Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SENSEI FC 4
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Wallace with a nice cross.
Pele needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Pele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Pele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Pele knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pele's head backwards.
Pele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!#CL#
Pele drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Pele wants a takedown.
Pele is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Pele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pele is trying to pull guard but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Pele's defenses.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pele tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Wallace connects with a jab.
Wallace cracks Pele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pele goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Pele has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pele wants a takedown.
Wallace gets through Pele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Pele's takedown attempt. #T2#
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pele backwards.
Pele has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pele is breathing heavily.
Pele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pele backwards.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Pele.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace avoiding damage.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Pele being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Pele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pele looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pele momentarily.
Wallace might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wallace scores with a decent looking hook.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Pele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallace.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pele.#T4#
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Pele's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pele shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pele has time to react.
Pele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pele scrambles back to his feet.
Pele takes one on the button.
Wallace has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pele wants to clinch.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pele on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pele's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Pele's head back.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pele shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wallace is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pele in particular looking to stall.
Pele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wallace is trying to escape back to his feet but Pele uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pele lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pele controls the action.#T1#
Pele lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallace is trying to stand back up.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wallace is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pele lands a shot to the body. #T2#
Pele slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wallace is trying to stand back up.
Pele is landing with strikes. Wallace can't take much more of this.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wallace is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Pele sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Wallace has no choice but to tap and Pele jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Pele!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha lands the left hand.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Pele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buddha is looking for a sweep. Pele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Pele.
Pele controlling the pace.
Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pele controlling from the top position.
Buddha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pele manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buddha is aware though and is defending well.
Buddha trying to control but Pele is working from the bottom. #T1#
Buddha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buddha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pele keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pele regains half guard.
Buddha is thwarting Pele's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddha controlling the pace.
Buddha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Pele is working away. #SUB#
Buddha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Pele trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up. #SUB#
Buddha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pele is just riding it out for now. Buddha eventually gives up the hold.
Buddha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buddha trying to control from Pele's half guard. Pele has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pele looking for a sweep. Not yet Pele, not yet.
Buddha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buddha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buddha slips nicely into half guard.
Buddha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buddha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pele defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buddha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pele is refusing to be controlled, as Buddha sits in half guard.
Buddha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pele is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buddha controlling the action here.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pele keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pele tries to get to full guard but Buddha has control of the leg.
Buddha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siddhartha Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Pele throws a fast counter high kick but Buddha manages to duck under it in time.
Buddha swings for the body but Pele moves out of range.
Pele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David Pele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Pele is just out of range.
Pele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Pele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buddha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pele in his tracks.
Buddha lands a nice hook to Pele's body. Pele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Pele slips under a jab.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Pele is out of range. #T1#
A left lands for Buddha.#CUT#It looks like David Pele has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pele.
Pele tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Buddha counters with a nice body shot.
Pele is breathing heavily.
Buddha throws a good cross that connects.
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pele's head.#ROC#Pele is rocked!
Buddha punishes Pele's body with a nice straight punch.
Pele is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Pele seems to have recovered his senses.
Buddha scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha jabs at Pele's body.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
Pele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Good shot there by Buddha.
Siddhartha Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha cracks Pele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha works Pele's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Buddha lands a big uppercut and Pele crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pele looks OK. Buddha waves Pele back to his feet!
Buddha lands a nice hook to Pele's body. Pele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Buddha feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pele sprawling to the canvas! Pele rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buddha finish him?!
Buddha drops Pele with a big left hand! Pele is injured, injured bad! Buddha jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siddhartha Buddha!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020

#R1#
Zabatshepornitov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liayra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liayra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov scores with a takedown into Liayra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabatshepornitov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Zabatshepornitov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Liayra pushes a forearm under Zabatshepornitov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zabatshepornitov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieran Liayra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zawa rushes Jimers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zawa has Jimers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jimers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Zawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Jimers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jimers showed some decent athleticism there.
Jimers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimers.
Zawa has hold of Jimers's hands but Jimers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jimers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Jimers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jimers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jimers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jimers working Zawa over with strikes here. #ROC#
Zawa is rocked!
Jimers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zawa hang on?
Zawa is still in real trouble! Can Jimers finish him?
Jimers cracks Zawa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Jimers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020

#R1#
Kownacki scores with a punch to the head.
Delavine looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kownacki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Kownacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kownacki misses with a double jab.
Kownacki throws a right and a left that Delavine avoids nicely.
