Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Hardy tries to move into range but Ha Ha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ha Ha. Ha Ha obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Jab by Ha Ha.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Ha Ha.
Hardy punishes Ha Ha's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ha Ha.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ha Ha misses with an uppercut.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Ha Ha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ha Ha misses with a leg kick.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Ha Ha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ha Ha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ha Ha throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ha Ha manages to avoid it.
Ha Ha throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Ha Ha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Hardy has been cut.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Ha Ha counters with a nice uppercut.
Han Ha Ha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ha Ha throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Ha Ha tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ha Ha misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ha Ha scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ha Ha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ha Ha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Ha Ha kicks Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha scores with a jab to the body.
Ha Ha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Ha Ha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ha Ha throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Ha Ha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Ha Ha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ha Ha moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ha Ha! But no joy.
Ha Ha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ha Ha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy throws the left hand but Ha Ha avoids the punch easily.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Ha Ha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ha Ha misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ha Ha throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ha Ha throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Ha Ha throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ha Ha. Ha Ha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ha Ha avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Ha Ha throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Ha Ha throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Ha Ha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ha Ha. That's going to slow Hardy down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Ha Ha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hardy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ha Ha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ha Ha throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha avoids the body shot from Hardy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ha Ha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ha Ha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ha Ha lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Ha Ha has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Ha Ha blocks nicely.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Ha Ha keeps moving. #T1#
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ha Ha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ha Ha wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Ha Ha pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Ha Ha.
A countering left hand to the body from Ha Ha misses.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ha Ha.
Ha Ha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ha Ha digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ha Ha catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Good shot there by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ha Ha slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Ha Ha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ha Ha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ha Ha jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Ha Ha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ha Ha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ha Ha. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land. #BC2#
Ha Ha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han Ha Ha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ha Ha throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Ha Ha moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ha Ha. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ha Ha is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ha Ha.
Ha Ha ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Ha Ha jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ha Ha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Ha Ha.#T4#
Hardy connects with a right hand. Ha Ha shakes it off.
Ha Ha feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Marcus Hardy's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ha Ha misses with a wild body shot.
Ha Ha ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A big right from Ha Ha misses.
Ha Ha walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Marcus Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ha Ha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Ha Ha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hardy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with a good jab.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ha Ha connects with a crisp jab.
Ha Ha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy moves out of range as Ha Ha throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ha Ha. That snapped Hardy's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ha Ha throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Ha Ha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A slow jab from Ha Ha misses its intended target.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ha Ha scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Ha Ha is out of range.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Ha Ha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Ha Ha.
Hardy throws a jab when Ha Ha was well out of range.
Ha Ha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ha Ha slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ha Ha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ha Ha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ha Ha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ha Ha.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Ha Ha moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ha Ha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Han Ha Ha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy throws a hook but Ha Ha avoids it easily.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ha Ha.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ha Ha manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Ha Ha shows good takedown defense.
Ha Ha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Ha Ha cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Ha Ha looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Marcus Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ha Ha throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ha Ha. #TD#
Hardy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ha Ha to the ground. Hardy is now in Ha Ha's guard.#ES2#
Ha Ha scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Han Ha Ha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ha Ha.
Ha Ha throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Ha Ha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ha Ha scores with a nice strike.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Ha Ha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ha Ha scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Ha Ha!
Han Ha Ha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Bleed 6
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Barao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barao actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Barao is defending well. #SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barao tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves wants to pass to mount but Barao is defending the position.
Barao is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
Barao is trying to escape the mount but Alves keeps good control and instead manages to take Barao's back. #T1#
Barao is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Barao fending off the submission attempt from Alves.
Barao can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves tries to get the hooks in deep but Barao pushed the leg off.
Barao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!#SUB2#
Barao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alves rolls, trying to escape but Barao keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Alves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barao's arms. #T2##SUB2#
Barao is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
Alves tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Barao has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Alves is in real trouble here. Barao gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Alves is tapping out! Barao wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Barao!

