Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arslan. VonMildenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
VonMildenstein moves into the clinch.
Arslan tries to circle away but VonMildenstein has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
VonMildenstein pulls guard successfully.
VonMildenstein working a defensive guard here.
VonMildenstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arslan's guard. #REVB#
VonMildenstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
VonMildenstein wants to control from the top but Arslan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
VonMildenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arslan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells VonMildenstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
VonMildenstein stands up over Arslan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arslan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VonMildenstein pushes down on Arslan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
VonMildenstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arslan has managed to free his arm - good work.
VonMildenstein trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Arslan is trying to stand up here but VonMildenstein is controlling him well. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Arslan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arslan is trying to get back to full guard.
Arslan is trying to stand. #T3#
VonMildenstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
VonMildenstein grinds an elbow into Arslan's temple. #ROC2#Arslan is rocked!#SUB2#
VonMildenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arslan, who protects the arm well.
Oh Arslan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arslan is trying to escape the position but VonMildenstein is controlling the position.
VonMildenstein in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Arslan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! VonMildenstein turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang VonMildenstein!
Wolfgang VonMildenstein took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CMMA 160 Camara v Ferkingstad
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##TD#
Arslan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arslan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arslan wants to pass the guard but Leopoldo is keeping the position.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arslan throws a big right hand that misses.
Arslan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leopoldo on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arslan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Arslan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arslan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arslan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
A very excited looking Blake Leopoldo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH:Murphy vs Viki
Date: Aug 21, 2021

Muhammad Arslan had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ace Dudley was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Arslan shoots for a takedown but Fast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Fast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arslan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fast is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arslan dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Fast looks to move to half guard but instead Arslan has passed into mount! Damn!
Arslan with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Fast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arslan wants to control the pace but Fast is squirming around nicely.
Arslan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arslan controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Arslan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arslan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Arslan.
Arslan with a couple of short strikes.
Arslan content just to control the position here.
Arslan wants to control the pace but Fast is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arslan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fast is surviving well by controlling Arslan's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Arslan working for a guillotine from mount but Fast is in no mood to give up.
Arslan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arslan lands a big shot there that rocks Fast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arslan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Arslan connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Fast taking shots to the head.
Arslan tries to control but Fast wriggling away.
Arslan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arslan with shots to the head and body - Fast looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arslan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fast slips a straight right by Arslan.
Arslan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arslan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arslan is in Fast's guard.
Arslan is pushing down on Fast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fast is fighting to maintain full guard but Arslan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arslan 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.#SUB#
Arslan is looking for a kimura here.
Fast has hold of Arslan's hands but Arslan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fast is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is refusing to be controlled, as Arslan sits in half guard. #T1#
Arslan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arslan wants to control but Fast is keeping him busy.
Fast has hold of Arslan's hands but Arslan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fast is not content to let Arslan control the position.
Arslan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arslan wants to free his trapped foot but Fast is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arslan moves nicely into side control.
Arslan is looking to take a break and control but Fast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arslan cracks Fast with a big right hand but Fast just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fast gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arslan landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Fast is rocked!#T3#
Arslan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fast in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fast to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Arslan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Fast keeps the fight on the outside.
Fast throws a counter combo.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fast but Fast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fast thinks about the counter body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arslan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan looks for a takedown but Fast sprawls well.
Arslan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fast. That's going to slow Arslan down.
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Fast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arslan circles away.
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fast has Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Fast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Fast lands an elbow inside.
Arslan scores a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Arslan manages to pull guard. #T2#
Arslan 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#
Arslan throwing shots but Fast is blocking nicely.
Fast tries to get to full guard but Arslan has control of the leg.
Arslan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arslan throws a strike but Fast avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fast being controlled here, momentarily.
Arslan 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.#T3#
Arslan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arslan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arslan trying to control but Fast is working from the bottom.
Arslan advances position into side control!
Fast wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Fast get back to his feet.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Arslan rushes Fast and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Arslan breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arslan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fast, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crunch! Arslan slams his shin into Fast's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
That's time! Arslan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arslan dives in and grabs Fast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fast pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arslan throws a body kick that misses.
Fast slips a jab and a cross from Arslan.
Arslan throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Arslan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fast can do to turn this around?
Arslan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arslan dives in for a single leg takedown but Fast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arslan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fast's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Arslan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan has Fast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fast is breathing heavily.#TD#
Arslan gets control of Fast's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arslan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arslan is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Arslan gets to his feet - Fast follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Fast clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arslan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Fast jumps guard and drags Arslan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arslan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fast seems a little lost for a moment, as Arslan dominates the positioning.#T2#
Arslan scores with punches from side control.
Arslan controlling from side mount. #SU#
Arslan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Arslan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arslan somewhat.
Fast looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Fast has closed the distance and engaged Arslan in a clinch. #T3#
Fast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arslan walks away with a smile on his face. Fast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muhammad Arslan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arslan.
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Fast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arslan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fast is fending him off so far but Arslan persists. Nope, Fast circles away and we're back to standing.
Fast raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arslan throws a shot from downtown. Fast moves away and avoids it.
Arslan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Arslan. That snapped Fast's head back. #TD#
Arslan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arslan 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.
Arslan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fast's head.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arslan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arslan trying to control but Fast is working from the bottom.
Fast working a defensive guard but Arslan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arslan just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fast keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fast throws a head kick but Arslan moves out of range.
Arslan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but Fast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fast tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arslan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arslan tries to clinch up but Fast circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Fast misses.
Arslan tries to clinch but Fast moves out of range.
Arslan fails with the takedown.
Tom Fast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arslan.
Fast wants to get back to his feet but Arslan is dominant here and he's now got Fast's back!
Fast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Arslan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fast hold on?! #SUB#
Fast wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Arslan drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Fast 's chin! Fast is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Arslan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Arslan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Best, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Best. #BC2#
Arslan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Arslan has Best up against the cage in a clinch.
Arslan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Best up against the cage.#BC2#
Arslan manages to break the clinch.
Best throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best tries a head kick but it misses.
Arslan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arslan swats away the attempt to clinch by Best.
Arslan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Best was well out of range. Poor timing from Arslan.#T1#
Arslan throws a nice looking combination but Best bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Best enables Arslan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Best manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Best looking to control but Arslan passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arslan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arslan's back!
Best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arslan on the ground.
Best has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arslan's body.
Best gets his hands free as Arslan looks to control.
Best somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Best is not going to allow Arslan to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Best wants to control but Arslan is keeping busy.
Arslan breaks Best's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arslan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Best is trying to control the position but Arslan postures up.
Arslan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Arslan is trying for a kimura here. Best looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Arslan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhammad Arslan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Arslan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arslan lands in his opponent's guard.
Caridi tries to strike from the bottom.
Arslan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslan with a nice head shot there.
Caridi keeping moving, preventing Arslan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caridi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arslan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Caridi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arslan is defending well. Caridi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arslan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caridi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Caridi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2021

