Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Mutalimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutalimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov has Daniels pushed against the cage.
Mutalimov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Daniels in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels avoiding damage as Mutalimov throws knees to the body.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Daniels jumps guard but Mutalimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daniels has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamil Mutalimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Daniels.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Trey Daniels's cut even more.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutalimov finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mutalimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Daniels avoids a wild elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Daniels avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Mutalimov looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Daniels! Mutalimov lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shamil Mutalimov!

Event: TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Janssen blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janssen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Janssen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Brooks does no damage. #CL#
Janssen clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
Brooks avoiding damage as Janssen throws knees to the body.
Janssen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Janssen avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage. #TD2#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Janssen up, before dumping him to the ground. Janssen manages to land in guard.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Janssen's brow. #SUB#
Janssen working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janssen wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Janssen is keeping the position.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janssen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.#SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janssen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Janssen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks stays in close to Janssen's body and controls the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Janssen lands an upkick as Brooks stands over him.
Janssen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Janssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Janssen 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.#SUB#
Janssen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janssen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janssen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Janssen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Janssen tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Janssen is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Janssen's guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Janssen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Janssen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks. #TD#
Janssen gets the takedown into side control.
Brooks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brooks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Janssen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Janssen is looking for a kimura here.
Janssen prevents Brooks from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Janssen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brooks as he works his way to full guard.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
Brooks wants to stand but Janssen is controlling the position.
Damian Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssen postures up. #SUB2#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Janssen trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Janssen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brooks has locked up a guillotine! Brooks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Janssen is holding on here and Brooks must be using up a lot of energy. Janssen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brooks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Brooks!
An out of breath Damian Brooks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Tollett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Janssen counters with a straight right hand.
Tollett scores with a shot to the body.
Tollett lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kennet Janssen has been cut.
Tollett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tollett throws a poor cross that misses
and Janssen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tollett misses with a two punch combination.
Janssen throws a quick counter head kick but Tollett was just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tollett. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Janssen instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tollett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Janssen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tollett to keep the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Janssen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Janssen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Tollett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janssen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tollett circles away.
Janssen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tollett.#CL#
Janssen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Tollett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janssen dodges the punch combination from Tollett.
Tollett blocks a head kick by Janssen.
Tollett works over Janssen's head and body with a nice combination.
Janssen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tollett.
Eddison Tollett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janssen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennet Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janssen throws a sloppy head kick and Tollett moves out of range easily. #TD#
Janssen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Janssen postures up.
Janssen wants to control from the top but Tollett keeps moving.
Tollett has control of Janssen's left arm, preventing Janssen from doing any damage. #T2#
Janssen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janssen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tollett's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janssen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tollett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tollett wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
Janssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tollett is keeping the position for now.
Tollett trying to control the position here.
Janssen prevents Tollett from getting back to his feet.
Janssen won't allow Tollett to sweep him here. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tollett holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Janssen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tollett dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Janssen working for a triangle but Tollett defends it easily.
Janssen wants to sweep here but Tollett controlling him for the moment.
Tollett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tollett trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Janssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janssen is trying to control the position but Tollett postures up. #SUB#
Janssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tollett stays in close to Janssen's body and controls the position.
Tollett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tollett content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Janssen has locked up a guillotine! Janssen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tollett is holding on here and Janssen must be using up a lot of energy. Tollett has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Janssen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kennet Janssen!
Kennet Janssen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FSF 15: Lost
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Risley.
Risley misses the shot to the body.
Risley misses with a body shot.
Risley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Risley swivels and escapes.
Halo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a combination. Risley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Risley misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Risley but Risley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Risley closes the distance and clinches.
Risley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Halo is trying to drag Risley to the mat but Risley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Halo throws a one two combo.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Halo throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Risley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Risley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Risley passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Risley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Risley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Risley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Risley has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risley pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Risley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo goes for a double leg but Risley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risley continues to drive forward.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risley avoids the head kick by Halo.
Risley throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Risley didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Risley seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Risley's brow. #T1#
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
Risley pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Risley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. #REVB#
Risley controlling from the top position.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2#
Risley kicks off Halo and gets to his feet. #T2#
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Risley sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Risley tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Risley as Halo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Halo.
Arthur Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Halo takes a swing at Risley's ribcage but misses.
