Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone prevents Turturro from improving position.
Malone wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Malone is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malone, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malone tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turturro trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
My spies in 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Malone is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malone!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turturro fails to move to back control.
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malone wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Malone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turturro wants to take Malone's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Malone to control.#SUB2#
Turturro working for a submission but Malone is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Turturro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turturro.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but Malone defends it well.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro has hold of Malone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Malone regains half guard.
Turturro is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmine Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Malone gets caught napping as Turturro dives in and scores a takedown. Malone manages to retain guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Malone's guard.
Turturro trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Malone is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Turturro is working to tighten his grip on Malone's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Malone has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turturro is really squeezing tight and eventually Malone passes out! Turturro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carmine Turturro!
Carmine Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Zavyalov lands a head shot.
Zavyalov throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Zavyalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Zavyalov lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.#TD#
Zavyalov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Zavyalov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zavyalov landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zavyalov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zavyalov postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavyalov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zavyalov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zavyalov advances to half guard.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zavyalov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Zavyalov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Zavyalov.
Zavyalov not doing much here.
Zavyalov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zavyalov connects with a nice short shot to Wallace's temple.
Zavyalov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zavyalov landing punches.
Zavyalov lands a big elbow.
Zavyalov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wallace? #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zavyalov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wallace is out cold - huge knockout for Zavyalov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Zavyalov!
An out of breath Vladimir Zavyalov 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: Sep 17, 2018

#R1#
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hisagi eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Kira Hisagi has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Hisagi on that attempt.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Hisagi's head but Hisagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisagi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace slips a straight right by Hisagi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hisagi.
Hisagi walks into a jab.
Hisagi looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Hisagi blocks a leg kick.
Hisagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisagi misses with a hook.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
Hisagi moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Hisagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Hisagi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hisagi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hisagi thinking.
Kristopher Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hisagi looks winded!
Wallace lands a nice hook to Hisagi's body. Hisagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hisagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallace lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Hisagi is rocked!
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisagi at a distance.
Hisagi throws a wild hook but Wallace just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hisagi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Wallace raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristopher Wallace!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018

#R1#
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Magtanggol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magtanggol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kristopher Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magtanggol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace swings for the body but Magtanggol moves out of range.
Magtanggol misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Magtanggol has been cut.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magtanggol has time to react.
Magtanggol checks the leg kick.
Magtanggol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magtanggol doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace cracks Magtanggol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace digs a good body shot into Magtanggol's ribs.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magtanggol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace throws a one two combo.
Wallace cracks Magtanggol with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Magtanggol falls to his knees and Wallace doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristopher Wallace!
Victor Magtanggol spoke after the fight, saying 'That's life men..but I gonna come back stronger than ever. Quicker than ever. Smarter than ever. And lastly, better than anybody else! '.

Event: DUEL#179 Sigit vs Wrexham 2
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Pavle misses with a wild body shot.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Pavle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Pavle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavle throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Pavle coming out on top.
Pavle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Pavle takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pavle!
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Pavle.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavle throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Pavle misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Malone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malone. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavle is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavle dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Malone pulls Pavle in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavle is looking to stand up but Malone won't let him.
Malone has his hands on Pavle's head, controlling the position.
Pavle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malone's guard.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavle defends well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Let's hope that Malone 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.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone controlling Pavle's posture.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing Pavle from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've been informed that Malone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pavle misses with a double jab.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pavle just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.
Pavle misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pavle has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Malone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavle seems keen to control Malone's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone stops Pavle from standing up.
Pavle has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yash Pavle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pavle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Malone tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yash Pavle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavle throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown. Pavle fights it but they end up in guard.
Malone postures up in Pavle's guard and throws a big left but Pavle blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pavle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malone, into his guard. #REVR#
Malone controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malone working for a triangle but Pavle defends it easily.
Pavle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone controls Pavle momentarily but Pavle frees himself. #T1#
Pavle is looking to stand up but Malone won't let him.
Pavle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavle wants to get up but he can't break Malone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone has Pavle pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavle tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pavle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pavle duly obliges.
Pavle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Pavle misses with a straight left.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Pavle does no damage.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavle swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavle.
Malone with the counter takedown but Pavle avoids it easily.
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Pavle misses #TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Malone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pavle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Malone is trying to get an arm triangle but Pavle is defending well. #SUB2#
Malone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Malone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pavle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malone but great work by Pavle.#T4#
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has his arm trapped.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yash Pavle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malone dodges the punch combination from Pavle.
Pavle swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pavle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Malone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Malone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Malone is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Pavle wants to control but Malone is keeping busy.
Pavle tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Malone is looking for a kimura but Pavle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malone to get the leverage.
Pavle wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pavle is pressing down on Malone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavle dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavle wants to stand but Malone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malone's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Malone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Malone looking for subs off his back but Pavle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Malone is controlling Pavle's trapped leg to prevent Pavle from advancing to side control.
Pavle wants to stand up but Malone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Malone controlling the position well.
Malone trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pavle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Pavle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pavle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavle.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavle defends it well.
Pavle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yash Pavle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavle, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yash Pavle!

