Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL - Get Cracking
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Kutvonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rank did well to prevent Kutvonen getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank moves into full guard.
Rank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Rank keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rank wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Rank's brow.
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Rank is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen advances to half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Rank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen trying to control the pace.
Kutvonen stops Rank from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Rank wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Rank is trying to control but can't.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Rank has his hands clasped together around Kutvonen's back. He's all about the action.
Rank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rank.
Rank wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rank is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rank misses the target.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rank.
Rank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rank shoots in for a double leg but Kutvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kutvonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rank's head. #T4#
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rank manages to avoid it.
And Rank tries to counter it with a takedown but Kutvonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Rank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rank seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Rank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kutvonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kutvonen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rank keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Rank misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Rank sprawls well.
Rank dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Rank.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Rank's body.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab. #T1#
Rank misses the jab.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rank's head back.
Kutvonen tries to move into range but Rank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rank is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen working Rank over with strikes.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Rank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kutvonen prevents Rank from improving his position.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes.
Rank has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rank wants to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen prevents Rank from improving his position.
Rank is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position.
Kutvonen stops Rank from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen slips a nice elbow through Rank's hands, connecting with Rank's forehead.
Rank manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen cracks Rank with a solid left hand.
Rank wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Rank is keeping the position.
Rank wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutvonen stops Rank from standing up.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutvonen lands a nice short elbow.
Rank is trying to stand.
Rank is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Rank is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Rank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rank holds on and takes a little breather.
Rank wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen works over Rank with some ground and pound from guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kutvonen controls the pace.
Kutvonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rank's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kossu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Rank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rank.#TD2#
Rank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kutvonen's guard.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
Kutvonen is working hard here to advance position.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?
Rank trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rank manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rank is keeping the position for now.
Rank is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Rank keeps moving.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rank pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutvonen stops Rank from standing up.
Kutvonen stays in close to Rank's body and controls the position. #T2#
Rank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kutvonen has passed into side control.
Kutvonen gets to mount! Rank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rank is looking to get to half guard.
Rank taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen lands a big shot there that rocks Rank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kutvonen landing punches.
Rank is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rank is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kutvonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Rank is trying desperately to improve position.
Rank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Rank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Rank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rank is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kutvonen working Rank over with strikes here.
Rank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen cracks Rank with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Rank really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kutvonen looking to finish Rank with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rank!
Kutvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rank is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
Kutvonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rank is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kossu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kutvonen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
Kossu Kutvonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Rank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Rank tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rank tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rank to the ground. Rank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Rank. That snapped Harris's head back.
Rank misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris moves away from the strike by Rank.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rank avoids it well and moves away.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rank! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rank throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rank advances position into side control!
Rank controls the position from side control.#T1#
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris is pushing Rank's head away, looking to escape. Rank manages to hold on to the position though.
Harris being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Rank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Rank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Rank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Rank wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #T3#
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harris tries to kick Rank off but Rank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Rank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Rank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Rank shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Harris misses #TD2#
and Rank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rank is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris wants to control but Rank postures up.#SUB2#
Rank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Rank dominates the positioning.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rank to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rank counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Rank as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rank controls the pace.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harris is looking to control Rank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris won't allow Rank to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Rank is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Rank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank stops Harris from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harris pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Rank, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Rank against the cage but Rank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ftank Rank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Rank sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frank Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Rank counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying to remain calm as Rank controls from the top position.
Rank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Harris is trying to buck Rank off.
Rank taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Rank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rank showed some decent athleticism there.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank is controlling the pace.
Rank wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well. #T3#
Harris pushes Rank off looking to stand but Rank dives back in and keeps control.
Rank sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rank.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rank, which made it look bad.
Rank feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ftank Rank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ftank Rank!

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland avoids it really well and circles away.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rank as he avoids it easily.
Rank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Rank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sutherland sprawls well initially but Rank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sutherland kicks off Rank and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rank takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Sutherland.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Sutherland.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sutherland! #CUT2#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Rank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutherland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rank shoots and misses
enabling Sutherland to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Sutherland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sutherland throws a head kick that Rank semi-blocks.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sutherland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland delivers a nice body kick.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Rank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rank lands in his opponent's guard.

Sutherland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rank has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sutherland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rank backwards. #BC2#
Sutherland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rank throws the left hand but Sutherland avoids the punch easily.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the body.
Rank throws an off balance right hand
and Sutherland counters with a nice leg kick.
