Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallawallabingbang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallawallabingbang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trayans cracks Wallawallabingbang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallawallabingbang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trayans.
Wallawallabingbang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trayans throws a series of punches but Wallawallabingbang avoids them all with ease.
Trayans slips a jab and a cross from Wallawallabingbang.
A counter left hand to the body from Trayans misses its target.
Trayans misses with a wild combination.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Trayans moves out of range. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang drives through and clinches with Trayans against the cage. #BC#
Trayans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Trayans.
Trayans misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang instigates a clinch.
Trayans working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Trayans tries to break free but Wallawallabingbang pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Trayans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang has Trayans up against the cage in a clinch.
Trayans avoiding damage as Wallawallabingbang throws knees to the body. #BC#
Trayans breaks from the clinch.
Trayans throws a leg kick but Wallawallabingbang checks it.
Wallawallabingbang thuds his shin into the meat of Trayans's side.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.
Trayans wants to break free but Wallawallabingbang has control.
Trayans tries to break the clinch but Wallawallabingbang is controlling the position. #BC#
Trayans breaks the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang tried to score with a low kick but Trayans checks it.
Trayans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Trayans moves out of range. #T2#
Wallawallabingbang lands a leg kick that knocks Trayans off balance momentarily.
Trayans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang has closed the distance and engaged Trayans in a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang trying to land knees to the body.
Wallawallabingbang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trayans blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trayans avoiding damage as Wallawallabingbang throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallawallabingbang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trayans's brow.
Wallawallabingbang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallawallabingbang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trayans managing to block the knees to the body from Wallawallabingbang.
Trayans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Trayans manages to break the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallawallabingbang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTrayans.
Wallawallabingbang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trayans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trayans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trayans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wallawallabingbang's knee momentarily.#T3#
Trayans looks to land a body kick but Wallawallabingbang moved away.
Wallawallabingbang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trayans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallawallabingbang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trayans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallawallabingbang wants to clinch up but Trayans keeps it at a distance.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Trayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trayans throws a looping overhand right but Wallawallabingbang ducks down to avoid it.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang pushes Trayans up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Trayans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallawallabingbang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Wallawallabingbang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trayans blocks a head kick by Wallawallabingbang. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang takes the fight into the clinch.
Trayans wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallawallabingbang won't allow it.
Wallawallabingbang lands an elbow inside that Trayans shrugs off.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallawallabingbang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trayans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trayans dodges an elbow strike from Wallawallabingbang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ting Wallawallabingbang will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance and clinches.
Wallawallabingbang trying to land knees to the body.
Ting Wallawallabingbang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Trayans manages to break the clinch.
Trayans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallawallabingbang.
Wallawallabingbang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ting Wallawallabingbang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallawallabingbang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trayans.
Wallawallabingbang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallawallabingbang fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trayans has had enough of the clinch but Wallawallabingbang keeps him there for the moment.
Trayans avoiding damage as Wallawallabingbang throws knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wallawallabingbang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallawallabingbang digs a right hand underneath Trayans's ribcage. Trayans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a punch to the body.
Trayans blocks the elbow strike.
Wallawallabingbang has Trayans pressed against the cage, preventing Trayans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trayans. #T1##BC#
Trayans breaks from the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance and clinches.
Trayans blocks a body shot from Wallawallabingbang.
Nice body punch from Wallawallabingbang - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Trayans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallawallabingbang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trayans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trayans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Wallawallabingbang is rocked!
Wallawallabingbang throws a lazy right hand but Trayans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallawallabingbang is still on wobbly legs! Can Trayans finish him?
Trayans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang pushes Trayans up against the cage in a clinch.
Trayans tries to break free but Wallawallabingbang pushes him back against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang tries a body shot but Trayans blocks it.
Wallawallabingbang seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Trayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Trayans finds it's target.
Wallawallabingbang slips under a jab.
Trayans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallawallabingbang is out of range and Trayans settles back down. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang instigates a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang prevents Trayans from breaking the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trayans avoids it.
Wallawallabingbang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Trayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallawallabingbang throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Trayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallawallabingbang scores with a kick to the body.
Wallawallabingbang defending well as Trayans loads up on a big left hand.
As Trayans backs off Wallawallabingbang throws a huge counter combo but Trayans manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallawallabingbang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trayans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Trayans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallawallabingbang throws an elbow but misses.
Trayans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Wallawallabingbang.
Wallawallabingbang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trayans's efforts to push away.
Trayans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Wallawallabingbang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Wallawallabingbang.
Trayans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallawallabingbang lands a good knee to the midsection. Trayans won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Wallawallabingbang tries to land knees in the clinch but Trayans avoids the damage to the body.
Wallawallabingbang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trayans blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Trayans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang pushes Trayans up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Trayans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Trayans.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trayans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wallawallabingbang.
Wallawallabingbang moves in looking to clinch but Trayans pushes him off.
Trayans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trayans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ting Wallawallabingbang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trayans swings for the body but Wallawallabingbang moves out of range.
Trayans lands with a right hand.
Wallawallabingbang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallawallabingbang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trayans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trayans counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Trayans is winning the standup battle so far.
Trayans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wallawallabingbang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Trayans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tom Trayans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Trayans.
Wallawallabingbang wants to counter with a clinch but Trayans pushes him away.#CL2#
Wallawallabingbang darts in and clinches Trayans up against the cage.#T1#
Trayans has had enough of the clinch but Wallawallabingbang keeps him there for the moment.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trayans is defending well for now.
Trayans is trying to break free.
Trayans tries to circle away but Wallawallabingbang has him pinned against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallawallabingbang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trayans's brow.
Wallawallabingbang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trayans's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Wallawallabingbang to work.
Trayans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallawallabingbang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trayans's efforts to push away.
Wallawallabingbang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Wallawallabingbang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trayans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallawallabingbang has him pressed against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang lands a good knee to the midsection. Trayans won't want to take too many of those.
Wallawallabingbang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trayans blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trayans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wallawallabingbang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trayans wants to break free but Wallawallabingbang has control. #BC#
Trayans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trayans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallawallabingbang pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.#T3#
Trayans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallawallabingbang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trayans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trayans avoids the elbow strike from Wallawallabingbang, against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trayans blocks an elbow strike from Wallawallabingbang. #BC#
Trayans manages to break the clinch.
Trayans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallawallabingbang. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallawallabingbang avoiding damage.
Wallawallabingbang missing with knees to the body.
Wallawallabingbang missing with knees to the body.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trayans is defending well for now.
Wallawallabingbang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wallawallabingbang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trayans is keeping busy.#BC#
Trayans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallawallabingbang blocks the leg kick.
Trayans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallawallabingbang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trayans throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Wallawallabingbang drives through and clinches with Trayans against the cage. #BC#
Trayans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallawallabingbang wants to clinch but Trayans slips to the side
and Trayans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tom Trayans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallawallabingbang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallawallabingbang tries to close the distance and clinch but Trayans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trayans checks a leg kick.
Ting Wallawallabingbang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ting Wallawallabingbang.
I've got Wallawallabingbang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Wallawallabingbang!
Tom Trayans was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym, gotta make more games #5%'.

