Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025

#R1#
Chidios lands a leg kick that knocks Favlenishvili off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Chidios. #CL#
Chidios has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Favlenishvili is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it.
Chidios throws a shot to the body.
Favlenishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chidios.
Chidios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favlenishvili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chidios somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chidios pushes Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Favlenishvili tries a knee to the head but Chidios blocks it. #BC#
Chidios manages to break the clinch.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a double leg but Chidios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Chidios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chidios scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Chidios has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chidios stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Favlenishvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chidios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coach Chidios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.#T2#
Chidios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chidios lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.
Chidios lands a nice knee to the body.
Chidios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chidios taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chidios will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Favlenishvili up against the cage.
Chidios misses with a knee to the head.
Favlenishvili pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Chidios throws an elbow that misses.
Favlenishvili jumps guard but Chidios turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Chidios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chidios throws a head kick but Favlenishvili moves out of range.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
Chidios is looking for a counter combo.
Chidios misses with a body kick.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown but Chidios sprawls well.#T4#
Chidios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Favlenishvili clinches.
Favlenishvili jumps guard but Chidios stands there with Favlenishvili around his waist. Favlenishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Favlenishvili tries to land a knee to the head but Chidios blocks with his arms.
Favlenishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but Chidios won't allow it.
Favlenishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favlenishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chidios scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Chidios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bukhuti Favlenishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Chidios with that takedown attempt.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but Chidios moves out of range.
Chidios throws a leg kick but Favlenishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Chidios closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chidios lands an elbow inside that Favlenishvili shrugs off.
Chidios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Favlenishvili can do to turn this around?
Chidios will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Favlenishvili up against the cage.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chidios tries to work over Favlenishvili's front leg with a kick but Favlenishvili checks it. #T1#
Chidios is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Favlenishvili forces Chidios back against the cage and clinches.
Favlenishvili is trying to pull guard but Chidios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chidios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chidios stalling in the clinch.
Favlenishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Chidios.#BC#
Chidios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but Chidios is having none of it.
Chidios slaps away a takedown attempt from Favlenishvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Favlenishvili lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coach Chidios is winning the standup battle so far.
Favlenishvili is looking to clinch but Chidios is avoiding it. #T2#
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coach Chidios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili shows good takedown defense.
Favlenishvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Favlenishvili avoids the head kick by Chidios. #CL#
Chidios closes the distance and clinches.
Chidios missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Chidios takes the fight into the clinch.
Chidios avoiding damage as Favlenishvili throws knees to the body.
Chidios misses with an elbow over the top.
Chidios has Favlenishvili pressed against the cage, preventing Favlenishvili from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Chidios manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Chidios fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chidios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Favlenishvili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chidios.
Favlenishvili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chidios defends well and Favlenishvili ends up having to push Chidios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Favlenishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
A head kick by Chidios misses
letting Favlenishvili counter with a right hand.
Favlenishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Chidios misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Chidios looking to score a takedown here. Favlenishvili is defending well but Chidios drives through and ends up in Favlenishvili's guard.

Favlenishvili pushes Chidios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Chidios. No joy for Favlenishvili on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Chidios.
Chidios misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chidios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chidios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Favlenishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chidios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Favlenishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Chidios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bukhuti Favlenishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chidios shoots in and drives through. Favlenishvili sprawls well.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Chidios pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Chidios fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coach Chidios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown but Chidios shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Chidios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chidios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Favlenishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chidios sprawls well.
Chidios is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Chidios shoots in for a double leg but Favlenishvili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Favlenishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chidios pinned against the cage. Chidios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Favlenishvili fails to land the takedown.
Favlenishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Chidios.#TD2#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Favlenishvili lands in his opponent's guard.

Chidios uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2##TD#
Chidios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Chidios stands up.
Chidios closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Chidios pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chidios shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Favlenishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Favlenishvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Chidios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favlenishvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Favlenishvili throws a counter combo.
Favlenishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Favlenishvili forces Chidios back against the cage and clinches.
Chidios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Favlenishvili is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Chidios breaks from the clinch.
