Saadulaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanquinho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saadulaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Saadulaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saadulaev is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev cracks Tanquinho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saadulaev working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tanquinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saadulaev lands strikes from half guard.
Saadulaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tanquinho strikes from the bottom but Saadulaev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saadulaev taking a breather here.
Saadulaev tries to advance to mount but Tanquinho denies him.
Tanquinho is looking to regain half guard here but Saadulaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Saadulaev controls the position. #T2#
Tanquinho is trying to buck Saadulaev off.
Saadulaev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saadulaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tanquinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saadulaev blocks the strikes from Tanquinho.
Saadulaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanquinho is pressing down on Saadulaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saadulaev passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanquinho punching from the bottom. #T3#
Tanquinho taking some punishment here, with Saadulaev in his half guard.
Tanquinho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saadulaev slows the pace down in half guard.
The adventures of Saadulaev the control monster continue. Boring.
Tanquinho is pressing down on Saadulaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saadulaev is looking to stand up but Tanquinho won't let him. #SUB#
Saadulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanquinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saadulaev has managed to get both his arms back between Tanquinho's legs - danger averted.
Saadulaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanquinho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saadulaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tanquinho is looking for a triangle but Saadulaev pushes his legs off easily.
Saadulaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamil Saadulaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanquinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saadulaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanquinho.
Tanquinho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Saadulaev counters with a single leg into guard. Tanquinho didn't expect that.
Saadulaev is standing up over Tanquinho. Tanquinho looks to escape but Saadulaev dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Shamil Saadulaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanquinho trying to remain calm as Saadulaev controls from the top position.
Saadulaev scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Saadulaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Saadulaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saadulaev prevents Tanquinho from getting back to his feet.
Saadulaev 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. #SUB#
Tanquinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saadulaev cracks Tanquinho with a solid left hand.
Saadulaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tanquinho keeping full guard, as Saadulaev tries to pass.
Saadulaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanquinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Saadulaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanquinho's head.
Saadulaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saadulaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saadulaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tanquinho has his foot on Saadulaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saadulaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Saadulaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saadulaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saadulaev chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Tanquinho striking off his back but it's not causing Saadulaev any problems.
Saadulaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tanquinho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Tanquinho is keeping the position.
Saadulaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tanquinho striking off his back but it's not causing Saadulaev any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saadulaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanquinho thumps Saadulaev with a low kick.#TD2#
Tanquinho gets caught napping as Saadulaev dives in and scores a takedown. Tanquinho manages to retain guard.#T3#
Saadulaev controlling from the top position.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Tanquinho is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Saadulaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanquinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saadulaev has managed to get both his arms back between Tanquinho's legs - danger averted.
Saadulaev forces his way into half guard.
Saadulaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saadulaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tanquinho punching from the bottom. #T4#
Tanquinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saadulaev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saadulaev's back!
Tanquinho softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Saadulaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanquinho gets his hands free.
Saadulaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tanquinho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tanquinho keeps control of the position as Saadulaev tries to break free.
Saadulaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanquinho's guard. Nice work there by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanquinho is retaining full guard.
Gilberto Tanquinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saadulaev controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanquinho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shamil Saadulaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saadulaev 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Saadulaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saadulaev 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Saadulaev!

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