Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland Games 187
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Korobeikin throws a hook but Gerson blocks it.
Korobeikin lands the left hand.
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Korobeikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gerson's guard.
Korobeikin 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.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Gerson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerson is striking but Korobeikin is not phased and passes to half guard.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Gerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Korobeikin working over Gerson with some ground and pound. Gerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson is pushing Korobeikin's head away, looking to escape. Korobeikin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korobeikin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gerson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Korobeikin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Korobeikin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin tries to lock up and control but Gerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korobeikin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin wants to control but Gerson is having none of it.
Korobeikin is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Gerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Korobeikin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Korobeikin!
Korobeikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Korobeikin slips nicely into half guard.
Gerson is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
Gerson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson is trying to stand. #T3#
Gerson strikes from the bottom but Korobeikin uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Korobeikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working. #SUB#
Korobeikin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korobeikin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Korobeikin tries to pass to full mount but Gerson defends it. #SUB#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Gerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but Gerson seems unphased. #TD#
Korobeikin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gerson sprawls well initially but Korobeikin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerson trying to control but Korobeikin postures up. #SUB2#
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin lands strikes from half guard.
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gerson is trying to maintain the position but Korobeikin is very close to passing his half guard.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Korobeikin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Korobeikin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gerson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gerson actively working from the bottom here.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from improving his position.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from escaping the position.
Korobeikin controls the position from side control.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Korobeikin tries for a kimura but Gerson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
That's time! Korobeikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Gerson is out of range.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Gerson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korobeikin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Korobeikin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Korobeikin working away.
Korobeikin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Korobeikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korobeikin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gerson!
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is having none of it.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gerson tries to improve his position but Korobeikin has taken his back! Korobeikin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gerson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Korobeikin pushes Gerson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! in his post fight interview.

Event: Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Van Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Van Kirkland lands the left hand.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshimune takes one on the button.
Van Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Yoshimune moved out of range.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
A left and a right from Yoshimune both land. Nice combination.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshimune jabs Van Kirkland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yoshimune tries to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Van Kirkland scores with a hook to the body. Yoshimune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshimune throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Yoshimune didn't see that one coming.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Yoshimune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshimune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshimune defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland clobbers Yoshimune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Yoshimune avoids it well. #T2#
Van Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.#KD2#
Yoshimune lands a left and a right that send Van Kirkland crashing to the mat, dazed. Yoshimune thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Yoshimune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshimune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Yoshimune moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Kirkland throwing a counter right hand but Yoshimune manages to avoid it.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Yoshimune didn't see that one coming.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshimune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
The fighters circling - Yoshimune throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Yoshimune misses with a leg kick.
Yoshimune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Yoshimune slips the punch.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshimune's calf.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Yoshimune cracks the inside of Van Kirkland's front leg.
Yoshimune lands with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshimune.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshimune.#T4#
Yoshimune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshimune counters with a left to the body.
Yoshimune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Yoshimune blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Van Kirkland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Van Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Kirkland cracks Yoshimune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yoshimune staying out of range there.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
Van Kirkland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshimune only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshimune avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshimune throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshimune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshimune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook. Yoshimune ducked under it nicely.
Yoshimune ducks right into an uppercut from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Yoshimune didn't see that one coming.
Yoshimune defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Yoshimune lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Kirkland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kirkland throws the left hand but Yoshimune avoids the punch easily.
Yoshimune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Kirkland with a body shot.
Yoshimune defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
It seemed like Yoshimune was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut
and Yoshimune counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Kirkland thinking.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Yoshimune moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Kirkland misses the target.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshimune makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshimune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Van Kirkland's leg. Van Kirkland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshimune throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshimune takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshimune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshimune connects with a single shot there.
Yoshimune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshimune works Van Kirkland's body with a nice hook.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshimune can do to turn this around?
Van Kirkland throws the left hand but Yoshimune avoids the punch easily.
Van Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshimune counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Yoshimune scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Kirkland doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yoshimune might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Kirkland has got the better of the exchanges.
Yoshimune shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshimune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
Van Kirkland throws a series of punches but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Yoshimune scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Kirkland should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a double jab
and Yoshimune makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Kirkland cracks Yoshimune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Yoshimune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshimune checks it well.
Yoshimune misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshimune punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Yoshimune was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Kirkland walks into a straight right hand from Yoshimune.
Van Kirkland scores with a one two! Yoshimune had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshimune slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.#T4#
Van Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshimune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshimune throws a counter combo.
