Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 37
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond checks a low kick from Oliveira.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Ammond clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ammond gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
Ammond trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira controlling Ammond's posture.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself. #T1#
Ammond postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Ammond stops Oliveira from standing up.
Ammond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ammond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ammond lands a couple of digs.
Ammond pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond moves nicely into side control.
Ammond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oliveira's legs. #SUB#
Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ammond is working Oliveira over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Ammond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ammond's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ammond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ammond is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oliveira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ammond's body to avoid the submission. Ammond has instead reached around Oliveira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ammond arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Heated Rivals #1
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a looping right.#TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderwiel was covering up waiting for the punch and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Vanderwiel wriggles free and stands up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shoots in but Vanderwiel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderwiel slips a straight right by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
It looked like Vanderwiel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov clinches up with Vanderwiel and pushes him back against the ropes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov being controlled against the ropes.
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Vanderwiel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanderwiel slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel works on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Our sources have told us that Vanderwiel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Vanderwiel avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the ropes.
Vanderwiel lands a body shot.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks winded!
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderwiel walks away with a smile on his face. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Vanderwiel clinches up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderwiel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel prevents MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel stops a takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribcage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Vanderwiel lands a right hand.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.#T3#
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderwiel'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.
Vanderwiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Vanderwiel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vanderwiel blocks an uppercut.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanderwiel misses its target.#CL#
Vanderwiel clinches with his opponent.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controls the action.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vanderwiel scores with a hook to the body.
Vanderwiel cracks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is leaning against MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanderwiel scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vanderwiel presses MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel 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##CL#
Vanderwiel closes the distance and clinches.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanderwiel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov being controlled against the ropes.
Vanderwiel is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the ropes.
Vanderwiel misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderwiel leaning against his opponent.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Vanderwiel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanderwiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's elbow.
Robert Vanderwiel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vanderwiel is defending well.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanderwiel slows down the pace here. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanderwiel slowing the pace effectively.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to push Vanderwiel away but Vanderwiel has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderwiel is struggling to control the position.
Vanderwiel stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.#CL#
Vanderwiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
Vanderwiel tries to throw a body punch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Vanderwiel back against the ropes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vanderwiel is keeping busy.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the ropes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedovs head.
Vanderwiel looking to stall.
Vanderwiel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderwiel pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Vanderwiel is trying to get back to his feet.
Vanderwiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vanderwiel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vanderwiel is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanderwiel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinking.
Vanderwiel stuffs the takedown attempt from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. #CL#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets tackled into the ropes by Vanderwiel. Vanderwiel maintains the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to work over Vanderwiel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderwiel struggles to land a body shot inside as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controls his hands.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Vanderwiel is out of range.
Robert Vanderwiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanderwiel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderwiel swats away the attempt to clinch by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Vanderwiel swats away the attempt to clinch by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanderwiel misses its target.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanderwiel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Vanderwiel clinches up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Vanderwiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanderwiel cracks MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov up against the ropes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's gas tank. #T1#
Vanderwiel lands a hook that snaps the head of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov backwards.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow just above MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 's eye.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderwiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vanderwiel has MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel - that landed with a thud.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Vanderwiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderwiel leaning against his opponent.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vanderwiel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Vanderwiel as the two fighters clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vanderwiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderwiel.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is rocked!
Vanderwiel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Vanderwiel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets through MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanderwiel finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov taking a breather.
Vanderwiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel has MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pressed against the ropes. He pushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Vanderwiel throws a beautiful elbow that sends MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov crashing to the floor! Vanderwiel piles on the pressure with more strikes! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Vanderwiel!

Event: Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Annunziata slips the punch.
Annunziata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Annunziata defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Annunziata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Annunziata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Annunziata lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to clinch but Annunziata slips to the side
and Annunziata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.#ES2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has one foot on Annunziata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunziata looks for the body kick but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming.
We've been told by Annunziata's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Annunziata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinking.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Annunziata shoots for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Annunziata. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up. #SUB#
Annunziata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
Annunziata 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##SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Annunziata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Annunziata!#REVR#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to stand but Annunziata is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Annunziata trying to control the position from guard on top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunziata stays in close to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body and controls the position. #T3#
Annunziata wants to control from the top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps moving.
Annunziata tries to free his leg and advance position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Annunziata is one step ahead there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Annunziata ducks down to avoid it.
Annunziata lands a glancing blow to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
Annunziata blocks a jab.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Annunziata counters with a two punch combo.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunziata tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.
