Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Putins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a big counter head kick but Putins avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putins is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Putins pushes him off.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Putins's guard.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet.
Putins is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Putins's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Putins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Putins is in Taylor's guard.

Taylor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Putins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Putins drags the fight down to the ground.
Putins working a defensive guard here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putins's guard.
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putins gets full guard.#T3#
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to stand but Putins is controlling from the bottom.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putins managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Putins's guard.#SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Putins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Putins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putins 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Putins has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Putins pushes him away.
Putins shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putins swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Putins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habib Putins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putins's guard.
Steve Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor looking to control but Putins passes into half guard. #T1#
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Putins sits in half guard.
Putins 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#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Putins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Putins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Taylor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Putins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

Event: WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Teteny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Teteny is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Putins has his hands clasped together but Teteny extends and breaks Putins's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Teteny.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daaniel Teteny!

Event: WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper misses with a combination
and Putins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Hooper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putins quickly recovers to half guard.
Putins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putins.
Hooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Putins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooper postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Putins covers up, he's hurt! Hooper keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hooper and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hooper can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Hooper!
Our winner, Danilo Hooper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 41: Tofail vs Dirk
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
Putins lands a few punches from side control.
Putins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Putins gets to mount! Taylor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Putins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Putins's attempts to control the action.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Taylor regains half guard.
Putins wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well. #SUB#
Putins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Putins in particular looking to stall.
Taylor trying to hold on to Putins's head to control him but Putins postures up.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Putins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Putins there.
Taylor is in trouble now - Putins has advanced to mount!
Putins wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Putins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor'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.
Taylor is trying to escape the mount.
Putins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Putins lands a heavy elbow.
Putins avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Putins controlling the pace for now.
Putins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to control but Putins is having none of it.
Taylor reaches up to try and control the position but Putins seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Taylor rolls and tries to escape and now Putins has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putins on his heels. He'll look to pass Putins's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Putins.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putins has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Putins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor wants to control from the top but Putins keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Putins holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Putins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Putins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Putins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Putins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putins slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Putins is controlling the pace. #T2#
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Putins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Taylor is staying active underneath Putins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putins controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Putins dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Putins jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putins is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Putins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putins wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putins! #REVR#
Putins trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T4#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor wants to control but Putins postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putins grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Taylor is not content to let Putins control the position.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor wants to control but Putins postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Putins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor looks to move to half guard but instead Putins has passed into mount! Damn!
Putins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Putins isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Putins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taylor has worked his arm free - good work by Taylor!
Putins wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Putins trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Putins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Habib Putins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Putins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Putins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Putins lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Putins decides to stand back up. Putins steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet.
Putins avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Putins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Putins is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Putins is working to tighten his grip on Taylor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Taylor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Putins is really squeezing tight and eventually Taylor passes out! Putins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Habib Putins!

