Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinicius or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurk, which made it look bad.
Yurk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinicius manages to circle out of the way.
Vinicius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Yurk has Vinicius up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinicius wants to break free but Yurk has control. #TD#
Yurk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yurk wants to get up but he can't break Vinicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yurk stopping the sweep attempt from Vinicius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius has his hands on Yurk's head, controlling the position.
Vinicius looking to control. #T1#
Yurk preventing the sweep.
Vinicius throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yurk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Vinicius. No joy for Yurk on that attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vinicius enables Yurk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vinicius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yurk wants to pass the guard but Vinicius is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vinicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yurk wants to get up but he can't break Vinicius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Vinicius trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Vinicius looking for a guillotine here but Yurk defends easily.
Yurk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinicius doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yurk preventing the sweep. #T3#
Yurk trying to control but Vinicius is working from the bottom.
Vinicius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yurk closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Yurk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Yurk has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius avoids it really well and circles away.
Yurk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yurk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinicius replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yurk blocks it well.#TD2#
Vinicius looking to score a takedown here. Yurk is defending well but Vinicius drives through and ends up in Yurk's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk is looking to sweep but instead, Vinicius has passed into half guard.
Vinicius wants to pass to mount but Yurk is defending the 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 Maykol Yurk 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#
Yurk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinicius. #TD#
Yurk scores with a takedown into Vinicius's guard.#SUB2#
Vinicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius pulls Yurk in close to prevent any damage.
Maykol Yurk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vinicius keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Vinicius seems keen to control Yurk's posture.#SUB2#
Vinicius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yurk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yurk wants to control from the top but Vinicius keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurk is looking to pass into half guard but Vinicius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinicius is in guard.#REVB#
Yurk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vinicius is controlling him.
Vinicius wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving.
Vinicius 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. #ES#
Yurk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurk or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinicius, which made it look bad. #T3##CL#
Yurk takes the fight into the clinch.
Yurk fails to pull guard.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Vinicius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vinicius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vinicius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vinicius looking for a guillotine here but Yurk defends easily.
Vinicius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Vinicius wants to sweep here but Yurk controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Yurk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinicius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yurk has Vinicius in his guard.#REVB#
Yurk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vinicius rushes Yurk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Yurk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vinicius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vinicius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yurk is proving hard to escape from.
Vinicius controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinicius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Vinicius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yurk, up you get! #T1##TD2#
Vinicius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yurk is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Yurk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vinicius uses his free foot to push down on Yurk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yurk.
Vinicius unloads with some shots from mount but Yurk bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Vinicius controlling his opponent.
Yurk is squirming around, avoiding Vinicius's attempts to control the action.
Yurk regains half guard.
Yurk is not content to let Vinicius control the position.
Vinicius tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3##SU2#
Vinicius postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yurk to stand up. #TD2#
Vinicius drives through with a takedown into Yurk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yurk is looking to stand up but Vinicius isn't so interested in that idea.
Vinicius throwing strikes but missing.
Yurk tries to strike from the bottom.
Yurk working a defensive guard here.
Vinicius content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Yurk wants to stand but Vinicius is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinicius dives in for a single leg takedown but Yurk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Vinicius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maykol Yurk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius throws a strike but Yurk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinicius 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Marcus Vinicius!

Marcus Vinicius wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
Yurk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taranaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taranaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Taranaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut is getting worse.
Yurk shoots in but Taranaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
Yurk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yurk blocks the body kick.
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki throws a leg kick but Yurk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yurk lands a jab to Taranaki's midsection.
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch but Taranaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yurk. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taranaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurk, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yurk instigates a clinch.
Yurk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taranaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches up with Yurk, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes Yurk against the cage but Yurk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yurk.
Yurk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taranaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taranaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Yurk working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Yurk working for submissions but it's allowed Taranaki to get to half guard.
Yurk is trying to stand.
Yurk is positioning himself well to prevent Taranaki advancing to mount.
Taranaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yurk keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Taranaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Taranaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yurk keeps working.
Yurk wants to control but Taranaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranaki slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taranaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taranaki circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Yurk clinches up against the cage.
Yurk is trying to break free.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Yurk pulls guard.
Yurk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranaki is fighting to break Yurk's control of his arms but Yurk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yurk trying to keep a closed guard but Taranaki is proving a slippery customer.
Yurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranaki is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk pulls Taranaki in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsyuoshi Taranaki's cut.
That's time! Taranaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yurk tries to clinch but Taranaki is having none of it. #TD2#
Yurk shoots in and gets a takedown into Taranaki's guard.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Yurk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taranaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taranaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yurk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Taranaki has a closed guard, preventing Yurk from standing up.
Yurk trying to control but Taranaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Yurk dives in for a single leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurk. Yurk gets slowly back to his feet.
As Yurk looks to move away, Taranaki throws a big counter combo but Yurk just gets out of the way.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it. #BC#
Taranaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Taranaki.
Taranaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maykol Yurk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yurk closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Yurk pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yurk tries to clinch but Taranaki is having none of it.
Taranaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Yurk.#T3#
Yurk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taranaki circles away.
Yurk is breathing heavily.
Yurk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taranaki pinned against the cage. Taranaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yurk tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Taranaki.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Taranaki clinches up against the cage.
Yurk tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taranaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Taranaki manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Taranaki throws a right hand that Yurk ducks under and follows up with a left that Yurk also avoids with ease.
Taranaki tries to clinch but Yurk moves out of range.
