Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Rochev fails with the takedown
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rochev shoots and misses
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rochev looks winded!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brooks.
Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Brooks lands a big head kick that sends Rochev tumbling to the mat! Brooks takes a step backwards and waves Rochev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rochev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks cracks Rochev with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Brooks!
A relieved looking Eric Brooks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Denis Rochev had this to say: 'AKHMAT SILA! Spasibo Kadiry Ramzanovichy Akhmatovy za mercedes!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos clinches up against the cage.

Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mishanenkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Santos looking for the choke but no joy.

Santos looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mishanenkov is controlling Santos 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Mishanenkov wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

Santos has his foot on Mishanenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mishanenkov works his way back into a safe position though.

Santos working for a triangle but Mishanenkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishanenkov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mishanenkov passes into half guard.
Mishanenkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos!

Mishanenkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santos prevents Mishanenkov from taking his back.

Mishanenkov has hold of Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos wants to control but Mishanenkov is having none of it.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishanenkov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Santos is in real trouble.
Santos trying to control the hands but Mishanenkov won't let him.

Mishanenkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.
Mishanenkov is not going to allow Santos to sit and survive in this position.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Mishanenkov keeps control of the position.

Mishanenkov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Mishanenkov let's go of the attempt for now.

Mishanenkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishanenkov is hanging on to Santos's back as he tries to escape.

Mishanenkov is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.
Santos is trying to stand back up.
Mishanenkov controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control the hands but Mishanenkov won't let him.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Mishanenkov has full control of the position and if anything, Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Santos is trying to break free.

Mishanenkov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Santos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Santos for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishanenkov gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mishanenkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mishanenkov is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Mishanenkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mishanenkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Mishanenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos trying to control but Mishanenkov is working from the bottom.

Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos passes into half guard.

Mishanenkov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Egor Mishanenkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mishanenkov is looking to clinch.
Mishanenkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mishanenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Mishanenkov pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mishanenkov to the mat! Mishanenkov manages to get full guard.
Santos stands and throws Mishanenkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mishanenkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Santos is working to tighten his grip on Mishanenkov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mishanenkov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Santos is really squeezing tight and eventually Mishanenkov passes out! Santos breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isaiah Santos!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Santos 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: May 02, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mishanenkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mishanenkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchand is trying to get back to full guard.
Marchand wants to control but Mishanenkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marchand won't allow Mishanenkov to pass to mount.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchand has his hands clasped together around Mishanenkov's back. He's all about the action.
Marchand moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishanenkov slips nicely into half guard.

Mishanenkov is trying to work for a kimura but Marchand is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchand is pressing down on Mishanenkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mishanenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchand is retaining full guard.
Marchand managing to control the position.

Mishanenkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mishanenkov preventing the sweep.
Marchand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mishanenkov on the ground.
Marchand is looking to sweep but instead, Mishanenkov has passed into half guard.

Mishanenkov is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mishanenkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mishanenkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.

Mishanenkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Marchand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Island Training Centre inform me that Mishanenkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand is trying is best to control the position here.

Marchand actively working from the bottom here.
Marchand is breathing heavily.
Mishanenkov moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishanenkov advances to full mount.

Mishanenkov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mishanenkov extends the arm and Marchand is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Egor Mishanenkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rulla.
Rulla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mishanenkov.
Mishanenkov slips a straight right by Rulla.
Rulla misses with a straight left.
Mishanenkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mishanenkov dives in and grabs Rulla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rulla pushes down on Mishanenkov's head and hops out.
Rulla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mishanenkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rulla lands a jab.
Rulla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mishanenkov.
Mishanenkov slips a jab from Rulla.
As Rulla looks to move away, Mishanenkov throws a big counter combo but Rulla just gets out of the way.
Mishanenkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mishanenkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rulla swings for the body but Mishanenkov moves out of range.
Mishanenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Rulla, looking for a takedown. Mishanenkov pushes Rulla against the cage but Rulla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kana Rulla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rulla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rulla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishanenkov ducks under a wild hook from Rulla.
Jab from Rulla.
Rulla cracks Mishanenkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rulla misses the shot to the body.
Rulla scores with a jab.
Mishanenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rulla tries to avoid it but Mishanenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rulla to the ground. Rulla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Mishanenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Rulla - just one landing.