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putins - that will leave a mark!
Putins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chartrand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putins tries to clinch there but Chartrand circles away.
Putins slaps away a takedown attempt from Chartrand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chartrand counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Putins! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Putins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fizzelstiks.
Putins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Putins blocks it.
Putins closes the distance and clinches up with Fizzelstiks, looking for a takedown. Putins pushes Fizzelstiks against the cage but Fizzelstiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fizzelstiks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzelstiks circles away.
Putins tries for a takedown but Fizzelstiks circles away easily
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp right that sends Putins to the canvas! Fizzelstiks follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
Our winner, Jermaine Fizzelstiks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Leahy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Leahy is working for a submission of some sort.
Leahy is looking to stall here but Putins recovers full guard.
Putins keeping full guard, as Leahy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy is pushing down on Putins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putins is fighting to maintain full guard but Leahy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leahy is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Leahy trying to pass the guard but Putins defending well.
Putins wants to control but Leahy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leahy passes to full mount!
Leahy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leahy wants to control but Putins has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Leahy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leahy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Leahy is looking to take a break and control but Putins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leahy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leahy is looking to advance position but Putins won't allow it. #SUB#
Leahy is working for a submission of some sort.
Leahy wants to control but Putins is keeping him busy.
Putins tries to get to full guard but Leahy has control of the leg.
Leahy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Leahy seems to be working for a kimura but Putins defends the submission attempt.
Leahy trying to mount his opponent but Putins defends it.
Leahy is thwarting Putins's attempts to control the position.
Leahy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but Putins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Putins is not content to let Leahy control the position.#SUB#
Putins is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leahy trying to pass the guard but Putins defending well.
Leahy wants to take a breather but Putins is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Leahy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Putins sees it coming and defends easily.
Putins tries to get to full guard but Leahy has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leahy tries to pass to full mount but Putins defends it. #SUB#
Leahy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leahy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Leahy 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##TD#
Leahy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putins to the ground. Leahy is now in Putins's guard.
Leahy wants to pass the guard but Putins is keeping the position.
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leahy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putins looking to control.
Leahy wants to pass the guard but Putins is keeping the position.
Leahy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leahy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leahy pushes down on Putins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Leahy slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Leahy is looking for a kimura but Putins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leahy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Putins is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy. #SUB#
Leahy is looking for a kimura but Putins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leahy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Putins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leahy pulls his head out easily.
Leahy is stalling here. Putins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leahy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Putins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Leahy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leahy regains half guard.
Leahy gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Leahy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Leahy working for a triangle but Putins defends it easily. #SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putins passes into half guard. #T3#
Putins is just content to waste time from the top position. Leahy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leahy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putins defends well.
Putins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putins wants to control from the top but Leahy keeps moving.
Putins looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leahy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Putins stacks Leahy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Putins!
Leahy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leahy actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Leahy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Putins looking to score a takedown here. Leahy is defending well but Putins drives through and ends up in Leahy's guard.#SUB#
Leahy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putins defends it easily.
Putins trying to control but Leahy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leahy is looking for a triangle but Putins pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy working a defensive guard but Putins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Leahy is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Leahy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.
Leahy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putins wants to control from the top but Leahy keeps moving.
Leahy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Leahy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putins is aware though and is defending well.
Leahy controls Putins momentarily but Putins frees himself. #T2#
Putins postures up and lands a big shot to Leahy's brow.
Robert Leahy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Leahy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Putins uses it to pass to side control.
Leahy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Putins is looking to take a break and control but Leahy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leahy struggling a bit here.
Leahy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putins can do to turn this around?
Putins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leahy keeps working.
Leahy gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Leahy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leahy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leahy is trying to control the position but Putins postures up.
Leahy keeping full guard, as Putins tries to pass. #SUB#
Leahy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Putins has passed into half guard! #T4#
Putins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leahy's head. #SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leahy actively working from the bottom here.
Putins wants to take a breather but Leahy is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leahy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leahy tries to get to full guard but Putins has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Habib Putins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leahy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Leahy!