Yoshimune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshimune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Yoshimune moved out of range nicely.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Van Kirkland misses with a right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Yoshimune avoids it easily.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Kirkland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshimune 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Van Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoshimune misses the shot to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Van Kirkland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshimune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoshimune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshimune counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshimune blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshimune blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoshimune misses.
Van Kirkland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshimune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshimune blocks the leg kick.
Yoshimune flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Kirkland steps away.
Van Kirkland scores with a hook to the body. Yoshimune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Van Kirkland looks to throw the jab but Yoshimune is out of range.
Yoshimune raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshimune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshimune throws a good cross that connects.
Yoshimune throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshimune tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Yoshimune blocks it.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshimune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshimune! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshimune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Yoshimune tests Van Kirkland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Yoshimune scores with a body shot.
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Kirkland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshimune ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Yoshimune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune feints a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Kirkland blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Kirkland blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Yoshimune sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Van Kirkland does no damage.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune lands a jab to the head.
Yoshimune tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Yoshimune scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshimune throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Yoshimune scores with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawamura Yoshimune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshimune just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Yoshimune's head but Yoshimune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Van Kirkland.
Well Van Kirkland 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCR 32
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Grinder lands a jab to the head.
The Grinder throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Grinder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
The Grinder throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
A lazy left from The Grinder finds it's target.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva leaves The Grinder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva is looking to counter the offense by The Grinder and move into the clinch.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Grinder throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder throws a big shot that misses.
The Grinder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
The Grinder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
The Grinder thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! The Grinder swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bret The Grinder!
Bret The Grinder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Miles . Miles maintains the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Miles effectively controlling the action here.
Miles cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Ramirez wants a takedown but no success here.
Miles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
Ramirez jumps guard but Miles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Miles is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Miles - that landed with a thud.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Ramirez goes for a takedown attempt but Miles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Miles closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Miles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Miles controls the action.
Miles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miles taking a breather.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Miles holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miles walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miles lands with a good body shot.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A big left from Miles misses.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a counter high kick but Miles was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles .
Ramirez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miles avoids it.
Ramirez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Miles throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Miles .
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramirez's head.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez throws a big counter combination but Miles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miles scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Miles leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Miles . Miles maintains the clinch.
Miles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miles works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez looking for a takedown.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Miles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Miles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Miles instigates a clinch.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miles .
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles .
Miles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
Miles digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miles lands with a light punch inside.
Miles works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
A body shot lands from Miles .
A body shot lands from Miles . #T1#
Ramirez letting Miles take a breather here.
Ramirez letting Miles take a breather here.
Miles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Miles .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miles .
Miles has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miles .
Miles slows down the pace here.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Miles lands a shot to the body.
Miles effectively controlling the action here.
Miles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Miles just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benjamin Miles .
Miles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez throws a counter high kick but Miles was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diego Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miles rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Miles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Miles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miles stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Miles 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miles scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Miles slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benjamin Miles .
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles .
Ramirez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Miles swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Miles lands with a shot to the body.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Miles .
Ramirez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Miles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramirez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Miles moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Miles gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Miles lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Miles .
Benjamin Miles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Miles lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Miles .
Miles lands an uppercut.
Miles lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles lands a body shot.
Miles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
Good body shot from Miles .
Miles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards. #ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!
Miles stalling against the cage.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles .
Miles connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Miles misses its intended target.
Miles misses with a low kick as Ramirez jumps back.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Miles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Miles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miles lands an uppercut.
Miles is leaning against Ramirez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Miles .
A short right from Miles .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez is trying to push Miles away but Miles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miles .
Miles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miles .
A body shot lands from Miles .
Miles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miles lands an uppercut.
Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Miles gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Miles .
Miles leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Miles keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles .
Miles drops Ramirez with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Ramirez is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Miles !

Event: HFC 39:Ranieri vs Martin
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banga as he avoids it easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banga misses with a series of wild punches.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Banga gets a clinch.
Banga tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Banga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov tries to break free but Banga pushes him back against the cage.
Banga presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banga has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov. #T1#
Markov wants to get back to striking at distance but Banga won't allow it.
Banga lands with a right to the head.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov blocks a body shot from Banga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banga.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Markov throws a head punch that misses.
Banga scores with a hook to the body.
Banga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Banga lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markov looks winded!
Banga lands a body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Banga - that landed with a thud.
