Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Tuutu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tuutu is looking to take a break and control but Limbaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuutu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Tuutu crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Tuutu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Limbaugh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tuutu's guard! Nice work there by Limbaugh!
Limbaugh looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh stands up over Tuutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Tuutu keeps moving.
Tuutu looking to control. #T1#
Limbaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limbaugh trying to control but Tuutu is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Limbaugh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuutu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbaugh cracks Tuutu with a big elbow.
Tuutu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Limbaugh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tuutu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tuutu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Limbaugh scores with punches from side control.
Tuutu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Limbaugh working away.
Tuutu is looking for a sweep.
Limbaugh working the ground and pound.
Limbaugh takes a little break here. Tuutu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tuutu is trying to control Limbaugh's posture but Limbaugh avoids it. #T3#
Limbaugh lands an elbow.
Limbaugh controlling the position from side mount.
Limbaugh is working Tuutu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Limbaugh controlling from side mount.
Limbaugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuutu keeps working.
Limbaugh is putting a hurting on Tuutu here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Tuutu tries to bench press Limbaugh off him but Limbaugh keeps the position. #SUB#
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuutu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuutu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Limbaugh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tuutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Limbaugh swings around for an armbar but Tuutu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Limbaugh's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limbaugh is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Limbaugh lands a couple of digs.
Limbaugh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Limbaugh instigates a clinch.
Limbaugh cracks Tuutu with a nice body shot.
Limbaugh stalling against the cage.
Tuutu fails to pull guard.
Limbaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuutu backwards.
Tuutu is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Limbaugh presses Tuutu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuutu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Tuutu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Limbaugh. #TD#
Limbaugh gets control of Tuutu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Limbaugh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh looking to control. #T1#
Tuutu throws a strike but Limbaugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lester Limbaugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbaugh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Tuutu keeps moving.
Limbaugh stands up over Tuutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limbaugh with a nice head shot there.
Limbaugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh trying to control but Tuutu is working from the bottom.
Tuutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuutu is breathing heavily.
Tuutu keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Tuutu trying to control the position. #T2#
Tuutu keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Limbaugh works over Tuutu with some ground and pound from guard.
Limbaugh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Limbaugh lands a couple of digs.
Limbaugh chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuutu trying to keep a closed guard but Limbaugh is proving a slippery customer.
Limbaugh distracts Tuutu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Limbaugh postures up and lands a big shot to Tuutu's brow. #T3#
Tuutu wants to improve his position but instead Limbaugh has moved into half guard.
Tuutu is trying to control but can't.
Tuutu is trying to control but Limbaugh manages to pass to mount!
Limbaugh landing shots from mount.
Limbaugh lands a nice shot to the head.
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Limbaugh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Tuutu is rocked!
Limbaugh with a couple of short strikes.
Tuutu is still in real trouble! Can Limbaugh finish him?#T4#
Limbaugh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tuutu covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Limbaugh!
After winning the bout, Lester Limbaugh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Bucanerro fails to land the takedown.
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bucanerro gets a clinch.
Tybak is looking to control Bucanerro's arms but Bucanerro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tybak has his back to the cage.
Tybak throws an elbow that misses.
Bucanerro can't get the takedown.
Bucanerro stops a takedown attempt from Tybak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.#TD2#
Tybak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Bucanerro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tybak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Bucanerro pulls guard effortlessly.
Bucanerro wants to sweep here but Tybak controlling him for the moment.
Tybak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tybak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucanerro managing to control the position. #ES#
Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Tybak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bucanerro uses from the top position.
Tybak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucanerro is one step ahead there.
Tybak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bucanerro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tybak is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bucanerro is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucanerro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bucanerro won't allow Tybak to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bucanerro goes for a double leg but Tybak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tybak continues to drive forward.
Bucanerro cracks a nice hook into Tybak's ribs.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tybak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bucanerro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tybak is looking for the big counter here.
Tybak shoots in but no luck this time.
Tybak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bucanerro swivels and escapes.
Tybak looks winded!
Tybak misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bucanerro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bucanerro has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro has Tybak pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucanerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bucanerro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tybak avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Tybak moves into range and clinches up with Bucanerro.
Bucanerro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tybak is defending well.
Bucanerro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Bucanerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tybak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bucanerro to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tybak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucanerro walks away with a smile on his face. Tybak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bucanerro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tybak doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bucanerro to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Bucanerro clinches up against the cage.
Bucanerro has Tybak pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bucanerro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tybak shoots and misses
and Bucanerro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tybak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucanerro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks from the clinch.