Event: WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas connects with a right hand. Mcminny shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Texas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Texas misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mcminny counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcminny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcminny.
Texas is trying to pull guard but Mcminny has him pressed against the cage.
Texas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Texas jumps guard and drags Mcminny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcminny connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Texas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.#SUB#
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcminny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Texas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcminny's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Mcminny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Texas has his foot on Mcminny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcminny works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcminny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Texas keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Texas looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Texas wants to sweep here but Mcminny controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Texas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcminny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcminny is working Texas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Texas has his feet on Mcminny's thighs here. He's pushed Mcminny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mcminny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
A victorious Ryan Texas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: A&E: Rising Stars I
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket throws out a loose jab but Rowan uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Rowan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rowan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rowan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Rowan gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rowan.
Rowan tries to work over Cricket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowan misses with a punch to the body.
Rowan lands a nice uppercut.
Rowan misses with a body punch.
Rowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cricket.
Rowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cricket tries to pull guard but Rowan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cricket goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rowan prevents it.
Nice body punch from Rowan.
Cricket looks winded!
A body shot lands from Rowan.
Rowan is working Cricket over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rowan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cricket has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Rowan.
Rowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rowan lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Cricket is rocked!
Rowan lands a left hand.
Cricket is still on wobbly legs! Can Rowan finish him?
Rowan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cricket's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cricket drops to his knees and Rowan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ando Rowan!
Ando Rowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horse defends it nicely.
Good exchange - Horse coming out on top.
Horse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Horse catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai throws a right and a left that Horse avoids nicely.
Horse cracks Chai with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai tries to clinch up but Horse circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Horse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horse lands with a nice body punch.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
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!
Horse jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Horse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Horse tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Horse wants to stand back up but Chai manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Horse is defending well.
Horse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chai asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Horse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Chai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Chai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Horse dodges the ground and pound from Chai.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Horse is defending well. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Horse parries the strikes from Chai easily there. Chai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Horse to escape.
Chai misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horse is pushing Chai's head away, looking to escape. Chai manages to hold on to the position though.#T4##SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai 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.
Horse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Horse is defending well.
Horse pushes Chai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crazy Horse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab lands there for Horse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horse, as that shot connected.
Horse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandy Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horse connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Horse scores with a nice right hand.
Horse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai walks into a jab.
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!
Horse rushes Chai with punches - Chai moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Chai goes down! Horse follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Vila vs McQuirre
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mertens misses with a body shot.
Lujivic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mertens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Lujivic avoids it well.
Lujivic fails with the takedown.
Mertens throwing a counter right hand but Lujivic manages to avoid it.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Lujivic avoids nicely.
Lujivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mertens lands a nice shot to the body.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Lujivic backs away looking to recover.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Lujivic. #T1#
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lujivic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mertens misses with a few strikes there.
Lujivic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mertens.
Lujivic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mertens defends well and Lujivic ends up having to push Mertens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.
Lujivic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mertens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lujivic connects with a leg kick.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Lujivic avoids it well.
Lujivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mertens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mertens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lujivic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mertens is looking to score with low kicks.
Lujivic moves in looking to clinch but Mertens pushes him off.
Mertens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Mertens tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Lujivic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jens Mertens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mertens wants to slow Lujivic down by chopping away at his legs.
Lujivic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lujivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jens Mertens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lujivic throws a hook but Mertens blocks it.
Lujivic swings for the body but Mertens moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lujivic checks a leg kick.
Mertens scores with a hook.
Lujivic blocks a head kick by Mertens.
Mertens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lujivic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mertens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lujivic checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Lujivic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Mertens.
A combination from Lujivic does no damage.
Lujivic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Lujivic backs away looking to recover.