#R1#
Stark catches Arslan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Arslan rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Stark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arslan up against the cage.
Arslan is working for takedown but Stark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stark is struggling to control the position.
Arslan has Stark pushed against the cage.
Arslan stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan letting Stark take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Stark to work. #T1#
Arslan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arslan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arslan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Arslan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Arslan getting side control.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Arslan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Arslan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Stark is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Arslan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Arslan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Craig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craig wants it to stay on the feet.
Arslan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Craig pushes Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Craig working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Craig to work. #TD2#
Craig jumps guard and drags Arslan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Craig is controlling Arslan's posture.
Arslan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan content to stall in guard here.
Arslan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Arslan 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. #SU#
Arslan gets to his feet - Craig follows without any prompting.
Arslan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craig defends well and Arslan ends up having to push Craig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arslan.
Craig jumps guard but Arslan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Craig stalls.
Arslan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Arslan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Arslan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Arslan has hold of one of Craig's legs. Craig is fighting the takedown attempt but Arslan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Craig 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.#T2#
Craig working a defensive guard but Arslan passes into half guard.
Craig is refusing to be controlled, as Arslan sits in half guard.
Craig wants to control but Arslan is keeping busy.
Arslan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Arslan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craig sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Craig kicks Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Craig is trying to pull guard but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Craig using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craig stops a takedown attempt from Arslan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arslan is looking for a takedown.
Craig avoiding damage.
Arslan prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Arslan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arslan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Arslan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arslan throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Arslan scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Craig clinches up with Arslan and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig misses with a body punch. #TD#
Arslan decides to pull guard.
Craig wants to stand but Arslan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Craig looking to sit in guard and control but Arslan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Muhammad Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arslan with the inside leg kick.
Craig tries to clinch but Arslan moves out of range. #CL#
Arslan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Craig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Arslan gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Craig manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arslan. #CL#
Arslan closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Craig tries to land knees in the clinch but Arslan avoids the damage to the body.
Arslan avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body. #BC#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad Arslan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Arslan.
Craig keeps control of Arslan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Arslan backwards.
Craig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arslan walks away with a smile on his face. Craig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Arslan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Craig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arslan won't allow Craig to get back to his feet.
Craig wants to sweep here but Arslan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Arslan stands and throws Craig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Craig is looking for a sweep.
Craig is trying to work for a sweep but Arslan has mounted him!#SUB#
Arslan wants to finish this one by submission but Craig is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arslan.
Arslan looking to finish Craig with some ground and pound. This is bad for Craig!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Arslan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Craig manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arslan takes a little break here. Craig wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Arslan wants to control but Craig is keeping him busy.
Craig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arslan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arslan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Arslan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Craig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craig wants to control but Arslan postures up.
Craig gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan 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#
Arslan tries for a takedown but Craig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Arslan backs off Craig throws a huge counter combo but Arslan manages to avoid it all.
Craig stuffs the takedown attempt from Arslan. Arslan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Arslan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craig leaning against his opponent.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arslan scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Arslan decides to pull guard.
Craig postures up in Arslan's guard and throws a big left but Arslan blocks it.
Arslan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muhammad Arslan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Craig stands and throws Arslan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arslan wants to control but Craig postures up.#SU2#
Craig has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Arslan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arslan blocks it with crossed arms.
Arslan tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Arslan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Arslan avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Craig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arslan's brow.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arslan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig tries for a takedown but Arslan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Arslan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Craig sprawls well initially but Arslan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Craig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Arslan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arslan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Arslan winds up and cracks Craig with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Arslan is working for a submission of some sort.
Arslan is taking a breather. Craig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arslan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Derek Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Arslan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arslan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craig is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammad Arslan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arslan, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derek Craig!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1##CL#
Matsuyama closes the distance and clinches.
Matsuyama lands a body shot. #BC#
Matsuyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arslan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuyama.
Arslan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Matsuyama moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Matsuyama manages to break the clinch.
Arslan shoots for a takedown but Matsuyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Matsuyama moves into range and clinches up with Arslan.
Arslan being controlled against the cage.
Arslan goes for a takedown attempt but Matsuyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsuyama throws a leg kick which misses Arslan's front leg but catches the back leg as Arslan tries to avoid it.
Arslan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Arslan gets tackled into the cage by Matsuyama. Matsuyama maintains the clinch.
Matsuyama prevents the takedown attempt.
Hikaru Matsuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Matsuyama gets a clinch. #BC#
Matsuyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Matsuyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matsuyama lands a damaging elbow.
Matsuyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arslan wants to break free but Matsuyama has control.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Arslan wants the takedown. Matsuyama is fighting it off but Arslan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matsuyama's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arslan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsuyama dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Matsuyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SU#
Matsuyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Matsuyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arslan avoids it.
Matsuyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Arslan avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the cage.
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Muhammad Arslan has been cut.#BC#
Matsuyama manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL#
Matsuyama rushes Arslan and presses him up against the cage.
Matsuyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama has Arslan pressed against the cage, preventing Arslan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Matsuyama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Matsuyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuyama misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuyama. #BC#
Matsuyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuyama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arslan.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsuyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsuyama lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Arslan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matsuyama has Arslan pressed against the cage, preventing Arslan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuyama as Arslan tries to tie him up.
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Arslan avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the cage.
Matsuyama lands an elbow that stopped Arslan in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuyama is struggling to control the position.
Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuyama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arslan managing to block the knees to the body from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands an elbow inside that Arslan shrugs off.
Matsuyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arslan's defenses.
Arslan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matsuyama after a bit of a struggle.
Arslan looks winded!
Matsuyama trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hikaru Matsuyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Arslan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arslan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Matsuyama closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Matsuyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuyama wants to clinch
and Arslan counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuyama 's knee.
Arslan misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuyama lands a nice shot that snaps Arslan's head back. #CL2#
Arslan has Matsuyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Arslan being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Matsuyama darts in and clinches Arslan up against the cage.#T1#
Arslan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matsuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsuyama works on Arslan's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the body.
Matsuyama avoiding damage.
Matsuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arslan backwards.
Matsuyama lands with a right to the head.
Matsuyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matsuyama working Arslan over with knees to the body.
Matsuyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Matsuyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Arslan gets tackled into the cage by Matsuyama. Matsuyama maintains the clinch.
Arslan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Arslan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hikaru Matsuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Arslan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Matsuyama moves into the clinch.#T2#
Arslan avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Arslan backwards.
Arslan tries to pull guard but Matsuyama won't allow it.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body.
Arslan is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama tries to throw a body punch but Arslan avoids it by throwing Matsuyama back against the cage.
Arslan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arslan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuyama misses with a knee strike.
Arslan is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuyama gets an underhook and turns Arslan into the cage.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matsuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arslan backwards.
Matsuyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arslan avoids it.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Arslan avoids the head kick by Matsuyama.
Matsuyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arslan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuyama is fending him off so far but Arslan persists. Nope, Matsuyama circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Matsuyama darts in and clinches Arslan up against the cage.#BC#
Matsuyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arslan tried to score with a low kick but Matsuyama checks it.
Hikaru Matsuyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Matsuyama drives through and clinches with Arslan against the cage.
Matsuyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matsuyama lands a nice knee to the body.
Matsuyama lands a nice elbow.
Matsuyama lands a right hand.
Arslan is trying to break free.
Matsuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arslan can do to turn this around?
Matsuyama effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Arslan pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Arslan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Matsuyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arslan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuyama has managed to get both his arms back between Arslan's legs - danger averted.
Matsuyama is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hikaru Matsuyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Arslan's cut.
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#
Matsuyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matsuyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Arslan clinches up with Matsuyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Hikaru Matsuyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Arslan drags the fight down to the ground.
Matsuyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arslan is trying to control the position but Matsuyama postures up.
Matsuyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arslan is keeping the position for now.
Arslan wants to stand up but Matsuyama is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan 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.
Arslan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuyama controls the pace.#T1#
Arslan trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsuyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsuyama wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsuyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuyama tries to clinch but Arslan moves out of range.
Matsuyama tries to clinch up.
Muhammad Arslan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arslan swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuyama.#CL#
Matsuyama closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Arslan wants to break free but Matsuyama has control.
Matsuyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Matsuyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Arslan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Arslan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arslan.
Matsuyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arslan.#CL2#
Matsuyama gets tackled into the cage by Arslan. Arslan maintains the clinch.
Matsuyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arslan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Matsuyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Matsuyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arslan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsuyama to keep the fight standing.
Hikaru Matsuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.#T3##BC#
Matsuyama breaks the clinch. #CL#
Matsuyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsuyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matsuyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matsuyama lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Matsuyama breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Matsuyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arslan is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsuyama has double underhooks.
Matsuyama lands an elbow just above Arslan 's eye.
Arslan takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arslan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matsuyama connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuyama lands an elbow just above Arslan 's eye.
Arslan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matsuyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hikaru Matsuyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Arslan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hikaru Matsuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Matsuyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arslan jumps guard but Matsuyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arslan is working for takedown but Matsuyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Matsuyama.
A bit of stalling here from Matsuyama.
Matsuyama lands a body punch.
Muhammad Arslan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuyama stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hikaru Matsuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuyama, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hikaru Matsuyama!

