Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Mafaking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mafaking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rijn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rijn works Mafaking's body with a nice hook.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafaking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafaking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Mafaking is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Rijn can't fight it off and eventually Mafaking manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Rijn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mafaking advances to half guard. #T1#
Van Rijn tries to get to full guard but Mafaking has control of the leg.
Van Rijn is trying to stand. #SUB#
Mafaking 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! Van Rijn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Chugman shoots in and bounces Mafaking off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Mafaking.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chugman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mafaking keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Mafaking trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mafaking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafaking is looking to control Chugman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafaking avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking gets full guard.
Chugman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Mafaking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mafaking trying to control here.
Chugman passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mafaking is looking to escape.
Mafaking regains half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well. #SUB2#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Mafaking has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Chugman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mafaking is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Chugman is cranking Mafaking's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mafaking! He's tightened the choke and Mafaking is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bruce Mafaking was interviewed post fight and said 'I miss the island '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Bobima counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobima lands an upkick as Mercer stands over him.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobima keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass. #T1#
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobima is retaining full guard.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bobima clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Bobima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mercer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bobima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobima lands a big elbow. #T2#
Mercer wants to hold on but Bobima pushes him away.
Bobima tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bobima controlling from the full mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Bobima has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobima controlling from mount.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Bobima's attempts to control the action.
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bobima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobima stalling.
Bobima is thwarting Mercer's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lisko Bobima dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mercer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Bobima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Bobima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Lisko Bobima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Bobima wants to stand and escape but instead Mercer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bobima keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercer throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVB#
Mercer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobima controls the pace.#T2#
Mercer trying to control the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.
Bobima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Mercer.#T3#
Mercer is trying to control the position but Bobima postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bobima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Bobima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bobima moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.#TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobima is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bobima tries to stand but Mercer is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercer, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Mercer controls Bobima momentarily but Bobima frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mercer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bobima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercer is in Bobima's guard.
Mercer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobima is keeping the position for now.
Bobima is controlling Mercer's posture.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer is looking to pass into half guard but Bobima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bobima is in guard.#REVB#
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mercer looking to control.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercer 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#
Bobima wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobima's head. #T2##SUB2#
Bobima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobima tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Bobima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Mercer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobima is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mercer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Mercer is working for a kimura but Bobima is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bobima is defending against the submission attempts here by Mercer.
Bobima is positioning himself well to prevent Mercer advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jack Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobima is doing well to control the position and prevent Mercer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lisko Bobima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to advance position but Bobima won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lisko Bobima!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Gal wants to clinch.
Criminale scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Criminale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Criminale content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Criminale breaks the clinch. #CL#
Criminale closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Criminale breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Criminale misses with a body shot.
Criminale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Criminale really felt that one!
Gal tries to clinch there but Criminale circles away.
Criminale misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Criminale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonny Criminale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Criminale moves into the clinch.
Gal swings wildly with an uppercut but Criminale uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Criminale has Gal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Criminale pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gal tumbling to the mat - Criminale dives into Gal's guard.
Criminale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Criminale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Criminale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Criminale prevents Gal from getting back to his feet.
Gal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Criminale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Criminale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gal gets tackled into the cage by Criminale . Criminale maintains the clinch. #TD#
Criminale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Criminale is looking to take a break and control but Gal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Criminale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Criminale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Criminale lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Criminale stalls from top position.
Criminale seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gal for as long as he can get away with.
Criminale scoring with punches from side control.
Criminale is looking to take a break and control but Gal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gal parries the strikes from Criminale easily there. Criminale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gal to escape.
Gal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Criminale lands an elbow.
Criminale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gal can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Criminale working the ground and pound.
Criminale cracks Gal with a big right hand but Gal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Criminale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Criminale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gal. #CL#
Criminale moves into the clinch.
Gal is trying to stall.
Criminale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gal backwards. #TD#
Criminale has hold of one of Gal's legs. Gal is fighting the takedown attempt but Criminale gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Criminale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Criminale stands up over Gal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Gal is rocked!
Criminale throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Criminale wants to control from the top but Gal keeps moving.
Criminale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Criminale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gal trying to remain calm as Criminale controls from the top position.
Criminale wants to control but Gal is keeping him busy.
Gal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Criminale lands some shots froms side control.
Sonny Criminale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gal tries to buck Criminale off but Criminale is having none of it.