Lujivic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mertens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lujivic.
Mertens scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lujivic slips a jab and a cross from Mertens.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mertens is breathing heavily.
Mertens scores with a jab to the body.
Lujivic throws a jab when Mertens was well out of range.#T4#
Donk. Lujivic catches Mertens right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Lujivic does no damage.
Lujivic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Lujivic moves out of range.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
Lujivic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lujivic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Mertens misses.
Lujivic avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lujivic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mertens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lujivic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lujivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mertens circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Mertens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lujivic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lujivic avoids the head kick by Mertens.
Good leg kick by Lujivic.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Lujivic saw that one coming.
Mertens tries to bum rush Lujivic with a series of wild strikes but Lujivic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mertens misses with a wild combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lujivic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mertens has got the better of the exchanges.
Lujivic throws a nice looking combination but Mertens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lujivic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mertens's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens tries to bum rush Lujivic with a series of wild strikes but Lujivic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Lujivic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lujivic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mertens avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Lujivic wants to clinch up but Mertens keeps it at a distance.
Lujivic throws a body punch but Mertens moves out of range.
Mertens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mertens misses with the combination.
Mertens misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lujivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lujivic wants to clinch.
Mertens avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Mertens digs a good body shot into Lujivic's ribs.
Lujivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mertens swings for the body but Lujivic moves out of range.
A low kick from Mertens is predictable there
and Lujivic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mertens really felt that one!
Mertens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lujivic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mertens throws a combination. Lujivic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lujivic scores with a leg kick.
Mertens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lujivic can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mertens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mertens misses the shot to the body.
Mertens looks to land a right hand but Lujivic moved out of range.
Mertens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mertens wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Mertens.
Lujivic throws a counter combo.
Mertens stuffs the takedown attempt from Lujivic. Lujivic gets slowly back to his feet.
Mertens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.
Mertens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mertens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mertens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lujivic counters with an inside leg kick.
Lujivic shoots in for a takedown but Mertens shows good takedown defense.
Lujivic throws a nice looking combination but Mertens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lujivic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mertens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Lujivic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mertens's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lujivic goes for a double leg but Mertens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mertens continues to drive forward.
Mertens throws a big counter combination but Lujivic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mertens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lujivic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lujivic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mertens 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 Lujivic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lujivic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lujivic is looking for the big counter here.
Lujivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lujivic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lujivic thumps Mertens with a low kick.
Jens Mertens is winning the standup battle so far.
Lujivic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Mertens dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mertens throws a right and a left that Lujivic avoids nicely.
Lujivic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mertens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lujivic.
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lujivic.
Lujivic fails with the takedown
and Mertens counters with a stiff right hand.
Mertens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lujivic takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Mertens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lujivic swinging wildly here.
Mertens is looking to wear down Lujivic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mertens misses with a low kick.#T1#
Lujivic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mertens looks to land a body kick but Lujivic moved away.
Mertens swats away the attempt to clinch by Lujivic.
Mertens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Mertens scores with a four punch combination!
Mertens motions for Lujivic to come forward. Mertens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mertens misses with a leg kick.
Mertens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No luck for Lujivic with that takedown attempt.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Mertens.
Lujivic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Lujivic moves out of range.
Mertens throws a head kick but Lujivic moves out of range.
Lujivic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mertens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Lujivic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mertens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lujivic is defended easily by Mertens.#T3#
Lujivic is looking to clinch.
Mertens throws a series of strikes that have Lujivic backpedaling.
Lujivic shoots for a takedown but Mertens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Lujivic looks to move away, Mertens throws a big counter combo but Lujivic just gets out of the way.
Lujivic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mertens will feel that in the morning.
Lujivic lands a head kick. Mertens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lujivic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mertens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lujivic connects with a leg kick.
Mertens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Lujivic tenderised Mertens's leg. Mertens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lujivic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mertens defends it nicely.
Mertens is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Lujivic misses with a double jab.
Mertens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mertens connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mertens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Lujivic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lujivic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mertens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mertens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lujivic circles away quickly and effectively.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Lujivic saw that one coming.
Mertens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mertens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darko Lujivic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Mertens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mertens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lujivic's hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Mertens!

