Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: KoF:IW II - Wright X Atckinson
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Sitsongrit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Khan Dharma has been cut.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Dharma moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dharma pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dharma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dharma trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit 's guard. #SUB#
Dharma is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dharma has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sitsongrit defend it? Dharma steps over the head and cranks it - Sitsongrit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dharma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khan Dharma!

Event: TAFO 3: Freedom
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Kulikov circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Kulikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch is looking to control Kulikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Welch avoid being mounted?
Kulikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kulikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Welch!
Welch is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulikov has taken his back - oops!
Kulikov has the hooks in. Welch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Welch doesn't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kulikov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Welch! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kulikov 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sevastian Kulikov!

Event: TAFO 3: Freedom
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Whittle rushes Olegovich and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Whittle.
Whittle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olegovich.
Whittle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Whittle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olegovich's efforts to push away.
Whittle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olegovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle tries to score a body lock takedown but Olegovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Whittle has double underhooks.
Olegovich is trying to push Whittle away but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Olegovich is trying to pull guard but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes.
Bo Whittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Olegovich.#T1#
Olegovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich wants to break free but Whittle has control.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Whittle is trying to break the clinch but Olegovich has him pressed against the ropes.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olegovich wants to stall.
Olegovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whittle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olegovich tries to pull guard but Whittle forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Olegovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Whittle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whittle prevents it.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Whittle pulls guard.
Olegovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whittle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Olegovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whittle has picked Olegovich up and slammed him! Olegovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Whittle manages to pass to side control!
Whittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olegovich keeps working.
Whittle happy to just control the position for now.
Olegovich is looking to get back to his feet here but Whittle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Olegovich's back.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Whittle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Olegovich is defending well though. Whittle let's go of the attempt for now.
Whittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olegovich.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olegovich is keeping busy. #SUB#
Olegovich fending off the submission attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich trying to control the hands but Whittle breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle biding his time, controlling Olegovich.
Whittle controlling well, preventing Olegovich from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Whittle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Olegovich wants to clinch up but Whittle keeps it at a distance.
Whittle darts in looking for a takedown but Olegovich gets double underhooks and turns Whittle into the ropes.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Whittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olegovich uses from the top position.
Whittle is trying to keep Olegovich in close.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whittle is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whittle seems keen to control Olegovich's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Olegovich with that takedown attempt.
Whittle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olegovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Olegovich. No joy for Whittle on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Olegovich misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Whittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Whittle gets a clinch. #TD#
Whittle ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whittle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olegovich is looking to stand up but Whittle won't let him.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Whittle working for a triangle but Olegovich defends it easily. #T3#
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olegovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olegovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whittle throws a right and a left that Olegovich avoids nicely.
Olegovich closes the distance but Whittle moves to the side
and Whittle counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Whittle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olegovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Olegovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whittle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olegovich is one step ahead there. #ES#
Whittle pushes Olegovich off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Whittle with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olegovich misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Whittle dominated that second round.
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#
Whittle throws a right hand that Olegovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegovich also avoids with ease.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whittle closes the distance and clinches up with Olegovich, looking for a takedown. Whittle pushes Olegovich against the ropes but Olegovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olegovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Whittle counters with a left and a right that stings Olegovich. #CL#
Whittle drives through and clinches with Olegovich against the ropes.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Olegovich wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Whittle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Olegovich looking to pass the guard.
Whittle keeping moving, preventing Olegovich from controlling successfully.
Bo Whittle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whittle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olegovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whittle is keeping the position for now.
Whittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegovich can do to turn this around?
Whittle wants to stand up but Olegovich is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich looking to sit in guard and control but Whittle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Whittle trying to control but Olegovich is working from the bottom.
Olegovich trying to strike off his back.
Whittle wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
Whittle postures up in Olegovich's guard and throws a big left but Olegovich blocks it.
Olegovich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Olegovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Olegovich, not yet.
Whittle throwing strikes from guard but Olegovich blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Whittle is having none of it. #TD2#
Olegovich feints and as Whittle raises his hands in defense, Olegovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olegovich postures up. #SUB2#
Olegovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whittle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olegovich, into his guard. #REVR#
Whittle advances to half guard. #T4#
Whittle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whittle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olegovich wants to control but Whittle is keeping busy.