Yurk lands with a nice combination. Taranaki backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Yurk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taranaki lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Maykol Yurk has been cut.
Taranaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Yurk avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taranaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki is trying to drag Yurk to the mat but Yurk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taranaki gets underhooks to prevent Yurk's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Yurk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yurk continues to drive forward.
Taranaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taranaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Yurk takes the fight into the clinch.
Yurk is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks. #BC2#
Yurk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk wants to clinch.
Taranaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Yurk has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Yurk shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Taranaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Taranaki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taranaki misses with the ground and pound.
Taranaki is looking to take a break and control but Yurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taranaki 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.
Yurk is trying to control Taranaki's posture but Taranaki avoids it. #T2#
Taranaki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yurk is trying to get back to half guard.
Taranaki looking to control but instead Yurk has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Taranaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3#
Taranaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yurk as he avoids it easily.
Yurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yurk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Taranaki has closed the distance and engaged Yurk in a clinch.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Yurk won't allow it.
Taranaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yurk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yurk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taranaki backwards.
Yurk is trying to force a seperation but Taranaki has the dominant position.#T4##BC2#
Yurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Taranaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yurk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yurk.
Yurk looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Yurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taranaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yurk tries to avoid it but Taranaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yurk to the ground. Yurk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yurk counters with a series of strikes. Taranaki will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maykol Yurk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yurk 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Yurk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lukyanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurk. #TD2#
Lukyanov 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.
Yurk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lukyanov looking to sit in guard and control but Yurk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yurk won't allow Lukyanov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lukyanov is not content to let Yurk control the position.
Lukyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yurk. #T1#
Lukyanov is trying to control but can't.
Yurk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lukyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard.
Yurk throwing shots but Lukyanov is blocking nicely.
Lukyanov is looking to improve his position.
Lukyanov is not content to let Yurk control the position.
Yurk 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.
Lukyanov trying to control here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lukyanov is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yurk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Yurk tries to sprawl out of it but Lukyanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk misses with a two punch combination.
Lukyanov throws a combination. Yurk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lukyanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yurk circles away.
Yurk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2#
Yurk gets tackled into the cage by Lukyanov. Lukyanov maintains the clinch.
Lukyanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yurk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maykol Yurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lukyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lukyanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lukyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lukyanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukyanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Yurk needs to keep his hands up - Lukyanov had a free shot at his head there.
Lukyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukyanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Lukyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lukyanov throws a counter combo.
Yurk shoots for a takedown but Lukyanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukyanov feints the counter takedown.
Yurk throws a body punch but Lukyanov moves out of range.
Yurk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukyanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukyanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Lukyanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Lukyanov moves into range and clinches up with Yurk.
Yurk has Lukyanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lukyanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yurk is breathing heavily.
Yurk is trying to force a seperation but Lukyanov has the dominant position.
Yurk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukyanov walks away with a smile on his face. Yurk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lukyanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yurk's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Lukyanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yurk but Yurk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Yurk misses its target.
Yurk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Yurk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lukyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukyanov but Lukyanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lukyanov closes the distance and pushes Yurk back into the cage.
Lukyanov is pushing Yurk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Lukyanov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Lukyanov decides to pull guard. #T1#
Yurk trying to control but Lukyanov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yurk 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.
Yurk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lukyanov's guard.
Yurk prevents Lukyanov from getting back to his feet.
Yurk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.
Yurk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lukyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lukyanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lukyanov keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukyanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurk fails with the takedown.
Lukyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lukyanov counters with a two punch combo.
Yurk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Lukyanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lukyanov.
Lukyanov wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Lukyanov is working for takedown but Yurk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yurk trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Lukyanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yurk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maykol Yurk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yurk trying to control from the bottom.
Yurk is looking to improve his position.
Lukyanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Yurk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Yurk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukyanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukyanov's back!
Lukyanov trying to control but not successfully.
Lukyanov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yurk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Maykol Yurk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lukyanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boris Lukyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Lukyanov as Yurk shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Lukyanov. No joy for Yurk on that attempt.
Yurk looks for a takedown but Lukyanov sprawls well.
As Yurk backs off Lukyanov throws a huge counter combo but Yurk manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lukyanov's waist but Lukyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yurk off to one side.
Yurk fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lukyanov tries to avoid it but Yurk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lukyanov to the ground. Lukyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lukyanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lukyanov lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukyanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Lukyanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yurk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yurk has a closed guard, preventing Lukyanov from standing up.
Lukyanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yurk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lukyanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yurk is trying to keep Lukyanov in close.
Lukyanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yurk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lukyanov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lukyanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yurk avoids it really well and circles away.
Lukyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yurk is looking to clinch but Lukyanov is avoiding it.
Lukyanov tries for a takedown but Yurk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yurk shoots for a double leg takedown but Lukyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Yurk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Lukyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lukyanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yurk's guard.#T3#
Yurk trying to keep a closed guard but Lukyanov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Yurk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lukyanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yurk is tightening it up a little... Lukyanov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lukyanov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lukyanov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yurk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurk is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Yurk circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk looks for a takedown but Varela sprawls well.
Yurk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Varela shoots in and drives through. Yurk sprawls well.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt - Yurk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maykol Yurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurk throws a big counter combination but Varela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela shoots in but Yurk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Varela keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A good leg kick by Yurk.
Varela with a poor takedown #TD#
and Yurk counters with a takedown into side control.
Yurk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yurk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Varela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yurk trying to control the action but Varela is working from the bottom.
Varela manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Varela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Varela is looking to stall here but Yurk recovers full guard.