Event: WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putins - that will leave a mark!
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Putins feints and as Blood raises his hands in defense, Putins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Putins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Blood working for a triangle but Putins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putins is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Putins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood's head.#SUB#
Putins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Putins trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood wants to sweep here but Putins controlling him for the moment.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putins controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Blood working for a triangle but Putins defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blood tries for a takedown but Putins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blood darts in looking for a takedown but Putins gets double underhooks and turns Blood into the cage.
Blood goes for a double leg but Putins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putins continues to drive forward.
Putins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Putins.
Putins fails to land the takedown.
Putins takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Putins throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Blood counters with a shoot takedown. Putins fights it but they end up in guard.
Blood stays in close to Putins's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blood is in close to Putins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Putins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Putins keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Putins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blood defends well.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Blood 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. #SUB#
Blood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Putins is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Putins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Tim Blood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Putins shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Putins dives in and scores a takedown into Blood's guard.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putins is one step ahead there.
Putins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood looking to control.
Putins throws an elbow that misses. Blood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Putins's guard. Nice move by Blood!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood trying to move into half guard but instead Putins has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Putins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putins wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood controlling the position.#SUB#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putins defends well.
Putins wanted to stand there but Blood had control of the position. #SUB#
Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putins defends well.
Blood pulls Putins in to control the position.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blood shoots and misses
and Putins counters with a three punch combo that has Blood backing up. Blood nods at Putins to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blood.
Blood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Blood misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Putins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Habib Putins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood managing to control the position.
Blood trying to control the position.
Putins stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Putins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putins stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putins tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4##CL#
Putins gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
Blood jumps guard but Putins stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Blood tries for a takedown but Putins manages to get underhooks.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Putins. #TD2#
Putins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blood regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Putins from controlling successfully.
Blood 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Putins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Blood closes the distance and pushes Putins back into the cage.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Blood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putins managing to block the knees to the body from Blood.
Blood trying to land knees to the body.
Blood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Putins after a bit of a struggle.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Blood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Putins blocks it.
Putins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tim Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands a knee to the body.
Blood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Putins up against the cage.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Blood has him pressed against the cage.
Putins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Blood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blood manages to end up in side control.
Putins is looking to regain half guard here but Blood keeps moving and retains side control.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putins keeps working. #SUB#
Blood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Putins, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Putins is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Putins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blood.
The strikes coming from Blood are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Blood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Putins is looking for a sweep.
Putins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Blood is trying to get an arm triangle but Putins is defending well.
Putins can't do much from the bottom here.
Putins misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Blood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Putins avoids it really well and circles away.#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.
Putins misses with a head kick.
Tim Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putins tries a low kick but Blood avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putins tries to clinch up.
Putins shoots in looking for a takedown. Blood tries to sprawl out of it but Putins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blood is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood darts in looking for a takedown but Putins gets double underhooks and turns Blood into the cage. #TD#
Blood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Putins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Blood!

Event: WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner wants to clinch.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner looks to land a combination but Putins avoids it well.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Putins's knee but Putins avoids it well.
Putins throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Putins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Putins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Putins avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Putins blocks an uppercut.
Putins looking for a takedown.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Putins looks winded!
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##TD2#
Putins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Putins manages to end up in side control.
Wagner is pushing Putins's head away, looking to escape. Putins manages to hold on to the position though.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner is trying to buck Putins off.#T3##ES#
Wagner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Putins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Putins dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Putins ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Putins is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Putins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putins circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Putins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Putins shoots in.#CL#
Putins tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Putins's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Putins pulls guard.
Wagner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habib Putins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Putins.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putins jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Putins around his waist. Putins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Putins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wagner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.#CL#
Wagner darts in and clinches Putins up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Putins avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage. #T1#
Putins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Putins is breathing heavily.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putins.
Putins is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Putins avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Putins has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Putins decides to pull guard.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putins can do to turn this around?#T2##SU#
Wagner gets to his feet - Putins follows without any prompting.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
Putins fails to land the takedown.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body. Putins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner tries to clinch up.#CL#
Wagner moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it. #T3#
Putins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wagner smiles and moves away. #CL#
Wagner gets a clinch.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putins backwards.
Putins is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Putins seems to have recovered his senses.
Wagner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wagner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Putins after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Putins looking for a takedown.
Putins tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putins.
Putins is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Habib Putins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wagner catches Putins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Putins gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Putins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Putins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Putins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Putins.
Wagner slows down the pace here.
Putins wants a takedown but no success here. #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.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner is leaning against Putins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner looking to stall.
Putins tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Wagner decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wagner holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wagner keeping full guard, as Putins tries to pass.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Putins on the ground.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putins is controlling him.
Wagner pulls Putins in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Putins avoids nicely.
Putins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Wagner rushes Putins and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagner prevents the takedown attempt.
Putins is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Habib Putins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!