Event: QFC Tournament 872 Round 2
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Lothbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lothbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Richardson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Richardson avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrok.
Richardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lothbrok tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Lothbrok keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson stalling against the cage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land. #T1#
Lothbrok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Lothbrok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson just leaning against Lothbrok, taking a breather.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lothbrok gets an underhook and turns Richardson into the cage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lothbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson 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.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Richardson stalls.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Lothbrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok's elbow. #T3#
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Lothbrok pushes Richardson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richardson looks winded!
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok lands a body punch.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Richardson takes a shot to the head.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lothbrok.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lothbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Lothbrok.
A nice left hand lands by Lothbrok.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lothbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson is trying to break free.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson trying to stall but Lothbrok improves his position.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lothbrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lothbrok looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnar Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lothbrok looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
James Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lothbrok.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lothbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lothbrok misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL#
Lothbrok forces Richardson back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lothbrok as Richardson tries to tie him up.
Richardson is stalling here.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrok.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok has Richardson pressed against the cage, preventing Richardson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Richardson tries a body shot but Lothbrok blocks it. #T2#
Lothbrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnar Lothbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Richardson gets through Lothbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok lands an uppercut.
Lothbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Richardson tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok presses Richardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok scores with a shot to the side of Richardson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok blocking some punches.
Lothbrok pushes Richardson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lothbrok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lothbrok as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Lothbrok controls the action.
Lothbrok lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lothbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lothbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lothbrok throws the kick towards the body but Richardson avoids it.
Lothbrok misses with a body kick.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson moves out of range of the body kick from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lothbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson unleashes a big counter combination but Lothbrok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lothbrok circles away quickly and effectively.
Lothbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Lothbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##CL#
Lothbrok clinches up against the cage.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
A short right from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lothbrok fails to land.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Lothbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lothbrok lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Lothbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Lothbrok misses with some punches. #T3#
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lothbrok controls his hands.
Richardson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lothbrok lands a shoulder strike.
Richardson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lothbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lothbrok on the inside.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Richardson prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
Richardson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Lothbrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lothbrok working aggressively here.
Lothbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrok.
James Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Lothbrok.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrok!