Varela stopping the sweep attempt from Yurk.
Yurk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Varela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yurk is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Varela postures up.
Varela trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yurk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varela trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yurk tries to clinch but Varela is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Varela as Yurk shoots in.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt - Yurk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varela as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yurk moves out of range as Varela throws a body kick. #CL#
Yurk closes the distance and clinches.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Varela to keep the fight standing.
Yurk jumps guard but Varela stands there with Yurk around his waist. Yurk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Varela tries to score a body lock takedown but Yurk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Varela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Varela jumps into guard, dragging Yurk to the mat.
Yurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurk is one step ahead there.
Yurk trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom. #T1#
Varela looking to control.
Varela keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Varela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yurk is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yurk lands a leg kick that knocks Varela off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yurk circles away.
A shot to the liver by Yurk. Beautiful body shot.
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varela swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Varela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varela showed some decent athleticism there.
Varela works his way into side control.
Yurk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position.#T3#
Varela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yurk controlling the position for now.
Varela wants to control but Yurk is keeping him busy.
Yurk tries to roll over but Varela keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varela is looking to take a break and control but Yurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varela is just content to waste time from the top position. Yurk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yurk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dexter Varela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yurk is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yurk somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dexter Varela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Yurk instigates a clinch.
Yurk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Varela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Varela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yurk smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Varela gets a clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Varela has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk prevents Varela from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Varela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varela stalling the fight. #TD2#
Varela pulls Yurk into guard.
Yurk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yurk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varela is on top in guard. #REVB#
Varela 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Varela throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varela advances position into side control!
Varela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Varela working away.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position.
A lull in the action here as Varela stalls from top position.#T2#
Yurk is trying to control Varela 's posture but Varela avoids it.
Yurk is not content to let Varela control the position. #T3#
Yurk throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varela taking a breather here.
Yurk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yurk wants to get back to his feet but Varela drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yurk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yurk.
Varela unleashes a big counter combination but Yurk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Yurk as Varela shoots in.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Yurk. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Yurk is looking to counter punch.
Varela shoots and misses
and Yurk counters with a straight right hand.
Varela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yurk is fending him off so far but Varela persists. Nope, Yurk circles away and we're back to standing.
Varela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yurk scores with a nice head shot.
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yurk but Yurk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varela 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Yurk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Yurk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yurk wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yurk shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Yurk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yurk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Yurk avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Yurk back into the cage.#T1#
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Yurk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yurk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Mark Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Yurk being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Yurk.
Yurk takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Maykol Yurk has been cut.
Yurk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Yurk's takedown attempt. #T2##BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Anderson rushes Yurk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yurk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Yurk shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Yurk up against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yurk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Anderson just leaning against Yurk, taking a breather.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Yurk shrugs off. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yurk pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yurk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Yurk tries to tie him up. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4##CL2#
Yurk clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Yurk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Anderson connects with a jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yurk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yurk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yurk is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yurk dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Yurk's head and hops out.
Yurk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Yurk clinches up against the cage.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it. #T1#
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yurk won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yurk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yurk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Yurk avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurk can do to turn this around?
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yurk is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson throws a series of punches but Yurk moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Yurk backs away looking to recover.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Yurk moves his leg out of the way.
Mark Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Anderson misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Yurk.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Yurk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson. #CL#
Yurk tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yurk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Yurk backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Yurk with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maykol Yurk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Yurk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mark Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yurk has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yurk. #CL#
Anderson clinches.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yurk's defenses.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Yurk in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yurk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Yurk in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Maykol Yurk's cut even more.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yurk avoids it.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Yurk.
Yurk blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Yurk is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Yurk shrugs off.
Yurk stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Anderson rushes Yurk and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Yurk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yurk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Yurk jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yurk letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Yurk won't want to take too many of those.
Yurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Mark Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.#T4##BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yurk, pushing him back against the cage.
Mark Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Yurk trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson has Yurk pressed against the cage, preventing Yurk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Maykol Yurk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Anderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Yurk misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Saavedra. No joy for Yurk on that attempt. #CL2#
Saavedra clinches up with Yurk and pushes him back against the cage.
Saavedra taking a breather.#BC#
Yurk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurk closes the distance and clinches up with Saavedra, looking for a takedown. Yurk pushes Saavedra against the cage but Saavedra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saavedra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saavedra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Saavedra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saavedra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yurk bucks up and tries to throw Saavedra off but instead Saavedra has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurk wants to control his opponent's hands but Saavedra gets his hands free. #T1#
Saavedra has good solid back control here.
Saavedra is hanging on to Yurk's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Yurk showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saavedra controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saavedra avoiding Yurk 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saavedra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yurk knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yurk for a finish.
Saavedra is not going to allow Yurk to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Saavedra is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saavedra is hanging on to Yurk's back as he tries to escape.
Yurk trying to get back to his feet but Saavedra is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Saavedra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yurk knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yurk for a finish.
Good control from Saavedra.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Saavedra sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Yurk taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Perez Saavedra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Minus rushes Yurk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yurk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minus avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Minus jumps guard and drags Yurk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Minus is pulling down on Yurk's head to control his posture.
Minus continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk won't allow Minus to sweep him here.
Minus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurk on the ground.#T1#
Minus has his hands on Yurk's head, controlling the position.
Minus keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minus wants to stand and escape but Yurk is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurk or perhaps it was just good defense by Minus, which made it look bad.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
No luck for Yurk with that takedown attempt.