Event: WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putins is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Putins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz throws a combination. Putins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Putins avoids nicely.
Putins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Putins is rocked!
Putins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putins is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putins wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz dances in with a quick combination. Putins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Diaz snaps Putins's head back. Putins stumbles backwards against the cage. Diaz steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Putins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Putins just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kribbson Diaz!
Kribbson Diaz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I Want to thank the fans and everyone training out of Kribbson's MMA Garage.'.

Event: SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Putins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pallero is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Putins tries for a kimura but Pallero is defending well.
Pallero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putins trying to control the position but Pallero is working away.
Putins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pallero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pallero tries to bench press Putins off him but Putins keeps the position.
Putins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pallero is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Putins crashes against the mat.
Putins trying to control the action but Pallero is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pallero is trying to improve his position.
Pallero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pallero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Putins seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putins wants to pass to mount but Pallero is defending the position. #SUB#
Pallero looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Putins pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pallero is looking to get to half guard.
Putins with the ground and pound from mount.
Putins content just to control the position here.
Pallero can't escape the position.
Pallero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pallero is bucking up trying to escape but Putins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pallero tries to reverse the position but Putins maintains control.
Putins tries to control but Pallero wriggling away.
Pallero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pallero is looking to improve his position.
Putins moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Putins trying to control the position but Pallero is working away. #SUB2#
Putins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pallero, who protects the arm well.
Pallero is trying to improve his position.
Pallero is working hard here to advance position.
Pallero looks to move to half guard but instead Putins has passed into mount! Damn!
Putins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pallero can't escape the position.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Putins is landing with some decent strikes but Pallero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pallero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Putins tries to control but Pallero wriggling away.
Pallero tries to reverse the position but Putins maintains control.
Pallero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Putins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putins with shots to the head and body - Pallero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pallero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Putins pushes Pallero up against the cage in a clinch.
Pallero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pallero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Putins is defending well.
Pallero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Pallero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Putins has Pallero pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Putins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pallero tumbling to the mat - Putins dives into Pallero's guard.#SUB#
Pallero is looking for a triangle but Putins pushes his legs off easily.
Putins wants to control from the top but Pallero keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pallero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putins is in close to Pallero's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Pallero keeping moving, preventing Putins from controlling successfully.
Putins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Putins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Putins wants to control from the top but Pallero keeps moving. #SUB#
Pallero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Putins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallero is keeping the position for now.
Habib Putins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pallero 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#
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Pallero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pallero drops an elbow to the side of Putins's head.
Pallero wants to control but Putins is keeping him busy.
Putins trying to control from the bottom.
Putins tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Putins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pallero controls the pace.#SUB2#
Putins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Pallero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Putins keeping moving, preventing Pallero from controlling successfully.
Pallero content to stall in guard here.
Putins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pallero won't allow Putins to sweep him here.
Pallero looking to sit in guard and control but Putins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pallero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putins defends it easily.#SUB#
Pallero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Putins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pallero.#T4#
Putins controls the position.
Pallero is looking for a sweep.
Pallero gets back to half guard.
Pallero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Pallero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putins trying to control but Pallero is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallero wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pallero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pallero wants to sweep here but Putins controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Putins misses #TD#
and Pallero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Putins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pallero 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.
Pallero tries to free his leg and advance position but Putins is retaining full guard.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet. #SUB2#
Putins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pallero stays in close to Putins's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Putins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Pallero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Putins pulls Pallero in close to his closed guard and prevents Pallero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pallero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pallero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putins trying to control the position.
Pallero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Pallero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Putins is refusing to be controlled, as Pallero sits in half guard.
Putins is looking to improve his position.
Pallero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Putins is doing well to control the position and prevent Pallero from advancing to side control.
Putins wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pallero slows the pace down in half guard.
Putins trying to control but Pallero postures up.
Putins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallero content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Pallero.
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Putins gets full guard.
Pallero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pallero is one step ahead there.
Putins being controlled here, momentarily.
Ilpo Pallero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pallero wants to control from the top but Putins keeps moving. #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!#TD2#
Putins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilpo Pallero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putins 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Habib Putins!