Criminale takes a little break here. Gal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gal is trying to improve his position.
Criminale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Criminale slows the pace down.
Criminale scores with a couple of short elbows.
Criminale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gal keeps working.
Gal is trying to escape the position but Criminale is controlling the position.
Criminale tries to score with some ground and pound. Gal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Criminale is putting a hurting on Gal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Criminale wants to control but Gal is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Gal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gal tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Gal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Criminale taking a breather here.
Criminale wants to control but Gal is keeping him busy.
Criminale working the ground and pound from side control.
Criminale taking a breather here.
Criminale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Criminale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gal is trying to improve his position.
Gal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Criminale takes a little break here. Gal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Criminale seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gal is looking for a sweep.
Criminale working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Criminale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Criminale pushes Gal up against the cage in a clinch.
Gal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Criminale breaks from the clinch.
Criminale throws a series of strikes that have Gal backpedaling.
Gal is still on wobbly legs! Can Criminale finish him?
Criminale lands with a straight right. Gal didn't see that one coming.
Criminale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Criminale clinches up against the cage.
Gal is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Criminale pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Gal is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sonny Criminale !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1#
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch.#CL#
Zlatkov clinches. #BC2#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlatkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hitman backs up against the cage.
Hitman shoots in and drives through. Zlatkov sprawls well.
Zlatkov is looking for a counter combo.
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zlatkov.
Hitman fails with the takedown
and Zlatkov counters with a three punch combo that has Hitman backing up. Hitman nods at Zlatkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Hitman looks winded!
Zlatkov dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Zlatkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zlatkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitman.
As Hitman backs away, Zlatkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.#T1##TD#
Zlatkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zlatkov is in Hitman's guard.
Hitman is wriggling around but Zlatkov manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Zlatkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zlatkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Hitman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Zlatkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitman is trying to defend but Zlatkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlatkov is keen to just control but Hitman is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hitman is trying to stand up here but Zlatkov is controlling him well. #SU#
Zlatkov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zlatkov avoids a kick to the body.
Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Zlatkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Zlatkov forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zlatkov walks away with a smile on his face. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zlatkov.#TD#
Zlatkov shoots in and bounces Hitman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Zlatkov stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov circles away easily
and Zlatkov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Zlatkov gets a clinch.
Zlatkov is struggling to control the position.#T4##TD2#
Hitman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zlatkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hitman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zlatkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hitman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hitman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Zlatkov dominated that round.
That's time! Zlatkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch.
Zlatkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
Zlatkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Hitman tries to keep at a distance but Zlatkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hitman is looking to control Zlatkov's arms but Zlatkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hitman has his back to the cage. #BC#
Zlatkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Zlatkov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zlatkov clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitman looking for a takedown.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Zlatkov stalling against the cage. #T1#
Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Hitman jumps guard. #SU#
Zlatkov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hitman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hitman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zlatkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #T2#
Zlatkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hitman working the ground and pound but Zlatkov is defending the strikes.
Hitman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zlatkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hitman.
A lull in the action here as Hitman stalls from top position.#T3#
Let's hope that Hitman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #SU2#
Hitman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hitman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hitman throws a wild body kick that Zlatkov sees coming a mile off.
Zlatkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hitman. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.
Zlatkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman has a takedown stuffed.
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 Daniel Zlatkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hitman gets caught napping as Zlatkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hitman manages to retain guard.
Zlatkov trying to move into half guard but instead Hitman has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zlatkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlatkov, not yet.
Zlatkov seems keen to control Hitman's posture.
Hitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman wants to stand and escape but instead Zlatkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlatkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitman, not yet. #SU#
Zlatkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Hitman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hitman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Zlatkov controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman stays in close to Zlatkov's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitman throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Hitman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlatkov sprawls well. Zlatkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hitman clinches up with Zlatkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitman misses with a body punch.
Hitman tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlatkov avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zlatkov throws a one two combo.
Hitman dives in and grabs Zlatkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zlatkov pushes down on Hitman's head and hops out.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Zlatkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hitman throws a low kick but Zlatkov avoids it.
Daniel Zlatkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zlatkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Zlatkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Zlatkov has closed the distance and engaged Hitman in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Zlatkov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zlatkov, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Zlatkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Zlatkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Sampson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sampson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Mafaking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Mafaking is out of range.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mafaking working away.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sampson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mafaking in side control, throwing shots but Sampson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sampson is avoiding damage well.