As Yurk looks to move away, Minus throws a big counter combo but Yurk just gets out of the way.#TD#
Minus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minus 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.
Yurk is trying to keep Minus in close.
Minus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Minus is looking to stand up but Yurk won't let him.
Yurk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yurk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yurk wants to free his trapped foot but Minus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minus is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Yurk wants to work for an arm triangle but Minus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Minus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Minus looking for subs from the bottom but Yurk mounts him!
Minus blocking the ground and pound.
Minus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Minus trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yurk is trying for a kimura here. Minus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yurk wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ronson gets a clinch.
Ronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yurk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Ronson jumps guard.
Ronson tries to strike from the bottom.
Ronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson controlling Yurk's posture.
Yurk preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson controls Yurk momentarily but Yurk frees himself.
Ronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ronson, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yurk wants to control from the top but Ronson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
Ronson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yurk's half guard.
Yurk is trying to maintain the position but Ronson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ronson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yurk wants to get back to full guard.
Ronson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB2#
Ronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronson thows a huge punch but Yurk dodges it nicely.
Ronson wants to control but Yurk is keeping him busy.
Yurk tries to get to full guard but Ronson has control of the leg.
Ronson is thwarting Yurk's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ronson controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Ronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ronson pulls guard successfully.
Yurk throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Ronson wants to get back to his feet but Yurk passes into half guard.
Yurk is thwarting Ronson's attempts to control the position.
Yurk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ronson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yurk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Ronson has a hand on Yurk's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yurk takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ronson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ronson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ronson wants to hold on but Yurk pushes him away.
Ronson tries to reverse the position but Yurk maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk controlling the pace for now.
Ronson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Ronson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ronson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ronson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yurk is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk is looking to improve his position.
Yurk wants to control but Ronson is keeping busy.
Yurk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ronson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Ronson is nestled in close to Yurk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ronson slips a nice elbow through Yurk's hands, connecting with Yurk's forehead.
Ronson is looking to advance position but Yurk won't allow it.
Ronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronson trying to control the action but Yurk is working from the bottom.
Ronson throwing shots but Yurk is blocking nicely.
Ronson is looking to advance position but Yurk won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yurk tries to kick Ronson off but Ronson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yurk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yurk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ronson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ronson's back!
Yurk misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Yurk looking for the RNC.
Yurk keeps control of the position as Ronson tries to break free. #SUB#
Yurk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ronson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ronson for a finish. #SUB#
Yurk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Yurk not allowing Ronson to control his hands.
Ronson wants to escape the position.
Yurk avoiding Ronson 's attempts to control his hands.
Ronson wants to escape the position.
Yurk is controlling the position but Ronson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ronson tries to roll over but Yurk keeps him under control.
Patrick Ronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yurk is thwarting Ronson's attempts to control the position.
Ronson is staying active underneath Yurk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yurk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronson wants to get back to his feet.
Yurk wants to take a breather but Ronson is having none of it.
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 Maykol Yurk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Yurk gets caught napping as Ronson dives in and scores a takedown. Yurk manages to retain guard.
Yurk is wriggling around but Ronson manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ronson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronson is pressing down on Yurk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yurk is holding on for now.
Ronson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yurk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving. #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.
Ronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ronson looking to score a takedown here. Yurk is defending well but Ronson drives through and ends up in Yurk's guard.#T3#
Ronson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yurk is looking to stand up but Ronson isn't so interested in that idea.
Yurk keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Yurk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ronson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yurk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronson wants to stand and escape but Yurk is having none of it.
Yurk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yurk preventing the sweep.
Ronson keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Ronson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ronson gets control of Yurk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronson trying to keep a closed guard but Yurk is proving a slippery customer.
Ronson is looking to stand up but Yurk isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Ronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ronson 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Ronson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yurk is defended easily by Viwako.#CL#
Viwako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viwako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yurk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viwako. #TD#
Viwako lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yurk works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako is looking to advance position but Yurk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB2#
Viwako defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yurk.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Yurk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viwako throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yurk. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk punching from mount but Viwako doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Viwako is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Yurk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Viwako is surviving well by controlling Yurk's body position as best he can. #T2#
Viwako looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Viwako is looking to get to half guard.
Yurk looking to ground and pound but Viwako is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viwako is working to get back to half guard.
Viwako on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viwako tries to get out of the position.
Viwako tries to lock up and control but Yurk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
Viwako wants to control but Yurk is having none of it.#T3#
Yurk trying to control but Viwako is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurk avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
Viwako is trying desperately to improve position.
Yurk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viwako is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.
Viwako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurk on the ground.#SUB2#
Yurk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Viwako turns into him and now he's in Yurk's guard.
Yurk wants to sweep here but Viwako controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
That's time! Viwako's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Yurk tries to keep at a distance but Viwako has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Viwako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viwako digs a right hand into Yurk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yurk's gas tank.
Viwako holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yurk tries to pull guard but Viwako holds him up against the cage and eventually Yurk drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yurk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yurk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viwako throws a big right hand that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position but Viwako postures up.
Viwako throwing strikes from guard but Yurk blocks nicely.
Viwako trying to move into half guard but instead Yurk has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Yurk postures up. #T2#
Viwako keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Viwako looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viwako is looking to sweep but instead, Yurk has passed into half guard.
Viwako holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viwako is not content to let Yurk control the position.
Yurk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viwako haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Yurk is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Viwako is refusing to be controlled, as Yurk sits in half guard.