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Ludwig
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Putins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putins dives in and grabs Vasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes down on Putins's head and hops out.
Vasquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Putins defends it well.
Vasquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPutins.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Putins tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Vasquez misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Putins rushes Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Putins keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Putins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Putins trying to control the position here. #T1#
Vasquez is looking to stand up but Putins won't let him.
Vasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasquez throws a sloppy strike and Putins has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vasquez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Putins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

Event: HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Putins is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris tries to bum rush Putins with a series of wild strikes but Putins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Putins takes the fight into the clinch.
Putins tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Putins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Putins tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Putins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habib Putins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris jabs at Putins's body.
Harris connects with a superb combination that knocks Putins out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Harris before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Putins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kordell Harris!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kordell Harris thanked The Thrift Shop - for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Putins moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Putins dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Putins's head and hops out.#KD2#
Marley drops Putins with a beautiful combination! Putins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marley is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Putins is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Marley lands with a big right hook that stumbles Putins - he's out on his feet here! Marley follows up with another monster hook that separates Putins from consciousness! Putins falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Marley stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rakeem Marley!

Event: HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Sando gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Putins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sando doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sando trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Putins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sando is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putins stopping the sweep attempt from Sando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins is pushing down on Sando's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sando is fighting to maintain full guard but Putins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sando is not content to let Putins control the position.
Sando lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Putins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sando has a hand on Putins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Putins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Putins prevents Sando from getting the reversal.
Putins trying to control but Sando is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sando tries to improve his position but Putins has taken his back! Putins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sando tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Putins pushes Sando away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Habib Putins!