Event: AD382: R.I.P. Wilt Chamberlain
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Idea.
A nice inside leg kick there by Idea. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idea, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idea finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Idea avoids it easily.
Bishop slips a jab from Idea.
Idea lands with a right hand.
Idea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Idea throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bishop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Idea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Idea doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Idea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idea wants to sweep but no luck.
Idea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Idea keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bishop preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Idea working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Idea is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Idea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Idea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Idea trying to advance position but Bishop counters by regaining guard.
Idea working some strikes from top position.
Idea trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Idea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea throws a big right hand that misses.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Idea.
Idea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Idea lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Idea tries to pass.
Idea trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Idea misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Idea punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop tries to move into range but Idea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Idea dives in for a single leg takedown but Bishop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Idea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Idea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from Idea tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Idea.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Idea pushes Bishop away with a front kick.#TD#
Idea looking to score a takedown here. Bishop is defending well but Idea drives through and ends up in Bishop's guard.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely. #T1#
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea forces his way into half guard.
Idea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Idea misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea stands up over Bishop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idea is one step ahead there.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Idea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idea is working Bishop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Idea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bishop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Idea, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Idea working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily. #T4#
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bishop has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Idea to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bishop is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Idea pulls down on the head and he's put Bishop to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bad Idea!
An out of breath Bad Idea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Dumas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dumas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Dumas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dumas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dumas distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson is pulling down on Dumas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dumas, at least for the moment.
Dumas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Dumas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dumas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson controls Dumas momentarily but Dumas frees himself. #T1#
Dumas throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Dumas controlling him for the moment.
Dumas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dumas working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dumas won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dumas's guard. #REVB##T2#
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dumas looking to control.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumas is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dumas trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dumas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is in close to Dumas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #T3#
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dumas is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson won't allow Dumas to sweep him here. #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.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dumas sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dumas dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Dumas's head and hops out.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dumas. That did some damage!
Johnson thumps Dumas with a low kick.
Dumas clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dumas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumas connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumas is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dumas ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dumas cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Dumas blocking some punches.
Dumas stalling against the cage.
Dumas has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dumas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Dumas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dumas.
Dumas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dumas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dumas blocking some punches. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Dumas shakes it off.#TD#
Dumas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Dumas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Dumas seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Dumas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Dumas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumas is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumas content to stall in guard here.
Dumas won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Dumas scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dumas wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumas is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dumas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dumas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dumas controlling Johnson's posture.
Dumas wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dumas looking to control.
Dumas trying to strike off his back.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Dumas trying to control the position.
Dumas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dumas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Dumas dominates the positioning.
Dumas lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dumas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Dumas gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Dumas.
Dumas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dumas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dumas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dumas misses with the combination.
Johnson thumps Dumas with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dumas is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Dumas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dumas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dumas misses with a body punch. #T1#
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dumas blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with some punches.
Dumas misses with some punches.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson stalls.
Dumas blocks a body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dumas misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dumas is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dumas down to the mat. Dumas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dumas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumas but Dumas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexandre Dumas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Johnson.
Dumas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Dumas takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson. #T3#
Dumas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dumas trying to control here.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.
Alexandre Dumas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dumas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is working Dumas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dumas.
Dumas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dumas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dumas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dumas wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Dumas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dumas actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Dave Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AD378: VR46
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Bishop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Anda was covering up waiting for the punch and Bishop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Anda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but De Anda has wrist control.
Bishop trying to move into half guard but instead De Anda has managed to sweep!#REVB#
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.#SU2#
De Anda gets to his feet. Bishop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. De Anda tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Anda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Bishop is keen to just control but De Anda is a slippery customer.#T2#
De Anda pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop thows a huge punch but De Anda dodges it nicely. #ES2#
De Anda kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into De Anda's guard.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
De Anda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up. #T3#
Bishop trying to control but De Anda is working from the bottom.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Anda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
De Anda keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bishop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Anda is trying to defend but Bishop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bishop trying to control the action but De Anda is working from the bottom.
De Anda won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop with the ground and pound but De Anda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Bishop will probably get the nod.
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#
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Anda circles away.
De Anda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop won't allow De Anda to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishop prevents De Anda from getting back to his feet.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but De Anda is retaining full guard.
De Anda wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Anda but De Anda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Anda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
De Anda regains half guard, as Bishop was trying to land strikes.
De Anda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but De Anda defending well.
Bishop looks to land a strike but De Anda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Anda wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.
Bryan Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. De Anda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by De Anda!#REVB#
Bishop wants to stand up but De Anda is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Anda tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Anda slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.#TD#
De Anda gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.#T1#
Bishop prevents De Anda from getting back to his feet.
Bishop wants to control from the top but De Anda keeps moving.
De Anda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop shoots in but De Anda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bryan Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Anda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop fails with the takedown.#T3##TD#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Anda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in De Anda's guard.
De Anda keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
Bishop is standing up over De Anda. De Anda looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control. #T4#
Bishop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Anda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but De Anda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Anda wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bishop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Bishop!
Bryan Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Raptor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Raptor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raptor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Raptor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barao is just riding it out for now. Raptor eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Raptor wants to work for an arm triangle but Barao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Raptor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barao wants to get back to full guard.
Raptor is pressing down on Barao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barao is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptor prevents Barao from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raptor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Raptor seems to be working for a kimura but Barao defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barao is not content to let Raptor control the position.#SUB#
Raptor seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Raptor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raptor wants to pass the guard but Barao is defending well. #SUB#
Raptor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raptor is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raptor pulls his head out easily.
Barao is pressing down on Raptor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barao being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Raptor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Raptor is looking to defend but Barao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Raptor! Barao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Raptor taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renan Barao!