Rank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland slips a straight right by Rank.
Sutherland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sutherland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Sutherland gets a clinch.
A short right from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sutherland'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.
Come on Sutherland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Sutherland.
Sutherland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Sutherland pushes Rank up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sutherland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutherland slips under a jab.
Rank swings widly with a right hand
and Sutherland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rank is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sutherland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sutherland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Laddy Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rank with a poor takedown
and Sutherland counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Rank will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Sutherland slams his shin into Rank's torso.
Sutherland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sutherland, as that shot connected.
Rank shoots and misses
and Sutherland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sutherland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rank backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Rank is rocked!#T1#
Sutherland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Sutherland forces Rank back against the cage and clinches.
Rank seems to have got his legs back now.
Sutherland stalling in the clinch.
Sutherland stops a takedown attempt from Rank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ftank Rank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sutherland.
Sutherland pushes Rank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sutherland after a bit of a struggle.
Sutherland is pressed up against the cage. Rank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sutherland down to the mat. Sutherland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sutherland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Rank seems unphased. #T2#
Sutherland works Rank's body with a nice hook.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Rank stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Sutherland scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rank will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sutherland - the referee stops the clock and Rank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sutherland. Rank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle, before Sutherland throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sutherland lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Rank misses with a takedown attempt - Haalvisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Rank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haalvisto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rank dives into side control. #REVR#
Rank controls the position.
Let's hope that Rank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Rank goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haalvisto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rank but great work by Haalvisto.
Rank regains half guard.#T2#
Rank is trying to stand back up but Haalvisto is controlling him
Rank tries to get to full guard but Haalvisto has control of the leg.
Rank pushes Haalvisto off looking to stand but Haalvisto dives back in and keeps control. #SU#
Haalvisto stands up out of the half guard.
Rank throws a big shot that misses.
Rank keeps the fight on the outside.
Rank with the counter takedown but Haalvisto avoids it easily.#CL#
Haalvisto has Rank up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Haalvisto gets underhooks to prevent Rank's takedown attempt.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rank avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
Rank wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Rank has Haalvisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haalvisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haalvisto throws an elbow but misses.
Rank trying to control the position but instead, Haalvisto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rank into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haalvisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Rank wants to take the fight to the mat but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haalvisto prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rank has Haalvisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haalvisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rank looks winded!
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rank leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haalvisto is defending well.
Haalvisto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rank.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Haalvisto gets a clinch.
Rank wants to stall.
Haalvisto lands with a left to the head.
Haalvisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto landing knees to the head.
Haalvisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haalvisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haalvisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Haalvisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rank, pushing him back against the cage.
Pekka Haalvisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.
Rank avoids the elbow strike from Haalvisto, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Rank in his tracks for a moment.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haalvisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rank blocks it with crossed arms.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haalvisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
A slow jab from Rank misses its intended target.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but Rank moves out of range. #CL#
Haalvisto moves into the clinch.
Rank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rank wants a takedown but no success here.
Rank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haalvisto prevents it.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Haalvisto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Haalvisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haalvisto stops a takedown attempt from Rank.
Rank is breathing heavily.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Ftank Rank's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rank wants a takedown.
Rank tries to score a body lock takedown but Haalvisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haalvisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Rank avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Rank dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Ftank Rank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haalvisto lands an elbow that stopped Rank in his tracks for a moment.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Haalvisto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rank takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Ftank Rank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haalvisto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Rank counters with a shoot takedown. Haalvisto fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Rank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haalvisto wants to stand but Rank is controlling the position. #T4#
Rank looking to pass the guard.
Rank pushing down on Haalvisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rank is pressing down on Haalvisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haalvisto is holding on for now.
Rank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged Rank in a clinch.
Rank is looking for a takedown.
Rank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haalvisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rank tries for a takedown but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Haalvisto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haalvisto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haalvisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranks head.
Rank is looking for a takedown.
Haalvisto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haalvisto lands a damaging elbow.
Haalvisto lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank avoids a wild elbow strike from Haalvisto.#TD2#
Rank lands a takedown into guard.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rank trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haalvisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rank wants to stand but Haalvisto is controlling the position. #T1#
Rank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haalvisto is one step ahead there.
Rank wants to stand and escape but Haalvisto is having none of it.
Rank wants to control the position but Haalvisto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Haalvisto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank manages to get to full guard.
Haalvisto wanted to stand there but Rank had control of the position.