And Risley tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but Risley gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
Risley wants to counter with a clinch but Halo pushes him away.#TD2#
Risley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it. #T4#
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Risley slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Risley 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Risley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Risley circles away.
Risley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Risley sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Risley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risley moves away.
Halo goes for a double leg but Risley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risley continues to drive forward.
Risley feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Risley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Risley takes a little break here. Halo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Risley trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Risley is working Halo over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Risley.
Risley throws a strike aimed at the side of Halo's head but Halo avoids it well.
Risley wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo regains half guard, as Risley was trying to land strikes.
Risley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halo is staying active underneath Risley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Risley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Risley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Risley clinches with his opponent.
Halo has Risley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Risley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Halo has Risley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Risley tumbling to the mat - Halo dives into Risley's guard.#ES2#
Risley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Risley manages to break the clinch.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Risley, which made it look bad.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Risley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Risley looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Risley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Risley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Halo gets the takedown into side control.
Risley manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Risley trying to control but Halo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Risley is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo. #SUB#
Risley is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo. #T1#
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Risley!
Risley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Risley tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Risley prevents Halo from taking his back.
Risley manages to control the position for a moment.
Halo punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Risley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Risley can't escape the position.
Halo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Risley regains half guard.
Halo is thwarting Risley's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Risley is looking to improve his position.
Risley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo. #T3#
Risley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Risley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Risley is keeping the position.
Risley wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Risley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Risley pulls Halo in to control the position.
Risley is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Risley keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Risley wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Risley wants to stand and escape but Halo is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Risley sprawls well.
Risley throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
Risley throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Risley tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Risley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Risley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Halo had his way with Joe Risley in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Halo throws a head kick but Risley moves out of range.
Risley tries to counter with a clinch but Halo shakes him off and moves away.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Risley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Risley sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halo tries for a takedown but Risley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Risley feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Risley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Risley is pressed up against the cage. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Risley down to the mat. Risley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Risley throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Risley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Risley wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Risley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Halo misses #CL2#
and Risley counters by clinching up.
Risley stalls.
Risley gets underhooks to prevent Halo's takedown attempt.
Halo wants to take the fight to the mat but Risley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Risley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Risley dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Risley finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Halo missing with a left hand there. Risley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Risley feints the counter takedown.
Risley throws a combination. Halo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Risley pinned against the cage. Risley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Risley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halo defends it well.
Risley tries a head kick but it misses.
Risley slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Risley throws a big counter head kick but Halo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Risley circles away.
Risley with the counter takedown but Halo avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
Joe Risley is the new welterweight champion!
Joe Risley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arthur Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.

Event: TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mutalimov has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough. #TD2#
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutalimov wants to control but Mccullough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccullough manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Mutalimov from controlling successfully.
Mutalimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SUB#
Mccullough is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutalimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but Mutalimov is blocking nicely.
Mccullough wants to pass the guard but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mccullough performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mccullough looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccullough missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Mccullough tries to pass to full mount but Mutalimov defends it.
Mutalimov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mccullough wants to take a breather but Mutalimov is having none of it. #SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely. #T3#
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mccullough scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mccullough not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mccullough keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mutalimov is trying to stand back up but Mccullough is controlling him
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mutalimov to regain full guard.
Mccullough throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutalimov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccullough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccullough 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.
Mccullough throwing strikes from guard but Mutalimov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccullough is looking to work some ground and pound but Mutalimov has wrist control.#T4#
Mccullough stands and throws Mutalimov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mccullough throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mutalimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mccullough tries to score with some ground and pound. Mutalimov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutalimov parries the strikes from Mccullough easily there. Mccullough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mutalimov to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mutalimov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mccullough trying to control the action but Mutalimov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Mccullough 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#
Mutalimov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mccullough throws a hook to the side of Mutalimov's head but Mutalimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and clinches.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mccullough is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutalimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mccullough is defending well for now.
Mccullough misses with a punch to the body.
Mccullough can't break the clinch. #T1#
Mccullough swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mccullough.
Mccullough changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov misses with a head kick.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but Mutalimov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccullough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and pushes Mccullough back into the cage.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mutalimov trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Mccullough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mutalimov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mutalimov staying out of range there.
Mutalimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutalimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccullough.
Mccullough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Mutalimov clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Mccullough shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccullough tries to work over Mutalimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutalimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mccullough up against the cage.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Mutalimov manages to break the clinch.