Mafaking is staying tight to Sampson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mafaking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working. #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.#SUB#
Mafaking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mafaking postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
An elbow from Mafaking crashes against the mat.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it. #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.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sampson is trying to improve his position.
Mafaking throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Mafaking throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sampson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mafaking feinted with a counter takedown.
Sampson feints a jab promting Mafaking to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mafaking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sampson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mafakings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and clinches.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mafaking gets control of Sampson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mafaking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mafaking, not yet.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampson pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mafaking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Mafaking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sampson works his way into side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy.
Mafaking is trying to get back to half guard.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Mafaking gets back to full guard.
Sampson pushing down on Mafaking's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sampson is keen to just control but Mafaking is a slippery customer.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Sampson is stalling here. Mafaking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sampson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mafaking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sampson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mafaking in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Mafaking goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sampson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mafaking's guard! Nice work there by Sampson!
Mafaking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sampson advances position into side control!
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mafaking tries to improve position but can't.
Mafaking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Sampson is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Mafaking defends it.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Mafaking is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson throws a good cross that connects.
Mafaking gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mafaking doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson throws a body punch but Mafaking moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mafaking misses the target.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mafaking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mafaking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sampson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sampson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sampson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mafaking looking to pass the guard.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mafaking advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mafaking in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sampson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mafaking!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.

Event: Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobima at a distance.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelvin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Bobima down.
Bobima shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobima tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Bobima looks winded!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobima.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bobima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bobima sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Bobima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bobima taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. #ROC#
Bobima is rocked!#T1#
Jackson lands a big elbow - Bobima is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Jackson!
After winning the bout, Kelvin Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018

#R1#
Gal shoots in looking for a takedown but Dutra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Dutra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dutra postures up.
Dutra trying to control but Gal is working from the bottom.
Dutra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gal's guard.
Dutra is trying to control the action in half guard but Gal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dutra 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! Gal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Dutra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Avila has picked Hitman up - he's going for a ride! Avila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman is trying to stand.
Hitman trying to control here.
Avila throwing shots but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Avila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looks to land a strike but Hitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hitman has his hands on Avila's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Hitman is striking off his back. Avila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avila.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman is looking for a sweep. Avila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitman is trying is best to control the position here.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hitman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
Hitman postures up.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avila pulls Hitman in to control the position.
Hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard.
Hitman wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Hitman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hitman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.#TD2#
Hitman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitman is in Avila's guard.
Hitman 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. #SUB#
Avila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hitman escapes and throws Avila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avila tries to bench press Hitman off him but Hitman keeps the position. #T4#
Hitman tries to stand but Avila controls the position and pulls Hitman into his guard.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avila's guard.
Hitman stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.#SUB#
Avila has his foot on Hitman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Avila.
Hitman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hitman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman blocks the elbow strike.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away. #CL#
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Hitman jumps guard but Avila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Avila has Hitman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hitman tumbling to the mat - Avila dives into Hitman's guard.
Avila won't allow Hitman to sweep him here.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitman wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hitman controlling the position.
Avila 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.
Avila postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avila throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Hitman shoots in.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Hitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Hitman persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target.#CL#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##TD#
Avila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila lands a couple of elbows.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Avila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hitman working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
Hitman wants to control but Avila is keeping busy. #T4#
Hitman is pressing down on Avila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitman working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Avila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman trying to get back to full guard but Avila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hitman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hitman scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to control.
Hitman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Hitman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avila has passed into side control. #T2#
Hitman is trying to work for a sweep but Avila has mounted him!
Hitman is in a horrible position here. Avila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Avila landing strikes from the mount.
Avila throws some wild stikes that Hitman manages to avoid easily.
Hitman wants to hold on but Avila pushes him away.#SUB#
Avila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hitman turns into him and now he's in Avila's guard. #T3#
Hitman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avila controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Avila.
Well Avila 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Hitman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heydrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Heydrich tests Hitman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich lands with a right hand.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heydrich scores with a jab.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Hitman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Heydrich sends Hitman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heydrich is motioning to the referee to let Hitman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Hitman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heydrich drops Hitman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hitman! Heydrich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Heydrich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Gal with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Gal with that takedown attempt.
Gal tries for a takedown but Kilbach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Gal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gal with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Kilbach counters with a nice right hand that sends Gal toppling to the canvas! Gal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kilbach finish him?!#ROC2#
Gal is rocked!