Annunziata has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Annunziata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Annunziata breaks the clinch. #CL#
Annunziata clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Annunziata wants the takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is fighting it off but Annunziata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Annunziata 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#
Annunziata avoids the body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Annunziata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Annunziata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Annunziata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. Annunziata is now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Annunziata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, not yet. #SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Annunziata tries to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Annunziata wants to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Annunziata working a defensive guard here.
Annunziata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Annunziata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Annunziata trying to control the position here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Annunziata trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Annunziata wants to sweep but no luck.
Annunziata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata shoots in looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Annunziata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Annunziata counters with a series of strikes. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a swing at Annunziata's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Annunziata fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Annunziata looking to score a takedown here. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is defending well but Annunziata drives through and ends up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
Annunziata wants to stand and escape but instead MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Annunziata's brow.
Annunziata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Annunziata is looking to stand back up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Annunziata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Annunziata tries to get out of the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Annunziata can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Annunziata has left one of his arms exposed and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Annunziata screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KONFLIKT XIV
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Popkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popkov is trying to stand back up but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is controlling him #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Popkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is looking to take a break and control but Popkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Popkov 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.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald prevents Popkov from standing back up. #T1#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popkov is refusing to be controlled, as Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald sits in half guard.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald slows the pace down in half guard.
Popkov tries to kick Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald off but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Popkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Popkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Popkov won't allow Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald to pass to mount.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald stalling.
Popkov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Popkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popkov lands with a straight right. Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald didn't see that one coming.
Popkov thuds his right hand into Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald avoids it with no problem.
Popkov catches Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov throws a right and a left that Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald avoids nicely.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov lunges at Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's hand.
Popkov scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald has been cut.
Popkov dips to his left and cracks Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with an uppercut!
Popkov connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popkov tests Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popkov lands with a big left! Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is wobbled badly! Popkov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!

Event: DUEL#168 Ketler vs Pearson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot by Bell.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cutter.
Cookie Cutter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutter avoids a kick to the body.
Cutter slips a jab and a cross from Bell. #CL2#
Bell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cutter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bell smiles and moves away.
Bell leaves Cutter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell throws a push kick but Cutter slaps the foot to one side.
Bell throws a right and a left that Cutter avoids nicely.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Cutter pushes him off.
Cutter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cutter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cookie Cutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cutter circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cutter throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cutter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Cutter attempts a counter takedown but Bell avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Cutter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cutter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cutter misses with a low kick.
No luck for Cutter with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bell has Cutter up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutter tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
Cutter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell lands with a right to the head.
Cutter tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Cutter misses with a head kick.
Cutter ducks right into an uppercut from Bell. #T2#
Bell scores with a push kick.
Bell blocks a head kick by Cutter.
Cutter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cutter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bell's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cutter is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Bell.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Cutter backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Bell rushes Cutter and presses him up against the cage.
Bell scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bell.
Cutter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell has Cutter pushed against the cage.
Bell presses Cutter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bell digs a right hand into Cutter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutter's gas tank. #T3#
Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bell taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Cutter in a clinch. #BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell tries to bum rush Cutter with a series of wild strikes but Cutter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cutter throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Cutter. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutter misses with a body shot.
Harvey Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Bell stalks Cutter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cutter's face. Cutter staggers backwards, shaken.
Bell throws a right hand that Cutter ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutter also avoids with ease.
Cutter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Cutter misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Bell swinging wildly here. #TD#
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cutter trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutter looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Bell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cutter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cutter attempts a counter takedown but Bell avoids it well and moves away.
Bell throws a series of strikes that have Cutter backpedaling.
Cutter tried to score with a low kick but Bell checks it.#TD#
Cutter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bell on his heels. He'll look to pass Bell's guard now, I'm sure.
Cutter wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Cutter advances position into side control!#SUB#
Cutter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cutter wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cutter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cutter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Cutter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cutter works to advance to full mount. Bell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Cutter has control of Bell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cutter moves to back control. #T2#
Bell trying to get back to his feet but Cutter is in full control for now. #SUB#
Cutter has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cutter gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cookie Cutter!

Event: RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaq steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Shaq counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaq is one step ahead there.
Shaq connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaq with a nice head shot there.
Shaq connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq preventing the sweep.
Shaq scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaq has passed into side control.
Shaq is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaq connects with a decent elbow.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Shaq trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Shaq working the ground and pound.
Shaq is chipping away with strikes.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaq working the ground and pound.