Mccullough misses the jab.
Mutalimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mutalimov rushes Mccullough and presses him up against the cage.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov gets underhooks to prevent Mccullough's takedown attempt.
Mccullough goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Mccullough drives through with a takedown into Mutalimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Mutalimov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough can't break the clinch. #T4#
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Mccullough in his tracks for a moment.
Mccullough wants to break free but Mutalimov has control.
Mutalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamil Mutalimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mccullough has a couple of punches blocked by Mutalimov.
Mccullough is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mccullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccullough takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mccullough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Mccullough misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Mutalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mccullough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccullough misses with an uppercut. Mutalimov saw that one coming.
Mutalimov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mutalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mccullough. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutalimov. #CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mccullough being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Mutalimov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mccullough regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mccullough is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutalimov defends well.
Mccullough seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mutalimov wants to pass the guard but Mccullough is keeping the position.
Mccullough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mccullough trying to mount his opponent but Mutalimov defends it.
Mccullough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutalimov's head.
Mutalimov is looking for a sweep. Mccullough is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mccullough in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Mccullough is working for a submission of some sort.
Mccullough is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutalimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccullough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutalimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mccullough. #SUB#
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutalimov is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mccullough is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Mccullough thows a huge punch but Mutalimov dodges it nicely.
Mccullough lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mccullough is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccullough is looking to take a break and control but Mutalimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mccullough is trying to work for a kimura but Mutalimov is defending well.
Mutalimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mccullough.
Mccullough trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccullough 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Mccullough!

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
The Hurt blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Hurt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Hurt leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Hurt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Hurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan tries to clinch but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
The Hurt gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Hurt after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hurt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hurt wants it to stay on the feet.
Burt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but The Hurt is having none of it. #TD#
The Hurt scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.#T1#
The Hurt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Hurt wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Hurt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
The Hurt is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
The Hurt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan is not content to let The Hurt control the position.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Hurt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SU#
The Hurt escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
The Hurt rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
The Hurt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
The Hurt wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on The Hurt's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Hurt is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Morgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hurt is just riding it out for now. Morgan eventually gives up the hold.
The Hurt is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The Hurt punching from the bottom.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Hurt trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
The Hurt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Hurt.
The Hurt has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
The Hurt looking for a sweep. Not yet The Hurt, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hurt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burt The Hurt 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#
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling The Hurt to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
The Hurt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.
The Hurt passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Hurt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morgan wants to control but The Hurt is keeping busy.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Hurt throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
The Hurt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though. #T1#
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Hurt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Hurt's back!
The Hurt trying to control the position but Morgan manages to sink in the hooks.
The Hurt tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Morgan working for the choke.
Morgan trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hurt just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morgan trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Morgan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Hurt is in real trouble here. Morgan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Hurt is tapping out! Morgan wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceasar Morgan!
An out of breath Ceasar Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FSF 11: Eagle
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Risley fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Risley avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Halo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Risley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Risley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo 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.
Risley is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Risley is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Halo cracks Risley with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Risley dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Risley has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Risley manages to pass to side control!
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Risley off and has taken his back!
Risley just trying to survive but Halo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Halo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Risley is doing well to defend. Halo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Risley is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Halo!
A victorious Arthur Halo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Janssen avoids a kick to the body.
Janssen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Janssen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Janssen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Richardson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws a big counter head kick but Janssen avoids it with no problem.
Richardson avoids a kick to the body.
Richardson throws a big counter head kick but Janssen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Janssen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Janssen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janssen misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Janssen.
Richardson is pushing Janssen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Janssen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Janssen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Richardson breaks the clinch. #T1#
Janssen throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Janssen misses with a straight left.
Richardson throws a body kick that misses
and Janssen counters with a two punch combo.
Richardson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janssen throws a head kick that half lands.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson wants to slow Janssen down by chopping away at his legs.
Janssen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson throws a push kick but Janssen slaps the foot to one side.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Janssen saw that one coming.
Janssen misses with a takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennet Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Richardson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Julian Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Janssen forces Richardson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janssen prevents Richardson from breaking the clinch.
Janssen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richardson avoids it.#TD#
Janssen jumps guard and drags Richardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Richardson is fighting to break Janssen's control of his arms but Janssen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Janssen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Richardson is defending well. Janssen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Richardson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Janssen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kennet Janssen!