Tybak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bucanerro counters with a big head kick but Tybak shrugs it off.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tybak takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Tybak fails with the takedown.
Tybak is breathing heavily.
Tybak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bucanerro's waist but Bucanerro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tybak off to one side.
Bucanerro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bucanerro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tybak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bucanerro defends it nicely.
Tybak misses with a takedown
and Bucanerro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Bucanerro forces Tybak back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bucanerro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybak can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Bucanerro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucanerro keeping moving, preventing Tybak from controlling successfully.
Bucanerro pulls Tybak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tybak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bucanerro striking off his back but it's not causing Tybak any problems.
Bucanerro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tybak is one step ahead there. #ES#
Bucanerro uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bucanerro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tybak pinned against the cage. Tybak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucanerro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybak shoots in looking for a takedown. Bucanerro tries to sprawl out of it but Tybak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bucanerro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Bucanerro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tybak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tybak shoots for a takedown but Bucanerro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bucanerro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tybak manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bucanerro clinches up with Tybak and pushes him back against the cage.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but Tybak holds him up against the cage and eventually Bucanerro drops back down to his feet.
Tybak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bucanerro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tybak jumps guard but Bucanerro stands there with Tybak around his waist. Tybak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reyes Bucanerro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tybak.
Tybak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucanerro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tybak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bucanerro jumps guard but Tybak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tybak trying to control the position but instead, Bucanerro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tybak into the cage.#T1##TD#
Bucanerro successfully pulls guard. #ES#
Bucanerro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tybak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bucanerro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tybak's efforts to push away.
Tybak looking to stall. #TD#
Bucanerro manages to pull guard.
Tybak wants to stand and escape but instead Bucanerro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bucanerro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tybak striking off his back but it's not causing Bucanerro any problems.
Tybak trying to keep a closed guard but Bucanerro is proving a slippery customer.
Bucanerro 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.
Tybak working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Bucanerro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bucanerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tybak for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Tybak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bucanerro defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tybak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bucanerro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tybak stuffs the takedown attempt from Bucanerro. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Bucanerro moves into range and clinches up with Tybak.#BC#
Bucanerro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucanerro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tybak sprawls well. Tybak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucanerro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Tybak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tybak stuffs the takedown.
Reyes Bucanerro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tybak thuds his right hand into Bucanerro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reyes Bucanerro!

Event: SyFi 4
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Schmidt scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmidt looks to land a combination. Ibragimov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Agaxan Ibragimov has been cut.
Ibragimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Ibragimov's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schmidt throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Ibragimov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ibragimov is working for takedown but Schmidt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmidt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibragimov.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Ibragimov breaks from the clinch.
Ibragimov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Schmidt gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ibragimov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gandolf Schmidt!
Gandolf Schmidt 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
Barnes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Barnes tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Barnes trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Barnes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Cruz wants to hit a switch here but Barnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there! #T4##SUB#
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Cruz is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Cruz trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount!
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cruz missing with strikes from the back.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Cruz is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Barnes gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Guilherme Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guilherme Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is controlling Cruz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Barnes won't let him.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Cruz drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cruz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Barnes has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guilherme Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weaver blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weaver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Weaver. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Weaver is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it. #T1#
Weaver is looking to escape.
Weaver trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weaver defending well though.
Weaver is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz prevents Weaver from improving his position.
Cruz is thwarting Weaver's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Cruz landing knees to the body. #BC#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Weaver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Weaver pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz stops Weaver from standing up.
Weaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz wants to get up but he can't break Weaver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weaver is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cruz dives into side control. #SU2#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Weaver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weaver gets full guard.#T4#
Weaver keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Cruz working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver holding on.
Cruz working away.#T1#
Weaver is being controlled here.
Cruz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weaver tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cruz struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Weaver is defending it well.
Cruz is trying to control but Weaver is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T2#
Cruz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weaver bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard.
Weaver passes into side control, despite Cruz's attempt to control the position.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz regains half guard.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Weaver is controlling him well.
Weaver drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Weaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weaver working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Weaver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Weaver tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weaver is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
Weaver is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it. #T1#
Weaver trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Weaver's guard.
Weaver pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Weaver wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weaver is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Weaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz wants to control the position but Weaver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Weaver winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz regains half guard.#T4#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Weaver prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barry Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Weaver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Weaver!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1#
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Parrish is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Parrish's guard.