Viwako tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yurk has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Viwako is just holding on here. Yurk manages to take his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yurk is hanging on to Viwako's back as he tries to escape.
Viwako trying to get back to his feet but Yurk is in full control for now.
Yurk wants to control but Viwako is keeping busy.
Viwako rolls, trying to escape but Yurk keeps control of the position.
Yurk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk gets his hands free as Viwako looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurk.#TD#
Yurk tries to sprawl but Viwako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Viwako stops Yurk from getting back to his feet.
Yurk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viwako won't allow Yurk to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Maykol Yurk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Viwako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yurk is keeping the position for now.
Viwako landing with the ground and pound.
Yurk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viwako is one step ahead there.
Viwako throws a big elbow that misses.
Yurk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viwako takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Viwako drives through and clinches with Yurk against the cage.
Viwako has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viwako taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viwako to keep the fight standing.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.
Chukwumo Viwako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.
Good body shot from Yurk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Viwako - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yurk tries to circle away but Viwako has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Viwako pulls Yurk into guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Viwako holds on and takes a little breather.
Yurk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yurk tries to free his leg and advance position but Viwako is retaining full guard.
Viwako looking to control.
Yurk wants to stand but Viwako has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viwako circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurk fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Viwako clinches with his opponent.
Viwako lands with a light punch inside.
Viwako is trying to break free.#BC#
Viwako escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurk tries to clinch up but Viwako circles away and keeps his distance.
Viwako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Yurk gets caught flat footed, as Viwako shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk controls Viwako momentarily but Viwako frees himself.
Chukwumo Viwako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maykol Yurk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwumo Viwako showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yurk 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Yurk moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruno Silva tries to pull guard but Yurk won't allow it.
Yurk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bruno Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Bruno Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Yurk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bruno Silva gets control of Yurk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bruno Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bruno Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Yurk wants to stand but Bruno Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yurk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yurk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Bruno Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bruno Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bruno Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yurk is now in half guard.
Bruno Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruno Silva pushes Yurk off looking to stand but Yurk dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruno Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yurk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruno Silva defending well though.
Bruno Silva is pressing down on Yurk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yurk postures up.
Yurk's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bruno Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yurk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yurk is trying to buck Bruno Silva off.#SUB2#
Bruno Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bruno Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Bruno Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Yurk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yurk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bruno Silva off and has taken his back!
Bruno Silva rolls, trying to escape but Yurk keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Bruno Silva is trying to control the position but Yurk manages to sink in the RNC - Bruno Silva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Yurk shoots in and drives through. Boukhidous sprawls well.
Boukhidous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches with his opponent.
Yurk keeps control of Boukhidous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Yurk has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boukhidous is defending well.
Boukhidous lands with a right to the head.
Yurk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boukhidous goes for a takedown attempt but Yurk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maykol Yurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.#CL2#
Boukhidous pushes Yurk up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boukhidous jumps into guard, dragging Yurk to the mat.
Yurk controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Boukhidous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yurk is controlling him.
Yurk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boukhidous keeping full guard, as Yurk tries to pass.
Boukhidous controlling Yurk's posture.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yurk controls the pace.#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.
Yurk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boukhidous is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurk shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurk takes one on the button.
Yurk moves in looking to clinch but Boukhidous pushes him off.
Boukhidous flicks out a counter leg kick but Yurk steps away.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and clinches.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Yurk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Yurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yurk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Boukhidous throws a head kick that misses.
Yurk tries to counter by clinching up but Boukhidous breaks away and moves out of range.
Boukhidous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurk.
Boukhidous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boukhidous tries for a takedown but Yurk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yurk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Yurk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yurk prevents Boukhidous from improving his position.
Yurk is trying to control the action in half guard but Boukhidous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yurk is really struggling to control Boukhidous but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boukhidous preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Boukhidous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurk controlling the action here.
Boukhidous trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.

A close round but Mehdi Boukhidous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yurk is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Yurk.
Boukhidous now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yurk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yurk sprawls well. Yurk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurk has his takedown stuffed
and Boukhidous counters with a good low kick that Yurk was not able to check.
Boukhidous swings for the body but Yurk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Yurk with that takedown attempt.
Boukhidous is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Yurk. No joy for Boukhidous on that attempt.
Boukhidous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A cross from Yurk lands.
Yurk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Boukhidous takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yurk breaks from the clinch.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and pushes Yurk back into the cage.
Yurk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yurk has Boukhidous pressed against the cage.
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC2#
Boukhidous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Boukhidous has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boukhidous slows down the pace here.
Boukhidous tries to land a knee to the head but Yurk blocks with his arms. #TD#
Yurk pulls guard effortlessly.
Boukhidous preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurk tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Yurk drops an elbow to the side of Boukhidous's head.
Boukhidous is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boukhidous has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yurk is working away from the top position though.
Boukhidous is looking to improve his position.
Boukhidous tries to kick Yurk off but Yurk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yurk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boukhidous controls his leg. #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.
Boukhidous trying to control from the bottom.
Boukhidous is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boukhidous.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown. Yurk tries to sprawl out of it but Boukhidous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk fails to land the takedown.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that Yurk semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Maykol Yurk has been cut.
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurk. Yurk gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. 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.
Boukhidous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boukhidous wants it to stay on the feet.
Boukhidous misses with a two punch combination.
Yurk avoids a kick to the body.
Boukhidous wants to clinch.#T1#
Boukhidous is looking to clinch.
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown. Boukhidous tries to sprawl out of it but Yurk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boukhidous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch successfully.