Favlenishvili leaves Chidios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Chidios has closed the distance and engaged Favlenishvili in a clinch.
Chidios looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chidios pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Chidios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Favlenishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Favlenishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chidios throws a solid leg kick but Favlenishvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chidios.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach Chidios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chidios throws a right hand that Favlenishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Favlenishvili also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Chidios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chidios has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Chidios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Ramos misses with a head kick.
Ramos misses with a head kick.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Favlenishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramos tries to land knees in the clinch but Favlenishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the head but Favlenishvili blocks with his arms.
Ramos is pressed up against the cage. Favlenishvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramos down to the mat. Ramos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Favlenishvili back against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Favlenishvili just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Favlenishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Favlenishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos just leaning against Favlenishvili, taking a breather. #T1#
Ramos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Favlenishvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Favlenishvili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Favlenishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Favlenishvili tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Favlenishvili to the ground. Favlenishvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
Favlenishvili throws a counter combo.
Favlenishvili avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Favlenishvili darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns Favlenishvili into the cage.
Favlenishvili shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Favlenishvili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Favlenishvili avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Favlenishvili sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Favlenishvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos tries to counter with a takedown but Favlenishvili is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Ramos clinches.
Nice elbow from Favlenishvili.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Favlenishvili to keep the fight standing.
Ramos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Favlenishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Favlenishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Favlenishvili defends well and Ramos ends up having to push Favlenishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Favlenishvili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Favlenishvili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Favlenishvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramos defends it well.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Favlenishvili darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Favlenishvili up against the cage.
Favlenishvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Ramos fails to pull guard. #T4#
Favlenishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramos walks away with a smile on his face. Favlenishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Favlenishvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramos's waist but Ramos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Favlenishvili off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Favlenishvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Favlenishvili circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Favlenishvili sprawls well.
Favlenishvili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos circles away.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Favlenishvili avoids it.
Favlenishvili unleashes a big counter combination but Ramos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bukhuti Favlenishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favlenishvili is defended easily by Ramos.
Ramos throws a right hand that Favlenishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Favlenishvili also avoids with ease.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Favlenishvili as he jumps to the side.
Ramos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Favlenishvili is avoiding it.
Favlenishvili is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Ramos clinches.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Favlenishvili won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramos to keep the fight standing.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but Favlenishvili has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ramos is trying to push Favlenishvili away but Favlenishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Favlenishvili tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Favlenishvili back against the cage.
Ramos wants to take the fight to the mat but Favlenishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ramos drives through and clinches with Favlenishvili against the cage. #TD#
Ramos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Favlenishvili won't allow Ramos to get back to his feet.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Favlenishvili from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Favlenishvili defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos 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##SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favlenishvili decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramos, up you get!
Ramos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Favlenishvili rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Favlenishvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramos is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Favlenishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramos tries to circle away but Favlenishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Ramos avoids the elbow strike from Favlenishvili, against the cage.
Favlenishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramos prevents the takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramos wants a takedown. #BC2#
Favlenishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ramos clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Favlenishvili is struggling to control the position.
Favlenishvili gets underhooks to prevent Ramos's takedown attempt.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Favlenishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Favlenishvili.
Ramos tries to counter by clinching up but Favlenishvili breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favlenishvili dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Favlenishvili's head and hops out.
Favlenishvili has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Favlenishvili pushes him off.#CL#
Ramos has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili is pushing Ramos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramos has Favlenishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Favlenishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Favlenishvili has double underhooks.
Favlenishvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramos to keep the fight standing.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Favlenishvili won't allow it.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Favlenishvili is stalling here.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Favlenishvili has the dominant position.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Favlenishvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramos leaves Favlenishvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Favlenishvili swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Favlenishvili gets a clinch.
Favlenishvili jumps guard but Ramos stands there with Favlenishvili around his waist. Favlenishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Favlenishvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Favlenishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Ramos tries to circle away but Favlenishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Ramos wants a takedown.
Favlenishvili tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it.
Favlenishvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili tries to pull guard but Ramos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Favlenishvili just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Favlenishvili won't allow it.