Kownacki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kownacki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kownacki lands a slapping body shot.
Kownacki misses with a series of wild punches.
Delavine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kownacki's head.
Kownacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delavine. #T1#
Kownacki cracks a nice hook into Delavine's ribs.
Kownacki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kownacki duly obliges.
Kownacki lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kownacki has knocked Delavine down with a huge combo! Kownacki steps away and waves a wobbly Delavine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Delavine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delavine walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kownacki! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Kownacki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Glotsby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zawa.#CL#
Glotsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zawa tries to break free but Glotsby pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Glotsby works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Glotsby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Glotsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glotsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Zawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zawa looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glotsby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Glotsby connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Glotsby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zawa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zawa is looking for a triangle but Glotsby pushes his legs off easily.
Glotsby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Glotsby stands up over Zawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Glotsby working some strikes from top position.
Glotsby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Glotsby scoring with some ground and pound.
Glotsby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Glotsby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Glotsby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Zawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glotsby controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zawa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glotsby controlling from the top position.
We've been informed that Zawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Glotsby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Glotsby manages to pull guard.
Glotsby pulls Zawa in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Glotsby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Zawa is posturing up here but Glotsby has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zawa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zawa has to tap! Slick submission there by Glotsby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Glotsby!
After winning the bout, Frank Glotsby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Delavine takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Delavine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delavine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Delavine up against the cage.#TD#
Burns pulls guard.
Delavine wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burns is controlling Delavine's posture.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Delavine looks winded!
Burns stops Delavine from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Burns controlling the pace. #SUB#
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delavine is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Burns escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Delavine is trying to break free.
Burns is trying to drag Delavine to the mat but Delavine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delavine up against the cage.
Burns tries to score a body lock takedown but Delavine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burns looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delavine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delavine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delavine smiles and moves away.
Delavine misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Delavine scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Burns manages to mount him!
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Burns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Delavine is surviving well by controlling Burns's body position as best he can.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns throws a head kick but Delavine moves out of range. #TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burns in side control, throwing shots but Delavine defends.
Burns advances to full mount.
Burns controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns'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.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delavine can do to turn this around?
Burns takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Delavine is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Burns has got one arm under Delavine's chin. This could be trouble... Delavine trying to control the other hand but Burns gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Delavine has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1#
Zawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Hunter Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Killer moves into range and clinches up with Zawa.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Zawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Zawa.#T1#
Killer throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Zawa.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zawa's elbow.
Zawa is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zawa tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Zawa avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Zawa wants a takedown.
Zawa looks winded!
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zawa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zawa backwards. #ROC#
Zawa is rocked!
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Zawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Zawa blocking some punches.
Killer lands a big knee! That's hurt Zawa! Oh, he's all over the place! Killer lands another knee that sends Zawa to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Killer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2020

#R1#
Zawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Pablono closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pablono lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablono's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pablono landing with the ground and pound.
Pablono content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablono is working Zawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pablono sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pablono 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.#T1#
Pablono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zawa is keeping the position for now.
Pablono pushes down on Zawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablono looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zawa is trying to control but can't.
Pablono stalling.
Pablono working Zawa over with strikes.
Pablono controlling the action here.
Zawa is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Pablono lands with a punch from half guard.
Pablono trying to control the pace.
Pablono lands with a punch from half guard.
Zawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Zawa is rocked!
Pablono is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zawa is still in real trouble! Can Pablono finish him?
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. Pablono connects with a nice short shot to Zawa's temple.
Pablono lands a big elbow - Zawa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pablono!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Pablono!

Event: Core Combat V
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Lidaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delavine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Lidaka clinches with his opponent.
Lidaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delavine prevents it.
Delavine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lidaka backwards.
Lidaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delavine trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidaka tries to pull guard but Delavine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan Delavine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvids Lidaka.
Delavine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lidaka tries to pull guard but Delavine holds him up against the cage and eventually Lidaka drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Delavine closes the distance and pushes Lidaka back into the cage.#BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delavine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lidaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lidaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Lidaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delavine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch. #CL#
Delavine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lidaka, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lidaka gets tackled into the cage by Delavine. Delavine maintains the clinch.
Delavine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lidaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Delavine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidaka's elbow. #T2#
Delavine stops a takedown attempt from Lidaka.
Our sources have told us that Delavine has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Delavine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delavine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lidaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lidaka throws a counter combo.