Boukhidous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous gets underhooks to prevent Yurk's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Yurk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boukhidous tries to kick Yurk off but Yurk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Boukhidous actively working from the bottom here.
Boukhidous wants to control but Yurk is keeping busy.
Maykol Yurk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boukhidous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yurk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yurk's back!
Yurk covering up well under a series of strikes from Boukhidous. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a choke but Yurk is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Boukhidous 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, Yurk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yurk tries to break free.
Yurk trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boukhidous's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurk tries to escape but Boukhidous has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boukhidous throwing strikes and Yurk squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Boukhidous sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous trying to control but Yurk is having none of it.
Boukhidous looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boukhidous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Boukhidous!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Yurk has Kayne up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Yurk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yurk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kayne wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving.
Kayne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yurk looking for a guillotine here but Kayne defends easily.
Yurk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayne works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Kayne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yurk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kayne trying to control from half guard but Yurk is working away.
Yurk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kayne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kayne's back!
Kayne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yurk is trying to stick to Kayne's back but Kayne is turning into Yurk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yurk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kayne.
Yurk trying to keep a closed guard but Kayne is proving a slippery customer.
Kayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yurk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Yurk keeping moving, preventing Kayne from controlling successfully.
Yurk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yurk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kayne wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving. #T3#
Kayne is pushing down on Yurk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yurk is fighting to maintain full guard but Kayne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kayne stalling.
Yurk is holding on to half guard well.
Kayne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yurk looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yurk shoots in and drives through. Kayne sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kayne has his takedown stuffed
and Yurk counters with a head kick. That will keep Kayne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yurk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kayne.
Nice body punch from Yurk.
Kayne fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Kayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kayne is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Yurk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Yurk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kayne did well to prevent Yurk getting side control.
Kayne tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yurk manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yurk scores with a push kick.
Kayne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Yurk has Kayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Kayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Yurk manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yurk clinches.
Yurk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kayne's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk has Kayne pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Yurk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Kayne closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yurk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Kayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yurk's half guard.
Kayne trying to control the action but Yurk is working from the bottom.
Yurk is looking for a sweep. Kayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yurk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yurk is trying to stand.
Boyd Kayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Yurk tries to roll over but Kayne keeps him under control.
Yurk is not content to let Kayne control the position.
Kayne is really struggling to control Yurk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurk.
Kayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kayne circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Kayne shoots and misses
and Yurk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Kayne gets the takedown into side control.
Yurk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yurk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yurk is trying to stand.
Yurk moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Yurk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayne defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Yurk is adopting a defensive guard.
Kayne wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving. #SUB#
Kayne has gone for a leg lock! Yurk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kayne's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kayne wants to control the position but Yurk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kayne clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Yurk pulls guard effortlessly.
Kayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yurk is proving hard to escape from.
Yurk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurk trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayne won't allow Yurk to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kayne controlling from the top position. #T1#
Kayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kayne.
Kayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurk.#TD2#
Yurk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kayne to the mat! Kayne manages to get full guard.
Kayne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kayne trying to control but Yurk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Yurk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yurk seems keen to control Kayne's posture.
Kayne wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving.
Kayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yurk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yurk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Yurk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yurk is adopting a defensive guard.
Kayne pushing down on Yurk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kayne is thwarting Yurk's attempts to control the position.
Yurk is positioning himself well to prevent Kayne advancing to mount. #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.
Yurk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yurk shoots in but Kayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kayne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Yurk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yurk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kayne backwards.
Boyd Kayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maykol Yurk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yurk avoiding damage as Kayne throws knees to the body.

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 Boyd Kayne.
Well Yurk 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Yurk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kownacki throwing strikes from guard but Yurk blocks nicely.
Kownacki tries to stand but Yurk is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yurk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kownacki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kownacki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yurk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Kownacki preventing the sweep.
Yurk is trying to keep Kownacki in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yurk goes for a double leg but Kownacki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kownacki continues to drive forward.#TD#
Kownacki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yurk to the ground. Kownacki is now in Yurk's guard.#SUB#
Kownacki drops back looking for a leg! Yurk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurk manages to kick Kownacki off! Kownacki jumps back into Yurk's guard.
Kownacki trying to control but Yurk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kownacki is really struggling to control Yurk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yurk is on top in guard. #REVB#
Yurk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kownacki pulls Yurk in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kownacki looking to control. #SUB#
Kownacki looking for a guillotine here but Yurk defends easily. #T3#
Kownacki is trying to control the position but Yurk postures up.
Yurk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yurk tries to stand but Kownacki is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kownacki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yurk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Kownacki wants to stand but Yurk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yurk controlling the position.
Kownacki stands and throws Yurk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yurk struggling a bit here.
Kownacki wants to stand but Yurk is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kownacki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kownacki 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##TD2#
Yurk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kownacki works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kownacki holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kownacki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yurk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Yurk is fighting to break Kownacki's control of his arms but Kownacki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kownacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kownacki wants to stand and escape but Yurk is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yurk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yurk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kownacki avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Kownacki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yurk did well to prevent Kownacki getting side control.
Yurk trying to hold on to Kownacki's head to control him but Kownacki postures up. #SUB#
Kownacki is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yurk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yurk wants to stand up but Kownacki is controlling him. #T3#
Kownacki preventing the sweep.
Kownacki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kownacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kownacki pushes down on Yurk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kownacki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yurk is not content to let Kownacki control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kownacki not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kownacki scores with a takedown into Yurk's guard.