Mishanenkov is rocked!
Rulla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mishanenkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rulla cracks a nice hook into Mishanenkov's ribs.
Oh Mishanenkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mishanenkov is breathing heavily.
No luck for Mishanenkov with that takedown attempt.
Are you kidding me?! Rulla ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mishanenkov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kana Rulla!
A very excited looking Kana Rulla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Mishanenkov in a clinch. #TD#
Mishanenkov has hold of one of Martin's legs. Martin is fighting the takedown attempt but Mishanenkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mishanenkov is one step ahead there.
Mishanenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mishanenkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin keeping full guard, as Mishanenkov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mishanenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Mishanenkov won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mishanenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Mishanenkov prevents Martin from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Mishanenkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
Mishanenkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
Mishanenkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Mishanenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Martin.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Mishanenkov is breathing heavily.
Mishanenkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mishanenkov jumps guard but Martin stands there with Mishanenkov around his waist. Mishanenkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mishanenkov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
A body shot lands from Martin.
Mishanenkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Martin.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Mishanenkov's ribcage. Mishanenkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin is leaning against Mishanenkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martin pushes Mishanenkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishanenkov tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it. #T3#
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Martin gets through Mishanenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards.
Mishanenkov tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mishanenkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Martin. #T4#
Martin lands with a light punch inside.
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Martin - that landed with a thud.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mishanenkov or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin cracks Mishanenkov with a nice body shot.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mishanenkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards.
Mishanenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Martin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Martin.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Mishanenkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Nice body punch from Martin - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards.
Martin stalling the fight.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishanenkov tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
Mishanenkov takes a shot to the head.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Mishanenkov's ribcage. Mishanenkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Martin.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin pushes Mishanenkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Martin.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishanenkov backwards. #TD#
Mishanenkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishanenkov working away.#SUB#
Mishanenkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Martin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mishanenkov advances to full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mishanenkov trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Mishanenkov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Martin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martin tries to hold on but Mishanenkov postures up.#T3##SUB#
Mishanenkov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Mishanenkov's body position as best he can.
Martin tries to hold on but Mishanenkov pushes him away. #SUB#
Mishanenkov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Martin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mishanenkov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egor Mishanenkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020

#R1##CL#
Mishanenkov gets tackled into the cage by Ghabedov. Ghabedov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ghabedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mishanenkov regains guard. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov looking for a guillotine here but Ghabedov defends easily. #SUB2#
Ghabedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishanenkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghabedov has managed to get both his arms back between Mishanenkov's legs - danger averted.
Ghabedov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mishanenkov looking for a guillotine here but Ghabedov defends easily.
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!#SUB2#
Ghabedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov looking for a guillotine here but Ghabedov defends easily.
Ghabedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mishanenkov is trying to control the position but Ghabedov postures up.
Ghabedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghabedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghabedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mishanenkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghabedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghabedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghabedov stays in close to Mishanenkov's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Mishanenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mishanenkov looks winded!
Ghabedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mishanenkov keeping moving, preventing Ghabedov from controlling successfully.
Ghabedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ghabedov trying to control but Mishanenkov is working from the bottom.
Mishanenkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Mishanenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghabedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mishanenkov is tightening it up a little... Ghabedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ghabedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ghabedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mishanenkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Egor Mishanenkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020

#R1#
Rochev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hasanov lands with a nice combination. Rochev backs away looking to recover.
Rochev fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasanov is looking to chop away at Rochev's legs.
Rochev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasanov thuds his right hand into Rochev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rochev walks into a left hand.
Hasanov connects with a jab.
Hasanov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasanov as he avoids it easily.
Rochev shoots for a takedown but Hasanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ali Hasanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Rochev.
Hasanov tries to bum rush Rochev with a series of wild strikes but Rochev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rochev.
Hasanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rochev on the side of the head.
Rochev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasanov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rochev colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hasanov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rochev is left battered and dazed whilst Hasanov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Hasanov!
Denis Rochev spoke after the fight, saying 'AKHMAT SILA! Spasibo Kadiry Ramzanovichy Akhmatovy za mercedes!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 977 Round 2
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Guseinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Guseinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boykus fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Guseinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boykus regains guard. #SUB#
Boykus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boykus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boykus stays in close to Guseinov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Boykus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Guseinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boykus defends well.
Guseinov being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Boykus forces his way into half guard.
Boykus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Boykus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boykus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guseinov! #SUB#
Boykus looking to secure an arm triangle but Guseinov defends it well.
Guseinov has given up his back. #T2##SUB#
Boykus looking to break Guseinov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Guseinov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boykus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykus throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Boykus is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Guseinov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Boykus has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Guseinov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Boykus doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vlad Boykus!