Event: WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallawallabingbang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Piccio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallawallabingbang keeps working.
Piccio working Wallawallabingbang over with strikes. #SU#
Piccio stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Wallawallabingbang throws Piccio to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallawallabingbang lands with a nice combination. Piccio backs away looking to recover.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio moves away
and Piccio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallawallabingbang looks winded!
Piccio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallawallabingbang at a distance. #T1#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance but Piccio moves to the side #TD#
and Piccio counters with a single leg into guard. Wallawallabingbang didn't expect that.
Wallawallabingbang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piccio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piccio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio stands up over Wallawallabingbang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio cracks Wallawallabingbang with a solid left hand.#ROC#Wallawallabingbang is rocked!#SUB2#
Wallawallabingbang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piccio defends well.
Piccio works over Wallawallabingbang with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallawallabingbang is still in real trouble! Can Piccio finish him?
Piccio controlling from the top position. #T2#
Piccio advances position into side control!#SUB#
Piccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Piccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallawallabingbang seems to have recovered his senses.
Piccio working the head with strikes.
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!#SU#
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallawallabingbang enables Piccio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallawallabingbang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Piccio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that.
Piccio scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Piccio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Piccio misses with a few strikes there.
Piccio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallawallabingbang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Piccio. #SU#
Piccio stands up and beckons Wallawallabingbang to join him on the feet. #TD#
Piccio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Piccio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wallawallabingbang tries to bench press Piccio off him but Piccio keeps the position. #T4#
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallawallabingbang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallawallabingbang sprawls well. Wallawallabingbang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piccio gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio is having none of it.
Piccio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallawallabingbang darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Piccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallawallabingbang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piccio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallawallabingbang some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio trying to control the position but Wallawallabingbang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Piccio dominated that round.
That's time! Piccio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Wallawallabingbang tries to sprawl but Piccio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Piccio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallawallabingbang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piccio is looking to take a break and control but Wallawallabingbang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Wallawallabingbang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Piccio postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wallawallabingbang to stand up.
Piccio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallawallabingbang defends it nicely.
Wallawallabingbang is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch #TD#
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallawallabingbang can do to turn this around?
Wallawallabingbang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piccio controls the pace.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallawallabingbang's head.#SU#
Piccio stands and steps away. Wallawallabingbang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Piccio lands a jab to the nose.
Piccio throws an overhand right that drops Wallawallabingbang like a sack of potatoes! Piccio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Piccio!
Luciano Piccio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladius | 7: Prince x McKean
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai shoots for a takedown but Silvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai looks for a takedown but Silvey sprawls well.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvey lands with a good body shot.
Silvey moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Silvey has been cut.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvey.
Silvey attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvey manages to avoid it.
Silvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.#T1#
Chai shoots in and drives through. Silvey sprawls well.
Silvey feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson Silvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Chai.
Nice takedown defense from Silvey. No joy for Chai on that attempt.
Silvey blocks a head kick by Chai.
Silvey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai looks winded!
Silvey connects with a body shot.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Silvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silvey.#TD#
Silvey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silvey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.#T2#
Chai trying to control the position.
Silvey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Silvey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chai to the ground. Silvey is now in Chai's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Chai has his feet on Silvey's thighs here. He's pushed Silvey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silvey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandy Chai!