Delavine is looking to clinch but Lidaka is avoiding it. #CL2#
Delavine gets tackled into the cage by Lidaka. Lidaka maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lidaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Delavine forces Lidaka back against the cage and clinches.
Delavine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lidaka is defending well for now.
Lidaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delavine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Delavine missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Delavine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delavine just leaning against Lidaka, taking a breather. #BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delavine is breathing heavily.#CL#
Delavine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lidaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Delavine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lidaka manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Delavine misses. #CL2#
Lidaka drives through and clinches with Delavine against the cage. #BC#
Delavine breaks from the clinch.
Lidaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lidaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lidaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lidaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4##TD2#
Lidaka successfully pulls guard.
Lidaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delavine is one step ahead there.
Lidaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lidaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Lidaka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Delavine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Delavine leaves Lidaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lidaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Delavine rushes Lidaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lidaka fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lidaka.
Delavine throws a counter high kick but Lidaka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan Delavine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvids Lidaka.
Lidaka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delavine.
Delavine swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lidaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Delavine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lidaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Delavine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Delavine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lidaka.
Lidaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delavine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lidaka somewhat.
Lidaka shoots for a takedown but Delavine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arvids Lidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delavine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lidaka.
Lidaka wants to counter with a clinch but Delavine pushes him away.#TD2#
Lidaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delavine did well to prevent Lidaka getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lidaka is trying to control the action in half guard but Delavine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##ES#
Delavine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lidaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Delavine back against the cage.
Lidaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delavine smiles and moves away.
Lidaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delavine.
Delavine tries to clinch but Lidaka moves out of range.
Lidaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delavine as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delavine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lidaka.
Ryan Delavine is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lidaka gets tackled into the cage by Delavine. Delavine maintains the clinch.
Delavine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lidaka jumps guard but Delavine stands there with Lidaka around his waist. Lidaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delavine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lidaka is defending well for now.#T3#
Lidaka is trying to pull guard but Delavine has him pressed against the cage.
Delavine taking a breather.
Ryan Delavine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delavine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delavine lands a shot to the body.
Lidaka tries for a takedown but Delavine manages to get underhooks.
Delavine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lidaka can do to turn this around?
Lidaka fails to pull guard.
Delavine gets underhooks to prevent Lidaka's takedown attempt.
Delavine'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.#TD2#
Lidaka has picked Delavine up - he's going for a ride! Lidaka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
Delavine tries to kick Lidaka off but Lidaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lidaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delavine!
Arvids Lidaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lidaka looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Lidaka looking to secure an arm triangle but Delavine defends it well.
Lidaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delavine's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Delavine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Delavine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lidaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lidaka throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Delavine to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Lidaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lidaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Delavine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lidaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Delavine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delavine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delavine walks away with a smile on his face. Lidaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan Delavine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvids Lidaka.
Delavine tries to close the distance and clinch but Lidaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lidaka rushes Delavine and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Delavine trying to land knees to the body.
Delavine tries a body shot but Lidaka blocks it.
Delavine missing with knees to the body.
Delavine has Lidaka pressed against the cage.
Delavine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lidaka avoids it.#TD2#
Lidaka jumps guard.
Lidaka has Delavine pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delavine postures up.
Lidaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lidaka 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.
Delavine wants to stand but Lidaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Delavine 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.
Delavine wants to stand and escape but instead Lidaka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lidaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Lidaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lidaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Lidaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delavine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lidaka slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lidaka in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lidaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lidaka drives through and clinches with Delavine against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lidaka is trying to pull guard but Delavine has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lidaka gets control of Delavine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lidaka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arvids Lidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Delavine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lidaka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvids Lidaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delavine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Delavine!
Ryan Delavine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nils tries to sprawl out of it but Zabatshepornitov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nils manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Nils lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zabatshepornitov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zabatshepornitov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nils's waist but Nils gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zabatshepornitov off to one side.
Nils changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sture Nils has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nils tries to sprawl out of it but Zabatshepornitov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nils manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nils half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Zabatshepornitov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nils is out of range.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nils but Nils pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zabatshepornitov looks winded!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nils lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zabatshepornitov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zabatshepornitov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zabatshepornitov throws a counter combo.
Zabatshepornitov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nils sprawls well. He's pushed Zabatshepornitov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nils jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nils manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nils controls Zabatshepornitov momentarily but Zabatshepornitov frees himself.
Zabatshepornitov won't allow Nils to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has gone for a leg lock! Nils slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zabatshepornitov's guard.#REVR#
Nils would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Nils won't allow Zabatshepornitov to sweep him here.
Nils wants to get up but he can't break Zabatshepornitov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zabatshepornitov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nils manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nils being controlled here, momentarily.