Kennet Janssen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Fodetudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutalimov in his tracks.
Mutalimov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Fodetudo clinches with his opponent.
Fodetudo 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.
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is looking to control Fodetudo's arms but Fodetudo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mutalimov has his back to the cage.
Mutalimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fodetudo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutalimov throws an elbow that misses.
Mutalimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fodetudo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutalimov tries to clinch but Fodetudo moves out of range.
Mutalimov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Mutalimov is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Fodetudo has cracked Mutalimov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Fodetudo lands another huge swinging hook and Mutalimov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mutalimov, before Fodetudo can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xiquinho Fodetudo!
An out of breath Xiquinho Fodetudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FSF 5: World
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
McLarnin lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Risley. #BC#
Risley breaks from the clinch.
Risley looks to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Risley's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Risley throws a head kick that McLarnin semi-blocks.
McLarnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Risley.#CL#
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
McLarnin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Risley has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Risley controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Risley scores with a shot to the side of McLarnin's head. #BC#
Risley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risley scores with a one two! McLarnin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
Risley tests McLarnin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Risley finish him?
McLarnin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Risley lands a right hand from hell, dropping McLarnin. Risley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
A very excited looking Joe Risley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Mutalimov throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sampson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mutalimov follows into mount! #ROC2#
Sampson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Sampson has been cut.
Sampson is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Sampson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mutalimov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Sampson is out cold! Mutalimov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mutalimov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
The Hurt lands a head kick. Savano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Hurt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Hurt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savano sprawls and moves away.
Savano misses with a combination #CL#
and The Hurt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Hurt.
Savano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Hurt is defending well.#BC#
The Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Savano blocks a head kick by The Hurt.
The Hurt fakes the leg kick and cracks Savano in the body. #CL#
The Hurt moves into the clinch.#BC#
The Hurt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
The Hurt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savano to the mat! Savano manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
The Hurt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Savano connects with a body shot.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Savano moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Savano tries to keep at a distance but The Hurt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The Hurt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savano, pushing him back against the cage.
Savano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Hurt walks away with a smile on his face. Savano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Savano.#TD#
The Hurt scores with a takedown into Savano's guard.#SUB2#
Savano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Hurt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Hurt advances to half guard. #T2#
The Hurt prevents Savano from improving his position.
The Hurt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Hurt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Hurt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Savano is looking to get to half guard.
Savano wants to control but The Hurt is having none of it.
The Hurt landing strikes from the mount and Savano is in trouble! #T3#
The Hurt landing strikes from the mount and Savano is in trouble!
The Hurt controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
The Hurt get's back to his feet.
Savano doesn't manage to clinch there - The Hurt circles away.
The Hurt lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - The Hurt scores with a four punch combination!
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Savano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt. #T4##TD#
The Hurt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savano to the ground. The Hurt is now in Savano's guard.
Savano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Hurt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Hurt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Hurt prevents Savano from getting the reversal.
The Hurt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Hurt with a couple of short strikes.
The Hurt controlling from mount.
Savano is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Hurt controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burt The Hurt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
The Hurt lands a big head kick that sends Savano tumbling to the mat! The Hurt takes a step backwards and waves Savano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Savano is rocked!#TD#
The Hurt is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Savano is in big trouble! The Hurt is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Savano. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Burt The Hurt!
Burt The Hurt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Risley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Risley takes the fight into the clinch.
Risley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Risley lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Risley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a left hand.
Risley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Risley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Risley slips under a jab from Man.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Risley moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Risley clinches up 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!
A short right from Risley on the inside.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Risley.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
Man blocking some punches. #T1#
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Risley has double underhooks.
Risley lands with a short shot to the head.
Risley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
Risley misses with some punches.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risley pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Risley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A shot in the inside from Risley.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Risley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Risley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley misses with a punch on the inside.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Risley has double underhooks.
Risley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risley. #T2#
A short uppercut from Risley.
Risley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Risley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
A short left from Risley.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Risley lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries to break the clinch but Risley is controlling the position.
Man misses with some punches.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Risley.#ROC#
Man is rocked!
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Risley.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Risley finish him?
Risley misses with some punches.
Man working aggressively here.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
A head punch on the inside from Risley fails to land.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Man working aggressively here.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Risley.