Oliveira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shaq looks up at the clock and then as Oliveira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaq smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Shaq working the head with strikes.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shaq scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.
Shaq working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oliveira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaq connects with a decent elbow.
Shaq landing strikes.
Shaq is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oliveira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shaq is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shaq landing strikes.
Shaq scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.
Oliveira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Shaq scoring with punches and elbows.
Shaq in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shaq trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Shaq lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shaq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaq cracks Oliveira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shaq lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Shaq.
Shaq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaq takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roadman Shaq dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira delivers a nice body kick.
Oliveira throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Shaq counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shaq frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Shaq is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Oliveira!
Ricardo Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cutter scores with a takedown into Wiggins's guard.
Cutter preventing the sweep.
Cutter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wiggins is not content to let Cutter control the position.
Wiggins is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cutter is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiggins is defending well.
Wiggins seems a little lost for a moment, as Cutter dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cutter has hold of Wiggins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wiggins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cutter cranks the arm and Wiggins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wiggins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cookie Cutter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Thai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lanetaylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thai.
Nice defenses there by Thai.
Thai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lanetaylor.
Thai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanetaylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thai. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Thai rushes Lanetaylor and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanetaylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lanetaylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Thai.
Thai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lanetaylor moves away.
Lanetaylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanetaylor drops his hands momentarily and Thai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thai works on Lanetaylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Lanetaylor wants to stall.
Thai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lanetaylor working hard to break the clinch.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lanetaylor tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thai - that landed with a thud.
Lanetaylor blocks a body shot from Thai. #BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Thai clinches.
Thai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lanetaylor or not.
Thai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lanetaylor fails with the takedown.
Thai misses with the combination.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lanetaylor dodges the punch combination from Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Lanetaylor throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.#T3#
Thai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lanetaylor back to the cage. Thai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thai. Those never looked like landing.
Lanetaylor attempts a counter takedown but Thai avoids it well and moves away.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lanetaylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lanetaylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lanetaylor counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Thai.
Thai looks winded!
Lanetaylor with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Lanetaylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Thai pushes Lanetaylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lanetaylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Thai lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Lanetaylor stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position. #TD#
Lanetaylor pulls Thai into guard.
Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Thai is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lanetaylor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thai is looking to defend but Lanetaylor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thai! Lanetaylor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thai taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Lanetaylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
The God displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane misses with a few strikes there.
Bellafontane fails to land the takedown.
The God throws a big counter combination but Bellafontane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bellafontane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bellafontane moves away from the strike by The God.
Bellafontane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The God defends well and Bellafontane ends up having to push The God into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like The God was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The God The God has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bellafontane.
Bellafontane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The God tries to avoid it but Bellafontane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The God to the ground. The God escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Bellafontane gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
The God throws Bellafontane to one side and escapes!
Bellafontane looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellafontane throws a series of punches but The God moves out of range.
The God rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellafontane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bellafontane or perhaps it was just good defense by The God, which made it look bad.
The God throws a right hand that Bellafontane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellafontane also avoids with ease.#CL#
The God closes the distance and clinches.
The God manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The God makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to The God's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The God lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##TD#
The God has Bellafontane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The God pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bellafontane tumbling to the mat - The God dives into Bellafontane's guard.
The God chips away with some ground and pound.
Bellafontane has momentary wrist control but The God slips an elbow through the middle.
The God controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The God 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.
The God makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The God chips away with some ground and pound.
The God will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The God working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Bellafontane is rocked!
The God stands up over Bellafontane, holding on to his feet. The God throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Bellafontane is out cold! The God lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The God The God!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Crushing Maniac forces Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Crushing Maniac lands a takedown into guard.
Crushing Maniac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald trying to keep a closed guard but Crushing Maniac is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Crushing Maniac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald has momentary wrist control but Crushing Maniac slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crushing Maniac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushing Maniac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crushing Maniac is in close to Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crushing Maniac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crushing Maniac stands up over Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crushing Maniac postures up and lands a big shot to Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's brow.
Crushing Maniac stopping the sweep attempt from Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Crushing Maniac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crushing Maniac trying to control but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crushing Maniac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald 's head.
Crushing Maniac preventing the sweep. #T2#
Crushing Maniac stands up over Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crushing Maniac lands a couple of digs.
Crushing Maniac chips away with some ground and pound.
Crushing Maniac looking to pass the guard.
Crushing Maniac preventing the sweep.
Crushing Maniac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crushing Maniac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crushing Maniac works over Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with some ground and pound from guard.