Event: GFC 40: Wong vs Yakovlev
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Dumas.
Sloppy strikes from Dumas. Those never looked like landing.
Dumas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dumas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dumas lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand. #CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch successfully.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Dumas.
Dumas cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
Dumas blocking some punches.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Dumas prevents a body shot from Storm. #T1#
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm prevents a body shot from Dumas.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dumas blocks an uppercut.
Dumas cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Dumas.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm letting Dumas take a breather here.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm gets through Dumas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumas tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Dumas back against the cage.
Dumas lands a nice uppercut.
Dumas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Dumas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dumas tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumas controls his hands.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dumas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Dumas blocks a body shot from Storm.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dumas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Dumas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Storm working aggressively here.
A short left from Storm.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Stalling in the clinch from Dumas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dumas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumas prevents a body shot from Storm.
Dumas lands an uppercut.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Dumas.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Storm clinches up with Dumas and pushes him back against the cage.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumas trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dumas into the cage.
Dumas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumas blocking some punches.
Felix Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dumas can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumas controls his hands.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dumas.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumas prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm pushes Dumas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storm misses with some punches.
Dumas can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm pushes Dumas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dumas blocking some punches.
Dumas stalling the fight.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm working aggressively here. #TD#
Dumas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Storm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dumas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Dumas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Dumas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dumas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Storm wants it to stay on the feet.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Dumas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dumas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dumas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dumas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dumas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Dumas persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Dumas counters with a one-two to the body.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Dumas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dumas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm tries to clinch but Dumas is having none of it.
Felix Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Storm rushes Dumas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dumas misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Storm is looking to clinch but Dumas is avoiding it.
Dumas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dumas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm tries to clinch but Dumas is having none of it.
Alexandre Dumas is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dumas counter with a right hand.
Dumas misses with a two punch combination.
Dumas goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumas shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Dumas pushes him off.
Dumas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dumas has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Dumas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Dumas's shoulder, as Dumas tries to avoid the shot.
Dumas appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dumas.
Dumas takes one to the chin there.
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexandre Dumas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Storm clinches up with Dumas and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries a body shot but Dumas blocks it.
A short left from Storm.
Dumas is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dumas has his back to the cage.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dumas slows down the pace here.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumas.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumas wants a takedown but no success here.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dumas.
Dumas tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm. #T3#
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumas gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Dumas.
Storm prevents a body shot from Dumas.
Alexandre Dumas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumas.
Dumas taking a breather.
Storm misses with some punches.
Dumas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Dumas controls the action.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dumas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dumas lands with a right to the head.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Dumas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dumas.
Dumas tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Dumas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Dumas scores with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Storm!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Paul Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez cracks Barao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Martinez there.
Barao moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martinez.
Martinez lunges at Barao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barao's hand.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barao backs up against the cage. #T1#
Martinez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Barao is rocked!
Martinez drops Barao with a straight right hand, right on the button! Martinez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016