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mertens throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mertens.
Mertens throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.

Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Mertens has Mason pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mertens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mason tumbling to the mat - Mertens dives into Mason's guard.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Mertens any problems.
Mertens won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mertens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mertens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Mertens from controlling successfully.

Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mertens is aware though and is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mertens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Mertens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mertens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mertens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mertens throws a counter combo.
Mertens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jens Mertens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mertens works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mason tries to clinch there but Mertens circles away.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mertens tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mason lands a knee to the head.
Mertens prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but Mertens blocks with his arms.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mertens can't get the takedown.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mertens looks winded!
Mason crunches a lovely knee into Mertens's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason has Mertens pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Mason as Mertens shoots in.
Mertens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mertens can do to turn this around?
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Mertens 's knee.
Mertens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Jens Mertens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mertens looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Mertens's side.
Mertens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mason scores with a head kick. Mertens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mertens is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Mertens.
Mason avoids the head kick by Mertens.
Mertens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mertens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mertens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mertens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Mertens down.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mertens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason throws a right hand that Mertens ducks under and follows up with a left that Mertens also avoids with ease.

Mason rushes Mertens and presses him up against the cage.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mertens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason tries to work over Mertens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Mertens.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushes Mertens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason has Mertens pressed against the cage.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason is pushing Mertens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mertens avoids a wild elbow strike from Mason.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets through Mertens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mertens avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason avoiding damage.
Mertens looking for a takedown.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mertens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mertens wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mason dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Mertens throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mertens slips a straight right by Mason.
Mertens throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Mertens only half commits.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Mertens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mertens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mertens connects with a single shot there.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mertens with that takedown attempt.
Mason lands a high kick!
Mertens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertens blocks a jab.
Joe Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mertens manages to circle out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason blocks a head kick by Mertens.
Mertens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mertens if he has to take too many more of those.
Mertens blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason lands with a kick to the temple. Mertens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mertens is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Mertens off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason thuds a left hand into Mertens's body.
Mason throws a nice head kick!

Mason has Mertens up against the cage in a clinch.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.

Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mertens is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Mertens controls the action.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason stalling in the clinch.
Mertens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mertens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens blocks a body shot from Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason stalls.
Mertens takes a shot to the head.
Mertens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason just leaning against Mertens, taking a breather.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mertens letting Mason take a breather here.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mason!