Favlenishvili fails to pull guard.
Favlenishvili tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it. #BC2#
Favlenishvili manages to break the clinch.
Ramos tries to clinch but Favlenishvili is having none of it.
Favlenishvili drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramos defends it well.
Favlenishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Ramos has Favlenishvili up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Favlenishvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Favlenishvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Favlenishvili pulls Ramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Ramos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Favlenishvili, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Favlenishvili.
Ramos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Favlenishvili.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bukhuti Favlenishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Favlenishvili 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bukhuti Favlenishvili!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025

#R1##CL#
Idrizaj closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Idrizaj pulls guard effortlessly.
Idrizaj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Favlenishvili is controlling him.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Favlenishvili from controlling successfully.
Idrizaj pulls Favlenishvili in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Idrizaj manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrizaj stalls.
Favlenishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Idrizaj gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Favlenishvili is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idrizaj is defending well.
Favlenishvili trying to control the position but instead, Idrizaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Favlenishvili into the cage.
Favlenishvili tries to pull guard but Idrizaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Idrizaj drags the fight down to the ground.
Idrizaj managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Favlenishvili preventing the sweep.
Idrizaj is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Favlenishvili preventing the sweep.
Favlenishvili won't allow Idrizaj to get back to his feet.
Idrizaj has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Favlenishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Idrizaj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Idrizaj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Favlenishvili is looking to clinch but Idrizaj is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Idrizaj.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Idrizaj is fending him off so far but Favlenishvili persists. Nope, Idrizaj circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Favlenishvili.
Idrizaj misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Favlenishvili gets a clinch. #TD#
Idrizaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Idrizaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Favlenishvili prevents Idrizaj from getting back to his feet.
Idrizaj is pulling down on Favlenishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Favlenishvili, at least for the moment.
Favlenishvili looking to pass the guard.
Favlenishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Idrizaj has his feet on Favlenishvili's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakup Idrizaj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Idrizaj tries to clinch there but Favlenishvili circles away.
Despite the aggression on Favlenishvili's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Idrizaj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Favlenishvili's sensitive parts. #CL#
Idrizaj clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Idrizaj jumps into guard, dragging Favlenishvili to the mat. #ES#
Idrizaj pushes Favlenishvili off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Favlenishvili moves in looking to clinch but Idrizaj pushes him off.
Idrizaj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Favlenishvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Idrizaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Favlenishvili tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idrizaj is in Favlenishvili's guard.
Idrizaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrizaj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Idrizaj throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SU#
Idrizaj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Idrizaj shoots for a takedown but Favlenishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Favlenishvili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Favlenishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Idrizaj takes a step back to recover.
Idrizaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Idrizaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Idrizaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Favlenishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Idrizaj shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakup Idrizaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idrizaj swinging wildly here. #T2#
Favlenishvili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idrizaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Favlenishvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Favlenishvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Idrizaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Favlenishvili but Favlenishvili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Favlenishvili blocks a head kick by Idrizaj.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idrizaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Favlenishvili circles away.
Favlenishvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Idrizaj tries to sprawl out of it but Favlenishvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Idrizaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Favlenishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idrizaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Favlenishvili can do to turn this around?
Favlenishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Idrizaj clinches up with Favlenishvili and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Idrizaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Idrizaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Favlenishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Favlenishvili throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Idrizaj moves into the clinch.#BC#
Idrizaj breaks from the clinch.
Idrizaj slaps away a takedown attempt from Favlenishvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jakup Idrizaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Favlenishvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idrizaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Favlenishvili pinned against the cage. Favlenishvili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakup Idrizaj dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Idrizaj tries to clinch there but Favlenishvili circles away.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown but Idrizaj sprawls well.#CL#
Idrizaj takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili fails to land the takedown.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.#T1#
Idrizaj fails to land the takedown.
Idrizaj throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idrizaj avoids the head kick by Favlenishvili. #CL#
Idrizaj closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Idrizaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Idrizaj.
Favlenishvili darts in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj gets double underhooks and turns Favlenishvili into the cage.
Favlenishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idrizaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL#
Idrizaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
Idrizaj darts in looking for a takedown but Favlenishvili gets double underhooks and turns Idrizaj into the cage. #BC#
Idrizaj breaks from the clinch.
Favlenishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idrizaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Idrizaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Idrizaj throws a push kick but Favlenishvili slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idrizaj tries to avoid it but Favlenishvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idrizaj to the ground. Idrizaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Idrizaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Favlenishvili misses with a combination
and Idrizaj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Idrizaj closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Idrizaj pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Idrizaj scores with a head kick. Favlenishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Idrizaj rushes Favlenishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Favlenishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Idrizaj gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Idrizaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Idrizaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Favlenishvili dives in and grabs Idrizaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Idrizaj pushes down on Favlenishvili's head and hops out.#CL#
Idrizaj darts in and clinches Favlenishvili up against the cage.
Idrizaj is working Favlenishvili over against the cage.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Idrizaj blocks the low kick.
Favlenishvili tries for a takedown but Idrizaj circles away easily
and Idrizaj counters with a left and a right that stings Favlenishvili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favlenishvili tries to bum rush Idrizaj with a series of wild strikes but Idrizaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakup Idrizaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idrizaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Favlenishvili's waist but Favlenishvili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idrizaj off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakup Idrizaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Idrizaj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakup Idrizaj!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025

#R1##CL#
Favlenishvili tries to keep at a distance but Opstal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Opstal closes the distance and clinches up with Favlenishvili, looking for a takedown. Opstal pushes Favlenishvili against the cage but Favlenishvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Opstal dives in and grabs Favlenishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favlenishvili pushes down on Opstal's head and hops out.#TD#
Opstal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Favlenishvili napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Favlenishvili throws Opstal to one side and escapes!
Opstal misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Favlenishvili holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Opstal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Favlenishvili pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Favlenishvili is on top in guard. #REVB#
Favlenishvili showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Opstal trying to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Opstal is working an open guard so Favlenishvili takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Opstal moves in looking to clinch but Favlenishvili pushes him off.
Favlenishvili keeps Opstal at a distance using the push kick.
Opstal doesn't manage to clinch there - Favlenishvili circles away.
Favlenishvili shoots for a takedown but Opstal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Favlenishvili finds it's target.
Favlenishvili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Opstal defends it nicely.#T2#
Favlenishvili thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Opstal if he has to take too many more of those.
Favlenishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Favlenishvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Opstal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Favlenishvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Opstal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Favlenishvili manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Opstal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Opstal is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Opstal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opstal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Opstal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Favlenishvili just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Favlenishvili.#TD2#
Favlenishvili manages to pull guard.
Opstal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Favlenishvili on the ground.
Favlenishvili seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Favlenishvili trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Opstal trying to control the position from guard on top but Favlenishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Favlenishvili has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Opstal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Favlenishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Opstal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Favlenishvili with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Favlenishvili dives in and grabs Opstal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Opstal pushes down on Favlenishvili's head and hops out.
Opstal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Favlenishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Favlenishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Opstal pushes him away.
Favlenishvili shoots for a takedown but Opstal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Favlenishvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Opstal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Favlenishvili moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Favlenishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bukhuti Favlenishvili dominated that round.
That's time! Opstal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Favlenishvili misses with the combination.
Opstal tries to counter with a takedown but Favlenishvili is quick to defend against it.
Opstal looks for a takedown but Favlenishvili sprawls well.
Opstal with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Favlenishvili counter with a right hand.
Opstal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Favlenishvili shoots in but no luck this time.
Favlenishvili fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Favlenishvili. No joy for Opstal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Opstal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Opstal slaps away a takedown attempt from Favlenishvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Opstal. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Favlenishvili rushes Opstal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Favlenishvili manages to pull guard.
Opstal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Favlenishvili's guard.
Favlenishvili is controlling Opstal's posture.#SUB#
Opstal has gone for a leg lock! Favlenishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Opstal's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Opstal working for submissions but it's allowed Favlenishvili to get to half guard. #T2#
Favlenishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Opstal won't allow Favlenishvili to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Opstal is defending against the submission attempts here by Favlenishvili.