#R1#
Sumner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
A quick step to the side and Sumner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sumner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumner lands a body shot.
Sumner blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
Sumner is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sumner tries to sprawl but Rua drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sumner wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumner gets full guard.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Sumner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumner is retaining full guard.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sumner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sumner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Rua has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rua manages to pull guard.
Rua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sumner preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sumner 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.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Sumner trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rua 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.
Sumner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Sumner won't let him.
Sumner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sumner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sumner digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Sumner works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sumner tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sumner with a body shot.
Sumner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumner lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
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#
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
Sumner lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Sumner stuffs the takedown.
Sumner jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sumner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Sumner drops Rua with a big left hand! Rua is injured, injured bad! Sumner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooks Sumner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1##CL#
Howard clinches up with Dantas and pushes him back against the cage.
Dantas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steven Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.#BC#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dantas lands with a right hand.
Howard takes one on the button.#TD#
Howard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dantas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howard advances position into side control!
Howard tries to advance to mount but Dantas denies him. #T1#
Dantas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dantas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Howard is pressing down on Dantas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dantas is holding on for now. #SUB#
Howard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dantas is just riding it out for now. Howard eventually gives up the hold.
Howard stops Dantas from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Howard thows a huge punch but Dantas dodges it nicely.
Dantas is looking to escape.
Howard is taking a breather. Dantas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Howard stands up out of the half guard.
Howard is breathing heavily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch but Howard keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Howard.
Howard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dantas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dantas fails to pull guard. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dantas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it. #TD#
Howard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dantas is trying to stand back up but Howard is controlling him
Howard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dantas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Howard. Oh but Dantas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Howard goes limp - he's gone! Dantas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Dantas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Dumas with a poor takedown
and Yossarian counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Yossarian does no damage.
A good leg kick by Yossarian.
Dumas closes the distance and clinches up with Yossarian, looking for a takedown. Dumas pushes Yossarian against the cage but Yossarian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yossarian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dumas ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
As Yossarian backs off Dumas throws a huge counter combo but Yossarian manages to avoid it all.
Dumas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yossarian lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yossarian enables Dumas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yossarian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yossarian pulls Dumas in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Yossarian is pulling down on Dumas's head to control his posture.
Dumas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas advances position into side control!
Dumas in the domination position with Yossarian hanging on.
Yossarian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yossarian can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dumas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yossarian is trying to control Dumas's posture but Dumas avoids it.
An elbow from Dumas crashes against the mat.
Yossarian gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dumas is looking for a kimura but Yossarian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumas to get the leverage.
Dumas is keen to just control but Yossarian is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dumas trying to mount his opponent but Yossarian defends it.
Yossarian trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dumas manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yossarian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yossarian wants to control but Dumas is having none of it.
Dumas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dumas wants to control the pace but Yossarian is squirming around nicely.
Yossarian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yossarian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Yossarian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dumas.
Dumas looking to control but Yossarian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yossarian blocking the ground and pound.
Dumas lands a couple of good shots and Yossarian has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dumas wants to control but Yossarian manages to buck him off and is now in Dumas's guard! Nice work there by Yossarian!
Dumas trying to keep a closed guard but Yossarian is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yossarian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandre Dumas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Dumas.
Yossarian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yossarian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dumas under the eye.
Yossarian misses with a left hand
and Dumas counters with a left and a right that stings Yossarian. #ROC2#
Yossarian is rocked!
Dumas needs to keep his hands up - Yossarian had a free shot at his head there.
Yossarian looks to land a combination but Dumas avoids it well.
Yossarian fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dumas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Dumas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dumas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yossarian seems a little lost for a moment, as Dumas dominates the positioning.
Yossarian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dumas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yossarian is trying to control Dumas's posture but Dumas avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Dumas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yossarian is defending well.
Yossarian tries to bench press Dumas off him but Dumas keeps the position.
Dumas trying to control the action but Yossarian is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dumas working away.
Yossarian controls the position for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dumas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Yossarian misses.
Dumas misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Yossarian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dumas is defended easily by Yossarian.#T3#
Yossarian connects with a looping right hand.
Yossarian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dumas.
Dumas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yossarian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Yossarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Dumas.
Yossarian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dumas.
Alexandre Dumas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dumas.
Yossarian misses with a lunging right hand
and Dumas counters with a three punch combo that has Yossarian backing up. Yossarian nods at Dumas to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Yossarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dumas throws a right hand that Yossarian ducks under and follows up with a left that Yossarian also avoids with ease.#T4#
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Dumas slips under a jab from Yossarian.
Yossarian seems to have got his legs back now.
Dumas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yossarian to score with a decent uppercut.
Dumas has his takedown stuffed
and Yossarian counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dumas.
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!
Yossarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Yossarian misses the jab.
Dumas misses with a takedown
and Yossarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Yossarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yossarian misses the jab.
Dumas slips under a jab from Yossarian.
Dumas ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian digs a good hook to Dumas's body.
Yossarian lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Dumas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yossarian's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Yossarian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dumas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yossarian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yossarian has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian won't allow Dumas to sweep him here. #T1#
Yossarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dumas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dumas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yossarian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yossarian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yossarian with a nice head shot there.