Ragnar Lothbrok wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Ramos misses
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Ramos getting side control.
Ramos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wallace trying to hold on to Ramos 's head to control him but Ramos postures up. #T1#
Well, if Ramos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wallace trying to control but Ramos postures up.
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramos 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramos 's back!
Ramos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramos tries to escape the position. #T2#
Ramos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramos tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wallace is staying active.
Ramos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ramos controlling Wallace's posture.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace connects with a right that clearly hurt Ramos . He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Wallace proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ramos collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristopher Wallace!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Wilks. That snapped Malone's head back.
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilks looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
A big right from Wilks misses.
Wilks loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilks just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilks sprawls and moves away.
Wilks just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone avoids the body shot from Wilks.
Wilks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Wilks lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Wilks lands with a nice body punch.
Wilks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Malone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malone stands and throws Wilks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Malone in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wilks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Malone!
A determined Paul Malone didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Malone is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Malone working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Malone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Malone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McDonald frees his head nicely. Oh but Malone has switched to an armbar! McDonald is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Malone!
Paul Malone took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
Malone moves away from the strike by Wilks.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilks lands with a shot to the body.
Wilks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilks defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilks. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
Wilks looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilks misses with a straight left.
Wilks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilks.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malone moves away from the strike by Wilks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilks throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Malone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilks wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Malone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilks is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Malone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Malone seems to have locked his on tight now - Wilks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Malone, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Malone!
Paul Malone took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1#
Ragno bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ragno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Ragno misses.
Ragno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samson Ragno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ragno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ragno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ragno wants to clinch
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ragno sprawling to the canvas! Ragno rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?! #ROC#
Ragno is rocked!
Wallace lands with a hook. Ragno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragno is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragno checks it well.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragno.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Ragno.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragno seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Ragno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragno working aggressively here.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ragno misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Ragno tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Ragno misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragno has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Ragno swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Ragno is controlling the position.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Ragno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragno misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ragno swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragno misses with some punches.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Ragno has the dominant position.
Ragno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragno misses with the head strike.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Ragno scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Ragno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragno working aggressively here.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ragno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Ragno is controlling him.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Ragno tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragno has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Ragno prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragno has double underhooks.
Ragno misses with some punches.
Ragno misses with some punches. #T4#
Ragno misses with some punches.
Wallace tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragno avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragno misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Ragno keeps him there for the moment.
Ragno keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wallace stalling in the clinch but Ragno improves position.
Ragno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragno.
Ragno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Ragno misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragno tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Ragno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace moves out of range as Ragno strikes.
Crunch! Ragno slams his shin into Wallace's torso.
Ragno throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Ragno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
Ragno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragno misses with a low kick.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Ragno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragno scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Ragno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragno throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Ragno misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Ragno throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Ragno looks to throw a body kick
and Ragno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Wallace cracks Ragno with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wallace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragno to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragno lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Ragno throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
As Ragno looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Ragno just gets out of the way.
Ragno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragno gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ragno tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wallace is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ragno buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ragno!! Ragno is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wallace throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristopher Wallace!

Event: DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Sizov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Phol seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phol scores with a leg kick.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
Phol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sizov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Sizov.
Phol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sizov if he has to take too many more of those.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phol circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Sizov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Phol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sizov.
Sizov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol throwing a counter right hand but Sizov manages to avoid it.
Sizov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sizov throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
Sizov misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Sizov has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sizov, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like King Phol has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Phol sends Sizov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol is motioning to the referee to let Sizov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sizov is rocked!
Phol throws a quick head kick that knocks Sizov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Phol is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Phol!
King Phol retains his middleweight title!

Event: QFC Tournament 682 Round 1
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Galiano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franco counters with a nice body shot.
Franco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Rubinio Galiano has been cut.
Galiano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galiano's knee momentarily.
Franco scores with a shot to the body.
Franco punishes Galiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Franco connects with the punch.
Galiano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Galiano dives in for a single leg takedown but Franco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubinio Galiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco scores with a shot to the body.
Galiano 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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Franco.
Rubinio Galiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galiano misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco counters with a two punch combo.
Franco lands with a nice body kick.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Franco catches Galiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Galiano with a poor takedown
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Rubinio Galiano's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Franco drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Galiano right on the button. Galiano goes down! Franco follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Franco gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrick Allen Franco!