Olegovich is staying active underneath Whittle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vladamir Olegovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Whittle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Whittle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Whittle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whittle 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Whittle!

Event: KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Jereny swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jereny looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Jereny circles away.
Sitsongrit pushes Jereny away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Jereny tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Jereny is rocked!#CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jereny is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jereny is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaewpetch Sitsongrit . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jereny lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jereny uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Jereny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jereny has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVR#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Jereny keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jereny wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Jereny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Jereny is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sitsongrit won't allow Jereny to get back to his feet.
Jereny keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit scoring with some ground and pound.
Jereny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jereny on the ground.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jereny's guard.
Jereny wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sitsongrit manages to pass to side control.
Sitsongrit stops Jereny from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Jereny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit tries to stand and escape but Jereny is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit scores with a big shot! Jereny's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jereny! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaewpetch Sitsongrit !
In his post fight interview, Kaewpetch Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KoF: GC HW
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maddison.
Owens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maddison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Owens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maddison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maddison shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maddison gets slowly back to his feet.
Kevin Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Maddison.
Maddison misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Owens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maddison moves into the clinch successfully.
Maddison prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Maddison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owens keeps control of Maddison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Owens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owens is working for takedown but Maddison is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Maddison pulls Owens into guard. #SUB2#
Maddison is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #ES2#
Maddison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Owens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maddison fails to land the takedown.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Maddison fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL2#
Maddison clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown but Owens shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Owens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Maddison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Owens keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Maddison manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maddison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Maddison's legs - danger averted.
Maddison keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully. #T3#
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Maddison blocks nicely.
Maddison has Owens pulled in close to control his posture.
Maddison has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up. #SUB2#
Maddison working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
Maddison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Maddison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maddison controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Maddison stands up from Owens's guard - Maddison perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Maddison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maddison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens leaves Maddison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Maddison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maddison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maddison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Maddison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maddison can't get the takedown.
Kevin Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Maddison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Maddison won't allow it.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Maddison is controlling the position.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Maddison has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Owens prevents the takedown attempt.
Maddison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owens working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Maddison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Owens can't fight it off and eventually Maddison manages to take the fight to the floor. Owens looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maddison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maddison with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Maddison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Maddison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maddison controls from within his opponent's guard.
James Maddison has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Maddison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Maddison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maddison tries for a takedown but Owens manages to get underhooks.
Maddison controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maddison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Owens clobbers Maddison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maddison wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Maddison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Maddison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maddison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Owens scrambles back to his feet.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Maddison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owens swivels and escapes.
Owens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Owens.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kevin Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Maddison.
Maddison defending well as Owens loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Maddison moves away and avoids it.
Maddison shoots in but no luck this time.
Owens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maddison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Maddison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens stuffs the takedown.
Owens throws a counter high kick but Maddison was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maddison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Owens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Owens misses with a hook.#CL2#
Maddison clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Maddison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Maddison successfully pulls guard.
Maddison is pulling down on Owens's head. It's preventing any offense from Owens, at least for the moment.#T3#
Maddison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Maddison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddison has a closed guard, preventing Owens from standing up.
Owens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maddison controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kevin Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddison looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maddison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maddison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Maddison wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Maddison pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens is working for takedown but Maddison is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Maddison.
Maddison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maddison avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Maddison!

Event: TAFO 2: Slugfest
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot. #TD#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kolomeck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrov off and has taken his back!
Petrov is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petrov breaks Kolomeck's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov won't allow Kolomeck to sweep him here. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Kolomeck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolomeck manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Kolomeck's guard.
Petrov won't allow Kolomeck to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kolomeck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrov escapes and throws Kolomeck's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Petrov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kolomeck looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petrov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kolomeck is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petrov lets go of the hold and Kolomeck can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rutger Petrov !
Rutger Petrov is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: TAFO 2: Slugfest
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Kostov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kostov cracks Whittle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whittle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whittle tries for a takedown but Kostov circles away easily
and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whittle is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it.