Event: QFC Tournament 977 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Costello takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Costello turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guseinov is letting Costello control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costello is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Guseinov wants to get back to his feet but Costello drags him back down.#T1##SUB#
Costello goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guseinov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Costello but great work by Guseinov.#SU2#
Guseinov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Costello to his feet.
Costello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guseinov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Guseinov has managed to clinch.
Costello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guseinov wants to get back to striking at distance but Costello won't allow it. #BC#
Costello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Costello rushes Guseinov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Guseinov breaks the clinch.
Costello tries to clinch up
and Guseinov counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Costello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Guseinov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Costello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guseinov is in Costello's guard.#ES#
Costello scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Costello really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Guseinov rushes Costello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Guseinov breaks from the clinch.
Vusal Guseinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guseinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Costello gets tackled into the cage by Guseinov. Guseinov maintains the clinch.
Guseinov stops a takedown attempt from Costello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costello is trying to pull guard but Guseinov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Costello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Costello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guseinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Guseinov closes the distance and clinches.
Guseinov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Costello lands a takedown into guard.
Costello won't allow Guseinov to get back to his feet.
Costello wants to control from the top but Guseinov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guseinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costello is controlling him.
Costello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guseinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Costello won't allow Guseinov to get back to his feet.
Costello wants to control from the top but Guseinov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guseinov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guseinov duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Costello has been cut.
Guseinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Costello pinned against the cage. Costello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Costello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costello is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Guseinov dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Costello has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vusal Guseinov!
In defeat, Tony Costello stepped up to the mic, saying 'Look, was a good fight yeah.. But I know me weakness and will work harder next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kraynikov gets a double leg takedown into Goatov's guard.
Goatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraynikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraynikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraynikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraynikov 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.
Kraynikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Goatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraynikov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goatov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraynikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraynikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraynikov.
Kraynikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Goatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatov wants to stand and escape but Kraynikov is having none of it.
Kraynikov trying to control but Goatov is working from the bottom.
Kraynikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kraynikov postures up in Goatov's guard and throws a big left but Goatov blocks it. #T1#
Goatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraynikov.
Kraynikov is in close to Goatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kraynikov trying to control but Goatov is working from the bottom.
Kraynikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraynikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraynikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraynikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Goatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraynikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraynikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraynikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Kraynikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goatov looks winded!
Kraynikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraynikov works over Goatov with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Goatov is rocked!
Kraynikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goatov is still in real trouble! Can Kraynikov finish him?
Kraynikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraynikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Goatov has wrist control.
Kraynikov stands up over Goatov, holding on to his feet. Kraynikov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Goatov is out cold! Kraynikov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Kraynikov!
In his post fight interview, Anton Kraynikov gave a big smile as he said 'AKHMAT SILA! Spasibo Kadiry Ramzanovichy Akhmatovy za mercedes!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Rochev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rochev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ragnarok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rochev dominating with strikes here.
Ragnarok blocking the ground and pound.
Ragnarok's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rochev working the ground and pound effectively.
Rochev lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochev with good strikes from the mount here!
Ragnarok tries to reverse the position but Rochev maintains control.
Rochev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Rochev punching from mount but Ragnarok doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rochev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ragnarok hang on?
Rochev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ragnarok covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Rochev!
An intense looking Denis Rochev took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'AKHMAT SILA! Spasibo Kadiry Ramzanovichy Akhmatovy za mercedes!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Pidorchyk scores with the left hand. Hasanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Pidorchyk.
Hasanov slips a jab and a cross from Pidorchyk.
Pidorchyk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hasanov tries to counter by clinching up but Pidorchyk breaks away and moves out of range.
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown but Pidorchyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Hasanov clinches up against the cage.
Hasanov is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Hasanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hasanov closes the distance and pushes Pidorchyk back into the cage.
Hasanov is struggling to control the position.
Hasanov is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pidorchyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards. #T1#
Pidorchyk tries to break free but Hasanov pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pidorchyk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hasanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pidorchyk to the mat. Pidorchyk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pidorchyk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hasanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Pidorchyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pidorchyk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hasanov stands and throws Pidorchyk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hasanov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hasanov taking a breather here. #T2#
Hasanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hasanov works to advance to full mount. Pidorchyk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've been hearing good reports from Hasanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hasanov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hasanov thowing shots but they're missing.
The referee warns Pidorchyk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hasanov controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hasanov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pidorchyk is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pidorchyk flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hasanov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pidorchyk and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hasanov slips an arm under Pidorchyk chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hasanov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hasanov is squeezing on Pidorchyk like an anaconda would it's prey. Pidorchyk fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Hasanov!

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