Event: AFC FN 7- NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Willington Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Arslan, looking for a takedown. Willington Iii pushes Arslan against the cage but Arslan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Willington Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arslan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arslan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Arslan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arslan trying to control the action but Willington Iii is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arslan is trying to work for a kimura but Willington Iii is defending well.
Willington Iii is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Arslan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arslan lands with a punch from half guard.
Arslan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willington Iii is pressing down on Arslan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arslan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arslan throws a strike but Willington Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willington Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Willington Iii wants to control from the top but Arslan keeps moving.
Willington Iii passes Arslan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arslan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arslan is looking for a sweep. Willington Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Willington Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arslan defends it well.
Arslan is trying to stand back up but Willington Iii is controlling him
Willington Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arslan keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arslan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Willington Iii is looking to take a break and control but Arslan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arslan is looking for a sweep. Willington Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Willington Iii lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Willington Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arslan tries to get to full guard but Willington Iii has control of the leg.
Willington Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arslan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willington Iii prevents Arslan from improving his position.
Willington Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arslan trying to control but Willington Iii postures up. #T4##SUB#
Willington Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arslan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willington Iii. #SUB#
Willington Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arslan trying to control from the bottom.
Willington Iii wants to pass the guard but Arslan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arslan keeping moving, preventing Willington Iii from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mace Willington Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Arslan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Arslan looks to move away, Willington Iii throws a big counter combo but Arslan just gets out of the way.
Arslan misses with a head kick.
Arslan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arslan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willington Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Arslan pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Arslan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Willington Iii to the mat! Willington Iii manages to get full guard.
Willington Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arslan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington Iii postures up.
Arslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Arslan, not yet. #SUB#
Willington Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Arslan keeping moving, preventing Willington Iii from controlling successfully.
Willington Iii passes into half guard.
Willington Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arslan has hold of Willington Iii's hands but Willington Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willington Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arslan is looking for a sweep. Willington Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Willington Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Willington Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arslan keeps working. #T2#
Arslan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Willington Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arslan is just riding it out for now. Willington Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Willington Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willington Iii trying to pass the guard but Arslan defending well.
Arslan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willington Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Willington Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arslan sees it coming and defends easily.
Willington Iii trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom.
Arslan is doing well to control the position and prevent Willington Iii from advancing to side control.
Willington Iii trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom.
Willington Iii uses his free foot to push down on Arslan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arslan.
Willington Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arslan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Willington Iii is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Arslan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Arslan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Willington Iii anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Arslan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Willington Iii slips an arm under Arslan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Willington Iii has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Willington Iii is squeezing on Arslan like an anaconda would it's prey. Arslan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mace Willington Iii!
Mace Willington Iii retains his welterweight title!