Crushing Maniac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crushing Maniac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crushing Maniac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crushing Maniac's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Crushing Maniac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crushing Maniac scoring with some ground and pound.
Crushing Maniac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crushing Maniac works over Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is on top in guard. #REVR#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is breathing heavily.
Crushing Maniac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is one step ahead there.
Crushing Maniac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald wants to control from the top but Crushing Maniac keeps moving. #T4#
Crushing Maniac keeping full guard, as Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald tries to pass.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald trying to control but Crushing Maniac is working from the bottom.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald distracts Crushing Maniac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crushing Maniac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is one step ahead there.
Crushing Maniac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crushing Maniac can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crushing Maniac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Can Crushing Maniac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .
Crushing Maniac keeps the fight on the outside.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a right hand that Crushing Maniac ducks under and follows up with a left that Crushing Maniac also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crushing Maniac counters with a straight right hand.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Crushing Maniac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Crushing Maniac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crushing Maniac distracts Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crushing Maniac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crushing Maniac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crushing Maniac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crushing Maniac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crushing Maniac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crushing Maniac landing some decent shots from guard.
Crushing Maniac looking to pass the guard.
Crushing Maniac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crushing Maniac stands up over Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Crushing Maniac scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crushing Maniac has his hands clasped together but Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald extends and breaks Crushing Maniac's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald !

Event: RISE 30 - Aron vs Orndorf
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Changggg connects with a body shot.
Changggg cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick by Oliveira misses
and Changggg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Changggg works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Changggg jumps back.
Changggg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Changggg won't allow it.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Changggg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Oliveira 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Changggg tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg landing knees to the body.
Changggg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Changggg.
Changggg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oliveira's defenses.
Changggg prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Changggg.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Oliveira 's eye. #TD#
Oliveira tightens his grip and picks Changggg up, before dumping him to the ground. Changggg manages to land in guard.
Changggg controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Changggg has a hand on Oliveira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Oliveira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Changggg 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.
Oliveira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Changggg is holding on tight. #SUB#
Oliveira has control of Changggg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Changggg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Changggg is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Changggg tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with shots to the head and body - Changggg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Changggg tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Changggg is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira tries to control but Changggg wriggling away.
Changggg is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oliveira looking to control but Changggg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira is landing with some decent strikes but Changggg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Changggg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira lands a couple of good shots and Changggg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Changggg is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Oliveira controlling well, preventing Changggg from escaping the position. #SUB#
Changggg showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Oliveira is cranking Changggg's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Changggg! He's tightened the choke and Changggg is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Oliveira!
A victorious Ricardo Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pedro Changggg spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCK YOU & GO SHOP AT ORGANIC NUTRITION'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven looks for the body kick but Championship saw that one coming.
Championship moves to clinch but Verhoeven breaks away #TD#
and Verhoeven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verhoeven prevents Championship from getting back to his feet.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Championship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Championship wants to stand up but Verhoeven is controlling him.
Championship seems keen to control Verhoeven's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Championship has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Verhoeven has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Verhoeven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Championship tries to get to full guard but Verhoeven has control of the leg.
Championship tries to kick Verhoeven off but Verhoeven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Championship keeping control of the position. #T2#
Championship looks like he's trying to stand up.
Championship keeping hold of Verhoeven's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Verhoeven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verhoeven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Championship circles away quickly and effectively.
Championship throws a series of strikes that have Verhoeven backpedaling.
Verhoeven connects with a solid leg kick.
Championship shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Verhoeven eats them both and turns towards Championship to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Championship lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Championship as he connects with a hook.
Championship gets in close and tags Verhoeven with a short punch that almost sends Verhoeven to the mat! Oh Verhoeven is in big trouble! He turns his back on Championship, trying to create some distance but Championship rushes him, striking wildly and Verhoeven goes down! The referee tackles Championship into the cage to end the fight! Championship is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vacant Championship!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
The God moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Goran Stepic has been cut.
Stepic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The God.
The God tries to clinch up.
The God misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Stepic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stepic.
The God misses with a punch to the body.
Stepic has The God pressed against the cage, preventing The God from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The God is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stepic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The God trying to stall but Stepic improves his position.
The God is trying to force a seperation but Stepic has the dominant position.
The God wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The God.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepic is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Stepic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The God ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepic moves away.
The God sets himself, and Stepic steps forward looking for the clinch! The God avoids it this time.
Stepic misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
The God throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Stepic moves into the clinch.
The God is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The God tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Stepic.
The God wants a takedown but no success here.