Zabatshepornitov is working Nils over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nils wants to stand and escape but Zabatshepornitov is having none of it.
Zabatshepornitov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zabatshepornitov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zabatshepornitov stays in close to Nils's body and controls the position.
Nils knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zabatshepornitov on the ground.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sture Nils dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nils misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabatshepornitov. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov dives in and scores a takedown into Nils's guard.
Zabatshepornitov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabatshepornitov throwing strikes but missing.
Nils can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zabatshepornitov controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zabatshepornitov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nils might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nils wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zabatshepornitov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Zabatshepornitov lands a couple of digs.
Zabatshepornitov is working Nils over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabatshepornitov chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zabatshepornitov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zabatshepornitov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nils's half guard.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nils is just riding it out for now. Zabatshepornitov eventually gives up the hold.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zabatshepornitov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nils has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zabatshepornitov is working away from the top position though.
Nils taking some punishment here, with Zabatshepornitov in his half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nils has hold of Zabatshepornitov's hands but Zabatshepornitov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zabatshepornitov uses his free foot to push down on Nils's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nils.
Zabatshepornitov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zabatshepornitov lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has control of Nils's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nils regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nils is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Zabatshepornitov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov scores with a takedown into Nils's guard.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nils utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabatshepornitov throws an elbow that misses. Nils uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zabatshepornitov's guard. Nice move by Nils!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nils passes into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
It looks like Nils is going to stand back up.
Zabatshepornitov is positioning himself well to prevent Nils advancing to mount.
Zabatshepornitov tries to roll over but Nils keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nils prevents Zabatshepornitov from standing back up.
Zabatshepornitov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nils tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nils from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nils swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zabatshepornitov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nils trying to control the position.
Zabatshepornitov landing with the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zabatshepornitov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabatshepornitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zabatshepornitov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nils.
Nice sprawl there from Nils as Zabatshepornitov shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Zabatshepornitov.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zabatshepornitov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Mettinen fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov prevents Mettinen from getting back to his feet.
Mettinen wants to sweep here but Zabatshepornitov controlling him for the moment.
Zabatshepornitov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mettinen working for a triangle but Zabatshepornitov defends it easily.
Zabatshepornitov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mettinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabatshepornitov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Zabatshepornitov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zabatshepornitov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabatshepornitov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mettinen wants to control from the top but Zabatshepornitov keeps moving.
Mettinen wants to pass the guard but Zabatshepornitov is keeping the position.
Zabatshepornitov wants to get back to his feet but Mettinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabatshepornitov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand up but Mettinen is controlling him.
Mettinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettinen is working hard here to advance position.
Zabatshepornitov controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Mettinen is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mettinen to the ground. Zabatshepornitov is now in Mettinen's guard.
Zabatshepornitov postures up.
Zabatshepornitov wants to control from the top but Mettinen keeps moving.
Zabatshepornitov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Mettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zabatshepornitov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zabatshepornitov distracts Mettinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zabatshepornitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zabatshepornitov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zabatshepornitov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mettinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zabatshepornitov controls the pace.
Zabatshepornitov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zabatshepornitov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has gone for a leg lock! Mettinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zabatshepornitov's guard.#REVR#
Zabatshepornitov is controlling Mettinen's posture.
Zabatshepornitov keeping full guard, as Mettinen tries to pass.
Mettinen pushing down on Zabatshepornitov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zabatshepornitov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov has his foot on Mettinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mettinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mettinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in but Mettinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mettinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mettinen has his hands on Zabatshepornitov's head, controlling the position.
Zabatshepornitov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mettinen trying to pass the guard but Zabatshepornitov defending well. #T1#
Mettinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mettinen wants to pass to mount but Zabatshepornitov is defending the position.
Mettinen trying to advance position but Zabatshepornitov counters by regaining guard.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from standing up.
Zabatshepornitov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zabatshepornitov, not yet.
Mettinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mettinen prevents Zabatshepornitov from getting back to his feet.
Mettinen wants to control from the top but Zabatshepornitov keeps moving.
Mettinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zabatshepornitov is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mettinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabatshepornitov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mettinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zabatshepornitov keeping moving, preventing Mettinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zabatshepornitov has a takedown stuffed.
Mettinen attempts a counter takedown but Zabatshepornitov avoids it well and moves away.
Mettinen shoots and misses #TD2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Zabatshepornitov working away.
Zabatshepornitov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mettinen keeps working.