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##KD#
Marley lands a big right hand that sends Putins crashing to the mat! Marley stays standing though and waves Putins back to his feet!#ROC#
Putins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Putins on that attempt.
Marley is looking for a counter combo.
Putins is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley knocks out Putins with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Marley before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Marley picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rakeem Marley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole wants to counter the offense by Putins and move into the clinch position.
Cole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Putins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cole on his heels. He'll look to pass Cole's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Putins landing some decent shots from guard.
Putins 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.
Putins controlling from the top position.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putins is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Putins forces his way into half guard.
Cole tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Putins has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Putins controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Cole wants to control but Putins is having none of it.
Putins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Putins content just to control the position here.
Putins landing punches. #T3#
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Putins's attempts to control the action.
Putins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putins unloading with bombs!
Cole really wants to buck Putins off and get back to his feet.
Putins content just to control the position here.
Cole tries to hold on but Putins pushes him away. #T4#
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Putins trying to control but Cole is having none of it. #SUB#
Putins has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cole is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Putins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Putins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Putins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Gonzales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putins is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Gonzales content to stall in guard here.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales stays in close to Putins's body and controls the position.
Gonzales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Putins on the ground.#SUB2#
Putins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzales defends it easily.
Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Putins wants to control but Gonzales passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Gonzales is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonzales slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Putins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Gonzales seems content to control.
Putins tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Gonzales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putins is just riding it out for now. Gonzales eventually gives up the hold.
Putins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.
Gonzales has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzales controlling the action here.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but Putins defending well.
Gonzales not doing much here.
Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Putins for as long as he can get away with.
Gonzales continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jese Gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gonzales throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Putins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzales is in Putins's guard.
Gonzales cracks Putins with a solid left hand.
Gonzales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet.
Jese Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gonzales .#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jese Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales is looking to clinch. #TD#
Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard.
Putins trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzales is controlling the pace.
Putins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzales is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Gonzales working over Putins with some ground and pound. Putins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzales is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Putins!
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putins can do to turn this around?
Gonzales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putins tries to hold on but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonzales content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Putins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzales landing strikes, looking to finish!
Putins tries to hold on but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales content just to control the position here. #T4#
Putins tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonzales working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Putins is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Putins is looking to improve his position but Gonzales isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jese Gonzales dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Putins moves out of range.
Putins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Putins fails with the takedown.
Gonzales throws a lazy head kick
and Putins counters with a nice leg kick.
Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Gonzales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Putins taking some punishment here, with Gonzales in his half guard.
Gonzales lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Putins defends it well.
Putins wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy. #T1#
Gonzales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonzales is looking to advance position but Putins won't allow it.
Gonzales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Putins is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzales is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Putins!
Gonzales working Putins over with strikes here.
Gonzales controlling from mount.
Putins taking shots to the head.
Gonzales is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Putins tries to hold on but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Gonzales in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount.
Gonzales continues to hold on tight.#T4#
More hug and hope from Gonzales .
Putins wants to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Putins hang on?
Habib Putins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jese Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales controlling the pace for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jese Gonzales !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Putins shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzales 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Putins controlling him for the moment.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putins controls the pace.
Putins won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Gonzales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putins's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Putins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Gonzales chips away with some ground and pound.
Putins trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzales working some strikes from top position.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putins can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Putins is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Putins is positioning himself well to prevent Gonzales advancing to mount. #T2#
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Putins's head.
Gonzales controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Gonzales there.
Gonzales is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Putins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Gonzales moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Putins is looking for a sweep.
Putins seems a little lost for a moment, as Gonzales dominates the positioning.
Gonzales 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gonzales .#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.
Gonzales working the ground and pound.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Gonzales stalls from top position.
Putins wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Putins's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzales keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Gonzales stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jese Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzales is looking to clinch but Putins is avoiding it.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putins manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putins looking to control.
Gonzales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzales is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jese Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gonzales passes Putins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Putins is trying to maintain the position but Gonzales is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.
Putins tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg.
Gonzales is controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzales is thwarting Putins's attempts to control the position.
Gonzales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Putins sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzales 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzales misses with a shot to the body
and Putins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Putins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Putins slips a straight right by Gonzales .#T3##CL2#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzales .
Gonzales gets underhooks to prevent Putins's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales .
Habib Putins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Gonzales .
Putins thows a body kick. Gonzales tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gonzales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Putins jumps guard and drags Gonzales to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Putins looking to control.
Gonzales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Putins is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales trying to control but Putins is working from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Putins is keeping the position.
Gonzales trying to control but Putins is working from the bottom.
Gonzales sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putins throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #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!
Putins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales misses with a hook
and Putins counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Putins circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jese Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Putins shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Putins tries to sprawl but Gonzales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gonzales controlling the action here.
Putins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Putins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Putins is looking to control Gonzales 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putins avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Putins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
Putins trying to hold on to Gonzales 's head to control him but Gonzales postures up. #T1#
Gonzales performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzales is continuing to stall.
Putins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gonzales controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Gonzales moves nicely into side control.
Gonzales taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.#T3#
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Putins dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzales 's guard.
Gonzales is pulling down on Putins's head. It's preventing any offense from Putins, at least for the moment.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Putins from controlling successfully.
Gonzales managing to control the position.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Putins controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Gonzales has control of Putins's left arm, preventing Putins from doing any damage.
Putins landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzales can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzales seems keen to control Putins's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Putins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habib Putins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jese Gonzales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jese Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzales 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jese Gonzales !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Shepkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Putins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Putins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shepkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Putins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Putins cracks Shepkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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Shepkin tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Shepkin is still trying to improve position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Shepkin is trying to improve his position.
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepkin keeps working.
Shepkin wants to control but Putins postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putins lands a nice forearm strike.
Shepkin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shepkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Shepkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepkin keeps working.
Putins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Putins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shepkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shepkin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shepkin is looking to regain half guard here but Putins keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shepkin feints and as Putins raises his hands in defense, Shepkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Putins trying to control the position.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putins looking for a sweep. Not yet Putins, not yet. #T4#
Shepkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Putins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shepkin wants to stand but Putins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Putins is trying to keep Shepkin in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Putins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Habib Putins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Putins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Putins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Putins fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Putins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putins is looking for a takedown.
Putins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepkin's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Putins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shepkin regains guard.
Shepkin keeping moving, preventing Putins from controlling successfully.
Putins is looking to stand up but Shepkin won't let him. #T1#
Shepkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Shepkin controls Putins momentarily but Putins frees himself.
Shepkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shepkin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shepkin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shepkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putins has picked Shepkin up and slammed him! Shepkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Putins manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepkin keeps working.
Shepkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shepkin is refusing to be controlled, as Putins sits in half guard.
Putins controlling the action here.
Putins trying to control from half guard but Shepkin is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Habib Putins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Shepkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Putins pinned against the cage. Putins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Shepkin tries to get set, Putins tries to push him back and clinch up but Shepkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Putins as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Shepkin drives through and clinches with Putins against the cage. #TD#
Putins wants the takedown. Shepkin is fighting it off but Putins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shepkin's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shepkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Shepkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shepkin pulls Putins in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Shepkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shepkin working a defensive guard here.
Putins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Habib Putins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Putins fails with a takedown attempt.
Putins shoots in for a double leg but Shepkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Putins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Shepkin drives through and clinches with Putins against the cage.
Shepkin stalling in the clinch but Putins improves position. #TD#
Putins pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Putins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putins looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Shepkin wants to get up but he can't break Putins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putins trying to control the position.
Shepkin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Putins shoots in for a double leg but Shepkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habib Putins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Putins backs off Shepkin throws a huge counter combo but Putins manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Putins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepkin sprawls well initially but Putins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Putins is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepkin is pressing down on Putins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Putins won't allow Shepkin to sweep him here.
Shepkin is pulling down on Putins's head to control his posture.
Putins wants to control from the top but Shepkin keeps moving. #T3#
Shepkin controls Putins momentarily but Putins frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Putins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shepkin shoots in and bounces Putins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Putins trying to control the position. #T4#
Shepkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Putins is proving hard to escape from.
Shepkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putins pulls Shepkin in close to prevent any damage.
Habib Putins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Putins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepkin defends well.
Lavrentiy Shepkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habib Putins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepkin with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Habib Putins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Putins shoots in for a double leg but Lehma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Lehma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehma scores with the left hand. Putins knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Habib Putins has been cut.
A big left from Lehma misses.
Lehma throws a shot from downtown. Putins moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Lehma cracks Putins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lehma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Putins to stand back up!#ROC#
Putins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehma ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Putins out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kapy Lehma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019