Kownacki throws a strike but Yurk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yurk wants to control from the top but Kownacki keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yurk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kownacki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yurk, into his guard. #REVR#
Kownacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Tomasz Kownacki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kownacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yurk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yurk throws a counter combo.#TD#
Kownacki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kownacki showed some decent athleticism there.
Kownacki works his way into full mount!
Kownacki content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurk can do to turn this around?
Yurk wants to hold on but Kownacki pushes him away.#T1#
Yurk is squirming around, avoiding Kownacki's attempts to control the action.
Yurk regains half guard.
Kownacki not doing much here.
Yurk is not content to let Kownacki control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yurk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yurk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kownacki is trying to control the action in half guard but Yurk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kownacki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kownacki is taking a breather. Yurk 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kownacki is thwarting Yurk's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Kownacki with that takedown attempt.
Yurk fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kownacki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yurk was covering up waiting for the punch and Kownacki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yurk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kownacki. #T4#
Yurk keeping moving, preventing Kownacki from controlling successfully.
Yurk trying to control the position here.
Yurk keeping moving, preventing Kownacki from controlling successfully.
Yurk seems keen to control Kownacki's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kownacki trying to control but Yurk is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kownacki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kownacki 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kownacki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
Sitsongpeenong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yurk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sitsongpeenong somewhat.
Yurk throws a counter combo.
Yurk tries for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongpeenong lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yurk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongpeenong - the referee stops the clock and Yurk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongpeenong. Yurk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongpeenong has a takedown stuffed.
Yurk thows a body kick. Sitsongpeenong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong moves in looking to clinch but Yurk pushes him off.
Sitsongpeenong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yurk will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongpeenong closes the distance and clinches up with Yurk, looking for a takedown. Sitsongpeenong pushes Yurk against the cage but Yurk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk fails with the takedown.#T1#
Sitsongpeenong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yurk defends it nicely.
Yurk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongpeenong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yurk circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongpeenong fails with the takedown
and Yurk counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Yurk gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongpeenong. Sitsongpeenong maintains the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Sitsongpeenong manages to break the clinch.
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL2#
Yurk moves into the clinch.
Yurk is trying to break free.
Yurk tries to circle away but Sitsongpeenong has him pinned against the cage.
Yurk is working for takedown but Sitsongpeenong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yurk misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongpeenong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yurk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongpeenong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yurk.
Yurk jumps guard but Sitsongpeenong stands there with Yurk around his waist. Yurk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yurk looks winded!#BC#
Sitsongpeenong breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sitsongpeenong leaves Yurk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yurk.
Yurk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongpeenong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yurk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Sitsongpeenong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yurk quickly recovers to half guard.
Sitsongpeenong controlling the action here.
Yurk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Sitsongpeenong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yurk defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to take a break and control but Yurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongpeenong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yurk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sitsongpeenong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk gets back to full guard.
Sitsongpeenong stopping the sweep attempt from Yurk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yurk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong.#TD#
Sitsongpeenong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yurk was covering up waiting for the punch and Sitsongpeenong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sitsongpeenong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yurk can do to turn this around?
Yurk is trying to keep Sitsongpeenong in close.
Sitsongpeenong wants to control from the top but Yurk keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yurk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Sitsongpeenong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yurk wants to sweep but no luck.
Yurk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongpeenong controls the pace.
Sitsongpeenong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Yurk forces Sitsongpeenong back against the cage and clinches.
Sitsongpeenong tries to break the clinch but Yurk is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Sitsongpeenong manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong lands a head kick!
Sitsongpeenong with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Yurk moves into the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurk is trying to pull guard but Sitsongpeenong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yurk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yurk is pushing Sitsongpeenong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk fails to pull guard.
Sitsongpeenong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yurk walks away with a smile on his face. Sitsongpeenong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Yurk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Sitsongpeenong backs off Yurk throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongpeenong manages to avoid it all.
Yurk shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong sprawls well. He's pushed Yurk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongpeenong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yurk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongpeenong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yurk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yurk is breathing heavily.
Sitsongpeenong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yurk swivels and escapes.
Yurk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong is winning the standup battle so far.
Yurk throws a head kick but Sitsongpeenong moves out of range.
Sitsongpeenong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yurk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yurk throws out a counter right but Sitsongpeenong avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongpeenong tries a head kick but it misses.
Yurk throws a right and a left that Sitsongpeenong avoids nicely. #T4##CL#
Sitsongpeenong closes the distance and pushes Yurk back into the cage.
Yurk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yurk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongpeenong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Sitsongpeenong jumps guard and drags Yurk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongpeenong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongpeenong has control of Yurk's left arm, preventing Yurk from doing any damage.
Yurk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurk stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongpeenong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Yurk as Sitsongpeenong shoots in.
Yurk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yurk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongpeenong is fending him off so far but Yurk persists. Nope, Sitsongpeenong circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk shoots for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Yurk gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongpeenong's guard.
Sitsongpeenong trying to control the position.
Yurk won't allow Sitsongpeenong to sweep him here.
Yurk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sitsongpeenong's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk wants to stand and escape but instead Sitsongpeenong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sitsongpeenong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sitsongpeenong wants to pass the guard but Yurk is keeping the position.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongpeenong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongpeenong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yurk is trying to keep Sitsongpeenong in close.
Sitsongpeenong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Yurk working a defensive guard here.
Yurk pulls Sitsongpeenong in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Sitsongpeenong has Yurk up against the cage in a clinch.