The God is breathing heavily.
Stepic lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like The God The God has been cut.
The God wants to take the fight to the mat but Stepic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The God The God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepic leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stepic.
Stepic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stepic scores with a shot to the side of The God's head.
Stepic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepic lands a right hand that snaps the head of The God backwards.
Stepic lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stepic. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepic presses The God against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepic presses The God against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The God throws a head punch that misses.
Stepic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Stepic.
Stepic lands a hook that snaps the head of The God backwards. #BC2#
Stepic breaks from the clinch.
Stepic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops The God to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! The God looks to clinch but Stepic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! The God taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Goran Stepic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Traveller looking for a takedown.
Traveller prevents a takedown attempt there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Traveller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.
Traveller is working MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov over against the cage.
Traveller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Traveller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Traveller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Traveller's head.
Traveller working a defensive guard here. #SU#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stands and steps away. Traveller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Traveller counters with a body kick. #T1#
Traveller is looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is avoiding it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traveller slips a jab and a cross from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Traveller dodges the punch combination from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. #CL2#
Traveller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Traveller fails to pull guard.
Traveller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Traveller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. #TD#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Traveller tries to roll over but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Traveller tries to roll over but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Traveller is trying to stand up here but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Traveller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Traveller is looking to control MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Traveller avoid being mounted?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working Traveller over with strikes.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov prevents Traveller from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Traveller taking some punishment here, with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in his half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working over Traveller with some ground and pound. Traveller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov there. #T4#
Traveller wants to get back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Traveller wants to control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Traveller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Traveller is in trouble now - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling from mount.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to finish Traveller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Traveller!
Traveller holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traveller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Traveller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traveller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is in Traveller's guard.#ES2#
Traveller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller shoots in for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.#T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.
Traveller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller darts in looking for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Traveller into the cage.
Traveller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Traveller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Traveller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab. #T2#
Traveller blocks a head kick by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Traveller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveller shoots for a double leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Traveller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Traveller throws a head kick that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov semi-blocks.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Traveller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller fails with a takedown attempt.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off.
Traveller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sets himself, and Traveller steps forward looking for the clinch! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it this time.
Traveller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Traveller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well and Traveller ends up having to push MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Traveller, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Traveller is defending well but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Traveller's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Traveller wants to sweep but no luck.
Traveller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Traveller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traveller manages to kick MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov off! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps back into Traveller's guard. #SUB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Traveller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traveller manages to kick MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov off! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jumps back into Traveller's guard. #T4#
Traveller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controls the pace.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up in Traveller's guard and throws a big left but Traveller blocks it. #SUB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Traveller.
Traveller looking to control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Traveller lands a head kick!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
Traveller shoots in but no luck this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traveller shoots in for a double leg but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Traveller shoots for a double leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Traveller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astro Traveller.#CL#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov clinches.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller prevents a body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage as Traveller throws knees to the body. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traveller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traveller jumps guard but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Traveller pressed against the cage, preventing Traveller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Traveller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Traveller or perhaps it was just good defense by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Traveller rushes MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Traveller fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Traveller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Traveller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Traveller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Traveller tumbling to the mat - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dives into Traveller's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stays in close to Traveller's body and controls the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Traveller.
Traveller is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Traveller is trying to control the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Traveller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is pushing down on Traveller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traveller is fighting to maintain full guard but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Traveller's head.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is thwarting Traveller's attempts to control the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling the action here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Traveller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Traveller wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Traveller trying to control here.
Traveller is trying to stand back up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
A victorious Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali Jr.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali Jr counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Ali Jr's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ali Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Ali Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali Jr lands an overhand right.
Ali Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sloppy strikes from Ali Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Ali Jr.
Ali Jr is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali Jr misses with the combination. #T1#
Ali Jr swinging wildly here.
Ali Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Clark off the cage and back into range.
Ali Jr throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali Jr. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Ali Jr is trying to break free.
Ali Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Ali Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clark tries to pull guard but Ali Jr won't allow it. #TD2#
Clark drags the fight down to the ground.
Clark working a defensive guard but Ali Jr passes into half guard.
Clark moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Clark has his feet on Ali Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Ali Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ali Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clevis Clark!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Riddle dives in for a single leg takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov feints and as Riddle raises his hands in defense, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Riddle striking off his back but it's not causing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov any problems. #SUB#
Riddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddle is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov won't allow Riddle to get back to his feet.