Whittle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a crisp right that sends Whittle to the canvas! Kostov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Casanova.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Casanova, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Casanova against the cage but Casanova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casanova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Casanova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dennis Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Casanova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Casanova takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Casanova pushes him off.
Casanova throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Casanova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Casanova looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casanova defends it nicely.
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaewpetch Sitsongrit .
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casanova scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Casanova.
Casanova lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casanova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casanova avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Casanova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Casanova circles away.
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a takedown but Casanova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sitsongrit 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Casanova throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Casanova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Casanova tries to avoid it but Sitsongrit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Casanova to the ground. Casanova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Casanova. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Casanova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Casanova.
Casanova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Casanova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Casanova misses.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casanova misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Casanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casanova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Casanova misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Casanova.
Casanova misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter head kick but Casanova avoids it with no problem.
Casanova throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a solid body kick.
Casanova lands with a right hand.
Casanova lands a slapping body shot.
Casanova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Casanova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Casanova misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt.
Casanova connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Casanova throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Casanova misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit shoots in but Casanova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Casanova throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Casanova scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Casanova shows good takedown defense.
Casanova is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongrit is defended easily by Casanova.
A slow jab from Casanova misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Casanova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Casanova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Casanova misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Casanova misses with a looping left.
Casanova swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Casanova swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Casanova, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Casanova against the cage but Casanova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Casanova swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Casanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casanova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit shoots in but no luck this time.
Casanova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Casanova.
Jab from Casanova.
Casanova throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Casanova strikes.#T1#
Casanova takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Casanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaewpetch Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casanova lands with an overhand left.
A nice combination there by Sitsongrit . #CUT2#It looks like Dennis Casanova has been cut.
Casanova throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Casanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown but Casanova sprawls well.
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaewpetch Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Casanova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Casanova in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Casanova fails to land.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Casanova after a bit of a struggle.
Casanova stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Casanova is trying to stall. #T2#
Casanova is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Casanova swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Casanova won't allow it. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Casanova connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Casanova shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dennis Casanova is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Casanova stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Casanova is fending him off so far but Sitsongrit persists. Nope, Casanova circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Casanova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Casanova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Casanova misses the shot to the body.
Casanova just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to land a takedown but Casanova is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sitsongrit .
Casanova misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Casanova loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Casanova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Casanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casanova.
A left lands for Casanova.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown
and Casanova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Casanova circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Casanova with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Casanova circles away and keeps his distance.
Casanova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Casanova pushes him away.
Casanova throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Casanova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Casanova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Casanova circles away.
Casanova swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Casanova sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Casanova avoids it this time.
Casanova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Casanova.
Casanova misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Casanova is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Casanova misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Casanova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Casanova.
Casanova misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit .
No luck for Sitsongrit with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Casanova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongrit .
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaewpetch Sitsongrit .
Casanova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Casanova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casanova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Casanova.
Casanova misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Casanova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Casanova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casanova misses with a hook.
Casanova keeps the fight on the outside.
Casanova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Sitsongrit fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Casanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casanova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Casanova really felt that one!
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Casanova's sensitive parts.
Casanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Casanova. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Casanova connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit 's belly button to the back.
Casanova lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casanova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sitsongrit .#T3#
Sitsongrit fails with the takedown
and Casanova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casanova cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit 's ribs.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Casanova.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Casanova.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Casanova jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Casanova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Casanova lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit 's hand.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennis Casanova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casanova looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Casanova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casanova throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Casanova misses the jab.
Casanova connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Casanova, as that shot connected.
Casanova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick. That will keep Casanova thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sitsongrit with a poor takedown
and Casanova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Casanova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Casanova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Casanova 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Casanova!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Linwood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maddison on his heels. He'll look to pass Maddison's guard now, I'm sure.
Maddison trying to keep a closed guard but Linwood is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Maddison working for a triangle but Linwood defends it easily.
Linwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maddison working a defensive guard but Linwood passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linwood drops an elbow to the side of Maddison's head.