Parrish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cruz dives into side control. #REVR#
Cruz wants to stand but Parrish has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parrish's legs.
Parrish is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Parrish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Parrish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz throws a strike but Parrish avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz trying to control but Parrish is working from the bottom.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Parrish is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parrish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Parrish kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Parrish shoots in.#CL2#
Cruz clinches. #TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz 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.
Parrish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz pulls Parrish in close to his closed guard and prevents Parrish from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parrish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Parrish has passed into half guard.
Parrish lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Parrish seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Parrish is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Parrish 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.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Parrish from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guilherme Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Parrish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Parrish is now in Cruz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrish is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cruz pulls Parrish in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Parrish has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parrish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Parrish eventually gives up the hold.
Thanh Parrish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parrish 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. #T1#
Parrish not doing much here.
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cruz forces Parrish back against the cage and clinches.
Parrish is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD2#
Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Parrish keeps moving.
Cruz wanted to stand there but Parrish had control of the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T4#
Parrish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parrish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parrish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thanh Parrish will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cruz feints and as Parrish raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Parrish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Parrish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Parrish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thanh Parrish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parrish misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parrish thinking. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parrish's guard.#ES#
Parrish pushes Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Parrish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Cruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parrish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanh Parrish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Cruz wants the takedown. Parrish is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Parrish's guard against the cage.
Parrish pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Parrish keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Cruz stands and steps away. Parrish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parrish to the ground. Cruz is now in Parrish's guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet. Parrish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parrish's guard.
Parrish is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Parrish is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Parrish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz is thwarting Parrish's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Parrish is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Parrish into the cage.
Parrish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parrish is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cruz has May up against the cage in a clinch.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
May gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. May will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now May is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
May decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
May misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but May shows good takedown defense.
Guilherme Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
May changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
May has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cruz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. May yanks on the arm and Cruz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by May.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmund May!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hall gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.#ES#
Hall has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall striking from the bottom.
Cruz prevents Hall from improving his position.
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!
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Hall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cruz defend it? Hall steps over the head and cranks it - Cruz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Hall!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by Ibragimov.
Ibragimov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ibragimov swivels and escapes.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Baird is avoiding it. #TD2#
Ibragimov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Baird kicks off Ibragimov and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Baird tries to sprawl but Ibragimov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Baird manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Baird rushes Ibragimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird avoiding damage. #TD#
Baird jumps into guard, dragging Ibragimov to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ibragimov is fighting to break Baird's control of his arms but Baird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Baird pushes Ibragimov off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Ibragimov gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Ibragimov manages to retain guard.
Ibragimov is wriggling around but Baird manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibragimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baird content to control rather than advance.
Ibragimov is trying to maintain the position but Baird is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Baird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibragimov defends it well.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SU#
Baird escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baird stands up over Ibragimov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ibragimov's head.
Ibragimov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Baird dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ibragimov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
Ibragimov taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard. #SUB#
Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baird 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird working Ibragimov over with strikes.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibragimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibragimov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Baird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibragimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Chester Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Baird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Baird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ibragimov defend it? Baird steps over the head and cranks it - Ibragimov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Baird!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1##TD#
Mercer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mercer manages to pass to side control.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mercer working Cruz over with strikes.
Mercer trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Mercer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercer controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer working Cruz over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer working the head and body with strikes.
Mercer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mercer there.
Nice strikes from Mercer there. #SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mercer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mercer working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SU#
Mercer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mercer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Mercer working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Mercer gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Mercer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.#T4#
Mercer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Cruz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mercer lands a couple of elbows.
Mercer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Mercer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Mercer 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##TD#
Mercer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Cruz has hold of Mercer's hands but Mercer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mercer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer 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. #SUB#
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heath Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Mercer working the head and body with strikes.
Mercer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Mercer working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mercer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Mercer eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercer slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.#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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mercer connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Mercer drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Mercer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Mercer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mercer goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Mercer.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Cruz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to push Mercer away but Mercer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it. #TD#
Mercer pulls Cruz into guard.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercer controlling Cruz's posture.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving. #ES#
Mercer wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Mercer scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mercer dives into side control. #T3##REVB##SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mercer staying calm.#SUB#
Mercer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Mercer scoring with punches and elbows.
Mercer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Mercer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mercer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilherme Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heath Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercer, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Mercer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ibragimov.
Ibragimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ibragimov goes for a double leg but Rose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rose continues to drive forward.
Merle Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agaxan Ibragimov.
Ibragimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Rose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibragimov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rose landing strikes. #SU#
Rose stands up and beckons Ibragimov to his feet.
Ibragimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Ibragimov ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ibragimov gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ibragimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rose stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rose pushes Ibragimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Rose pulls Ibragimov into guard.
Rose controls Ibragimov momentarily but Ibragimov frees himself.
Rose is looking to stand up but Ibragimov isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES#
Rose has his feet on Ibragimov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Rose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibragimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibragimov's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ibragimov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rose's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rose has managed to clinch. #T4#
Rose just leaning against Ibragimov, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Rose to work.
Rose seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Rose. #TD#
Rose jumps guard.
Rose is pulling down on Ibragimov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibragimov, at least for the moment.
Ibragimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rose working a defensive guard here. #ES#
Rose has his feet on Ibragimov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merle Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Rose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ibragimov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rose tries for a kimura but Ibragimov is defending well. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose stands up and beckons Ibragimov to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ibragimov's half guard.#SU#
Rose escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Rose clinches with his opponent.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibragimov to keep the fight standing.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Rose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rose just leaning against Ibragimov, taking a breather.
Ibragimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Rose leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Ibragimov jumps guard.
Rose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rose works over Ibragimov with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SU#
Rose stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rose darts in and clinches Ibragimov up against the cage.
Rose'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.#TD#
Rose drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Rose is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ibragimov has his hands clasped together but Rose extends and breaks Ibragimov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rose.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merle Rose!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Cruz throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas 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. #SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Vargas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz pushes Vargas off but Vargas dives into side control.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
Vargas is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vargas is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#SUB#
Vargas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vargas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?#T2#
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vargas cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Vargas stands up. #TD#
Vargas dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vargas dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Cruz tries to control but Vargas manages to take his back.
Vargas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Vargas has got one arm under Cruz's chin. This could be trouble... Cruz trying to control the other hand but Vargas gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cruz has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigoberto Vargas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Gilliam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibragimov is trying to defend but Gilliam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilliam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gilliam winds up and cracks Ibragimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gilliam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibragimov has hold of Gilliam's hands but Gilliam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov is controlling Gilliam's trapped leg to prevent Gilliam from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gilliam is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ibragimov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelly Gilliam!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasconcellos.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Vasconcellos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasconcellos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Vasconcellos tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cruz jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Vasconcellos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Cruz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vasconcellos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasconcellos prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Cruz tries to pull guard but Vasconcellos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vasconcellos tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Vasconcellos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasconcellos is defended easily by Cruz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Vasconcellos fails with the takedown#CL#
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
Vasconcellos looks winded!#T2#
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasconcellos's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Vasconcellos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cruz forces Vasconcellos back against the cage and clinches.
Vasconcellos is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasconcellos uses from the top position.
Vasconcellos prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Vasconcellos pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cruz controlling the position.#T3#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasconcellos defends well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Vasconcellos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasconcellos has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasconcellos wants to clinch.
Vasconcellos tries to clinch up.#TD#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Cruz passes into side control, despite Vasconcellos's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasconcellos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasconcellos wants to control but Cruz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Cruz 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#
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasconcellos tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasconcellos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Cruz clinches.
Vasconcellos prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasconcellos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasconcellos tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasconcellos to the ground. Vasconcellos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasconcellos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Vasconcellos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasconcellos is breathing heavily.
Vasconcellos shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Vasconcellos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz pulls Vasconcellos in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz controls Vasconcellos momentarily but Vasconcellos frees himself. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasconcellos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasconcellos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vasconcellos postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guilherme Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasconcellos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasconcellos for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Vasconcellos looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Vasconcellos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasconcellos can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vasconcellos scores with a leg kick.
Vasconcellos darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Greg Vasconcellos has been cut.
Vasconcellos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Vasconcellos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasconcellos gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilherme Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasconcellos to the ground. Cruz is now in Vasconcellos's guard.
Vasconcellos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasconcellos prevents it.
Cruz wants a takedown. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Vasconcellos wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasconcellos controlling from the top position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasconcellos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vasconcellos stacks Cruz 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 Vasconcellos!
Vasconcellos working the body and head with strikes.
Vasconcellos tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz wants to control but Vasconcellos postures up.
Cruz tries to bench press Vasconcellos off him but Vasconcellos keeps the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasconcellos scoring with punches and elbows.
Vasconcellos wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vasconcellos is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Vasconcellos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasconcellos sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Vasconcellos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Vasconcellos back against the cage.
Greg Vasconcellos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilherme Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasconcellos is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cruz!