Opstal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Favlenishvili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Favlenishvili stands up out of the half guard.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Opstal is fending him off so far but Favlenishvili persists. Nope, Opstal circles away and we're back to standing.
Favlenishvili pushes Opstal away with a front kick.
Crunch! Favlenishvili slams his shin into Opstal's torso.
Favlenishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Favlenishvili fails with the takedown.#T4##CL2#
Favlenishvili has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Favlenishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Favlenishvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Opstal swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Favlenishvili.
Opstal throws a sloppy head kick
and Opstal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Favlenishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Opstal sprawls well.
Favlenishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opstal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Favlenishvili but Favlenishvili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bukhuti Favlenishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili stalling. #BC2#
Favlenishvili manages to break the clinch.
Opstal takes a swing at Favlenishvili's ribcage but misses.
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown but Opstal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Favlenishvili shoots in but Opstal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstal tries to clinch but Favlenishvili is having none of it.
Favlenishvili lands a head kick. Opstal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Favlenishvili tests Opstal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Favlenishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Opstal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.#T1#
Opstal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Favlenishvili swivels and escapes.
Opstal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Opstal dives in and grabs Favlenishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favlenishvili pushes down on Opstal's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Opstal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Favlenishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Favlenishvili lands a head kick. Opstal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favlenishvili is defended easily by Opstal.
Favlenishvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Opstal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Opstal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Favlenishvili sprawls well. Favlenishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Opstal gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Opstal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opstal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left lands for Favlenishvili.
Opstal takes one on the button.
Favlenishvili has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL2#
Favlenishvili rushes Opstal and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Favlenishvili pulls guard effortlessly.
Opstal trying to control the position from guard on top but Favlenishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favlenishvili has control of Opstal's left arm, preventing Opstal from doing any damage.
Favlenishvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Opstal wants to control from the top but Favlenishvili keeps moving. #T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Favlenishvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Opstal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown but Opstal sprawls well.
Opstal is looking for a counter combo.
Opstal misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opstal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Favlenishvili's waist but Favlenishvili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opstal off to one side.
Van Opstal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukhuti Favlenishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Favlenishvili lands with a kick to the temple. Opstal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bukhuti Favlenishvili!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Chess looks for the body kick but Favlenishvili saw that one coming.
Favlenishvili misses with a head kick.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Favlenishvili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Favlenishvili tries for a takedown but Chess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Chess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chess is looking to take a break and control but Favlenishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Favlenishvili is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili tries to bench press Chess off him but Chess keeps the position.
Favlenishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Favlenishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Favlenishvili wants to control but Chess postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chess scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Favlenishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Favlenishvili is looking for a sweep.
Favlenishvili struggling a bit here.
Chess wants to control but Favlenishvili is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favlenishvili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Favlenishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Favlenishvili's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Favlenishvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chess for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chess trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Favlenishvili is defended easily by Chess.
Chess appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Favlenishvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chess counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bukhuti Favlenishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Chess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chess follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Chess dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.
Chess sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Favlenishvili's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favlenishvili is not content to let Chess control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Best Chess dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Favlenishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chess sprawls well.
Chess lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Favlenishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chess avoids it really well and circles away.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Favlenishvili manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Favlenishvili gets caught napping as Chess dives in and scores a takedown. Favlenishvili manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Favlenishvili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Chess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Favlenishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favlenishvili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Favlenishvili continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chess holds on and takes a little breather.
Chess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Favlenishvili seems keen to control Chess's posture.
Favlenishvili controls Chess momentarily but Chess frees himself. #T3#
Chess wants to control from the top but Favlenishvili keeps moving. #SUB#
Favlenishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chess is aware though and is defending well.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Chess from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Favlenishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Favlenishvili manages to step out the way in time.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Chess sprawls well.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bukhuti Favlenishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and clinches.
Favlenishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Chess wants the takedown. Favlenishvili is fighting it off but Chess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Favlenishvili's guard against the cage.
Favlenishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chess's guard. #REVR#
Favlenishvili preventing the sweep.
Favlenishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chess strikes from his own guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Best Chess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Favlenishvili wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.