Linwood passes to side control.
Linwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Linwood passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maddison! #T1#
Linwood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Linwood manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maddison to take his back!#SUB2#
Linwood is looking for the choke from the back position but Maddison is controlling his hands well.
Linwood controlling the position well here. Maddison rolled but Linwood kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Linwood cracks Maddison with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Maddison from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Linwood.
Maddison is in bad spot here. #T2##SUB2#
Linwood is working for a rear naked choke. Maddison is not defending it well and Linwood has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Maddison refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Maddison's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dannie Linwood!

Event: TAFO 1: Desolation
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Olegovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olegovich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKulikov.
Kulikov leaves Olegovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kulikov misses its target.
Kulikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olegovich pinned against the ropes. Olegovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Kulikov moves out of range.
Olegovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulikov circles away.
Olegovich throws a big shot that misses.
Olegovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kulikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kulikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Kulikov moves out of range. #CL#
Kulikov moves into the clinch.
Olegovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Kulikov is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Olegovich can't fight it off and eventually Kulikov manages to take the fight to the floor. Olegovich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Kulikov postures up in Olegovich's guard and throws a big left but Olegovich blocks it.
Kulikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kulikov postures up. #SUB#
Kulikov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kulikov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Olegovich screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kulikov! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sevastian Kulikov!

Event: TAFO 1: Desolation
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Welch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whittle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whittle is looking to control Welch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whittle avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Welch is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whittle.#T1#
Welch trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Welch is really struggling to control Whittle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Welch is looking to pass into half guard but Whittle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Whittle is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Whittle gets to his feet - Welch follows without any prompting.
Whittle shoots in for a takedown but Welch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Whittle has closed the distance and engaged Welch in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whittle.
A right handed body shot lands from Whittle. #T2#
Whittle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whittle slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Welch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whittle throws a head kick that misses.
As Whittle looks to move away, Welch throws a big counter combo but Whittle just gets out of the way.
Welch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whittle eats them both and turns towards Welch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whittle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Welch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whittle dives in for a single leg takedown but Welch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.#T3##CL2#
Whittle moves into range and clinches up with Welch.
Welch is trying to drag Whittle to the mat but Whittle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Whittle has Welch pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Welch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Welch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whittle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whittle jumps guard but Welch stands there with Whittle around his waist. Whittle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Whittle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Welch trying to control the position but instead, Whittle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Welch into the ropes.
Whittle stalling.
Whittle is trying to maintain a safe position but Welch gets an underhook and turns Whittle into the ropes.
Whittle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whittle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Welch is keeping busy.
Whittle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Whittle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Welch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whittle wants to control but Welch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Norman Welch 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#
Welch works Whittle's body with a nice hook.
Whittle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whittle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whittle slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whittle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Welch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welch wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whittle stuffs the takedown.
Whittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle misses with a takedown attempt - Welch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.
Whittle tries for a takedown but Welch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welch stuffs the takedown.
Whittle is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Whittle tries to keep at a distance but Welch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whittle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Welch has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Welch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Whittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Whittle.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittle walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Welch looking to score a takedown here. Whittle is defending well but Welch drives through and ends up in Whittle's guard.

Whittle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Welch is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Welch tries to throw a body punch but Whittle avoids it by throwing Welch back against the ropes. #BC#
Welch breaks the clinch.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Whittle as Welch shoots in.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Whittle counters by moving into the clinch.
Welch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whittle is defending well for now.
Whittle is working for takedown but Welch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittle walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Whittle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norman Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whittle shoots in for a takedown but Welch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Whittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Whittle with that takedown attempt.
Welch attempts a counter takedown but Whittle avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Whittle shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Whittle as Welch shoots in.
Whittle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welch shoots and misses
and Whittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Welch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Welch moves into the clinch.#T4#
Welch misses with a punch on the inside.
Welch is pressed up against the ropes. Whittle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Welch down to the mat. Welch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Whittle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whittle throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
Whittle is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Norman Welch is winning the standup battle so far.
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Whittle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Whittle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Whittle wants to get back to striking at distance but Welch won't allow it.