#R1#
Dervisevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Putins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dervisevic throws a right hand that Putins ducks under and follows up with a left that Putins also avoids with ease.
Dervisevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Putins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dervisevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dervisevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dervisevic misses with a few strikes there.
Emin Dervisevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putins. Dervisevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dervisevic slaps away a takedown attempt from Putins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putins keeps the fight on the outside.
Dervisevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervisevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Putins rushes Dervisevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Putins pulls guard effortlessly.
Putins pulls Dervisevic in to control the position. #SUB2#
Putins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dervisevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Putins is tightening it up a little... Dervisevic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dervisevic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dervisevic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Putins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Habib Putins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch. #TD#
Putins has clasped his hands together around Cole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Putins slows the pace down.
Cole is pushing Putins's head away, looking to escape. Putins manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Putins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Putins prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole prevents Putins from moving into mount.
Putins controls the position.#SUB#
Putins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cole is trying to control Putins's posture but Putins avoids it.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cole is still trying to improve position.
Cole is trying to control Putins's posture but Putins avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Putins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Putins staying calm.
Cole is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Putins taking a breather here.
Putins wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Putins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cole is trying to escape and Putins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cole is forced to tap! Nice work there by Putins! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Cole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Putins moves into full guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Putins keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putins controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putins passes into side control. #SUB2#
Putins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cole is trying to escape and Putins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cole is forced to tap! Nice work there by Putins! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Habib Putins!

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