Event: EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Toth misses with a head kick.
Toth misses with a takedown attempt
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Venom keeps the fight on the outside.
Toth tries to clinch but Venom moves away
and Venom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Venom scores with a nice right hand.
Toth shoots in for a takedown but Venom shows good takedown defense.
Venom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venom connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Venom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toth is wriggling around but Venom manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Toth taking some punishment here, with Venom in his half guard.
Toth is not content to let Venom control the position.
Venom is thwarting Toth's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Venom there.
Still in half guard, Venom seems content to control.
Toth trying to control here.
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Venom in particular looking to stall.
Venom 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venom lands a nice short elbow.
Venom is nestled in close to Toth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toth taking some punishment here, with Venom in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Venom connects with a nice short shot to Toth's temple.
Venom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toth is breathing heavily.#T3#
Toth is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Venom drops an elbow to the side of Toth's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Toth quite badly. Toth pulls Venom in close trying to recover. Venom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Toth on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Toth doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carrillo did well to prevent Kuznetsov getting side control.
Carrillo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kuznetsov manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo gets back to half guard.
Carrillo trying to control but Kuznetsov postures up.
Carrillo pushes Kuznetsov off looking to stand but Kuznetsov dives back in and keeps control.
Carrillo wants to get back to full guard.
Carrillo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carrillo looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Carrillo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carrillo is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Carrillo is trying to stand.
Carrillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuznetsov from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetsov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Carrillo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Carrillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Carrillo stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Carrillo works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Destroyer MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carrillo lands a couple of digs.
Carrillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Carrillo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrillo postures up and lands a big shot to Kuznetsov's brow. #T3#
Carrillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carrillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carrillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Carrillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carrillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carrillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Carrillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Carrillo lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Carrillo lands a couple of elbows.
Carrillo really is a fat lump.
Carrillo landing with the ground and pound.
Carrillo works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Carrillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Carrillo slips an elbow through the middle.
Carrillo is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carrillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carrillo stands up over Kuznetsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Carrillo 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#
Carrillo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Kuznetsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carrillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carrillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuznetsov prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrillo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrillo is pulling down on Kuznetsov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Carrillo wriggles free and stands up.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Kuznetsov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov stops Carrillo from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Carrillo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Carrillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carrillo throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Carrillo gets a clinch.
Carrillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carrillo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carrillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Carrillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Carrillo lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Carrillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
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!#TD2#
Kuznetsov pulls guard successfully.
Carrillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carrillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Carrillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carrillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carrillo works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up but Carrillo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuznetsov.
Carrillo working over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Carrillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carrillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Carrillo drops an elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Carrillo finish him?
Carrillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carrillo scores with a big shot! Kuznetsov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kuznetsov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Carrillo!

Event: QFC Tournament 803 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2017

#R1#
One bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Toth has managed to clinch. #TD#
Toth is trying to trip One. He has hold of a leg but One is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU#
Toth gets to his feet. One looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Toth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Toth stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Toth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Toth pulls guard.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Toth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Toth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
One looking to pass the guard.
One in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toth looking to control.
Toth is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by One. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of One.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Toth has One up against the cage in a clinch.
One can't find room to land a body shot as Toth controls the action.
Toth prevents a body shot from One.
Toth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning One up against the cage.
One is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Toth manages to break the clinch.
One connects with a crisp jab.
One is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Toth has managed to clinch. #T3#
Toth blocks an uppercut.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Toth has double underhooks.
One is trying to force a seperation but Toth has the dominant position.#TD#
Toth lands a takedown into guard.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toth 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. #T4#
One keeping moving, preventing Toth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toth escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Toth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrik Toth 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##TD#
Toth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Toth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One is pressing down on Toth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
One wants to stand but Toth is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU#
Toth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Toth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toth there as he acknowledges the shot.
One throws a body punch but Toth moves out of range.
Toth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from One.
A nice combination there by One.
Toth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
One uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toth has time to react.
Toth takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
One scores with a hook to the body. Toth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
One throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Toth counters by clinching up.
A short right from Toth. #TD#
Toth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics One uses from the top position. #SUB#
Toth looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
One wants to control from the top but Toth keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toth trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Toth has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up.
One looking to pass the guard.
One missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toth is on top in guard. #REVR#
One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toth's guard. #REVB##T4#
Toth keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Toth pulls One in to control the position.
One wants to control from the top but Toth keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toth looking to hit a scissor sweep but One is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney One 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
One lands with a straight right. Toth didn't see that one coming.