Event: QFC Tournament 680 Round 2
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Jemerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Florian circles away.
Florian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jemerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Florian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Florian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ron Jemerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jemerson scores with a jab.#CL#
Florian clinches with his opponent.
Jemerson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Florian working aggressively here.
Jemerson wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jemerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian scores with a shot to the side of Jemerson's head.
Florian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
Florian has a couple of punches blocked by Jemerson.
Florian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jemerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Florian misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemerson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jemerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Florian throws a punch but it's blocked by Jemerson.
Florian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Florian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jemerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Florian backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jemerson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Florian prevents a body shot from Jemerson.
Jemerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Florian backwards. #BC#
Florian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Florian tests Jemerson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Florian throws a hook but Jemerson avoids it easily.
Jemerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Florian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jemerson swinging wildly here.
Jemerson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Florian just misses with a punch to the body.
Jemerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Jemerson tries to clinch up but Florian circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Florian has Jemerson up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jemerson.
Florian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards. #BC#
Florian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Florian rushes Jemerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Florian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Florian prevents Jemerson from breaking the clinch.
Jemerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Florian blocks an uppercut.
Florian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Florian working aggressively here.
Florian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jemerson tries to work over Florian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jemerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Florian.
Jemerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Florian. #T3#
Florian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Florian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Florian working aggressively here. #BC#
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Florian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Florian closes the distance and clinches.
Jemerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jemerson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Florian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jemerson stalling the fight.
Florian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Florian lands an uppercut.
Florian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jemerson is looking to control Florian's arms but Florian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jemerson has his back to the cage.
Florian lands a hook that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
Florian misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemerson tries to work over Florian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Florian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
Jemerson tries to break free but Florian pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Florian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Florian manages to break the clinch.
Florian loads up on a big right hand but Jemerson slips the punch.
Jemerson wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jemerson presses Florian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Florian lands a body shot.
Jemerson looks winded!
Florian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jemerson takes a shot to the head.
Florian blocking some punches.
Florian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Florian lands a right hand.
Jemerson lands a left hand.
Florian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Florian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jemerson wants to clinch.
Ron Jemerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jemerson is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Jemerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Florian circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jemerson.
Jemerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Florian circles away.
Florian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jemerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jemerson moves out of range as Florian strikes.
Florian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jemerson.
Florian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jemerson wants to clinch up but Florian keeps it at a distance.
Florian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Florian lands a nice shot that snaps Jemerson's head back.
Florian looks to score with a jab to the body but Jemerson is just out of range.
Jemerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemerson moves out of range as Florian strikes.#T1#
Jemerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jemerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jemerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good exchange - Jemerson coming out on top.
Jemerson takes one on the button.#CL#
Florian moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Florian.
Jemerson is trying to break the clinch but Florian has him pressed against the cage.
Florian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jemerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jemerson.
Florian tries to work over Jemerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Florian misses with a body punch.
Florian scores with a shot to the side of Jemerson's head.
Jemerson blocking some punches.
Jemerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Florian backwards. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Florian.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Florian.
Florian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jemerson blocks an uppercut.
Florian is leaning against Jemerson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jemerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Florian has him pressed against the cage.
Florian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jemerson.
Jemerson is breathing heavily.
Florian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Florian pushes Jemerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Florian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jemerson can do to turn this around?
Florian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jemersons head.
Florian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Florian lands an uppercut.
Florian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Jemerson is rocked!
Florian cracks Jemerson with a nice body shot.
Florian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Florian lands an uppercut.
Jemerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Florian finish him?
Florian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jemerson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Florian lands a left hand. #T3#
Florian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jemerson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jemerson seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Florian.
Florian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Florian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jemerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Florian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Florian fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jemerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Florian rushes Jemerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Florian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jemerson's elbow.
Florian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jemerson's elbow.
Florian lands a body punch.
Florian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Florian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jemersons head.
Florian lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Florian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Florian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Florian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Jemerson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jemerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Florian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donald Florian is winning the standup battle so far.
Jemerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jemerson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Florian lands a head shot.
Jemerson misses with a few strikes there.
Jemerson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jemerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jemerson slips under a jab.
Jemerson is looking to clinch.
Jemerson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Florian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Florian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Florian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
Donald Florian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jemerson.
A head punch on the inside from Jemerson fails to land.
Jemerson struggles to land a body shot inside as Florian controls his hands.
Jemerson misses with a punch to the body.
Florian lands a shoulder strike.
Florian digs a right hand into Jemerson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jemerson's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Florian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Florian lands with a light punch inside.
Florian lands an uppercut.
Florian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jemerson backwards.
Florian lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Jemerson senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Florian!
In his post fight interview, Donald Florian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Sizov avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Sizov looking to stall. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Sizov.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sizov tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sizov throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Fidel Castro has been cut.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Sizov counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Sizov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizov throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Sizov slips a jab and a cross from Castro. #T1#
Sizov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sizov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.
Sizov misses with a combination
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Alexander Sizov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Sizov does no damage.
Sizov swinging wildly here.
As Sizov looks to move away, Castro throws a big counter combo but Sizov just gets out of the way.
Sizov misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
Sizov misses with a double jab
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sizov tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sizov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Sizov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro. #T2#
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sizov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sizov fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Sizov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sizov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sizov misses with a double jab.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro slips under a jab from Sizov.
Sizov throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Sizov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sizov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Castro stalling against the cage. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Castro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sizov to the ground. Castro is now in Sizov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sizov pushes a forearm under Castro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Sizov!