Event: WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson feints and then cracks Mcminny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcminny down.
Mcminny shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcminny wants to clinch.
Mcminny misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcminny doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mcminny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcminny is in Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Mcminny defends it easily.
Mcminny chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcminny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcminny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcminny with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson wants to stand but Mcminny is controlling the position.
Mcminny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcminny controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Mcminny pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Mcminny landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mcminny stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Mcminny trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Mcminny trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcminny scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcminny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcminny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.#SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcminny lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Mcminny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.#SUB#
Nelson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcminny frees his head nicely. Oh but Nelson has switched to an armbar! Mcminny is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zone clinches up against the cage.
Zone wants to break free but Wallawallabingbang has control. #BC2#
Zone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zone forces Wallawallabingbang back against the cage and clinches.
Zone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zone managing to block the knees to the body from Wallawallabingbang.
Zone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallawallabingbang is trying to pull guard but Zone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallawallabingbang smiles and moves away. #CL#
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallawallabingbang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang taking a breather.
Wallawallabingbang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallawallabingbang walks away with a smile on his face. Zone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Wallawallabingbang gets tackled into the cage by Zone. Zone maintains the clinch.
Zone is pushing Wallawallabingbang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
Zone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallawallabingbang avoids it.#BC2#
Zone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zone throws a series of punches but Wallawallabingbang avoids them all with ease.
Wallawallabingbang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zone's sensitive parts.
Wallawallabingbang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Wallawallabingbang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wallawallabingbang slaps away a takedown attempt from Zone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ting Wallawallabingbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Wallawallabingbang tried to score with a low kick but Zone checks it.#T2#
Zone throws an overhand right that lands on Wallawallabingbang's shoulder, as Wallawallabingbang tries to avoid the shot.
Wallawallabingbang throws a right and a left that Zone avoids nicely.
Zone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wallawallabingbang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallawallabingbang lands a jab to the head.
Wallawallabingbang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallawallabingbang is defended easily by Zone.
Zone throws a big counter head kick but Wallawallabingbang avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Wallawallabingbang has Zone up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang pushes off an throws an elbow but Zone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang pushes off an throws an elbow but Zone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Wallawallabingbang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zone to keep the fight standing.
Wallawallabingbang wants to get back to striking at distance but Zone won't allow it.
Zone blocks an elbow strike from Wallawallabingbang.
Zone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallawallabingbang smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallawallabingbang. That's going to slow Zone down.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a double jab.
Zone misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallawallabingbang tries a body shot but Zone blocks it. #TD2#
Zone jumps into guard, dragging Wallawallabingbang to the mat. #SUB#
Wallawallabingbang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zone! #REVB#
Wallawallabingbang is breathing heavily.#T4#
Wallawallabingbang tries to bench press Zone off him but Zone keeps the position.
We've been informed that Zone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zone slows the pace down.
Wallawallabingbang throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to regain half guard here but Zone keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Ting Wallawallabingbang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
That's time! Wallawallabingbang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a two punch combination.
Wallawallabingbang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ting Wallawallabingbang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zone.
Zone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallawallabingbang manages to avoid it.
Wallawallabingbang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Zone moves into the clinch successfully.
Zone looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Wallawallabingbang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zone tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallawallabingbang avoids the damage to the body.
Wallawallabingbang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
Zone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallawallabingbang's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Zone jumps guard and drags Wallawallabingbang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zone working a defensive guard but Wallawallabingbang manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zone wants to control but Wallawallabingbang postures up.
Zone keeping his opponent close.
Zone looks to move to half guard but instead Wallawallabingbang has passed into mount! Damn!
Zone is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Zone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wallawallabingbang looking to ground and pound but Zone is blocking nicely.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zone tries to hold on but Wallawallabingbang pushes him away.
Wallawallabingbang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wallawallabingbang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Zone is trying to stand.
Zone wants to get back to full guard.
Zone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wallawallabingbang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zone is looking to control Wallawallabingbang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zone avoid being mounted?
Wallawallabingbang is looking to advance position but Zone won't allow it.
Zone is looking for a sweep. Wallawallabingbang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wallawallabingbang is working for a submission of some sort. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallawallabingbang thumps Zone with a low kick.
Wallawallabingbang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zone eats them both and turns towards Wallawallabingbang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Zone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallawallabingbang misses with an elbow strike.
Zone tries to pull guard but Wallawallabingbang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang tries to land knees in the clinch but Zone avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wallawallabingbang up against the cage.
Wallawallabingbang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ting Wallawallabingbang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ting Wallawallabingbang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallawallabingbang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallawallabingbang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ting Wallawallabingbang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallawallabingbang as he avoids it easily.
Zone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallawallabingbang circles away.
Wallawallabingbang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zone checks a leg kick.
Zone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallawallabingbang sprawls well. Wallawallabingbang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ting Wallawallabingbang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Zone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zone has closed the distance and engaged Wallawallabingbang in a clinch. #T1#
Wallawallabingbang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallawallabingbang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt. #BC#
Wallawallabingbang manages to break the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zone pinned against the cage. Zone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zone fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch up.#CL#
Wallawallabingbang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang lands a right hand. #T2#
Wallawallabingbang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good work by Wallawallabingbang as he checks the leg kick.
Zone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallawallabingbang throws a right hand that Zone ducks under and follows up with a left that Zone also avoids with ease.
Wallawallabingbang moves forwards but Zone connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Zone moves into the clinch.
Wallawallabingbang trying to land knees to the body.
Wallawallabingbang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Wallawallabingbang to work.
Wallawallabingbang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zone blocks it with crossed arms.
Zone goes for a takedown attempt but Wallawallabingbang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
A jab lands there for Wallawallabingbang.#CL#
Wallawallabingbang moves into the clinch.
Zone is trying to pull guard but Wallawallabingbang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Wallawallabingbang pulls guard.
Wallawallabingbang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallawallabingbang wants to get back to his feet but Zone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zone preventing the sweep.
Zone prevents Wallawallabingbang from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Wallawallabingbang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zone escapes and throws Wallawallabingbang's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Zone landing a few strikes.
Zone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wallawallabingbang trying to remain calm as Zone controls from the top position.
Zone trying to control the position but Wallawallabingbang is working away.
Zone takes a little break here. Wallawallabingbang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallawallabingbang has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ting Wallawallabingbang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallawallabingbang, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Wallawallabingbang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
Kings blocks a head kick by Chai.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kings throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kings avoids a punch combination nicely.

