Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mandi drives through and clinches with Winston against the cage. #BC#
Mandi breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mandi cracks a nice hook into Winston's ribs.
Mandi moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston looks for a takedown but Mandi sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Mandi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winston regains guard.
Winston keeping full guard, as Mandi tries to pass.
Mandi is stalling in the full guard.
Mandi tries to stand but Winston is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Mandi lands a couple of digs.
Mandi wanted to stand there but Winston had control of the position.
Mandi trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Mandi wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.
Winston controls Mandi momentarily but Mandi frees himself.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandi is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mandi gets a clinch. #BC#
Mandi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winston sprawls well. Winston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mandi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winston tries to avoid it but Mandi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winston to the ground. Winston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Mandi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Winston avoids it.#T3#
Winston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Mandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Mandi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Winston can't fight it off and eventually Mandi manages to take the fight to the floor. Winston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mandi trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Mandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mandi stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mandi!
Winston prevents Mandi from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mandi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mandi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malvin Mandi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winston circles away.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winston circles away.
Mandi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mandi.
Winston is looking for a sweep.
Winston takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Winston parries the strikes from Mandi easily there. Mandi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Winston to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mandi trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mandi in particular looking to stall.
Mandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winston wants to control but Mandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
Mandi stands and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston prevents Mandi from improving position.
Malvin Mandi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston wants to control but Mandi postures up.
Mandi throws a strike aimed at the side of Winston's head but Winston avoids it well.#SUB#
Mandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winston tries to improve position but can't.
Winston is trying to control Mandi's posture but Mandi avoids it.
Winston being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandi tries to move to mount but Winston blocks the move with his legs.
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Mandi keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston trying his best to control but Mandi has mounted him.
Winston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mandi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Winston is squirming around, avoiding Mandi's attempts to control the action.
Mandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston tries to hold on but Mandi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandi controlling his opponent.
Mandi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winston for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SU#
Mandi get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malvin Mandi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mandi closes the distance and clinches.
Mandi wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Mandi pulls Winston into guard.
Mandi wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Winston is in close to Mandi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Mandi kicks Winston off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandi sprawls well. He's pushed Winston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandi tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Mandi lands a jab-cross combination.
Winston stuffs the takedown.
Mandi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Winston tries to move into range but Mandi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Mandi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winston to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Winston 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.
Winston wants to control from the top but Mandi keeps moving.
Mandi seems keen to control Winston's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Winston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mandi! #REVR#
Mandi cracks Winston with a big elbow.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston wants to control but Mandi postures up.
Mandi is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mandi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Mandi is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mandi working the ground and pound.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mandi. #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.
Winston wants to control but Mandi postures up.#SUB#
Mandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston wants to control but Mandi postures up.
Mandi lands some shots froms side control.
Winston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mandi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Mandi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mandi, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Mandi!

Event: Bushido 21: Whyte vs. Hedger 2
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Volya stuffs the takedown.
Sensei circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Sensei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sensei.
Volya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sensei manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Sensei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volya keeps working.
Volya taking some punishment here, with Sensei in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volya can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sensei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Sensei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Sensei maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Volya could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sensei has cracked it and Volya is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sensei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kylar Sensei!
An out of breath Kylar Sensei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LKO22 Saga
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
De Noteboom instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom has Adamson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adamson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson presses De Noteboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Adamson - that landed with a thud.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom scores with a shoulder strike.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.#TD#
Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Adamson drops back looking for a leg! De Noteboom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Noteboom manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into De Noteboom's guard.
De Noteboom wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom working a defensive guard but Adamson manages to pass into side control anyway.
De Noteboom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adamson off and has taken his back!#T2#
De Noteboom is striking from the back but Adamson escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adamson keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamson has wrist control.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Adamson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Noteboom managing to control the position. #SUB#
Adamson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Noteboom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Noteboom has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Adamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adamson preventing the sweep.
De Noteboom has his hands on Adamson's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Raphael Adamson 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##TD#
Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Adamson has gone for a leg lock! De Noteboom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adamson's guard.#REVB#
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamson looking to control.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adamson swats away the attempt to clinch by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adamson on the side of the head.
De Noteboom wants to clinch up but Adamson keeps it at a distance.
Adamson tries to counter by clinching up but De Noteboom breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Adamson with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Noteboom connects with a looping right hand.
De Noteboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Adamson's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
De Noteboom lunges at Adamson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adamson's hand.
De Noteboom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adamson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Adamson dives in and scores a takedown into De Noteboom's guard.