Banga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Banga prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Banga lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
We've been hearing reports that Banga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga lands a right hand.
Banga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands a body punch.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Banga lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards. #KD#
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!#CUT#
Vadim Markov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A body shot lands from Banga. #T3#
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?#KD#
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benga Banga!
A victorious Benga Banga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
Humble tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Da Silva! #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Humble has been cut.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Humble pushes him away.
Humble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Humble's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Humble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Humble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a combination. Humble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva lands a two punch combo.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Humble misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Humble with a series of wild strikes but Humble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Humble dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
Humble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Da Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Humble moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renato Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva misses with a double jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Humble tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humble.
Humble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Da Silva duly obliges.
Humble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Humble with a series of wild strikes but Humble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humble fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Da Silva both land. Nice combination.
Da Silva jabs Humble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Humble eats them both and turns towards Da Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Humble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humble drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Humble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva looks winded!
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Humble. #T4#
Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Humble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Humble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Humble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humble.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Humble smiles and moves away.
Humble fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Humble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Humble defends it well.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Humble moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humble.
Da Silva is trying to push Humble away but Humble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva jumps guard but Humble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Humble.
Humble is looking to counter the offense by Da Silva and move into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a left hand #CL#
and Humble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.#BC#
Humble manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Humble misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Humble's head but Humble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humble slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Humble counters by clinching up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva tries to circle away but Humble has him pinned against the cage.
Humble prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Humble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Simon Humble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Humble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Humble to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Humble slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Da Silva tries to get set, Humble tries to push him back and clinch up but Da Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch. #T3#
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Humble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Humble throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Humble throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humble circles away quickly and effectively.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humble looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Humble tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Humble swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Humble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humble momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Humble slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Humble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Humble is defending well.
Simon Humble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Da Silva.#BC#
Humble breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Humble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to break free but Humble pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Humble breaks from the clinch.
Humble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Humble avoids nicely.
Humble looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humble dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fails with the takedown#CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Humble keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Humble won't allow it. #T1#
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Humble has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Humble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Humble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Humble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Humble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humble misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Humble does no damage.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Humble's knee but Humble avoids it well.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Humble blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Humble. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva tests Humble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Humble does no damage.
Humble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Humble is looking to wear down Da Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Humble slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Humble misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Humble checks a leg kick.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Humble throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva misses with a double jab #CL#
and Humble counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Humble has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Humble has the dominant position.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humble.#T4#
Humble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Humble.
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humble scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Humble throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon Humble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renato Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renato Da Silva.
I've got Da Silva 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Da Silva!
Renato Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Markov.
Ali Raouff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali Raouff has time to react.
Markov fails to land the takedown.
Markov blocks a low kick nicely.
Markov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali Raouff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Markov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali Raouff checks it well. #KD2#
Ali Raouff drops Markov with a left and a right! Oh, Markov is hurt - Ali Raouff dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Vadim Markov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali Raouff trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Ali Raouff takes a little break here. Markov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Ali Raouff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ali Raouff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Markov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ali Raouff.
Markov wants to get back to his feet but Ali Raouff is dominant here and he's now got Markov's back!
Markov just trying to survive but Ali Raouff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ali Raouff wants to control the position but Markov frees himself and scrambles - Ali Raouff manages to regain control in side control.
Ali Raouff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ali Raouff looks up at the clock and then as Markov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ali Raouff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#
Vadim Markov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdi Ali Raouff!
Our winner, Abdi Ali Raouff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HI47: Fight & Furious V
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
The Eastern Assassin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but The Eastern Assassin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Eastern Assassin misses with the combination.
The Eastern Assassin looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but The Eastern Assassin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Eastern Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Eastern Assassin misses the body punch
and Ramirez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Eastern Assassin misses with a body shot.
Ramirez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Eastern Assassin connects with a body shot.
The Eastern Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Eastern Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a fast counter high kick but The Eastern Assassin manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Eastern Assassin.
Gunnar The Eastern Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Eastern Assassin lands with a good body shot.
The Eastern Assassin catches Ramirez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Eastern Assassin missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Eastern Assassin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Eastern Assassin.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Eastern Assassin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2##TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Eastern Assassin pushes Ramirez off but Ramirez dives into side control.
The Eastern Assassin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KING OF PAIN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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!#SUB2#
Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Eastern Assassin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and The Eastern Assassin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Ramirez!
Diego Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Yoshimune counter with a right hand.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Yoshimune avoids it.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshimune.