Chai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chai connects with a decent elbow.
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Kings defends.
Kings is trying to buck Chai off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings is trying to get back to half guard.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Kings defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Chai looking to secure an arm triangle but Kings defends it well.
Kings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
Chai avoids the attempt from Kings to control.

Chai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kings can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a couple of good shots and Kings has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai lands punches and elbows.
Kings takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kings's head.

Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Kings is defending it well.

Kings manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Some wild striking there from Kings.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kings.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kings tries to clinch up.
Kings moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Kings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kings throws out a powerful jab.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Kings.

Kings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai is trying to drag Kings to the mat but Kings just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King Kings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandy Chai.
Kings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kings looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kings is out of range.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Kings avoids a kick to the body.
Kings throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kings connects with a nice looking jab.

Kings darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kings throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Kings lands with an overhand left.

Kings moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings misses with a punch on the inside.
Kings lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kings gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kings manages to break the clinch.

Kings fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kings throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Kings lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kings fails to land.

Kings breaks the clinch.
Kings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Kings is in no mood to give up.
Kings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kings tries to get out of the position.
Kings trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kings wants to control but Chai is having none of it.

Chai swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandy Chai!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby stuns Mertens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mertens throws a nice looking combination but Bobby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobby thuds his right hand into Mertens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mertens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mertens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobby circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bobby, as that shot connected.
Bobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mertens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bobby to score with a decent uppercut.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Bobby avoids nicely.
Bobby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mertens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mertens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Mertens misses with a low kick.
Mertens throws out a loose jab but Bobby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mertens throws a shot from downtown. Bobby moves away and avoids it.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Bobby avoids them all with ease.
Bobby thuds his right hand into Mertens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mertens ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Mertens lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bobby digs a good hook to Mertens's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mertens is defended easily by Bobby.
Mertens looks winded!
Mertens throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
Bobby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mertens manages to avoid it.
Bobby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mertens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobby misses with an uppercut.
Mertens flicks out a counter leg kick but Bobby steps away.
Bobby with a hook.
Bobby's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Mertens is rocked!
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!
Mertens misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby lands a nice hook to Mertens's body. Mertens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby scores with a nice right hand.
Mertens is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him?
Bobby cracks Mertens with a hook to the temple - Mertens is on wobbly legs here! Bobby swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mertens falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bobby wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Bobby!