Mettinen is trying to control Zabatshepornitov's posture but Zabatshepornitov avoids it.
Zabatshepornitov wants to control but Mettinen is keeping him busy.
Mettinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zabatshepornitov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mettinen prevents Zabatshepornitov from moving into mount.
Zabatshepornitov looks up at the clock and then as Mettinen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zabatshepornitov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zabatshepornitov scoring with punches from side control.
Zabatshepornitov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mettinen down. #T4#
Zabatshepornitov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mettinen stops Zabatshepornitov from passing to mount.
Zabatshepornitov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mettinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mettinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Zabatshepornitov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zabatshepornitov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mettinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zabatshepornitov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mettinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabatshepornitov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zabatshepornitov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zabatshepornitov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Zabatshepornitov stops Mettinen from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mettinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabatshepornitov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mettinen's head.
Zabatshepornitov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov won't allow Mettinen to get back to his feet.
Mettinen keeping moving, preventing Zabatshepornitov from controlling successfully.
Zabatshepornitov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zabatshepornitov stopping the sweep attempt from Mettinen.
Zabatshepornitov postures up in Mettinen's guard and throws a big left but Mettinen blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zabatshepornitov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tukka Mettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabatshepornitov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mettinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zabatshepornitov somewhat.
Zabatshepornitov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mettinen kicks Zabatshepornitov off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Mettinen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zabatshepornitov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mettinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mettinen gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Tukka Mettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.#T4#
Zabatshepornitov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mettinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mettinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Zabatshepornitov keeps control of the position as Mettinen tries to break free. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking to break Mettinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mettinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zabatshepornitov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Zabatshepornitov tightening his grip on Mettinen, looking for the choke.
Mettinen is trying to get back to his feet but Zabatshepornitov has full control of the position and if anything, Mettinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tukka Mettinen.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Zabatshepornitov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Ris misses with a takedown
and Delavine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Ris forces Delavine back against the cage and clinches.
Delavine gets through Ris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ris looking for a takedown.
Delavine misses with a punch to the body.
Ris wants to get back to striking at distance but Delavine won't allow it.
Delavine pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Delavine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Delavine clinches up with Ris and pushes him back against the cage.
Delavine tries to land knees in the clinch but Ris avoids the damage to the body.
Ris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delavine lands a body shot.
Delavine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delavine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Delavine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryan Delavine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Erik Ris.#TD2#
Ris has clasped his hands together around Delavine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ris looks winded!
Delavine is trying to buck Ris off.#SU2#
Ris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Delavine to his feet. #CL#
Delavine closes the distance and clinches.
Delavine stalling against the cage. #BC#
Delavine manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Delavine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ris defends well and Delavine ends up having to push Ris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ris misses with a takedown
and Delavine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Delavine closes the distance and pushes Ris back into the cage.
Ris is trying to pull guard but Delavine has him pressed against the cage.
Ris 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.
Delavine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ris is trying to break the clinch but Delavine is controlling him.
Ris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ris avoiding damage as Delavine throws knees to the body.
Delavine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delavine lands a nice knee to the body.
Delavine taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Delavine.
Delavine digs a right hand underneath Ris's ribcage. Ris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delavine lands an elbow inside.
Ris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Delavine. #BC#
Delavine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ris gets tackled into the cage by Delavine. Delavine maintains the clinch.
Delavine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Delavine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ris avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Delavine.
Delavine has Ris pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Delavine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Delavine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ris up against the cage.
Delavine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Knees to the body from Delavine.
Delavine digs a right hand into Ris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ris's gas tank. #BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Delavine clinches up against the cage.
Ris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Delavine. #BC#
Delavine manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Delavine moves into the clinch.#BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Delavine pushes Ris up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Delavine dominated that round.
That's time! Delavine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Delavine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delavine somewhat.
Ris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delavine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delavine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ris shoots and misses
and Delavine counters with an outside leg kick.
Delavine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Delavine pushes Ris up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Delavine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ris avoids it.
Ris is breathing heavily.
Delavine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delavine crunches a lovely knee into Ris's ribcage.#T1#
Delavine pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delavine can pounce on him.
Ris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Delavine moves into the clinch.
Delavine cracks Ris with a nice body shot.
Delavine is leaning against Ris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delavine tries to land a knee to the head but Ris blocks with his arms.
Delavine is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan Delavine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Ris with a poor takedown
enabling Delavine to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Delavine closes the distance and clinches.
Delavine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ris is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Delavine landing knees to the body. #BC#
Delavine breaks from the clinch.