Event: AFC 13- Ryan vs Lewandowski 2
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Arslan pushes Stat up against the cage in a clinch.
Stat tries to circle away but Arslan has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Arslan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stat digs a good hook to Arslan's body.
Arslan dives in and grabs Stat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stat pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
Stat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arslan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stat cracks Arslan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Arslan forces Stat back against the cage and clinches.
Stat is trying to push Arslan away but Arslan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arslan taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arslan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stat to the mat. Stat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Arslan landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arslan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Arslan stops Stat from standing up. #SU2#
Arslan stands and steps away. Stat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arslan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stat counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Arslan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arslan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Arslan tries for a kimura but Stat is defending well.
Stat pushes Arslan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arslan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Stat prevents Arslan from moving into mount.
Stat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Arslan controls the position. #SUB2#
Arslan tries for a kimura but Stat is defending well.
Arslan is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Stat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stat is trying to escape the position but Arslan is controlling the position.
Arslan is putting a hurting on Stat here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Stat's face as Arslan controls the position.
Arslan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Stat get back to his feet.
Stat misses with the combination. #CL2#
Arslan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arslan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stat just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Arslan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Arslan 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stat tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arslan throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Arslan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arslan won't allow Stat to get back to his feet.
Arslan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arslan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stat is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Arslan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD2#
Arslan shoots in and gets a takedown into Stat's guard.
Arslan controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Arslan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tony Stat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Arslan misses
and Stat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Arslan scores with a takedown into Stat's guard.
Stat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arslan looking to pass the guard. #T2##SU2#
Arslan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stat, up you get!
Stat misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Arslan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Arslan. Those never looked like landing.
Stat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arslan throws out the jab.
Stat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Stat tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tony Stat is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Arslan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stat on his heels. He'll look to pass Stat's guard now, I'm sure.