Riddle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle shoots in but no luck this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle is breathing heavily.#TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Riddle is rocked!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Riddle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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! Riddle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Verhoeven connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Dion Frost has been cut.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost throws a counter high kick but Verhoeven was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verhoeven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frost has his hands on Verhoeven's head, controlling the position.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Verhoeven passes into half guard.
Frost is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Verhoeven is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Verhoeven is trying to control. Frost wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verhoeven looks winded!
Verhoeven blocks the strikes from Frost.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Verhoeven is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verhoeven connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
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.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Verhoeven throws a counter combo.
Verhoeven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Verhoeven gets caught napping as Frost dives in and scores a takedown. Verhoeven manages to retain guard.
Frost postures up.
Frost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Frost drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Verhoeven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frost has Verhoeven in his guard.#REVB##ES#
Frost has his feet on Verhoeven's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
Verhoeven defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Verhoeven throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verhoeven.
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Verhoeven gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frost throws a head kick but Verhoeven moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verhoeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dion Frost's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verhoeven lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Verhoeven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to stand up but Verhoeven is controlling him.
Frost is controlling Verhoeven's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Frost wants to stand but Verhoeven is controlling the position.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Frost 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.
Frost controlling the position.
Frank Verhoeven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Verhoeven passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is positioning himself well to prevent Verhoeven advancing to mount.
Frost tries to roll over but Verhoeven keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost is trying to stand back up but Verhoeven is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Verhoeven thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verhoeven tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verhoeven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verhoeven manages to avoid it.#T3#
Frost tries for a takedown but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verhoeven, right into the meat.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Dion Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Frost dives in and scores a takedown into Verhoeven's guard.#T4#
Frost is looking to work some ground and pound but Verhoeven has wrist control.
Verhoeven has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
Frost scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frost landing with the ground and pound.
Frost postures up and lands a big shot to Verhoeven's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frost with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dion Frost's cut.
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##TD#
Frost closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Verhoeven quickly recovers to half guard.
Verhoeven trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Frost scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Verhoeven wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Verhoeven taking some punishment here, with Frost in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura but Verhoeven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage.
Verhoeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Verhoeven wants to get back to full guard.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Verhoeven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frost scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Frost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been informed that Verhoeven has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frost lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Frost. #T3#
Frost 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#
Verhoeven is defending against the submission attempts here by Frost.
Frost lands with a punch from 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. Frost connects with a nice short shot to Verhoeven's temple.
Verhoeven wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Verhoeven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frost scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Frost working Verhoeven over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Frost.
Verhoeven taking some punishment here, with Frost in his half guard.
Frost content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verhoeven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frost scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dion Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Verhoeven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verhoeven 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Namununga moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses.
Namununga looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Namununga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven throwing a counter right hand but Namununga manages to avoid it.
Namununga tries to clinch up#TD#
and Verhoeven counters with a single leg into guard. Namununga didn't expect that.
Verhoeven preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.#T1#
Verhoeven wants to control from the top but Namununga keeps moving.
Verhoeven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Verhoeven pushing down on Namununga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Namununga wants to get back to full guard but Verhoeven has mounted him!
Namununga tries to lock up and control but Verhoeven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Namununga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verhoeven throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Verhoeven looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Namununga is trying desperately to improve position.
Verhoeven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Verhoeven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Namununga is looking to escape.
Namununga holds on, trying desperately to control.
Namununga is squirming around, avoiding Verhoeven's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Namununga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Namununga wants to hold on but Verhoeven pushes him away.
Namununga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verhoeven controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verhoeven is trying to control here but Namununga has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verhoeven dominated that round.
That's time! Verhoeven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Namununga throws a head kick that misses.
Namununga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Verhoeven scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Namununga. No joy for Verhoeven on that attempt.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Namununga throws a leg kick that misses.
Verhoeven seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namununga. Verhoeven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verhoeven seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Namununga throws a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Verhoeven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven throws a low kick, looking for Namununga's leg but Namununga calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Verhoeven.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verhoeven moves out of range as Namununga throws a body kick. #T1#
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namununga throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Namununga has Verhoeven up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verhoeven.
Namununga misses with a body punch.
Namununga prevents a body shot from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven blocks a body shot from Namununga.
Namununga misses with a punch to the body.
Namununga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namununga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verhoeven's elbow. #T2#
Namununga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Namununga fails to land. #BC2#
Namununga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namununga thows a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it
and Verhoeven counters with a good, hard body kick but Namununga shrugs it off.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank Verhoeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Namununga.