Risley lands with a light punch inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Risley pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Risley is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Risley lands a right hand.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Risley avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Man has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to work over Risley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A shot in the inside from Risley.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley blocks an uppercut.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man blocking some punches. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch. #CL#
Risley moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Risley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Risley.
Risley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Risley swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risley blocks an uppercut.
Risley lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Risley.
Man blocking some punches.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Risley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Risley prevents a body shot from Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Risley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Man tries to clinch up but Risley circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Risley moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Risley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Man trying to stall but Risley improves his position.
Risley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Risley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Risley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Risley controls the action.
Risley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Risley avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Risley lands a right hand.
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!
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Risley pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Risley.
Man blocking some punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Risley has the dominant position.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Risley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Risley lands a right hand.
Risley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Risley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Risley misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man stalling in the clinch but Risley improves position.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Risley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Risley has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Risley won't allow it.
Risley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Risley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Risley is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Risley pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Risley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Risley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Man to his knees! Risley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
An out of breath Joe Risley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Strickland has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mutalimov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Strickland in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Danilo Strickland has been cut.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Strickland in his tracks for a moment.
Mutalimov misses with an elbow strike.
Strickland takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Strickland is rocked!
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Strickland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strickland dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov stalling in the clinch.
Strickland avoids a wild elbow strike from Mutalimov.#TD2#
Mutalimov lands a takedown into guard.
Mutalimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strickland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutalimov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mutalimov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Strickland covers up, he's hurt! Mutalimov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mutalimov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mutalimov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mutalimov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Franco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Franco really is a fat lump.
Bobrov is letting Franco control him for a moment. #SUB#
Franco has an Americana. Bobrov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Franco is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Franco hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Asa Franco!

Event: QFC Tournament 783 Round 3
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mutalimov misses with an elbow strike.
Doolo being controlled against the cage.
Doolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutalimov controls his hands.
Doolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov has Doolo pushed against the cage.
Mutalimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Doolo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mutalimov blocking some punches.
Mutalimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doolo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Gregg Doolo has been cut.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Doolo shrugs off.
The referee calls for Mutalimov to work.
Mutalimov blocks an uppercut.
Mutalimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Mutalimov throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Doolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Doolo rushes Mutalimov and presses him up against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Doolo shrugs off. #BC2#
Doolo breaks the clinch.
Doolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutalimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Doolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolo misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutalimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mutalimov tries to clinch there but Doolo circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Doolo misses.
Doolo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doolo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doolo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Doolo does it's job there.
Mutalimov tries to clinch up but Doolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Doolo clinches up with Mutalimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Doolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutalimov slips under a jab from Doolo.
Mutalimov slips a straight right by Doolo.
Mutalimov avoids the head kick by Doolo.
Doolo 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.
Mutalimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doolo checks the leg kick.
Doolo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Doolo drives through and clinches with Mutalimov against the cage.
Doolo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Doolo letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Doolo dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doolo lands a right hand. #BC2#
Doolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doolo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mutalimov rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Doolo drives through and clinches with Mutalimov against the cage.
Doolo blocks a body shot from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Doolo dodges an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doolo fails to land.
Doolo lands an uppercut.
Doolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutalimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Mutalimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mutalimov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doolo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mutalimov is looking to clinch but Doolo is avoiding it.
Doolo blocks a head kick by Mutalimov.
Doolo scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mutalimov is rocked!#CL2#
Doolo clinches up with Mutalimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Mutalimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolo gets through Mutalimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doolo blocks an elbow strike from Mutalimov.
Doolo throws a big uppercut that drops Mutalimov! More strikes from Doolo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mutalimov lies dazed against the cage as Doolo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregg Doolo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Bobrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Guzman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Guzman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobrov is just riding it out for now. Guzman eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Guzman decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobrov throws a good cross that connects.
Bobrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guzman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Guzman has been cut.#T1#
Guzman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guzman slips under a jab.
Guzman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Guzman forces Bobrov back against the cage and clinches.
Guzman stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Guzman.
Bobrov lands an uppercut.
Bobrov lands a damaging elbow.
Bobrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Guzman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guzman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bobrov up against the cage.
Guzman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bobrov. #T2#
Guzman stalling in the clinch.
Bobrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobrov blocks the elbow strike.
Bobrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guzman slowing the pace effectively.
Bobrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Guzman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guzman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Guzman.#CL#
Guzman moves into the clinch.
Guzman is stalling here.
Bobrov wants to break free but Guzman has control.
Bobrov lands an elbow inside.
Bobrov is working Guzman over against the cage.#T3#
Bobrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Guzman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guzman stalling in the clinch.
Bobrov working hard to break the clinch.
Bobrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guzman keeps control of Bobrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guzman trying to stall but Bobrov improves his position.
Bobrov blocks a body shot from Guzman.
Bobrov trying to control the position but instead, Guzman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bobrov into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guzman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Bobrov wants to stall.
Bobrov is trying to break the clinch but Guzman has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Bobrov blocks an uppercut.
Bobrov is trying to push Guzman away but Guzman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guzman jumps guard but Bobrov stands there with Guzman around his waist. Guzman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobrov 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.
Bobrov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Bobby Guzman's cut is getting worse.
Bobrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guzman.
Bobrov lands an elbow that stopped Guzman in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Bobrov.
Bobrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobrov lands an uppercut.
Bobrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Guzman gets an underhook and turns Bobrov into the cage.
Guzman has Bobrov pressed against the cage, preventing Bobrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bobrov is trying to break the clinch but Guzman is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Bobrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Guzman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bobrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guzman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guzman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobrov.
Nikita Bobrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Guzman closes the distance and pushes Bobrov back into the cage.
Guzman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bobrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Guzman has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Guzman to work.
Bobrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobrov blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guzman controlling the action here for a moment.
Bobrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Bobrov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guzman's defenses.
Guzman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikita Bobrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Guzman has picked Bobrov up - he's going for a ride! Guzman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guzman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bobrov trying to control but Guzman postures up.
Guzman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Guzman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guzman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Guzman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobrov sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Guzman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobrov defends it well.
Guzman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Guzman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guzman throwing shots but Bobrov is blocking nicely.
Guzman lands strikes from half guard.
Guzman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guzman lands a nice short elbow.
Guzman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Guzman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bobrov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Guzman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Tyler with a jab.
Clarke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Tyler counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Tyler misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Clarke pushes Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke blocking some punches.
Clarke misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Clarke trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Clarke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyler.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Clarke keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke lands an overhand right.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Tyler misses with a looping right.
Michael Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
Clarke tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Clarke is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyler! But no joy.
Clarke is looking to clinch.
Clarke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Tyler throws out a counter right but Clarke avoids it with no problem.
Clarke wants to clinch
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Clarke with a jab.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Clarke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Clarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Some wild striking there from Clarke. #KD#
Clarke lands a high kick to the side of Tyler's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Clarke dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Tyler has been cut.
Clarke pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Tyler tries to roll over but Clarke keeps him under control.#SU#
Clarke stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Tyler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarke is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Tyler. #T4#
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Tyler blocks the low kick.
Clarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tyler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clarke throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tyler stumbling backwards into the cage! Tyler bounces back off the cage towards Clarke, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Clarke lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Clarke celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Clarke!
Michael Clarke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 783 Round 2
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mutalimov moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov has Hardy pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutalimov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike.
Mutalimov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Mutalimov clinches.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Hardy tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Mutalimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Mutalimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Mutalimov gets a clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy tries to circle away but Mutalimov has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mutalimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mutalimov.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mutalimov clinches up against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutalimov blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutalimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutalimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mutalimov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mutalimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Mutalimov 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#
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Jeff Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutalimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Mutalimov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mutalimov is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Mutalimov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Mutalimov drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and clinches.
Mutalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye. #T1#
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mutalimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Mutalimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mutalimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy pushes off an throws an elbow but Mutalimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mutalimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Mutalimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov has Hardy pressed against the cage. #T3#
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mutalimov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamil Mutalimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov. #T4#
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
A body shot lands from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mutalimov is pushing Hardy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Mutalimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Mutalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mutalimov moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutalimov leaning against his opponent.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mutalimov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mutalimov has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Mutalimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mutalimov lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Mutalimov blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Mutalimov breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to bum rush Mutalimov with a series of wild strikes but Mutalimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hardy backs off Mutalimov throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mutalimov counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Mutalimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Mutalimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Mutalimov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy can't get the takedown. #T3#
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutalimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Mutalimov keeps him there for the moment.