Event: SPFC XIII
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Van Mahallusen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sizov is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Mahallusen gets an underhook and turns Sizov into the cage.
Van Mahallusen throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Van Mahallusen has hold of one of Sizov's legs. Sizov is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Mahallusen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Van Mahallusen wants to control from the top but Sizov keeps moving.
Sizov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Mahallusen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sizov being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Mahallusen wants to pass the guard but Sizov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sizov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Mahallusen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Mahallusen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Mahallusen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Mahallusen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sizov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Sizov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Mahallusen defends it easily.
Van Mahallusen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sizov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Mahallusen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Mahallusen throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Mahallusen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Mahallusen is working Sizov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Mahallusen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sizov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Mahallusen 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Mahallusen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Mahallusen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sizov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Mahallusen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sizov is tightening it up a little... Van Mahallusen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Van Mahallusen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Van Mahallusen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sizov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Sizov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016

#R1#
Zanin swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
Benson needs to keep his hands up - Zanin had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like James Benson has been cut.
Zanin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zanin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benson defends it nicely.
Benson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zanin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle.
James Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Zanin.
Zanin blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Zanin looking for a takedown.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zanin has double underhooks.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Zanin avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Zanin avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the cage.
Zanin prevents a body shot from Benson.
Benson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson lands a body punch.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Zanin's head.
Benson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson has had enough of the clinch but Zanin keeps him there for the moment.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Zanin avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson effectively controlling the action here.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Zanin is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zanin misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Zanin pushes him off.
Zanin is looking for the big counter here.
Zanin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zanin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Benson forces Zanin back against the cage and clinches.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benson.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Zanin prevents a body shot from Benson.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Zanin blocking some punches.
Benson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zanin.
Zanin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
Benson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zanin blocking some punches.
Benson gets underhooks to prevent Zanin's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Zanin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Benson throws a series of punches but Zanin avoids them all with ease.
Benson misses with a double jab.
Zanin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Zanin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benson counters with a straight right hand.
Zanin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benson tries to clinch there but Zanin circles away.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zanin closes the distance and clinches.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zanin wants to take the fight to the mat but Benson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zanin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson avoiding damage as Zanin throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Benson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Benson throws a series of punches but Zanin avoids them all with ease.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zanin can do to turn this around?
Zanin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
Zanin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
Zanin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Benson tries to clinch up.
James Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Benson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Zanin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanin has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Zanin controls the action. #BC2#
Zanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Benson wants to clinch.
Zanin throws a front kick that sends Benson stumbling back into the cage.
James Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zanin closes the distance and clinches up with Benson, looking for a takedown. Zanin pushes Benson against the cage but Benson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Zanin clinches with his opponent.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Zanin avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Benson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zanin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Zanin shoots in.
James Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Zanin.
Benson throws a series of punches but Zanin moves out of range. #T2#
Benson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zanin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benson defends well and Zanin ends up having to push Benson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benson tries to clinch but Zanin moves out of range.
Benson looks to land a combination. Zanin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benson looks to land a combination but Zanin avoids it well. #TD2#
Zanin gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zanin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zanin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zanin happy to just control the position for now.
Benson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Benson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zanin working the head and body with strikes.
Zanin lands a nice forearm strike.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
Zanin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#
James Benson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anton Zanin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson unleashes a big counter combination but Ellison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ellison throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
Ellison avoids the body shot from Benson.
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson 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.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellison.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Ellison is controlling the position.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benson's efforts to push away.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
The referee calls for Benson to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellison.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellison blocking some punches.
Ellison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Ellison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Ellison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ellison tries for a takedown but Benson manages to get underhooks.
Ellison tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellison.
Benson can't break the clinch. #TD#
Ellison wants the takedown. Benson is fighting it off but Ellison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benson's guard against the cage.
Ellison throws a big right hand that misses.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Ellison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellison.
Ellison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Benson wants to stand up but Ellison is controlling him. #T3#
Ellison throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Ellison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Ellison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ellison.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ellison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson wants to break free but Ellison has control.
Ellison wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Ellison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Ellison blocking some punches.
Ellison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Benson working aggressively here. #TD#
Ellison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Benson has momentary wrist control but Ellison slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellison stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson 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#
Ellison shoots in and drives through. Benson sprawls well.
Benson throws a series of punches but Ellison avoids them all with ease.
Benson connects with a crisp jab.
Benson slips under a jab.#TD#
Ellison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benson's guard.
Ellison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellison throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ellison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellison throws a big elbow that misses.
Ellison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.#T1#
Benson is looking to stand up but Ellison isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Ellison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benson misses with a double jab
and Ellison counters with a left to the body.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benson sprawls well. Benson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellison gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellison looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like James Benson has been cut.#T2#