Cobb lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshimune blocks the leg kick.
Yoshimune checks a low kick from Cobb.
Yoshimune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yoshimune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Yoshimune moved away.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshimune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Cobb tenderised Yoshimune's leg. Yoshimune is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune avoids it.#T1#
Yoshimune moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a body kick
and Yoshimune counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshimune misses the jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a push kick but Yoshimune slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Yoshimune avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune avoids it.#T2#
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshimune has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshimune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Yoshimune tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshimune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshimune.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb lands a head kick. Yoshimune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Yoshimune as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshimune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshimune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Yoshimune misses its intended target.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshimune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Yoshimune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.#T4#
Cobb throws the left hand but Yoshimune avoids the punch easily.
Yoshimune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshimune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoshimune misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Yoshimune misses with the combination.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cobb lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshimune shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Yoshimune tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Yoshimune back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Yoshimune is rocked!
Yoshimune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb cracks Yoshimune on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yoshimune falls backwards against the cage. Cobb follows up with more strikes that drop Yoshimune to his knees. Cobb keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yoshimune! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb 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: CCR 25
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Thorsen avoids it well.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Thorsen.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Thorsen backs away looking to recover.
Thorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Thorsen avoids it.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorsen looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swinging wildly here. #T1#
Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Thorsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorsen misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Da Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorsen sprawls and moves away.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Thorsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsen lands an overhand right.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Thorsen with a series of wild strikes but Thorsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsen drops Da Silva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Da Silva! Thorsen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Thorsen!

Event: HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Markov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Vadim Markov has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ali Raouff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Markov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali Raouff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Ali Raouff clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ali Raouff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali Raouff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Markov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Ali Raouff clinches. #BC#
Ali Raouff breaks from the clinch.
Ali Raouff looks to land a left hand but Markov moved out of range nicely.
Ali Raouff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov throws a series of punches but Ali Raouff moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Ali Raouff throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali Raouff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Ali Raouff misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Raouff lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Ali Raouff pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ali Raouff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markov!
Ali Raouff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ali Raouff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali Raouff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali Raouff connects with a crisp jab.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali Raouff checks a leg kick. #T2#
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov looks winded!
Ali Raouff throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ali Raouff connects with a high kick.
Markov tries to work over Ali Raouff's front leg with a kick but Ali Raouff checks it.
Ali Raouff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ali Raouff cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
Ali Raouff scores with a jab.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Markov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ali Raouff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali Raouff as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Ali Raouff drives through and clinches with Markov against the cage. #BC#
Ali Raouff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali Raouff tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Markov. #T3#
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali Raouff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali Raouff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov feints the counter takedown.
Ali Raouff misses with the combination.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali Raouff. Ali Raouff gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali Raouff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali Raouff misses with a double jab.
Markov stalks Ali Raouff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali Raouff's face. Ali Raouff staggers backwards, shaken.
Ali Raouff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Ali Raouff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ali Raouff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Markov throws Ali Raouff to one side and escapes!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov misses with a takedown attempt - Ali Raouff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ali Raouff defends it well.#CL#
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ali Raouff turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Markov regains half guard, as Ali Raouff was trying to land strikes.
Ali Raouff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali Raouff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Ali Raouff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadim Markov's cut.
That's time! Ali Raouff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali Raouff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali Raouff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali Raouff throws an overhand right that lands on Markov's shoulder, as Markov tries to avoid the shot.
Ali Raouff lands a nice shot that snaps Markov's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Ali Raouff. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff delivers a nice body kick.
Ali Raouff misses with a head kick.
Ali Raouff avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
Ali Raouff misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ali Raouff misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali Raouff shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Ali Raouff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Ali Raouff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Ali Raouff shoots for a takedown but Markov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali Raouff blocks a head kick by Markov.
Ali Raouff walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Markov scores with a four punch combination!
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vadim Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Nice shot by Markov.
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdi Ali Raouff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov thuds a left hand into Ali Raouff's body.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
Markov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali Raouff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markov somewhat.#T2#
Markov dodges the punch combination from Ali Raouff.
Ali Raouff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali Raouff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Ali Raouff forces Markov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ali Raouff breaks the clinch.
Ali Raouff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markov digs a good hook to Ali Raouff's body.
Markov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali Raouff. That did some damage!
Ali Raouff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Markov scores with a four punch combination!