Raphael Adamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adamson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Noteboom wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Adamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Adamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
De Noteboom looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
De Noteboom is controlling Adamson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Noteboom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamson won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
De Noteboom rushes Adamson and presses him up against the cage.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamson tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Noteboom's elbow.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom blocks a body shot from Adamson.
Adamson tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Noteboom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Noteboom leaves Adamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adamson dives in for a single leg takedown but De Noteboom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamson is looking to counter the offense by De Noteboom and move into the clinch.
Adamson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Noteboom loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
De Noteboom throws the left hand but Adamson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Adamson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Noteboom is fending him off so far but Adamson persists. Nope, De Noteboom circles away and we're back to standing.
De Noteboom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Noteboom stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamson. Adamson gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamson staying out of range there.
De Noteboom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamson.
De Noteboom sizes up Adamson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamson tries for a takedown but De Noteboom circles away easily#CL2#
and De Noteboom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from De Noteboom fails to land.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Noteboom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adamson fails with the takedown.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamson defends it well.
De Noteboom is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for De Noteboom. That snapped Adamson's head back. #T4#
Adamson looks for a takedown but De Noteboom sprawls well.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adamson ducks under a wild hook from De Noteboom.#TD2#
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adamson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Adamson is working away.
Check out the look on De Noteboom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Noteboom is looking to take a break and control but Adamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Noteboom looks up at the clock and then as Adamson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Noteboom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Noteboom 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert De Noteboom!
After winning the bout, Robert De Noteboom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Cheese swinging wildly here.
Cheese has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocking some punches.
Brett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brett blocks a body shot from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett. #T1#
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brett blocking some punches. #TD#
Brett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cheese is trying to escape back to his feet but Brett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cheese is pushing Brett's head away, looking to escape. Brett manages to hold on to the position though.
Brett trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Brett prevents Cheese from escaping the position.
Brett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheese is not content to let Brett control the position. #SUB#
Brett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cheese, who protects the arm well.
Cheese regains half guard.#T3#
Cheese manages to get to full guard.
Cheese wants to stand and escape but Brett is having none of it.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Brett is proving a slippery customer.
Brett trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese can't keep his opponent in guard - Brett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cheese tries to roll over but Brett keeps him under control.
Brett stalling away here and it's allowed Cheese to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brett won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet.
Brett passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colonel Cheese dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheese avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Brett circles away.
Cheese blocks a head kick by Brett.
Brett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Brett pushes him off.
Brett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Cheese. No joy for Brett on that attempt.
Brett sets himself, and Cheese steps forward looking for the clinch! Brett avoids it this time.
Brett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and clinches.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Brett avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese scores with a shot to the side of Brett's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Brett blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Brett blocks an uppercut.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Brett's ribcage. Brett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Brett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Brett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brett prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Brett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Brett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Brett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese stops a takedown attempt from Brett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese stalling in the clinch but Brett improves position.
Cheese wants to stall.
Cheese is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Brett has denied him.#TD#
Brett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cheese regains guard.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brett wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brett dives into side control.
Cheese defending against the ground and pound.
Cheese regains half guard.#T4#
Brett is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brett prevents Cheese from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brett is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cheese still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cheese has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cheese working the ground and pound but Brett is defending the strikes.
Cheese throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cheese lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colonel Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brett swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Colonel Cheese has been cut.
Brett lands with a straight right. Cheese didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Cheese clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brett.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Brett avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett can't get the takedown.
Colonel Cheese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Cheese to work.
Brett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheese is struggling to control the position.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
Cheese is pressed up against the cage. Brett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheese down to the mat. Cheese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brett throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Brett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheese as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Brett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.#CL2#
Cheese drives through and clinches with Brett against the cage.
Cheese throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brett blocks an uppercut.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheese misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Brett blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese prevents Brett from breaking the clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow.
Cheese slows down the pace here.
Brett dodges an elbow strike from Cheese.
Brett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheese after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brett blocking some punches.
Cheese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cheese. #T3#
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Brett controls his hands.
Cheese tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brett's brow.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
Colonel Cheese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brett's elbow. #T4#
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brett's brow.
Brett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benny Brett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Brett controls the action.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brett.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cheese 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Cheese!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
Bang throws a leg kick but Holloway moved away.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang tries to work over Holloway 's front leg with a kick but Holloway checks it. #TD#
Holloway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holloway preventing the sweep.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Bang drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Holloway 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself. #T1#
Bang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holloway wants to stand but Bang is controlling the position.
Bang 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.
Holloway is trying to control the position but Bang postures up.
Bang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang is standing up over Holloway . Holloway looks to escape but Bang dives into side control.
Holloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Bang throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holloway works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Bang is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##ES#
Holloway pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.
Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Holloway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bang pushes Holloway off but Holloway dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holloway trying to control the position but Bang is working away. #T4#
Bang is trying to get back to half guard.
Bang wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang is not content to let Holloway control the position.
Bang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holloway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ho Doo Bang 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#
Holloway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holloway is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Bang.
Holloway lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Holloway counters with a head kick.
Bang avoids the head kick by Holloway .
Holloway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Holloway moves out of range as Bang strikes.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bang as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Bang misses.
Ho Doo Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Holloway tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Max Holloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Bang misses.
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Holloway off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bang. No joy for Holloway on that attempt. #T1#
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Ho Doo Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Bang.
Bang motions for Holloway to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Ho Doo Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang misses with an elbow strike.
Bang throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Holloway . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holloway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bang prevents it.
Bang misses with an elbow over the top.
Bang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Bang tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bang lands a damaging elbow.
Bang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holloway tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holloway is defended easily by Bang.
Holloway defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Holloway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bang.
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bang wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Holloway checks a low kick from Bang.
Holloway looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Bang wants to counter with a clinch but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holloway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Bang tries to work over Holloway 's front leg with a kick but Holloway checks it.
Bang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolloway .#T4#
Holloway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bang avoids it really well and circles away.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway .
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway avoids the elbow strike from Bang, against the cage.
Bang just leaning against Holloway , taking a breather.
Bang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang tries to work over Holloway 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ho Doo Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Decent striking displayed by Bang there.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bang's waist but Bang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holloway off to one side.
Bang jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Bang misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Holloway misses its target.
Holloway looks for a takedown but Bang sprawls well.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway slips under a jab from Bang.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang throws a leg kick but Holloway checks it.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang is looking to chop away at Holloway 's legs.
Bang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Holloway . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang scores with a leg kick.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Bang misses.
Holloway shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Bang rushes Holloway and presses him up against the cage.
Bang throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway . #BC2#
Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bang tried to score with a low kick but Holloway checks it.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Bang as Holloway shoots in.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holloway blocks a jab.
Bang tries a low kick but Holloway avoids it.
Bang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Bang as Holloway shoots in.
Bang throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.#CL2#
Bang moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway 's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bang.
Bang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Bang is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bang.
Holloway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bang tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Bang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holloway .
Holloway taking a breather.
Bang lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
Bang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ho Doo Bang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bang tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bang misses with some punches.
Bang effectively controlling the action here.
Holloway taking a breather.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway wants to stall.
Bang lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Bang on the inside.
Max Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bang lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ho Doo Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bang 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ho Doo Bang!
After the fight, Ho Doo Bang was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lesnar 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.
Lesnar uses his free foot to push down on Holloway 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holloway .
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lesnar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lesnar mounts Holloway ! Really nice guard pass there!
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holloway is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lesnar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Holloway is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Krivapalov throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nikita Krivapalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krivapalov throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krivapalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
A telegraphed right hand from Krivapalov misses the target.
Krivapalov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krivapalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Krivapalov. #ROC#
Krivapalov is rocked!
Martin Throws a clean left jab. Martin Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Krivapalov's chin! Krivapalov crumbles to the ground and Martin follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Martin!
Steve Martin is the new bantamweight champion!
Steve Martin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Benderson is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson. #BC2#
Winston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Winston has Benderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benderson prevents it.
Winston wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benderson as Winston tries to tie him up.
Winston wants to break free but Benderson has control.
Benderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Winston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winston.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
Knees to the body from Benderson. #TD2#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benderson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Benderson gets to his feet - Winston follows without any prompting.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winston's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
Winston is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson with a knee to the head.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
A knee to the head by Benderson. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Winston looks winded!
Benderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Winston blocks with his arms.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson 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#
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Winston shoots in but no luck this time.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.#CL#
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winston into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Benderson moves into range and clinches up with Winston.#T1#
Benderson just leaning against Winston, taking a breather.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Winston tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Winston.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Benderson.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winston up against the cage.
Benderson has Winston pushed against the cage.
Benderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Benderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Benderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Benderson controlling from the top position.
Winston wants to sweep here but Benderson controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Benderson gets to his feet. Winston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Winston looks to land a combination. Benderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson cracks Winston with an open hand slap.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benderson with a hook.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Benderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston takes one on the button.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson lands the left hand.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson cracks the inside of Winston's front leg.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Benderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Winston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Benderson rushes Winston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henson Benderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winston tries for a takedown but Benderson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Benderson misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Benderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Benderson throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderson cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Winston is rocked!#T1#
Winston with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a crisp right that sends Winston to the canvas! Benderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 4
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Krivapalov throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krivapalov moves away.