Jan Erik Ris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Ris misses
and Delavine counters with a three punch combo that has Ris backing up. Ris nods at Delavine to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Delavine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ris, pushing him back against the cage.
Delavine taking a breather.#BC#
Delavine breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Delavine moves into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ris has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Delavine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Ris tries to keep at a distance but Delavine has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delavine tries a head kick but it misses.
Ris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Delavine darts in and clinches Ris up against the cage.
Delavine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Delavine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Delavine lands a knee to the body.
Delavine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delavine digs a right hand into Ris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ris's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Delavine. #T4#
Delavine is working Ris over against the cage.
Delavine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Delavine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Delavine forces Ris back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ris moves into range and clinches up with Delavine.#BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Delavine with that takedown attempt.
Ris stuffs the takedown.
Ris is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Delavine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Delavine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Delavine shoots in looking for a takedown but Ris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delavine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delavine scores with a decent looking hook.
Delavine stuffs the takedown attempt from Ris. Ris gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ris lands in his opponent's guard.
Delavine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Delavine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Delavine moves in looking to clinch but Ris pushes him off.
Ris misses with a takedown attempt
letting Delavine counter with a right hand.
Ris circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Delavine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ris, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Delavine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delavine works over Ris's head and body with a nice combination.
Delavine tries to clinch up.
Delavine shoots for a takedown but Ris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Delavine clinches with his opponent.
Delavine unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Delavine lands a knee to the body.
Delavine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ris.
Delavine lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delavine lands a knee to the body.
Delavine lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Delavine.
Ris is working for takedown but Delavine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan Delavine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Erik Ris.
Delavine scores a nice knee to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Delavine here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Delavine scores a nice knee to the body.
Delavine lands a nice shot to the body.
Delavine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Delavine. #T3#
Delavine tries a body shot but Ris blocks it.
Delavine crunches a lovely knee into Ris's ribcage.
Delavine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ris shoots in for a takedown but Delavine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Delavine darts in and clinches Ris up against the cage.
Delavine scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Delavine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delavine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Delavine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jan Erik Ris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Ris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL#
Delavine darts in and clinches Ris up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delavine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ris up against the cage.
Ris can't break the clinch.
Ris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ris managing to block the knees to the body from Delavine.
Jan Erik Ris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Delavine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ris takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Delavine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delavine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Delavine!
Ryan Delavine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019

#R1#
Mountain digs a good hook to Zabatshepornitov's body. #CL#
Mountain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mountain is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Mountain into the cage.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Zabatshepornitov's head.
Zabatshepornitov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mountain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Zabatshepornitov backwards.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mountain is pushing Zabatshepornitov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kille Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.#T1##BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Zabatshepornitov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mountain as he jumps to the side.
Mountain scores with a punch to the head.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain cracks Zabatshepornitov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zabatshepornitov falls to his knees and Mountain doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kille Mountain!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kesik's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Zabatshepornitov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zabatshepornitov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kesik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabatshepornitov did well to prevent Kesik getting side control.
Zabatshepornitov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Kesik is having none of it.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zabatshepornitov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabatshepornitov is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Zabatshepornitov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kesik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Zabatshepornitov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kesik wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Zabatshepornitov in a clinch.
Kesik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabatshepornitov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kesik misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Zabatshepornitov moves nicely into side control.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Zabatshepornitov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kesik's legs.
Kesik trying to remain calm as Zabatshepornitov controls from the top position.
It looks like Zabatshepornitov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Zabatshepornitov 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#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik looking to slow down the pace here.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown but Kesik manages to get underhooks.
Zabatshepornitov blocks the elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Zabatshepornitov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik tries a body shot but Zabatshepornitov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kesik regains guard. #T1#
Zabatshepornitov prevents Kesik from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kesik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabatshepornitov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kesik misses with the head strike.
Zabatshepornitov is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kesik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabatshepornitov's elbow. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesik tries for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Zabatshepornitov. Zabatshepornitov maintains the clinch.
Kesik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Kesik into the cage.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Zabatshepornitov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kesik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kesik prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kesik obliges.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesik throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabatshepornitov avoids the damage to the body.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabatshepornitov prevents a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Zabatshepornitov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The adventures of Zabatshepornitov the control monster continue. Boring.
Zabatshepornitov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kesik tries to sprawl but Zabatshepornitov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov is controlling the pace. #T4#
Zabatshepornitov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zabatshepornitov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cezary Kesik.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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