Favlenishvili moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChess.
Chess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chess gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favlenishvili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favlenishvili wants to clinch.
Chess is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chess is fending him off so far but Favlenishvili persists. Nope, Chess circles away and we're back to standing.
Chess let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Favlenishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Favlenishvili throws a right and a left that Chess avoids nicely.
Favlenishvili backing away here, and Chess unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Chess gets tackled into the cage by Favlenishvili. Favlenishvili maintains the clinch. #TD#
Favlenishvili pulls guard.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Chess from controlling successfully.
Best Chess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Favlenishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chess postures up in Favlenishvili's guard and throws a big left but Favlenishvili blocks it.
Favlenishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chess is controlling him. #T2#
Chess trying to control the position from guard on top but Favlenishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Favlenishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Favlenishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Favlenishvili looks to throw the jab but Chess is out of range.
Chess replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Favlenishvili blocks it well.
Favlenishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chess is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Favlenishvili as Chess shoots in.#T3#
Chess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Favlenishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chess pinned against the cage. Chess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chess gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favlenishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bukhuti Favlenishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Best Chess.#CL#
Favlenishvili gets a clinch. #T4#
Chess tries for a takedown but Favlenishvili manages to get underhooks.
Favlenishvili is pressed up against the cage. Chess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Favlenishvili down to the mat. Favlenishvili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Favlenishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Favlenishvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chess tries a quick counter leg kick but Favlenishvili is wise to it.
Best Chess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Favlenishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bukhuti Favlenishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chess 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Best Chess!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Favlenishvili as Gaines shoots in.
Gaines tries for a takedown but Favlenishvili circles away easily
and Favlenishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Gaines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Favlenishvili fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaines to the ground. Favlenishvili is now in Gaines's guard.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Favlenishvili manages to pass to side control. #ROC2#Gaines is rocked!#REVR#
Oh Gaines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Favlenishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Favlenishvili 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. #T1#
Favlenishvili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaines seems to have got his legs back now.
Favlenishvili lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Gaines is defending against the submission attempts here by Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Favlenishvili slows the pace down in half guard.
Favlenishvili moves nicely into side control.
Gaines is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gaines is being controlled here.
Favlenishvili lands a few punches from side control.#T3##SU2#
Favlenishvili has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Favlenishvili controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Favlenishvili tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Favlenishvili has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaines struggling a bit here.
Favlenishvili controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Favlenishvili cracks Gaines with a big elbow.
Favlenishvili controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favlenishvili scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gaines to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Favlenishvili stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack! Favlenishvili lands a heavy head kick that drops Gaines. The ref tackles Favlenishvili to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gaines was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bukhuti Favlenishvili!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2025

#R1#
Favlenishvili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wan as he avoids it easily.
Wan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Favlenishvili closes the distance and clinches up with Wan, looking for a takedown. Favlenishvili pushes Wan against the cage but Wan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Wan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Favlenishvili did well to prevent Wan getting side control.

Favlenishvili manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Favlenishvili counters with a series of strikes. Wan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Wan drives through with a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Favlenishvili manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wan throws a leg kick but Favlenishvili moved away.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
Favlenishvili throws a head kick but Wan moves out of range.
Wan is looking to clinch but Favlenishvili is avoiding it.
Favlenishvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Favlenishvili wants it to stay on the feet.
Wan tries to clinch but Favlenishvili moves away
and Favlenishvili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Wan dives in for a single leg takedown but Favlenishvili sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Favlenishvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wan stalling in the clinch.
Wan tries to pull guard but Favlenishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wag Wan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wan gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Favlenishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Wan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Favlenishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wan. #T2#
Still in half guard, Wan seems content to control.
Wan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Favlenishvili defending well though.
Wan prevents Favlenishvili from improving his position.
Wan trying to control from Favlenishvili's half guard. Favlenishvili has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Favlenishvili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wan looking to control. #T3#
Favlenishvili trying to control but Wan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Favlenishvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Favlenishvili being controlled here momentarily.
Wan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Wan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Favlenishvili presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Wan tries for a takedown but Favlenishvili manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Favlenishvili manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favlenishvili is keeping the position for now.