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Ellison pushes him off.#CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Ellison goes for a takedown attempt but Benson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karl Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Ellison throws a big counter combination but Benson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Ellison cracks Benson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ellison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benson to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benson misses with a double jab.
Benson misses with a double jab.
Ellison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Ellison dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellison has time to react.
Ellison catches Benson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Benson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Ellison!
Karl Ellison 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: SPFC IX
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gurgaram looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sizov!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sizov parries the strikes from Gurgaram easily there. Gurgaram is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sizov to escape.
Sizov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gurgaram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gurgaram tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurgaram has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sizov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gurgaram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Gurgaram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sizov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgaram is taking a breather. Sizov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB2#
Sizov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gurgaram is tapping! Great win for Sizov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Sizov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Bass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Bass pulls guard successfully.
Bass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bass's guard.
Bass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bass could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Benson is working an open guard so Bass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Bass avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the cage.
Benson can't break the clinch.
Bass jumps guard but Benson stands there with Bass around his waist. Bass gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass fails to pull guard.
A short right from Benson.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Benson.
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bass.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benson can't break the clinch.
Benson lands a shot to the body.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basss head.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bass takes a shot to the head.
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bass drops back down to his feet.
Benson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bass controlling Benson's posture.
Bass looking for a sweep. Not yet Bass, not yet. #T3#
Benson wants to stand and escape but instead Bass has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Benson wants to stand but Bass is controlling the position. #SU#
Benson is working an open guard so Bass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benson lands a head shot.
Benson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Benson clinches. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Bass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benson lands an uppercut.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
Bass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bass is breathing heavily.
Benson taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass jumps guard but Benson stands there with Bass around his waist. Bass gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benson gets underhooks to prevent Bass's takedown attempt.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Benson looks to land a combination. Bass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Bret Bass has been cut.#CL#
Bass forces Benson back against the cage and clinches.
Benson'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.
Bass keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bass jumps guard but Benson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Bass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Benson rushes Bass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benson stalls.
Bass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bass or not.
James Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bass tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bass takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bass drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass dodges an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson pushes Bass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Bass's head.
Bass prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bass pulls guard successfully.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bass is proving hard to escape from.
Benson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bass tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bass seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bass is trying to keep Benson in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benson wanted to stand there but Bass had control of the position. #SU2#
Benson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benson.
Benson controlling the action here for a moment.
Bass is working for takedown but Benson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Bass.
Benson tries to circle away but Bass has him pinned against the cage.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benson pushes Bass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benson leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson stalling.
Benson wants to break free but Bass has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benson throws an elbow but misses.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Bass's head.
Benson lands a shot to the body.
Benson is stalling here.
A short right from Benson.
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bass drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bret Bass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Benson.
Bass takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Bass takes a shot to the head.
Bass is trying to pull guard but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Bass tries to score a body lock takedown but Benson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Benson.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bass looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass wants to take the fight to the mat but Benson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benson gets through Bass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bass breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Benson misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Benson cracks a nice hook into Bass's ribs.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Bass keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bass tries to pull guard but Benson won't allow it.
Benson is trying to break free.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benson works on Bass's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Benson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Bass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Bass is rocked!
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benson controlling the action here for a moment.
Benson presses Bass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bass has double underhooks.
Benson is struggling to control the position.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson lands a body shot.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bass backwards. #T3#
Benson is stalling here.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
James Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Bass is controlling him.
Benson is trying to push Bass away but Bass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benson pushes Bass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benson throws a big uppercut that drops Bass! More strikes from Benson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bass lies dazed against the cage as Benson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Benson.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benson.#TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clay prevents Benson from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Clay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benson drives through and clinches with Clay against the cage.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson has Clay pressed against the cage.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Benson.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Benson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Clay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Clay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Benson gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Benson 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.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Benson clinches up with Clay and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
Benson is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Benson.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Benson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Clay tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
Benson gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Benson 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#
Benson throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay fails with the takedown.#T1#
Benson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Clay has been cut.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
Benson cracks Clay with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clays head.
Clay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Benson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Benson rushes Clay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Benson.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clay or not.
James Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benson is keeping busy.
Benson has Clay pressed against the cage. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Benson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Clay sprawling to the canvas. Benson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Clay hang on? #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Benson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clay.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson prevents Clay from standing back up. #T3#
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Benson stands up and beckons Clay to join him on the feet.
Benson dances in with a quick combination. Clay is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Benson snaps Clay's head back. Clay stumbles backwards against the cage. Benson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Clay's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Clay just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Benson!

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