Gal glances at the clock... BAM! Kilbach nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gal crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gal is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammmy Kilbach!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Hitman shoots in looking for a takedown but McStraws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but McStraws saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
McStraws shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitman trying to control here.
Hitman wants to get back to full guard.
McStraws performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Hitman taking some punishment here, with McStraws in his half guard.
McStraws controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStraws passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStraws scoring with strikes but Hitman is staying in there. #T2#
Hitman tries to reverse the position but McStraws maintains control.
Hitman is squirming around, avoiding McStraws's attempts to control the action.
McStraws content just to control the position here.
Hitman taking shots to the head.
McStraws connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hitman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
McStraws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hitman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStraws.
Hitman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStraws on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hitman is now in McStraws's guard. A big mistake from McStraws there, giving up the dominant position!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McStraws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman throws a strike but McStraws rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McStraws showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from McStraws.
McStraws missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStraws is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStraws connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clutcher McStraws dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hitman gets caught flat footed, as McStraws shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McStraws not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hitman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McStraws misses with a head kick.
Hitman attempts a counter takedown but McStraws avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws blocks a head kick by Hitman.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
McStraws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitman is looking to get back to his feet here but McStraws is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hitman's back.#T1#
Hitman is really stuck here.
McStraws tries to keep control of the position but Hitman is staying busy.#SUB2#
Hitman fending off the submission attempt from McStraws.
Hitman is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2##SUB2#
McStraws tightening his grip on Hitman, looking for the choke.
McStraws is hanging on to Hitman's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
McStraws has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hitman tries to escape the position.
McStraws connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hitman to escape the position. #T3#
McStraws lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McStraws scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hitman is looking for a way out.
Hitman trying to control the hands but McStraws breaks the grip.
Hitman tries to escape but McStraws has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStraws landing with strikes.
McStraws is looking to control Hitman but Hitman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Hitman right now.
Hitman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
McStraws trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hitman doesn't escape.
McStraws lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hitman showing good submission defense here.
McStraws is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clutcher McStraws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman shoots in and drives through. McStraws sprawls well.
Hitman closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStraws circles away.#TD2#
McStraws scores with a takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws controlling from the top position.
McStraws with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Hitman tries to sprawl but McStraws drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hitman is looking to get back to is feet but McStraws passes into side control. #T1##SUB2#
McStraws looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitman taking a bit of punishment here - McStraws scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
McStraws wants to control but Hitman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McStraws wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.
Hitman tries to improve position but can't.
Clutcher McStraws has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hitman is not content to let McStraws control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face as McStraws controls the position. #SU2#
McStraws stands up and beckons Hitman to his feet. #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.#TD2#
McStraws gets a double leg takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws postures up and lands a big shot to Hitman's brow. #SUB2#
McStraws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McStraws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McStraws pushes down on Hitman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McStraws moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hitman.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clutcher McStraws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStraws just content to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clutcher McStraws!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Gal clinches up against the cage.
Gal is trying to stall.
Ewing lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Gal jumps into guard, dragging Ewing to the mat.
Gal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ewing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gal trying to control the position.
Ewing prevents Gal from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gal is trying to keep Ewing in close.
Ewing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ewing postures up and lands a big shot to Gal's brow.
Gal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ewing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gal wants to stand but Ewing is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gal has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ewing doesn't defend quickly enough and Gal has managed to lock this one up! Can Ewing escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gal on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hulk Gal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobima.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Bobima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Bobima controlling the position for now.
Bobima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is taking a breather. Bobima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bobima manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Bobima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Bobima to get back to his feet.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobima being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Bobima throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobima wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobima enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bobima's brow. #T3#
Bobima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobima has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##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.
Bobima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobima is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand up but Bobima is controlling him.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones has control of Bobima's left arm, preventing Bobima from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Bobima is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Bobima's guard.
Bobima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bobima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Bobima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobima is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobima is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVR#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Bobima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones is pulling down on Bobima's head to control his posture.
Bobima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bobima tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Bobima's attempts to control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Bobima avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobima's half guard.
Jones wants to control but Bobima is keeping him busy.
Bobima manages to get to full guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close. #T1#
Bobima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVR#
Jones pulls Bobima in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bobima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Lisko Bobima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones controlling Bobima's posture.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobima manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobima gets back to full guard.
Bobima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lisko Bobima.
I think Bobima 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lisko Bobima!

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