Ali Raouff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markov's head.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ali Raouff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov. #T3#
Markov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali Raouff back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ali Raouff misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali Raouff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali Raouff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Markov. Those never looked like landing.
Ali Raouff is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Ali Raouff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ali Raouff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali Raouff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali Raouff throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali Raouff checks a leg kick.#T4#
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali Raouff shoots for a double leg takedown but Markov sprawls well. He's pushed Ali Raouff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Ali Raouff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali Raouff.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Ali Raouff pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ali Raouff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov throws a series of strikes that have Ali Raouff backpedaling.
Ali Raouff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markov eats them both and turns towards Ali Raouff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali Raouff back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Ali Raouff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ali Raouff successfully pulls guard.
Markov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali Raouff is retaining full guard.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vadim Markov'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov throws a series of punches but Ali Raouff avoids them all with ease.
Markov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ali Raouff eats them both and turns towards Markov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.
Ali Raouff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Ali Raouff decides to pull guard.
Ali Raouff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ali Raouff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov won't allow Ali Raouff to get back to his feet.
Ali Raouff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali Raouff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Ali Raouff has his foot on Markov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ali Raouff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vadim Markov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Ali Raouff blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali Raouff scores with a three punch combo!
Ali Raouff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markov throws a one two combo.
Ali Raouff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Ali Raouff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Ali Raouff misses with the combination.
Ali Raouff fakes the leg kick and cracks Markov in the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Markov tries to keep at a distance but Ali Raouff has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ali Raouff drags the fight down to the ground.
Ali Raouff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ali Raouff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali Raouff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali Raouff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Ali Raouff blocks nicely.
Markov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Markov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali Raouff shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Ali Raouff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali Raouff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markov manages to circle out of the way.
Ali Raouff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ali Raouff closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Markov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ali Raouff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Markov to the mat. Markov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ali Raouff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markov looking to control. #T4##SU#
Ali Raouff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Ali Raouff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ali Raouff clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Ali Raouff wants the takedown. Markov is fighting it off but Ali Raouff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markov's guard against the cage.
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!
Ali Raouff connects with a couple of short punches.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Ali Raouff from controlling successfully.
Markov wants to stand and escape but Ali Raouff is having none of it.
Ali Raouff 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali Raouff throws a big elbow that misses.

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 Abdi Ali Raouff.
I think Ali Raouff 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HI38: Supremacy at the Knocks
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Miles clinches.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Miles .
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Miles .
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Miles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Miles .
Miles pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!
A short left from Miles .
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Miles controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Miles has Ramirez pushed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Miles .
Miles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miles .
Miles lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miles lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Miles .
Miles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miles .
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Miles pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Miles .
A short left from Miles .
A nice right hand lands inside from Miles .
Miles stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Miles lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miles - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Miles lands a right hand. #KD2#
Miles drops Ramirez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ramirez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miles unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ramirez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Miles is unloading with more strikes now! Ramirez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Miles !

Event: UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Yoshimune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshimune tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yoshimune.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop throws a push kick but Yoshimune slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Xavier Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Yoshimune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshimune flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshimune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Bishop has been cut.#CL#
Bishop has Yoshimune up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Yoshimune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Bishop has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O.N.Y. in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshimune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop lunges at Yoshimune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshimune's hand.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Yoshimune's defenses.
Yoshimune blocks the body kick.
Yoshimune flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.#T2#
Bishop cracks Yoshimune with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a push kick.
Yoshimune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshimune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Yoshimune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop with a hook.
Yoshimune misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshimune throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoshimune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Bishop slips under a jab from Yoshimune.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Yoshimune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshimune.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshimune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoshimune ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Yoshimune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshimune misses with a leg kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Yoshimune is rocked!#T4#
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Yoshimune is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshimune seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Yoshimune to work.
Yoshimune has Bishop pressed against the cage, preventing Bishop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Yoshimune on the inside.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Yoshimune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshimune backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshimune lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshimune's elbow.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshimune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Yoshimune moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimune feints a counter leg kick.
Yoshimune throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshimune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshimune misses with the body kick
and Bishop counters with a left right combination that sends Yoshimune crashing to the mat - Bishop wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Yoshimune out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
A relieved looking Xavier Bishop 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: CCR 21
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Felipe.
Felipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Felipe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Felipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felipe somewhat.
Felipe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Felipe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Felipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a right hand that Felipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Felipe also avoids with ease.
Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felipe misses with a two punch combination.
Felipe tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Felipe's head.
Felipe thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.#T1#
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felipe throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Felipe misses with a straight right.
Felipe moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lunges at Felipe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Felipe's hand.
Renato Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felipe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva lands a jab to Felipe's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Felipe eats them both and turns towards Da Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Felipe misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Felipe throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Da Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Felipe throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
No joy there for Felipe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Felipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Felipe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Da Silva throws a right hand that Felipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Felipe also avoids with ease.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Felipe.
Da Silva throws a series of strikes that have Felipe backpedaling.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felipe swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Da Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Da Silva misses with the combination.
It seemed like Felipe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felipe misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felipe circles away quickly and effectively.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
A slow jab from Felipe misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felipe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Felipe to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Felipe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Felipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Felipe to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Felipe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Felipe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Felipe. Those never looked like landing.
Renato Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Felipe.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Felipe.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Felipe with a series of wild strikes but Felipe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felipe circles away quickly and effectively.
Felipe throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Felipe looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Da Silva both land. Nice combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felipe throws out the jab.
Felipe misses with the combination.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Felipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felipe is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Da Silva both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Felipe misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Felipe avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Felipe. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva throws a right hand that Felipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Felipe also avoids with ease.
Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Felipe backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Da Silva both land. Nice combination.
Felipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renato Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Felipe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Felipe checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Felipe dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Felipe lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Felipe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Felipe misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Felipe avoids nicely.
Felipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felipe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Felipe.
Felipe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felipe.
Felipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felipe catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Felipe moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Felipe scores with a one two! Da Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Felipe's defenses.
Felipe misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
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!
Felipe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Felipe lands with a nice combination. Da Silva backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva. #T4#
Felipe needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felipe.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felipe throws out the jab.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Felipe is looking for the big counter here.
Felipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Felipe with a series of wild strikes but Felipe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Felipe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Da Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Felipe. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe.
A jab from Felipe finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Felipe's head.
A punch combination from Felipe misses.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felipe can do to turn this around?
Felipe swinging wildly here.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Felipe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Felipe.
Felipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Felipe. Felipe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Felipe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Felipe's ribs.
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Felipe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Felipe avoids it well.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Felipe connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Felipe checks a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that Felipe avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Felipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Felipe.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Felipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felipe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
A punch combination from Felipe misses.
Felipe takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felipe slips under a jab.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe.
Da Silva swinging wildly here. #T3#
Da Silva throws a right hand that Felipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Felipe also avoids with ease.
Felipe dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Felipe sprawls and moves away.
Renato Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Felipe.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in and bounces Felipe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses. Felipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Felipe!#REVB#
Felipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva has his hands on Felipe's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Abner Felipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renato Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Felipe throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Felipe's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Da Silva!
A less than humble Renato Da Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Martinez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T1#
Martinez avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ramirez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Ramirez wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramirez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Martinez stalling.
Ramirez is looking to escape.
Martinez is controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Ramirez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#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.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ramirez has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez prevents Ramirez from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard.#SUB#
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ramirez has a hand on Martinez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martinez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Martinez with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Martinez.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez is bucking up trying to escape but Martinez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Ramirez taking shots to the head. #T2#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Martinez landing shots from mount.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here. Martinez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and Ramirez is in trouble!
Ramirez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Martinez. What's that going to do exactly?
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Martinez controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Martinez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martinez trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Martinez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez breaks from Ramirez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Joseph Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez lands a couple of good shots and Ramirez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Martinez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Martinez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ramirez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez's guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Martinez is wriggling around but Ramirez manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Martinez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Martinez backs off Ramirez throws a huge counter combo but Martinez manages to avoid it all.
Ramirez misses with a takedown #TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martinez pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Martinez passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control but Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Martinez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #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.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Martinez trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martinez is defending well. Ramirez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martinez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ramirez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Ramirez!
A very excited looking Diego Ramirez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Ramirez tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Herman flicks out a counter leg kick but Ramirez steps away.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Herman dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.#SUB#
Herman is sitting in close to Ramirez's body. Ramirez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Herman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Herman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Ramirez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
As Ramirez backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Ramirez manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martinez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Martinez 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#
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramirez to regain full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ramirez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martinez is looking to defend but Ramirez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martinez! Ramirez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martinez taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Ramirez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Volkov.#CL2#
Linguine moves into the clinch successfully.
Linguine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linguine prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Linguine is stalling here.