Silva moves out of range as Krivapalov strikes.
Krivapalov misses with an uppercut.
Krivapalov lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Krivapalov misses with a straight left.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Krivapalov.
Krivapalov misses with a two punch combination.
Krivapalov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Krivapalov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nikita Krivapalov has been cut.
Krivapalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Krivapalov dodges the punch combination from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krivapalov throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Krivapalov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krivapalov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Krivapalov missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krivapalov lands a lovely overhand right.
Krivapalov throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a huge left! Krivapalov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Silva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Krivapalov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Silva!
Soa Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 3
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##KD#
Krivapalov drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krivapalov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jose Luis Garcia has been cut.
Krivapalov throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krivapalov defends it well.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Krivapalov finish him?
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Krivapalov.
As Krivapalov backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Krivapalov manages to avoid it all.
Krivapalov misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Krivapalov.
Krivapalov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Krivapalov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krivapalov throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Krivapalov avoids it easily.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Krivapalov.
Krivapalov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krivapalov.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krivapalov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krivapalov looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Krivapalov gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia defending well as Krivapalov loads up on a big left hand.
Krivapalov lands with a big left! Garcia is wobbled badly! Krivapalov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Garcia to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikita Krivapalov!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 3
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Kochegarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Kochegarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kochegarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kochegarov.
Kochegarov goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Kochegarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kochegarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kochegarov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochegarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kochegarov looks winded!
Kochegarov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kochegarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Kochegarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva scores with the left hand. Kochegarov knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Kochegarov with an uppercut!
Kochegarov fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Kochegarov is rocked!
Silva drops Kochegarov with a naaaaasty hook - Kochegarov is in real trouble here! Silva dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Soa Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 2
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a hook
and Dziki counters with a stiff right hand.
Dziki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krivapalov misses with a straight right.
Krivapalov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dziki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Krivapalov wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Krivapalov!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 2
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Keene gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Keene working for a triangle but Kochegarov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochegarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keene dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Keene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochegarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochegarov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kochegarov wants to sweep here but Keene controlling him for the moment.
Kochegarov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1##SUB#
Keene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kochegarov is trying to control Keene's posture but Keene avoids it.
Keene blocks the strikes from Kochegarov. #SUB#
Keene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Keene is trying to get an arm triangle but Kochegarov is defending well. #T2#
Keene trying to control the position but Kochegarov is working away.
Kochegarov is trying to escape the position but Keene is controlling the position.
Kochegarov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Keene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochegarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochegarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kochegarov wants to improve his position but Keene is controlling well. #T3#
Kochegarov is refusing to be controlled, as Keene sits in half guard.
Kochegarov is looking to control Keene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochegarov avoid being mounted?
Kochegarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for subs off his back but Keene has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Keene looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene blocks the strikes from Kochegarov. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Keene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochegarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keene. #SUB#
Keene is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Keene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Keene dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kochegarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kochegarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivan Kochegarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck.
Kochegarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Keene looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Keene looking for a guillotine here but Kochegarov defends easily.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Keene is trying to control the position but Kochegarov postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kochegarov advances to half guard.
Keene has hold of Kochegarov's hands but Kochegarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kochegarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kochegarov wants to control but Keene is keeping him busy.
Keene trying to hold on to Kochegarov's head to control him but Kochegarov postures up. #SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene moves into full guard.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kochegarov trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Keene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kochegarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Keene is retaining full guard.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov postures up and lands a big shot to Keene's brow.
Kochegarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keene is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kochegarov tries to strike from the bottom.
Keene trying to control but Kochegarov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kochegarov trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keene defends well.
Kochegarov keeping full guard, as Keene tries to pass.
Keene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kochegarov is being controlled here.
Kochegarov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keene's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Keene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochegarov sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kochegarov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Keene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochegarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keene. #SUB#
Keene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Keene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kochegarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kochegarov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keene has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kochegarov wants to pass the guard but Keene is keeping the position.
Kochegarov preventing the sweep.
Keene seems keen to control Kochegarov's posture.
Kochegarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Keene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Kochegarov trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Kochegarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kochegarov stands up over Keene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Keene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochegarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochegarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochegarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kochegarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kochegarov cracks Keene with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Keene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kochegarov controls the pace.
Oh Keene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kochegarov postures up and lands a big shot to Keene's brow.
Keene controls Kochegarov momentarily but Kochegarov frees himself.
Kochegarov landing with the ground and pound.
Kochegarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene is looking for a sweep. Kochegarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kochegarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keene trying to control here.
Kochegarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keene wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochegarov trying to mount his opponent but Keene defends it. #SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kochegarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochegarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kochegarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Keene actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kochegarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kochegarov trying to control from half guard but Keene is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kochegarov is keen to just control but Keene is a slippery customer.
Kochegarov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kochegarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kochegarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Keene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Keene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Kochegarov is thwarting Keene's attempts to control the position.
Kochegarov trying to control the action but Keene is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Keene moves into full guard. #SUB#
Keene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kochegarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kochegarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov landing with the ground and pound.
Sam Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kochegarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochegarov is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kochegarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochegarov 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!

Ivan Kochegarov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Krivapalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krivapalov looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Angel tries to counter by clinching up but Krivapalov breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Krivapalov misses with a straight right.
Krivapalov looks to land a left hand but Angel moved out of range nicely.
Krivapalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krivapalov connects with a single shot there.
Angel moves out of range as Krivapalov strikes.
Krivapalov throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
Krivapalov cracks Angel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krivapalov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Angel! Krivapalov dives in looking to finish! Angel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Krivapalov!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1##CL#
Volya has managed to clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Keene 's eye.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keene's defenses.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Keene in his tracks for a moment.
Volya stops a takedown attempt from Keene.
Keene takes an elbow to the temple.
Keene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keene.
Pavel Volya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Keene.
Keene is trying to pull guard but Volya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya. #T1#
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Keene is rocked!
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Volya finish him?
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Keene works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keene won't allow Volya to get back to his feet.
Keene wants to pass the guard but Volya is keeping the position.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Volya wants to get back to his feet but Keene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volya tries to get out of the position.
Keene pushing down on Volya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volya is trying to stand back up but Keene is controlling him #T2##SUB2#
Keene seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Volya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Keene!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Kochegarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zero actively working from the bottom here.
Zero is looking for a sweep. Kochegarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Zero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kochegarov stands up over Zero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Zero looking for a guillotine here but Kochegarov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochegarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kochegarov stands up over Zero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kochegarov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov stands and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zero tries to bench press Kochegarov off him but Kochegarov keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kochegarov working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well. #SUB2#
Kochegarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kochegarov is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zero gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kochegarov scoring with strikes but Zero is staying in there.
Zero wants to hold on but Kochegarov pushes him away.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Kochegarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kochegarov avoids the attempt from Zero to control.
Kochegarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Kochegarov lands with some strikes.
Kochegarov with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kochegarov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Kochegarov is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zero wants to control but Kochegarov postures up.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochegarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face as Kochegarov controls the position.
Kochegarov landing a few strikes. #T3#
Zero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kochegarov working the head with strikes.
Kochegarov looks up at the clock and then as Zero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kochegarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Kochegarov tries for a kimura but Zero is defending well.
Kochegarov is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Kochegarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zero, who protects the arm well.
Kochegarov cracks Zero with a big right hand but Zero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face as Kochegarov controls the position.
Zero tries to bench press Kochegarov off him but Kochegarov keeps the position.
Kochegarov working the head with strikes.
Zero taking a bit of punishment here - Kochegarov scoring with strikes.
Zero takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kochegarov lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kochegarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kochegarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochegarov lands an elbow. #T4#
Kochegarov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kochegarov takes a little break here. Zero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kochegarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zero keeps working.
Kochegarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kochegarov wants to control but Zero is keeping him busy.
Kochegarov slows the pace down.
Check out the look on Kochegarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zero seems a little lost for a moment, as Kochegarov dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kochegarov dominated that round.
That's time! Zero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kochegarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kochegarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Zero has his foot on Kochegarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochegarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kochegarov distracts Zero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kochegarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Kochegarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kochegarov drops back looking for a leg! Zero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zero manages to kick Kochegarov off! Kochegarov jumps back into Zero's guard.
Kochegarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov lands a couple of elbows.
Zero looking to control. #SUB#
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochegarov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero has momentary wrist control but Kochegarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kochegarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kochegarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Kochegarov 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.
Kochegarov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kochegarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kochegarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Zero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kochegarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivan Kochegarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochegarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kochegarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zero's head.
Kochegarov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zero's head.
Kochegarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kochegarov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Zero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kochegarov defends well.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Zero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kochegarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kochegarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kochegarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochegarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kochegarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kochegarov stays in close to Zero's body and controls the position.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kochegarov content to stall in guard here.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kochegarov controlling from the top position.
Kochegarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kochegarov pushing down on Zero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kochegarov working the head and body with strikes.
Kochegarov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying for a kimura here. Zero looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kochegarov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kochegarov!

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