Yossarian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dumas is proving hard to escape from.
Dumas has momentary wrist control but Yossarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Yossarian distracts Dumas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yossarian is fighting to break Dumas's control of his arms but Dumas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Yossarian postures up in Dumas's guard and throws a big left but Dumas blocks it.
Yossarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yossarian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yossarian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dumas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumas, not yet.
Yossarian landing with the ground and pound.
Dumas trying to keep a closed guard but Yossarian is proving a slippery customer.
Dumas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yossarian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yossarian is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Yossarian keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
Yossarian keeping full guard, as Dumas tries to pass.
Dumas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yossarian wants to sweep here but Dumas controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dumas slips nicely into half guard.
Dumas is looking to stall here but Yossarian recovers full guard. #SUB#
Dumas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yossarian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dumas has managed to get both his arms back between Yossarian's legs - danger averted.
Dumas trying to control but Yossarian is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yossarian being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Yossarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yossarian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexandre Dumas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexandre Dumas thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Monomah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barao, pushing him back against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Monomah has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Monomah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Monomah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Monomah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monomah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monomah has a takedown stuffed.
Monomah shoots for a double leg takedown but Barao sprawls well. He's pushed Monomah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monomah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Monomah darts in and clinches Barao up against the cage.
Monomah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barao to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Monomah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Monomah pulls guard.
Monomah keeping full guard, as Barao tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Monomah has his foot on Barao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monomah is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barao drops back looking for a leg! Monomah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monomah manages to kick Barao off! Barao jumps back into Monomah's guard.
Monomah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monomah is working hard here to advance position.
Barao stops Monomah from standing up.
Monomah keeping full guard, as Barao tries to pass.
Monomah trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Barao 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. #T2##SUB2#
Barao drops back looking for a leg! Monomah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monomah manages to kick Barao off! Barao jumps back into Monomah's guard.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barao pushing down on Monomah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barao wants to work for an arm triangle but Monomah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Barao seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barao is trying to work for a kimura but Monomah is defending well.
Monomah moves into full guard. #T3#
Monomah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monomah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monomah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monomah's back!
I really don't envy Monomah right now. #SUB2#
Barao working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Monomah is doing well to defend. Barao seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Monomah is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Barao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Dantas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Ellis forces Dantas back against the cage and clinches.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ellis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ellis misses with some punches.
Dantas tries to circle away but Ellis has him pinned against the cage.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike.
Dantas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dantas avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Ellis misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Ellis tries a body shot but Dantas blocks it.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ellis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
David Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantas backwards.
A short right from Ellis. #T1#
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Dantas is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dantas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
A short uppercut from Ellis.
Nice elbow from Ellis.
Ellis misses with a knee strike.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis has Dantas pressed against the cage. He pushes Dantas back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ellis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dantas crashing to the floor! Ellis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dantas is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Ellis!
A victorious David Ellis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Barao dodges the punch combination from Saki.
Saki misses with a hook.
Barao slips a jab from Saki.
An attempted straight right counter from Barao misses the target.#CL2#
Saki moves into the clinch.
Saki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as Barao controls his hands.
Saki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Saki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki lands a nice elbow.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Saki.
Saki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barao backwards.
Saki lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Saki tries a knee to the head but Barao blocks it.
Saki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as Barao controls his hands.
Saki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Saki. #ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Saki lands a body punch.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saki pushes Barao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
Saki digs a right hand into Barao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barao's gas tank.
Saki lands a big knee to the head and Barao goes down! Saki pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oroku Saki!
During a confident post fight interview, Oroku Saki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Dumas throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Dumas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dumas is breathing heavily.#TD#
Dumas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winston!#SUB#
Dumas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dumas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dumas working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Dumas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Winston is trying to escape and Dumas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Winston is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dumas! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Dumas!
Alexandre Dumas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Dantas swinging wildly here.
Guile lands a big right hook! Dantas looks hurt but is still standing! Guile lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Dantas falls down and Guile dives in with a huge hammer fist! Dantas's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Guile runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Guile!
A victorious Anthony Guile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barao is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but Barao is defending well.
Barao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop controlling the action here.
Bishop passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Barao is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bishop content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Barao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Bishop working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Barao is in trouble!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Barao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Barao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barao hang on?
Barao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Barao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is landing big shots and Barao is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Bishop!
A very excited looking Bryan Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Bishop manages to step out the way in time.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop. #T2#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab. #T3#
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a hook.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
Martin lands a head kick! #T4##TD#
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martin's half guard.#ES2#
Martin kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
As Bishop backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin throws a counter combo.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Martin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Jab from Martin.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martin. That one must have hurt.
Martin lands with a right hand. #T4#
A left lands for Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin thows a body kick. Bishop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin with a hook.
Bishop misses with a takedown
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martin! #ES2#
Martin throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Nice cross by Martin.