One lands a nice hook to Toth's body. Toth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toth.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for One.#ROC2#
Toth is rocked!
One throws an uppercut from hell that sends Toth clean off his feet! He's out cold! One stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tourney One!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Byrd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kuznetsov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Byrd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Byrd lands a couple of digs.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Byrd won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Byrd lands a couple of elbows.
Byrd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Byrd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byrd is controlling him.
Byrd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Byrd looking to score a takedown here. Kuznetsov is defending well but Byrd drives through and ends up in Kuznetsov's guard.
Byrd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Byrd drops back looking for a leg! Kuznetsov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuznetsov manages to kick Byrd off! Byrd jumps back into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byrd connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Byrd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Byrd with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Byrd drops back looking for a leg! Kuznetsov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuznetsov manages to kick Byrd off! Byrd jumps back into Kuznetsov's guard. #SUB#
Byrd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Byrd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Byrd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Byrd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byrd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byrd landing some decent shots from guard.
Byrd scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Byrd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Byrd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Byrd landing some decent shots from guard.
Byrd prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrd is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Byrd pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrell Byrd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgij Kuznetsov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.#CL#
Byrd drives through and clinches with Kuznetsov against the cage. #TD#
Byrd decides to pull guard.
Byrd tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuznetsov is posturing up here but Byrd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuznetsov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuznetsov has to tap! Slick submission there by Byrd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerrell Byrd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Krygos clinches up against the cage.
Krygos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krygos is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks for a takedown but Krygos sprawls well.
As Kuznetsov backs off Krygos throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov has a takedown stuffed.
As Kuznetsov backs off Krygos throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Georgij Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position but instead, Krygos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznetsov into the cage.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krygos's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Krygos up against the cage.
Krygos is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.#T1#
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.#BC2#
Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krygos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krygos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuznetsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Krygos, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krygos throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krygos, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.#BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work. #BC2#
Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Krygos forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Krygos.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Krygos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3##BC2#
Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Krygos rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Krygos. Krygos maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Krygos improves position.
Krygos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Krygos controls his hands. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch.
Krygos pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Krygos moves into the clinch successfully.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Kuznetsov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krygos after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krygos is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos instigates a clinch.
Krygos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head. #BC2#
Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Georgij Kuznetsov has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krygos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Krygos closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Krygos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgij Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Krygos moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krygos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krygos walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Krygos won't allow it.
Krygos has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Krygos against the cage.
Kuznetsov'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krygos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krygos is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krygos tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krygos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krygos is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch.
Krygos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krygos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.#CL2#
Krygos clinches.
Krygos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krygos trying to land knees to the body.
Krygos lands a damaging elbow.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Krygos avoids the damage to the body.
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Krygos avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krygos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krygos blocks the elbow strike. #T2##BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Krygos blocks an uppercut.
Krygos lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krygos throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Krygos tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Krygos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Kuznetsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krygos lands a left hand.
Krygos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krygos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krygos scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Krygos unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Krygos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Krygos pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krygos. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Krygos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgij Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Krygos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Krygos has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch. #BC2#
Krygos breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Krygos breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krygos, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krygos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Krygos moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Krygos - that landed with a thud.
Krygos lands with a right to the head.
Krygos working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Krygos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Krygos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgij Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Krygos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Krygos won't allow it.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krygos is defending well for now.
Krygos prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A shot in the inside from Krygos.
Krygos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Krygos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krygos avoids it.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Krygos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kuznetsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgij Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Krygos.
Krygos lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets tackled into the cage by Krygos. Krygos maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krygos obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krygos.
A short right from Krygos. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Krygos darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Krygos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krygos obliges.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Krygos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krygos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Krygos has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Krygos takes the fight into the clinch.
Krygos gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krygos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krygos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kuznetsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krygos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.#BC2#
Krygos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Krygos has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Krygos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krygos lands a nice uppercut.
Krygos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krygos looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Krygos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krygos lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Georgij Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Krygos.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown. #BC2#
Krygos manages to break the clinch.
Krygos throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Rob Krygos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Krygos instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krygos working Kuznetsov over with knees to the body.
Krygos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krygos landing knees to the body.
Krygos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Krygos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Krygos clinches.
Krygos crunches a lovely knee into Kuznetsov's ribcage.
Krygos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Georgij Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krygos pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krygos lands with a short shot to the head.
Rob Krygos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Krygos lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krygos lands with a left to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Krygos!

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