Rank is looking to stand up but Haalvisto isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Rank working for submissions but it's allowed Haalvisto to get to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank pushes Haalvisto off looking to stand but Haalvisto dives back in and keeps control.
Haalvisto wants to stand but Rank has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rank is trying to stand back up but Haalvisto is controlling him
Rank trying to control but Haalvisto postures up.
Rank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haalvisto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU#
Haalvisto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Haalvisto clinches up with Rank and pushes him back against the cage.
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haalvisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside that Rank shrugs off.
Pekka Haalvisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rank tries for a takedown but Haalvisto manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rank's brow.
Haalvisto landing knees to the head.
Haalvisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rank's defenses.
Haalvisto lands an elbow inside.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haalvisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rank's brow.
Haalvisto lands an elbow just above Rank 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haalvisto.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ftank Rank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Haalvisto!
A relieved looking Pekka Haalvisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Rank misses with a straight right.
Rank misses with a lunging right hand
and Shihsaidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shihsaidov lands a slapping body shot.
Rank misses with a takedown attempt
and Shihsaidov counters with a left to the body.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Shihsaidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rank.
Rank misses with a lunging right hand
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rank thinking.
Rank throws a lazy uppercut
and Shihsaidov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shihsaidov throws a combination. Rank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shihsaidov but Shihsaidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Shihsaidov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rank doesn't seem phased though.
Shihsaidov cracks a nice hook into Rank's ribs.
Shihsaidov with a jab.
Rank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shihsaidov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shihsaidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Shihsaidov darts in and clinches Rank up against the cage.#BC#
Shihsaidov manages to break the clinch.
Rank misses with a straight left.
Rank fails with the takedown
and Shihsaidov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamryn Shihsaidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Shihsaidov instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Rank trying to stall but Shihsaidov improves his position.
Shihsaidov has Rank pressed against the cage.
Shihsaidov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Shihsaidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rank misses with a left hand
and Shihsaidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shihsaidov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Shihsaidov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rank shoots in for a takedown but Shihsaidov shows good takedown defense.
Shihsaidov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rank tries to move into range but Shihsaidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shihsaidov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Rank is rocked!
Rank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rank is still on wobbly legs! Can Shihsaidov finish him?#T3##KD#
Shihsaidov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rank sprawling to the canvas! Rank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shihsaidov finish him?!
Shihsaidov throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rank crashing down! Rank tries to stagger back to his feet but Shihsaidov just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rank asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
After winning the bout, Tamryn Shihsaidov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 46
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rank gets tackled into the cage by Dylan. Dylan maintains the clinch.
Dylan tries to break free but Rank pushes him back against the cage.
Rank taking a breather. #BC#
Dylan breaks the clinch.
Dylan lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.#CL#
Dylan moves into range and clinches up with Rank.
Dylan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dylan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dylan working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Dylan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dylan gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan is trying to break free.
Our sources have told us that Dylan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dylan scores with a knee to the head.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dylan is defending well.
Rank'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.
Rank wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.#T1#
Dylan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dylan is pressed up against the cage. Rank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dylan down to the mat. Dylan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Dylan forces Rank back against the cage and clinches.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dylan is defending well.#BC#
Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan throws a one two combo.
Dylan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rank backs up against the cage.
Rank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liam Dylan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dylan lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dylan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rank, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Dylan breaks from the clinch.
Rank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Dylan gets a clinch.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dylan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dylan gets a clinch.
Dylan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dylan prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rank has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dylan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dylan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rank. #T3#
Dylan is trying to get back to his feet but Rank has full control of the position and if anything, Dylan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Rank working for the choke.
Dylan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rank. #SUB2#
Rank is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dylan with him. Dylan is trying to defend but Rank has an arm under the chin now! Dylan grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ftank Rank!

Event: FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rank drops his hands momentarily and Fish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Fish.
Fish connects with a right hand. Rank shakes it off.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Rank seems unphased. #ROC#Rank is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Rank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fish stuns Rank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Fish.#T1#
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fish lands a head shot.
Rank is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Rank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Rank seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Fish lands a big uppercut and Rank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rank looks OK. Fish waves Rank back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fish! Rank is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Fish!
Big Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior closes the distance but Rank moves to the side #TD#
and Rank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior 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.
Rank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rank stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
The referee asks Rank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Junior is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
Rank remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Rank has hold of Junior's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Junior tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rank cranks the arm and Junior screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Junior, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ftank Rank!