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

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

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Steve Martin!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Steve Martin!

Steve Martin wins by unanimous decision!
Steve Martin took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not surprised the fuck I want fight vs Henson Benderson for the title at 155 pounds, Kai let's have a show, get ready I'm coming for you'.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Dumas.
Guile misses with a double jab
and Dumas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dumas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dumas is trying is best to control the position here.
Dumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guile trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dumas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guile.
Guile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumas's head.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dumas to regain full guard. #T1#
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses.
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Dumas is continuing to stall.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guile lands a couple of digs.
Dumas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Guile has passed into side control.
Guile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumas keeps working.
Guile landing a few strikes.
Dumas sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile is keen to just control but Dumas is a slippery customer.
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Guile there.
Guile is thwarting Dumas's attempts to control the position.
Dumas tries to roll over but Guile keeps him under control.
Guile throwing shots but Dumas is blocking nicely.
Guile throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guile won't allow Dumas to sweep him here.
Guile landing with the ground and pound.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Dumas trying to strike off his back.
Dumas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guile.
Dumas trying to control the position.
Guile throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dumas working for a triangle but Guile defends it easily.
Guile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumas on the ground.
Guile postures up.
Guile makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dumas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Dumas has Guile pulled in close to control his posture.
Guile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dumas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas tries to strike from the bottom.
Guile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dumas looking to control.
Guile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guile being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dumas feints and as Guile raises his hands in defense, Dumas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dumas pulls Guile in close to prevent any damage.
Guile trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Guile working some strikes from top position.
Dumas has his hands on Guile's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumas working a defensive guard here.
Guile stopping the sweep attempt from Dumas.#T1#
Guile lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony Guile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guile distracts Dumas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guile throws a big right hand that misses.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Guile from controlling successfully.
Guile preventing the sweep.
Dumas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guile's guard. #REVB#
Dumas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guile trying to control the position. #T2#
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dumas wants to pass the guard but Guile is keeping the position.
Dumas stopping the sweep attempt from Guile.
Dumas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dumas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guile's head.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Guile wants to sweep but no luck.
Guile is working hard here to advance position.
Dumas is working Guile over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dumas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Dumas stands up over Guile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guile tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dumas postures up in Guile's guard and throws a big left but Guile blocks it.
Guile manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dumas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dumas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guile is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dumas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Dumas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Guile throws a sloppy head kick and Dumas moves out of range easily.
Anthony Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guile misses with a head kick.
Guile throws a lazy head kick
and Dumas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dumas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dumas throws a counter combo.
Dumas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dumas has time to react.
Guile tries to clinch but Dumas moves out of range.
Dumas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guile.#CL#
Guile moves into range and clinches up with Dumas.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dumas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumas avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
Guile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dumas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Dumas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guile is trying to keep an underhook but Dumas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumas trying to control from Guile's half guard. Guile has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Guile looking for a sweep. Not yet Guile, not yet.
Dumas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Guile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dumas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dumas won't allow Guile to sweep him here.
Dumas trying to control but Guile is working from the bottom.
Guile is adopting a defensive guard.
Guile is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guile loads up on a big right hand but Dumas slips the punch.
Guile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dumas counters with a left and a right that stings Guile.
Guile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dumas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guile eats them both and turns towards Dumas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guile walks into a straight right hand from Dumas.#TD2#
Dumas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC2#
Guile is rocked!
Guile tries to roll over but Dumas keeps him under control.
Guile wants to control but Dumas is keeping busy.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dumas moves into full mount! Guile won't be happy about that!
Dumas is landing with some decent strikes but Guile is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Guile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dumas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dumas is trying to work for a kimura but Guile is defending well. #SUB2#
Dumas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony Guile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Dumas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Dumas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dumas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alexandre Dumas!