Yurk trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongpeenong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yurk into the cage.
Yurk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.#T3#
Sitsongpeenong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yurk after a bit of a struggle.
Yurk tries to break free but Sitsongpeenong pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Yurk pulls guard.
Sitsongpeenong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yurk has a closed guard, preventing Sitsongpeenong from standing up.
Sitsongpeenong trying to control but Yurk is working from the bottom.
Yurk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to stand up but Yurk won't let him.
Yurk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sitsongpeenong throwing strikes from guard but Yurk blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yurk stuffs the takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong. Sitsongpeenong gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongpeenong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yurk swivels and escapes.
Sitsongpeenong shoots in looking for a takedown. Yurk tries to sprawl out of it but Sitsongpeenong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maykol Yurk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sitsongpeenong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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 Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong.
Well Sitsongpeenong 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Norambuena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yurk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norambuena looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yurk misses with a wild combination.
Norambuena is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yurk tries to clinch but Norambuena is having none of it.
Yurk shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yurk lands a jab-cross combination.
Yurk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norambuena pinned against the cage. Norambuena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yurk duly obliges. #CL#
Norambuena moves into range and clinches up with Yurk.#T1#
Yurk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norambuena is defending well.
Diego Norambuena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maykol Yurk.#TD2#
Yurk jumps into guard, dragging Norambuena to the mat.
Yurk trying to keep a closed guard but Norambuena is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Yurk looking for a triangle here. Norambuena is fighting it but it looks tight! Yurk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Norambuena is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maykol Yurk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Yurk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arslan throws a head kick that misses.
Arslan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Yurk tries to keep at a distance but Arslan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Yurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Yurk shoots in and gets a takedown into Arslan's guard.
Yurk trying to control but Arslan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arslan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arslan throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Yurk is looking to work some ground and pound but Arslan has wrist control.
Arslan keeping moving, preventing Yurk from controlling successfully.
Yurk stands up over Arslan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yurk slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yurk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arslan's head.
Yurk is looking to take a break and control but Arslan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yurk in particular 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.#SUB2#
Yurk is working for a submission of some sort.
Arslan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Arslan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yurk thows a huge punch but Arslan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yurk tries to stand and escape but Arslan is controlling the position. #T3#
Arslan throws a strike from the bottom but Yurk passes into side control!
Yurk tries to stand but Arslan is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Yurk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yurk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yurk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arslan is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Yurk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arslan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arslan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Arslan is looking to improve his position but Yurk isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Yurk working for a submission but Arslan is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Yurk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arslan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arslan shoots and misses
and Yurk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yurk has his takedown stuffed
and Arslan counters with a three punch combo that has Yurk backing up. Yurk nods at Arslan to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Yurk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yurk wants to control but Arslan is keeping him busy.
Yurk tries to stand and escape but Arslan is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arslan is looking to escape.#T1#
Yurk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yurk trying to control from half guard but Arslan is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yurk as he avoids it easily.
Yurk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arslan. That did some damage!
Yurk blocks a head kick by Arslan.
Yurk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arslan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan dives in for a single leg takedown but Yurk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arslan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yurk circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yurk, as that shot connected. #T2#
Yurk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arslan wants to clinch but Yurk slips to the side
and Yurk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yurk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arslan defends well and Yurk ends up having to push Arslan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arslan slips a jab and a cross from Yurk.
Yurk lands with an uppercut that bounces Arslan off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arslan throws a push kick but Yurk slaps the foot to one side.
Yurk throws a counter combo.
Yurk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arslan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yurk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arslan somewhat.
Arslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Yurk circles away. #T3#
Arslan has a takedown stuffed.
Yurk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Yurk rushes Arslan and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Yurk pulls guard.
Arslan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yurk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yurk looking to control.
Arslan throws a big elbow that misses.
Yurk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arslan is controlling him.
Arslan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SUB2#
Yurk working for a triangle but Arslan defends it easily.
Yurk looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurk throws a push kick but Arslan slaps the foot to one side.
Arslan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurk or perhaps it was just good defense by Arslan, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Yurk as Arslan shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arslan circles away.
Arslan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yurk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArslan.
Arslan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yurk doesn't seem bothered though.
Arslan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yurk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arslan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yurk swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Yurk pushes Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Arslan breaks the clinch.
Yurk fails with the takedown
letting Arslan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Arslan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yurk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arslan wants to get back to striking at distance but Yurk won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Arslan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arslan looks for a takedown but Yurk sprawls well.
Yurk looks to throw the jab but Arslan is out of range.
Arslan dives in and grabs Yurk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yurk pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atakan Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yurk as he avoids it easily.
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown but Arslan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yurk shoots and misses
and Arslan counters with a one-two to the body.
Yurk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arslan throws the kick towards the body but Yurk avoids it.
Arslan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arslan wants it to stay on the feet.
Maykol Yurk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Yurk with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Arslan lands with a nice body punch.
Arslan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yurk defends well and Arslan ends up having to push Yurk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yurk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arslan fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yurk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arslan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Arslan manages to break the clinch.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arslan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yurk swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Arslan - just one landing.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arslan as he avoids it easily.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arslan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yurk is out of range and Arslan settles back down.
Yurk shoots in for a takedown but Arslan shows good takedown defense.
Arslan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Yurk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Arslan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Yurk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yurk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arslan pinned against the cage. Arslan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arslan thumps Yurk with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Arslan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Arslan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atakan Arslan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maykol Yurk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arslan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurk feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Arslan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yurk 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maykol Yurk!

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