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Rank with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lindsey moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lindsey has hold of one of Rank's legs. Rank is fighting the takedown attempt but Lindsey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rank wants to stand but Lindsey is controlling the position.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rank is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lindsey dives into side control.
Rank wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rank wants to control but Lindsey postures up.
Rank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lindsey.
Rank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lindsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank is trying to get back to his feet.
Rank has one of Lindsey's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SU#
Lindsey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rank closes the distance and clinches up with Lindsey, looking for a takedown. Rank pushes Lindsey against the cage but Lindsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Lindsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lindsey controls Rank momentarily but Rank frees himself. #SUB#
Lindsey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rank content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Lindsey managing to control the position.
Rank tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindsey is retaining full guard.
Lindsey looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindsey did well to prevent Rank getting side control.
Lindsey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindsey is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rank won't allow Lindsey to sweep him here.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Rank postures up.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindsey looking to control but Rank passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lindsey looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Rank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lindsey is trying to maintain the position but Rank is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank trying to pass the guard but Lindsey defending well.
Rank keeps trying to improve his position.
Lindsey trying to control but Rank postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rank prevents Lindsey from standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rank.
Rank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lindsey looks to move to half guard but instead Rank has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T1#
Lindsey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindsey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lindsey controls the position.
Ftank Rank has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rank looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lindsey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lindsey is trying to buck Rank off.
Lindsey is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rank controls the position.
Lindsey is not content to let Rank control the position.
Lindsey is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Goroshi London, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lindsey is letting Rank control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lindsey looking to score a takedown here. Rank is defending well but Lindsey drives through and ends up in Rank's guard.
Lindsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lindsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindsey is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Lindsey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindsey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rank wants to stand up but Lindsey is controlling him.
Lindsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rank is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lindsey misses with a few strikes there.
Rank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsey sprawls well. Lindsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rank gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Rank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rank managing to block the knees to the body from Lindsey.
Lindsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rank.
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lindsey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucian Lindsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey gets underhooks to prevent Rank's takedown attempt. #T1#
Lindsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindsey working aggressively here.
Rank is trying to drag Lindsey to the mat but Lindsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rank taking a breather.
Lindsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Rank has double underhooks.
Rank goes for a takedown attempt but Lindsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rank has a takedown stuffed.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Lindsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindsey.
Lindsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Rank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Lindsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lindsey wants to stand and escape but Rank is having none of it.
Rank stopping the sweep attempt from Lindsey.#T3#
Lindsey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rank trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Lindsey is striking but Rank is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet.
Lindsey trying to hold on to Rank's head to control him but Rank postures up.
Rank performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindsey misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rank is defended easily by Lindsey.
Lindsey connects with a solid leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank shoots for a takedown but Lindsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucian Lindsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rank with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Lindsey counters by clinching up.
Rank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lindsey after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucian Lindsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindsey 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucian Lindsey!

Event: FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Rank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rank looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rank misses with a takedown
and Hancock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hancock lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Hancock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rank trying to get back to full guard but Hancock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock lands with some strikes.
Hancock with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hancock trying to control but Rank is having none of it.
Hancock lands a big shot there that rocks Rank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hancock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hancock winds up and cracks Rank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hancock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Hancock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hancock lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Rank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hancock pulls his head out easily.
Hancock working Rank over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hancock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rank taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. #SUB#
Rank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hancock is trying to work for a kimura but Rank is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rank taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. #T2#
Hancock is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hancock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Rank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hancock there.
Hancock lands strikes from half guard.
Hancock working the head and body with strikes.
Hancock working Rank over with strikes.
Rank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hancock wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position. #SUB#
Rank actively working from the bottom here.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working.
Hancock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Rank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hancock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working.
Hancock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hancock trying to control from half guard but Rank is working away.
Hancock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rank is pressing down on Hancock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hancock scoring with some ground and pound.
Hancock wants to stand but Rank has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rank has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hancock doesn't defend quickly enough and Rank has managed to lock this one up! Can Hancock escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rank on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ftank Rank!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024

#R1#
Rank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedkerishrop defends well and Rank ends up having to push Magamedkerishrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rank gets back to full guard.
Magamedkerishrop trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Rank managing to control the position.
Magamedkerishrop postures up in Rank's guard and throws a big left but Rank blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop throws a strike but Rank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedkerishrop keeping full guard, as Rank tries to pass.
Rank seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Magamedkerishrop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rank is now in half guard.
Magamedkerishrop trying to hold on to Rank's head to control him but Rank postures up.
Magamedkerishrop tries to get to full guard but Rank has control of the leg.