Stat pushes Arslan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arslan throws a lazy body kick
and Stat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stat lunges at Arslan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arslan's hand. #TD2#
Arslan shoots in and bounces Stat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arslan is controlling him. #T4#
Arslan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stat is looking to stand up but Arslan isn't so interested in that idea.
Arslan controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Muhammad Arslan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Stat throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Arslan successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Arslan kicks Stat off and gets to his feet.
Arslan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stat's waist but Stat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arslan off to one side.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stat throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Arslan counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stat has had enough of the clinch but Arslan keeps him there for the moment.
Stat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Stat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Arslan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arslan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stat enables Arslan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arslan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Arslan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arslan prevents Stat from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Arslan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Arslan stands up and waves to Stat to follow him.
Arslan tries for a takedown but Stat circles away easily
and Stat counters with a straight right hand.
Tony Stat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in and bounces Stat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arslan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stat has wrist control.#T3#
Arslan cracks Stat with a solid left hand.
Arslan stops Stat from standing up.
Arslan is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Arslan.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Stat has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stat lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Arslan drives through and clinches with Stat against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stat wants to get back to striking at distance but Arslan won't allow it.
Stat tries to break the clinch but Arslan is controlling the position.
Tony Stat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Arslan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Arslan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arslan 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Arslan!