Mutalimov misses with a body punch. #T4#
Come on Mutalimov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
A bit of stalling here from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mutalimov presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamil Mutalimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Mutalimov.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Mutalimov.
Jeff Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Mutalimov moves into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Shamil Mutalimov!

Shamil Mutalimov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2017

#R1#
Khatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Richards looks for a takedown but Khatiev sprawls well.
Khatiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Khatiev on that attempt.
Richards avoids the head kick by Khatiev.
No luck for Khatiev with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Khatiev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards is trying to stall.
Khatiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Roman Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Khatiev.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khatiev's face.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khatiev.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khatiev smiles and moves away.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt - Khatiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Khatiev gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Khatiev circles away. #T2#
Khatiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Khatiev has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Khatiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Richards has double underhooks.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khatiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Khatiev stalling in the clinch.
Richards avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khatiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khatiev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richards after a bit of a struggle.
Khatiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khatiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richards is defending well.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Khatiev has him pressed against the cage.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards slows down the pace here.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khatiev is keeping busy.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.
Richards misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Khatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Khatiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Khatiev jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khatiev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Richards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Richards wants to clinch up but Khatiev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Khatiev clinches up against the cage.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khatiev avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Khatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Khatiev avoiding damage.
Richards jumps guard but Khatiev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khatiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards jumps guard but Khatiev stands there with Richards around his waist. Richards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khatiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Khatiev has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richards scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Richards drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khatiev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khatiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richards defends well and Khatiev ends up having to push Richards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khatiev can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Khatiev clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Khatiev pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Khatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards won't allow Khatiev to sweep him here.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards wants to stand but Khatiev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Khatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khatiev is controlling Richards's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richards 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Richards moves into the clinch.
Khatiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richards smiles and moves away.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards avoids the head kick by Khatiev.
Khatiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards tries to clinch but Khatiev moves out of range.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Khatiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards tries to clinch up but Khatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards wants to clinch up but Khatiev keeps it at a distance.
Richards is looking to clinch but Khatiev is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Khatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Richards clinches with his opponent.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khatiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khatiev's face.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Khatiev's ribcage.
Khatiev is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khatiev avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Khatiev jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Khatiev is looking to sweep but instead, Richards has passed into half guard.
Khatiev is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khatiev is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
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 Roman Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khatiev throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Khatiev instigates a clinch. #TD#
Richards jumps guard.
Richards trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Khatiev stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khatiev with the counter takedown but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khatiev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Richards blocks a head kick by Khatiev.
Khatiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Khatiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Khatiev sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Richards is looking for a counter combo.
Khatiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khatiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Khatiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richards wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Richards tries to clinch up but Khatiev circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Khatiev circles away.
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khatiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Khatiev looking to score a takedown here. Richards is defending well but Khatiev drives through and ends up in Richards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards looking to control.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khatiev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khatiev defends it easily.
Richards doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SU2#
Khatiev stands up from Richards's guard - Khatiev perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL#
Khatiev tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Khatiev blocks it.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khatiev avoids it.
Khatiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khatiev prevents it.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khatiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khatiev can't break the clinch. #T4#
Khatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Khatiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Richards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khatiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Khatiev won't want to take too many of those.
Khatiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khatiev is looking for a takedown.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khatiev working hard to break the clinch.
Khatiev is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.
Said Khatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khatiev tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow 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 Roman Richards.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Richards!

Event: QFC Tournament 783 Round 1
Date: Aug 24, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lucky gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov. #CUT2#
It looks like Rickard Lucky has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Mutalimov is pushing Lucky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Mutalimov.#CL#
Lucky has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Lucky can't break the clinch.
Mutalimov slowing the pace effectively.
Lucky avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Lucky takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Rickard Lucky's cut is getting worse.
Lucky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutalimov's elbow.
Mutalimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucky up against the cage.
Lucky wants a takedown. #T2#
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov misses with a punch to the body.
Mutalimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lucky tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Lucky is trying to push Mutalimov away but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov just leaning against Lucky, taking a breather.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Lucky jumps guard but Mutalimov stands there with Lucky around his waist. Lucky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mutalimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucky is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lucky letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Lucky is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
Lucky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Lucky darts in and clinches Mutalimov up against the cage.
Lucky fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Rickard Lucky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucky wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Mutalimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rickard Lucky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mutalimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucky avoids the damage to the body.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shamil Mutalimov!

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