Namununga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verhoeven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Namununga tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Namununga throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Verhoeven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Namununga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Namununga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Verhoeven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Namununga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Namununga keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Namununga wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verhoeven is trying to control the action in half guard but Namununga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Verhoeven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Namununga. Namununga obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namununga throws a push kick but Verhoeven slaps the foot to one side.
Namununga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namununga throws a low kick but Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Namununga throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namununga avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mulu Namununga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Verhoeven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Namununga. Namununga obviously looking to wear him down.
Namununga misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Namununga misses
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Verhoeven does no damage.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Namununga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Namununga throws a sloppy head kick and Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namununga can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verhoeven dives in and grabs Namununga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namununga pushes down on Verhoeven's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick lands from Namununga.
Namununga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verhoeven.
As Namununga looks to move away, Verhoeven throws a big counter combo but Namununga just gets out of the way.#T1#
Namununga tries to land a front kick but Verhoeven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verhoeven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Namununga is looking to clinch.
Namununga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verhoeven is looking for a counter combo.
Namununga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Namununga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Namununga scores with a head kick. Verhoeven tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Verhoeven has been cut.
Namununga misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Verhoeven blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Namununga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Namununga misses.
Namununga throws out a leg kick but Verhoeven moves out of range and Namununga only half commits.
Namununga scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Namununga moves into the clinch.
Namununga misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Namununga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verhoeven - that will leave a mark!
Namununga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namununga is looking to clinch but Verhoeven is avoiding it. #T3#
Namununga throws a leg kick but Verhoeven moved away.
Verhoeven is looking for a counter combo.
Namununga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Namununga tries a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
Verhoeven blocks a leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses.
Namununga throws a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Namununga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Namununga throws a leg kick but Verhoeven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Namununga tries to land a front kick but Verhoeven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Namununga thuds his shin into the meat of Verhoeven's side.#CL2#
Verhoeven tries to keep at a distance but Namununga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Namununga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namununga working aggressively here.
Namununga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Namununga breaks from the clinch.
Namununga lands a big head kick that sends Verhoeven to the canvas! Namununga follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mulu Namununga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Henry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali Jr.
Some wild striking there from Ali Jr.
Ali Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Henry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ali Jr throws a right and a left that Henry avoids nicely.
Ali Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali Jr looks winded!#TD#
Henry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali Jr wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry 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.
Ali Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry connects with a couple of short punches.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry wants to control from the top but Ali Jr keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry trying to control but Ali Jr is working from the bottom. #SU#
Henry gets to his feet. Ali Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry tries to clinch there but Ali Jr circles away. #T2#
Ali Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Henry drives through and clinches with Ali Jr against the cage.
Ali Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.
Henry lands an elbow just above Ali Jr 's eye. #BC#
Henry breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Ali Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SU#
Ali Jr is working an open guard so Henry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ali Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Ali Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali Jr defends it nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ali Jr enables Henry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ali Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Ali Jr wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position. #SU#
Henry gets to his feet. Ali Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henry shoots in but Ali Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henry.
Sloppy strikes from Ali Jr. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Henry gets a double leg takedown into Ali Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathanial Henry 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#
Henry tries for a takedown but Ali Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry blocks a jab.
Henry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Ali Jr misses.
Ali Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Ali Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry is looking to clinch.
Ali Jr misses with a double jab #CL#
and Henry counters by moving into the clinch.
Ali Jr is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nathanial Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Ali Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henry is looking to clinch but Ali Jr is avoiding it.
Ali Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
Ali Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henry shoots for a takedown but Ali Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ali Jr throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henry is looking to clinch but Ali Jr is avoiding it. #T2#
Henry tries to clinch but Ali Jr moves out of range.
Muhammad Ali Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Henry rushes Ali Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Ali Jr blocks a body shot from Henry.
Henry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali Jr circles away.
Good work by Ali Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Muhammad Ali Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Henry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ali Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Henry scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Henry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ali Jr is avoiding damage well.
Henry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Henry stalls from top position.
Henry landing a few strikes.
Henry working the head and body with strikes.
Henry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ali Jr is avoiding damage well.
Henry scores with punches from side control.
Henry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henry scoring with punches from side control.
Henry is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Henry is chipping away with strikes. #SU#
Henry decides to stand back up.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Ali Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Muhammad Ali Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry looks for a takedown but Ali Jr sprawls well.#TD#
Henry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathanial Henry dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ali Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Ali Jr dodges the punch combination from Henry.
A jab from Ali Jr does it's job there.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali Jr misses with a straight right.