Favlenishvili has a closed guard, preventing Wan from standing up.
Wan wants to control from the top but Favlenishvili keeps moving.
Favlenishvili wants to sweep here but Wan controlling him for the moment.
Favlenishvili trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bukhuti Favlenishvili dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wan throws a body kick that misses.
Wan throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Favlenishvili counters by clinching up.
Favlenishvili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Favlenishvili defends well and Wan ends up having to push Favlenishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wan tries to pull guard but Favlenishvili won't allow it.
Favlenishvili scores a nice knee to the body.
Favlenishvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Wan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Favlenishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wan is trying to break the clinch but Favlenishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Wan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wag Wan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Favlenishvili gets control of Wan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Favlenishvili will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wan tries to free his leg and advance position but Favlenishvili is retaining full guard.
Wan trying to control but Favlenishvili is working from the bottom.
Wan wants to stand and escape but instead Favlenishvili has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Wan controls Favlenishvili momentarily but Favlenishvili frees himself.
Favlenishvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Favlenishvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Wan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Favlenishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Favlenishvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Wan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Favlenishvili passes into side control.
Wan wants to control but Favlenishvili postures up.
Favlenishvili tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Wan is not content to let Favlenishvili control the position.
Wan struggling a bit here.
Wan tries to control but Favlenishvili manages to take his back.
Wan wants to escape the position.
Favlenishvili trying to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wan turns into Favlenishvili and is now in his guard.
Wan stopping the sweep attempt from Favlenishvili.
Wan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Favlenishvili has his foot on Wan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wan works his way back into a safe position though.
Wan preventing the sweep.
Wan wants to stand but Favlenishvili has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bukhuti Favlenishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Favlenishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wan.
Favlenishvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Wan doesn't manage to clinch there - Favlenishvili circles away. #TD#
Favlenishvili gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wan to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Favlenishvili manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Favlenishvili counters with a nice leg kick. #T1##CL#
Wan clinches up with Favlenishvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Wan is trying to break the clinch but Favlenishvili is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wan tries to break free but Favlenishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Favlenishvili. #BC2#
Favlenishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wan shoots in for a takedown but Favlenishvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Favlenishvili moves into range and clinches up with Wan.#T2##BC2#
Favlenishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Favlenishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wag Wan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favlenishvili checks a low kick from Wan.
Wan throws a sloppy head kick and Favlenishvili moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Wan tries to move into range but Favlenishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wan fails with a takedown attempt.
Wan stuffs the takedown attempt from Favlenishvili. Favlenishvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Wan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Favlenishvili counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Favlenishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Favlenishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Favlenishvili pulls guard effortlessly.
Favlenishvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Favlenishvili, not yet.
Favlenishvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Favlenishvili on the ground.#SU2#
Favlenishvili stands up and waves to Wan to follow him. #T4#
Favlenishvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wan swivels and escapes.
Favlenishvili looks for a takedown but Wan sprawls well.#TD#
Wan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Favlenishvili to the mat! Favlenishvili manages to get full guard.

Favlenishvili pushes Wan off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Favlenishvili as Wan shoots in.
Favlenishvili blocks a head kick by Wan.
Wan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Favlenishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wag Wan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukhuti Favlenishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Favlenishvili has Wan up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bukhuti Favlenishvili!

Event: OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Favlenishvili misses with a head kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Favlenishvili wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Favlenishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Favlenishvili throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range. #TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Favlenishvili gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Favlenishvili is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Favlenishvili is working to get back to half guard.
Favlenishvili looks winded!#SUB#
Alvarez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demetrius Alvarez!

Event: OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Favlenishvili moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Favlenishvili takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bukhuti Favlenishvili has been cut.
Favlenishvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Favlenishvili off to one side.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but Favlenishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Favlenishvili fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercer to the ground. Favlenishvili is now in Mercer's guard.
Favlenishvili passes Mercer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Favlenishvili on the ground.
Mercer is looking to escape.#SU2#
Favlenishvili decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercer.
Favlenishvili looks winded!