Alexandre Dumas wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexandre Dumas waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Dantas connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Shavkat Ishpulatov has been cut.
Dantas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ishpulatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Ishpulatov rushes Dantas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Dantas has been cut.
Dantas is breathing heavily.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face. #ROC2#
Dantas is rocked!
Nice elbow from Ishpulatov.
Oh Dantas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ishpulatov after a bit of a struggle.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Dantas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Dantas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Dantas's ribcage.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dantas.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Dantas shrugs off.
Dantas is trying to drag Ishpulatov to the mat but Ishpulatov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Dantas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ishpulatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dantas seems to have got his legs back now.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dantas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ishpulatov has Dantas pressed against the cage, preventing Dantas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dantas avoids the damage to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Ishpulatov tries to move into range but Dantas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ishpulatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ishpulatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantas, pushing him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dantas's efforts to push away.
Dantas tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Dantas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Dantas shrugs off.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Dantas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Dantas is trying to break free.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Ishpulatov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dantas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ishpulatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishpulatov clinches up with Dantas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Dantas won't want to take too many of those.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas is working for takedown but Ishpulatov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dantas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Ishpulatov has Dantas pressed against the cage, preventing Dantas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dantas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dantas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishpulatov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Dantas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dantas wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dantas is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishpulatov has double underhooks. #T2#
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dantas tries to circle away but Ishpulatov has him pinned against the cage.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dantas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dantas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dantas avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ishpulatov to keep the fight standing.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dantas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Dantas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Dantas avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the head but Dantas blocks with his arms.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantas is defending well for now.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dantas blocks it with crossed arms.
Dantas jumps guard but Ishpulatov stands there with Dantas around his waist. Dantas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shavkat Ishpulatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dantas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ishpulatov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dantas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Dantas drops back down to his feet.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ishpulatov to keep the fight standing.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Dantas takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Ishpulatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dantas cracks Ishpulatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishpulatov on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Dantas. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Ishpulatov closes the distance and clinches.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Dantas's ribcage.
Ishpulatov stops a takedown attempt from Dantas.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov. #T1#
Ishpulatov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dantas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ishpulatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Dantas in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dantas can't break the clinch.
Dantas working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov is pressed up against the cage. Dantas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ishpulatov down to the mat. Ishpulatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishpulatov.
Dantas looks to land a left hand but Ishpulatov moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ishpulatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dantas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Dantas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ishpulatov drives through and clinches with Dantas against the cage.
Dantas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ishpulatov walks away with a smile on his face. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ishpulatov clinches.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dantas avoids it.#T3#
Dantas tries to pull guard but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body.
Dantas is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
Dantas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dantas's face.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to pull guard but Ishpulatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dantas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow just above Dantas 's eye.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Dantas managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Dantas has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Dantas fails to pull guard.
Ishpulatov working Dantas over with knees to the body.
Dantas takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dantas wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Dantas tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Dantas is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dantas's defenses.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jose Dantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the head but Dantas blocks with his arms.

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

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

Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Shavkat Ishpulatov!

Shavkat Ishpulatov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Volya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao seems to have got his legs back now.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Volya is controlling the position.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Volya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Volya moves into the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volya throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Volya. #T2#
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Pavel Volya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao is trying to break free.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya. #T4#
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Volya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Volya forces Barao back against the cage and clinches.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Barao! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Volya.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Volya!

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