Henry throws a big counter combination but Ali Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry tries to work over Ali Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ali Jr letting Henry take a breather here.
Henry has had enough of the clinch but Ali Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Ali Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali Jr can do to turn this around?
Ali Jr tries to break the clinch but Henry is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry wants to clinch.
Ali Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ali Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Henry.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Ali Jr.
Henry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali Jr avoided it.
Henry darts in looking for a takedown but Ali Jr gets double underhooks and turns Henry into the cage.
Ali Jr is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Henry scores with a takedown into Ali Jr's guard.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Henry stands and steps away. Ali Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ali Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.#T4##TD#
Ali Jr tries to sprawl but Henry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Henry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Henry connects with a nice short shot to Ali Jr's temple.
Henry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henry prevents Ali Jr from standing back up. #SU#
Henry stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Henry doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ali Jr counter with a right hand.
Muhammad Ali Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathanial Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathanial Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henry, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Henry!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Owen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Owen manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Owen lands a nice short elbow.
Owen trying to control the pace.
Owen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Owen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Owen trying to mount his opponent but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it.
Owen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Owen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Owen. #SUB#
Owen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Owen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to roll over but Owen keeps him under control.
Owen is keen to just control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it well.
Owen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Owen fails with the takedown.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a head kick but Owen moves out of range.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owen manages to avoid it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Owen's body.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Owen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Owen getting side control.
Owen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks winded!
Owen is taking a breather. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.#SUB#
Owen wants to work for an arm triangle but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Owen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Owen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Owen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Owen eventually gives up the hold.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeping hold of Owen's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to stand back up but Owen is controlling him
Owen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Owen is looking to take a break and control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to stand up here but Owen is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Antony Owen has been cut.
Owen shoots in but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the body from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Owen moves out of range of the body kick.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owen blocks a head kick by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. #TD#
Owen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Owen decides to stand up, so the ref orders MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to his feet. #TD#
Owen shoots in and gets a takedown into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
Owen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Owen wants to control from the top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps moving. #T3#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Owen from standing up.
Owen trying to control but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Owen has passed into half guard.
Owen trying to control the action but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is pressing down on Owen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Owen wants to control from the top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps moving.
Antony Owen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Owen drops back, looking for a kneebar! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antony Owen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Owen quickly recovers to half guard.
Owen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Owen trying to hold on to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head to control him but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Owen looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Owen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owen is trying to maintain the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Owen is rocked!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Owen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov not doing much here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Owen quite badly. Owen pulls MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in close trying to recover. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Owen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Owen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
A victorious Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018

#R1#
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quick or perhaps it was just good defense by Verhoeven, which made it look bad.
Verhoeven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick misses with a leg kick
and Verhoeven counters with a two punch combo.
Quick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination. Quick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Verhoeven avoids a kick to the body.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Verhoeven tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Quick.
Quick motions for Verhoeven to come forward. Quick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verhoeven swivels and escapes.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quick looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Verhoeven scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Quick has his takedown stuffed
and Verhoeven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Quick throws a combination that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a one-two to the body.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Quick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verhoeven's waist but Verhoeven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quick off to one side.
Quick with a poor takedown
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Quick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verhoeven.
Quick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verhoeven counters with a two punch combo.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Verhoeven sprawls well.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verhoeven swivels and escapes.
Verhoeven scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven lands a head kick!
Frank Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verhoeven. That's going to slow Quick down.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verhoeven as he avoids it easily.
Verhoeven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quick's calf.
Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Verhoeven's shoulder, as Verhoeven tries to avoid the shot.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown but Verhoeven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verhoeven pushes Quick away with a front kick.#T4#
Quick fails with the takedown
and Verhoeven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Quick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to avoid it but Quick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verhoeven to the ground. Verhoeven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Verhoeven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick dives in for a single leg takedown but Verhoeven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Verhoeven tried to counter with a leg kick but Quick avoided it.
No luck for Quick with that takedown attempt.
Verhoeven is working the combinations to good effect here.
Quick throws a body punch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verhoeven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Quick wants to clinch up but Verhoeven keeps it at a distance.
Quick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quick shoots for a double leg takedown but Verhoeven sprawls well. He's pushed Quick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Verhoeven is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Quick misses
and Verhoeven counters with a three punch combo that has Quick backing up. Quick nods at Verhoeven to acknowledge the strikes.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Verhoeven closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Quick's guard.
Quick looking for a sweep. Not yet Quick, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quick is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Verhoeven is sitting in close to Quick's body. Quick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Verhoeven is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Verhoeven is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Quick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick!

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