Rank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Rank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magamedkerishrop wants to get back to his feet.
Magamedkerishrop trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank misses with a takedown
and Magamedkerishrop counters with a head kick. That will keep Rank thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Rank fails with the takedown
and Magamedkerishrop counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivan Magamedkerishrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Rank misses with a takedown attempt - Magamedkerishrop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magamedkerishrop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rank looks winded!
Rank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedkerishrop defends well and Rank ends up having to push Magamedkerishrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magamedkerishrop slaps away a takedown attempt from Rank, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop drives through with a takedown into Rank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magamedkerishrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Rank has wrist control.
Rank is trying to control the position but Magamedkerishrop postures up.
Magamedkerishrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magamedkerishrop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magamedkerishrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magamedkerishrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Magamedkerishrop wants to get up but he can't break Rank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magamedkerishrop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magamedkerishrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rank is pulling down on Magamedkerishrop's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank misses with a takedown attempt
and Magamedkerishrop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Magamedkerishrop has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Magamedkerishrop lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magamedkerishrop wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position.
Rank tries to roll over but Magamedkerishrop keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Magamedkerishrop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magamedkerishrop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rank!
Rank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magamedkerishrop tries to score with some ground and pound. Rank controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magamedkerishrop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rank gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rank managing to control the position.
Magamedkerishrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rank works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Magamedkerishrop looking to sit in guard and control but Rank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magamedkerishrop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rank has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Magamedkerishrop's face as Rank controls the position.
Magamedkerishrop is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Magamedkerishrop is trying to escape the position but Rank is controlling the position.
Ivan Magamedkerishrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Magamedkerishrop wants to control but Rank postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in and bounces Rank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rank is pulling down on Magamedkerishrop's head to control his posture.
Magamedkerishrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magamedkerishrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rank pulls Magamedkerishrop in close to prevent any damage.
Magamedkerishrop won't allow Rank to sweep him here.
Magamedkerishrop wants to stand but Rank is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Ivan Magamedkerishrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magamedkerishrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Rank with that takedown attempt.
Rank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rank's guard.
Rank has momentary wrist control but Magamedkerishrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Rank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magamedkerishrop has his hands clasped together around Rank's back. He's all about the action.
Magamedkerishrop tries to get to full guard but Rank has control of the leg.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop is trying to stand. #T1#
Magamedkerishrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Rank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magamedkerishrop is trying to control but can't.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rank stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to escape.
Rank controlling the action here.
Rank is pressing down on Magamedkerishrop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magamedkerishrop is holding on for now.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to get back to full guard here but Rank has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Magamedkerishrop is letting Rank control him for a moment.
Rank is continuing to stall.
Magamedkerishrop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magamedkerishrop tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in and bounces Rank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magamedkerishrop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magamedkerishrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rank has picked Magamedkerishrop up and slammed him! Magamedkerishrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Rank manages to pass to side control!#T4#
A lull in the action here as Rank stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Magamedkerishrop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rank the control monster continue. Boring.

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 Ivan Magamedkerishrop.
Well Magamedkerishrop 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Magamedkerishrop!
Ivan Magamedkerishrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Rank gets the takedown into side control.
Stephens is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stephens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rank off and has taken his back!
Rank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephens wants to control the position but Rank frees himself and scrambles - Stephens manages to regain control in side control.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working. #SUB2#
Stephens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Rank instead regains half guard.
Stephens looks winded!
Rank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rank.#T2#
Rank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stephens for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rank trying to control the pace. #T3#
Rank wants to pass the guard but Stephens is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rank in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rank passes to full mount!
Stephens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank fails to advance to Stephens's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Rank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Rank getting side control.
Rank slows the pace down in half guard.
Rank continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Rank controlling the position easily from mount.
Stephens is trying to escape the mount but Rank keeps good control and instead manages to take Stephens's back.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Good control from Rank.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Stephens tries to escape the position.
Rank slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stephens tries to escape but Rank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rank.
More hug and hope from Rank.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ftank Rank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ftank Rank dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rank is in Stephens's guard.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rank is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Rank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rank slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Rank.#T1#
Rank wants to free his trapped foot but Stephens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Rank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank controlling his opponent.
Stephens gets back to half guard.
Rank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Rank wants to pass to mount but Stephens is defending the position.
Rank controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Rank scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Rank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rank continues to hold on tight.#T4#
Rank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ftank Rank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rank 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ftank Rank!

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