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Mercer's head coaches at Oceanian Knuckle Up Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Favlenishvili lands but Mercer takes it in his stride.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Favlenishvili avoids the head kick by Mercer.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer throws a head kick but Favlenishvili moves out of range. #TD2#
Favlenishvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Favlenishvili is in Mercer's guard.#SU2#
Favlenishvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mercer scores with a head kick. Favlenishvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Favlenishvili is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer throws a right hand that Favlenishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Favlenishvili also avoids with ease.
Favlenishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Favlenishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Mercer throws a low kick, looking for Favlenishvili's leg but Favlenishvili calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Mercer feints with a jab and clips Favlenishvili right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Favlenishvili is sent crashing into the canvas and Mercer leaps in for the kill! Favlenishvili tries to get to his feet but Mercer is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Favlenishvili is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Mercer!

Event: OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Favlenishvili gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Alvarez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Favlenishvili, up you get!
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Favlenishvili counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Favlenishvili closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Favlenishvili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Favlenishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Favlenishvili has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Favlenishvili is stalling here.
Favlenishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Favlenishvili manages to pull guard.
Alvarez pushing down on Favlenishvili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Favlenishvili defending well.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favlenishvili is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Alvarez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Favlenishvili to get to his feet.
Alvarez misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Favlenishvili clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Alvarez taking a breather. #BC2#
Favlenishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Favlenishvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Favlenishvili forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Favlenishvili breaks the clinch.
Favlenishvili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Favlenishvili off to one side.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Favlenishvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Alvarez decides to stand back up. #TD#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Alvarez lands an elbow.
Alvarez 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##SU#
Alvarez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Favlenishvili, which made it look bad.
Favlenishvili scores with a jab to the head.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Favlenishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Favlenishvili with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Favlenishvili shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Demetrius Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Favlenishvili slips the punch.#TD#
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Favlenishvili looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Alvarez wants to control but Favlenishvili is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favlenishvili is looking to reverse the position.
Favlenishvili looks winded!
Alvarez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU#
Alvarez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Favlenishvili unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bukhuti Favlenishvili will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Favlenishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Favlenishvili avoids it well and moves away.
Favlenishvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Favlenishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.#T1#
Favlenishvili wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez trying to control but Favlenishvili is working from the bottom.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favlenishvili is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Favlenishvili is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Alvarez. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Favlenishvili!
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Favlenishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Favlenishvili's half guard.
Favlenishvili is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Favlenishvili looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Alvarez escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Favlenishvili with that takedown attempt.
Demetrius Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukhuti Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili is breathing heavily.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Favlenishvili wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alvarez manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Alvarez is trying to control. Favlenishvili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Favlenishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez. #T4#
Favlenishvili manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez advances position into side control!#SU#
Alvarez stands up.
Favlenishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Favlenishvili circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Favlenishvili did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
Favlenishvili tries to kick Alvarez off in order to stand up. Alvarez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Alvarez dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Demetrius Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Favlenishvili.
Favlenishvili has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez wants to clinch.#TD#
Favlenishvili gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T1##SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet. Favlenishvili looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Favlenishvili sprawls well.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Favlenishvili counters with an outside leg kick.
Favlenishvili misses with a double jab.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Favlenishvili, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Favlenishvili.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Favlenishvili on his heels. He'll look to pass Favlenishvili's guard now, I'm sure.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Favlenishvili keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Favlenishvili is retaining full guard.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Favlenishvili controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Favlenishvili is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Favlenishvili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Favlenishvili is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Favlenishvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Favlenishvili misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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 Demetrius Alvarez.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Alvarez!

Event: OFC 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Lamb misses with the combination.
Lamb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb misses with a combination
and Favlenishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Favlenishvili thuds a left hand into Lamb's body.#TD2#
Lamb dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.

Favlenishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favlenishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Favlenishvili leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Lamb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Favlenishvili sprawls well initially but Lamb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Favlenishvili makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Favlenishvili counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Lamb gets control of Favlenishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favlenishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Favlenishvili is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Lamb pushes a forearm under Favlenishvili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Favlenishvili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion!

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