Event: QFC Tournament 982 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuber closes the distance and clinches up with Cricket, looking for a takedown. Zuber pushes Cricket against the cage but Cricket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Zuber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cricket's half guard.
Cricket manages to get to full guard.
Zuber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cricket's head.
Zuber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Cricket is rocked!
Cricket can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuber controls the pace.
Cricket is still in real trouble! Can Zuber finish him?
Zuber arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cricket's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darek Zuber!
During a confident post fight interview, Darek Zuber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.

Mertens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurmagomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Mertens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mertens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mertens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.

Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mertens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Mertens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mertens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Mertens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mertens looking to control.
Nurmagomedov stops Mertens from standing up.
Mertens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mertens is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mertens wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mertens tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Mertens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mertens.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov works over Mertens with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mertens is working from the bottom.

Mertens kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Mertens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mertens scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Mertens throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagomedov backpedaling.
Mertens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Mertens shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mertens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Mertens avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Mertens catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Mertens throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Mertens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mertens is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Mertens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mertens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mertens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mertens tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Mertens is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.

Mertens manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mertens avoids it really well and circles away.
Mertens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mertens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Mertens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mertens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mertens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Mertens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Mertens moves into the clinch successfully.

Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mertens misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.

Mertens gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmagomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Mertens is blocking nicely.

Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mertens is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mertens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mertens looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertens leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Mertens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mertens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mertens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?

Mertens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mertens wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.

Mertens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Mertens both land. Nice combination.
Mertens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Mertens is avoiding it.
Jens Mertens is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mertens misses with a kick to the body

and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Mertens fights it but they end up in guard.

Mertens pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Mertens throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Mertens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mertens on his heels. He'll look to pass Mertens's guard now, I'm sure.

Mertens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurmagomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mertens moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.

Mertens clinches up against the cage.
Mertens wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Mertens is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mertens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mertens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Mertens breaks the clinch.
Mertens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov wants to counter the offense by Mertens and move into the clinch position.
Mertens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Mertens shakes him off and moves away.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mertens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mertens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mertens throws a body kick that misses.
Mertens throws a head kick that misses.
Mertens stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
A cross from Mertens lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mertens forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mertens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mertens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mertens is working the combinations to good effect here.

Mertens takes the fight into 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!
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mertens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mertens.

Mertens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Mertens connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Mertens dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mertens blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mertens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mertens 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 Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mertens is looking to clinch.
Mertens tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.

Nurmagomedov rushes Mertens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nurmagomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mertens.
Mertens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Mertens.
Mertens lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mertens is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Mertens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mertens pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.

Mertens clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mertens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mertens tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Mertens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mertens presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Mertens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mertens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mertens counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mertens with a nice cross.
Mertens scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mertens closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Mertens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mertens manages to break the clinch.
Mertens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Mertens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mertens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mertens.
Mertens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mertens darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.

Nurmagomedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mertens is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mertens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mertens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Mertens ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mertens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Mertens counters with a nice body shot.
Jens Mertens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Mertens instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov letting Mertens take a breather here.
Jens Mertens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mertens is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagomedov has double underhooks.

Mertens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jens Mertens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mertens digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Mertens!

Event: QFC Tournament 981 Round 1
Date: May 03, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.

Jack moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Jack jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Jack has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Jack dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Johnson has one foot on Jack 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jack .
Jack 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.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson scores with a push kick.

Jack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is pushing Jack 's head away, looking to escape. Jack manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Jack off but instead Jack has got his back!
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Jack has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jack controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jack has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Johnson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jack gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alvin Jack !

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