Event: AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arslan's waist but Arslan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Arslan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arslan but Arslan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Arslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Harris.#CL2#
Harris has Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arslan smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Arslan throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arslan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris dives in and grabs Arslan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arslan pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Arslan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arslan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arslan tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Harris rushes Arslan and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Arslan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arslan trying to control the position. #SUB#
Arslan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arslan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslan keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris throws a strike but Arslan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Harris controlling the position.
Harris is trying to keep Arslan in close.
Arslan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Arslan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan 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#
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage. #TD2#
Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arslan trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris controlling Arslan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan scoring with some ground and pound.
Arslan stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris trying to control the hands but Arslan breaks the grip.
Harris is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arslan's arms. #T2#
Harris wants to control his opponent's hands but Arslan gets his hands free.
Will Arslan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Arslan has got one arm under Harris's chin. This could be trouble... Harris trying to control the other hand but Arslan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Harris has tapped out! The fight is over!

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

Event: AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Marsh does no damage.
Fox Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Marsh misses.
Arslan moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Arslan connects with the punch.#CL2#
Arslan moves into the clinch.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Arslan keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Arslan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Marsh stands up from Arslan's guard - Marsh perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Arslan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Arslan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arslan. #SU2#
Arslan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Arslan gets a takedown into half guard.
Arslan stops Marsh from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position.
Arslan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Marsh kicks Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsh is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Arslan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arslan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh tries to escape but Arslan is in control.
Marsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Arslan drags him back down.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Marsh get back to his feet.#CL2#
Arslan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Arslan jumps guard.
Arslan pulls Marsh in to control the position. #T3#
Marsh wants to get up but he can't break Arslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Arslan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arslan has his hands on Marsh's head, controlling the position.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marsh preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Arslan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arslan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Marsh misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muhammad Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Arslan is controlling him
Arslan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
Marsh has one foot on Arslan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Marsh does no damage. #T1#
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Arslan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arslan stops Marsh from standing up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard.
Arslan postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
Arslan lands a couple of elbows.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arslan is controlling him. #SU2#
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.#T2#
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan lands a head kick!
Arslan shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Marsh. No joy for Arslan on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Arslan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marsh's half guard.

Marsh pushes Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh misses with a combination
and Arslan counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arslan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Arslan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Arslan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marsh throws a series of punches but Arslan avoids them all with ease.
Marsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arslan eats them both and turns towards Marsh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan. #CL2#
Arslan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arslan prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marsh is pressed up against the cage. Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsh down to the mat. Marsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Arslan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsh did well to prevent Arslan getting side control.
Marsh is looking to escape.
Muhammad Arslan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is pressing down on Marsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marsh is holding on for now. #SU2#
Arslan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsh's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Marsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fox Marsh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Arslan feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Arslan misses.
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a big head kick but Marsh shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Arslan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arslan connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arslan is defended easily by Marsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Arslan connects with a single shot there.
Marsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Arslan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arslan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Arslan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marsh tries to kick Arslan off but Arslan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Arslan moves nicely into side control.
Marsh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arslan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arslan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arslan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arslan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marsh down.
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Arslan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arslan controlling from side mount. #ES#
Marsh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Marsh gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage.
It looked like Marsh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arslan scores with a head kick.
Fox Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arslan throws a counter combo.#T4#
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh. #CL2#
Arslan has managed to clinch.
Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arslan fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh tries to circle away but Arslan has him pinned against the cage.
Marsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammad Arslan!

Event: AFC 11- Silvera vs Mikhasevic
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Arslan is controlling him well.
Arslan uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz. #SUB2#
Arslan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arslan on the ground.
Arslan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Arslan has control of Cruz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cruz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Arslan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Arslan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #ES#
Cruz bucks up and throws Arslan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cruz wants to clinch up but Arslan keeps it at a distance.
Arslan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arslan.#T2##TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arslan is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cruz tries to kick Arslan off in order to stand up. Arslan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Cruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Arslan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Arslan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but Arslan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arslan defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Arslan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz tries to break free but Arslan pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Arslan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz wants to stand but Arslan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arslan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Arslan's legs - danger averted.
Cruz wants to get up but he can't break Arslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arslan pulls Cruz in to control the position. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet - Arslan follows without any prompting.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Arslan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Arslan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Arslan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arslan looks winded!
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Arslan's head back.
Arslan throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Muhammad Arslan has been cut.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Arslan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arslan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz rushes Arslan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Arslan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cruz piles on the pressure and Arslan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Cruz!

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