Linguine lands a left hand.
Linguine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Linguine prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Linguine lands a shot to the body.
Linguine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Linguine prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Linguine drops Volkov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Volkov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linguine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Linguine dips a shoulder and cracks Volkov with a mighty uppercut! Volkov falls back against the cage and Linguine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Volkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Linguine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Linguine!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Fulcrum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Fulcrum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulcrum on the ground.#SU2#
Fulcrum stands up and waves to Volkov to follow him. #TD2#
Volkov tries to sprawl but Fulcrum drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcrum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fulcrum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fulcrum 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fulcrum 's back!#T1#
Volkov is hanging on to Fulcrum 's back as he tries to escape.
Fulcrum covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fulcrum trying to control the position but Volkov manages to sink in the hooks.
Volkov misses with an elbow to the head.
Fulcrum rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fulcrum flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fulcrum moves into full guard.
Fulcrum 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##SU2#
Fulcrum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Volkov to stand up. #T2##TD2#
Volkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fulcrum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fulcrum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fulcrum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fulcrum controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Fulcrum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Fulcrum seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like Fulcrum 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Volkov scores with a four punch combination!
Volkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkov throws a right hand that Fulcrum ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulcrum also avoids with ease.
Volkov is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Fulcrum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fulcrum throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fulcrum advances to mount.
Fulcrum content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Fulcrum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fulcrum is looking to land body kicks.
Fulcrum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedor Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a combination. Fulcrum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fedor Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fulcrum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Fulcrum pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fulcrum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
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!
Fulcrum managing to control the position.
Ben Fulcrum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Fulcrum blocks nicely. #T1#
Volkov won't allow Fulcrum to get back to his feet.
Fulcrum pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Fulcrum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard. #REVB#
Fulcrum 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov wants to control but Fulcrum passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fulcrum 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fulcrum 's back!
Fulcrum just trying to survive but Volkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Even with his hooks in, Volkov manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Fulcrum breaks Volkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fulcrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Fulcrum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Fulcrum gets to his feet - Volkov follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Fulcrum has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fulcrum breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Fulcrum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Fulcrum working the body and head with strikes.
Fulcrum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Fulcrum 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Fulcrum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fulcrum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov prevents Fulcrum from moving into mount.
Volkov is letting Fulcrum control him for a moment.
Volkov is trying to get back to his feet.
Fulcrum advances nicely into full mount.
Fulcrum scoring with strikes but Volkov is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcrum controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fulcrum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkov is surviving well by controlling Fulcrum 's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Fulcrum quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fulcrum but it's paid off an Volkov is forced to tap! Nice work by Fulcrum .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Fulcrum !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Bajor's head back.
Markov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Markov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov takes a swing at Bajor's ribcage but misses.
Bajor checks a leg kick.
Bajor throws a low kick but Markov moves out of range easily.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Bajor moved away.
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bajor throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Markov scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Bajor clinches up with Markov and pushes him back against the cage.
Markov is trying to force a seperation but Bajor has the dominant position.#BC#
Bajor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bajor shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Bajor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!#CL#
Bajor clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Bajor tries to score a body lock takedown but Markov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Markov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bajor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Bajor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bajor shoots in for a double leg but Markov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bajor clinches up against the cage.
Bajor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bajor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bajor trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bajor is breathing heavily.
Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bajor is controlling him. #T2#
Bajor wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving. #SU#
Bajor stands up from Markov's guard - Bajor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Markov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bajor or perhaps it was just good defense by Markov, which made it look bad.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bajor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Bajor takes the fight into the clinch.
Bajor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markov can't break the clinch. #TD#
Bajor pulls guard. #SUB#
Bajor working for a triangle but Markov defends it easily.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov wanted to stand there but Bajor had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Bajor looking for a guillotine here but Markov defends easily.
Markov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bajor has wrist control.
Markov throws a big elbow that misses.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bajor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bajor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Markov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bajor moves into the clinch successfully.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bajor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markov connects with a body shot.
Bajor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markov avoids it really well and circles away.
Markov feints the counter takedown.
Markov scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Bajor is rocked!
Tomasz Bajor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov lands with a right and another and another! Bajor is in big trouble! Markov lands again and this time it's lights out for Bajor! A quality knockout there for Markov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vadim Markov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016

#R1#
Naylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Liam Naylor has been cut.
Naylor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Markov catches Naylor with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Naylor forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vadim Markov!

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