Come on Welch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Whittle lands an uppercut.
Whittle wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Whittle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Welch tries for a takedown but Whittle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Welch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittle is holding on to half guard well.
Welch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle is doing well to control the position and prevent Welch from advancing to side control.
Welch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Whittle has one foot on Welch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Whittle dives in and grabs Welch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welch pushes down on Whittle's head and hops out.#CL#
Welch has managed to clinch.
Welch lands a knee to the body.
Whittle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whittle wants a takedown but no success here.
Whittle content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Welch breaks from the clinch.
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Welch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Whittle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Welch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whittle defends it easily.
Whittle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Whittle preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A combination from Welch does no damage.
Whittle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welch defends it well.
Welch tries to close the distance and clinch but Whittle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whittle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welch tries to avoid it but Whittle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welch to the ground. Welch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.#CL2#
Whittle moves into the clinch.
Welch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Welch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Welch tries to pull guard but Whittle holds him up against the ropes and eventually Welch drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Welch successfully pulls guard. #T4#
Welch is trying to keep Whittle in close.
Welch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whittle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Welch can't keep his opponent in guard - Whittle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Welch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Whittle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Welch wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Welch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Norman Welch!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Morningwhig fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killian can't break the clinch.
Morningwhig jumps guard but Killian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morningwhig is trying to pull guard but Killian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Morningwhig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningwhig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morningwhig has a couple of punches blocked by Killian.
Morningwhig jumps guard but Killian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morningwhig fails to pull guard. #T1#
Killian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morningwhig has double underhooks.
Morningwhig is trying to force a seperation but Killian has the dominant position.
Killian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Killian.
Morningwhig is trying to pull guard but Killian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Killian pulls guard effortlessly.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Killian working for a triangle but Morningwhig defends it easily.
Killian has control of Morningwhig's left arm, preventing Morningwhig from doing any damage. #T2#
Killian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Killian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killian has Morningwhig pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Killian pushes Morningwhig off and gets back to his feet.
Killian misses with a head kick.
Morningwhig misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Killian moves into the clinch.
Morningwhig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killian fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Killian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morningwhig wants to get back to his feet but Killian is dominant here and he's now got Morningwhig's back!#T3#
Even with his hooks in, Killian manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Killian controlling from the back.
Morningwhig trying to control the action but Killian just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Morningwhig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Morningwhig just trying to survive but Killian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killian keeps control of the position easily here as Morningwhig tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fletcher Killian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Morningwhig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morningwhig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morningwhig wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Killian.
Morningwhig throws a looping overhand right but Killian ducks down to avoid it.
Killian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morningwhig with a body shot.
Morningwhig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killian.
Morningwhig fails with the takedown.
Morningwhig with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Killian counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killian can't get the takedown.
Joey Morningwhig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletcher Killian.
Killian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morningwhig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Killian is trying to break the clinch but Morningwhig is controlling him.
Morningwhig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morningwhig taking a breather.
Morningwhig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killian is defending well.
Killian tries to break the clinch but Morningwhig is controlling the position.
Killian wants to take the fight to the mat but Morningwhig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morningwhig jumps guard but Killian stands there with Morningwhig around his waist. Morningwhig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morningwhig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killian has him pressed against the cage.
Killian can't get the takedown.
Morningwhig is trying to pull guard but Killian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#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.
Killian is trying to push Morningwhig away but Morningwhig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morningwhig is pressed up against the cage. Killian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morningwhig down to the mat. Morningwhig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Killian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morningwhig napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morningwhig tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Killian scoring with strikes but Morningwhig is staying in there.
Killian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Killian misses with a head shot.#T3#
Morningwhig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fletcher Killian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morningwhig tries to hold on but Killian pushes him away. #SUB2#
Killian is working for a guillotine from mount but Morningwhig frees his head quite easily.
Killian content just to control the position here.
Killian throwing strikes here but Morningwhig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Killian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morningwhig? #SUB2#
Killian has control of Morningwhig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morningwhig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Morningwhig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killian on the ground.
Killian throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morningwhig because Killian loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Killian looking for a guillotine from mount but Morningwhig is having none of it. #SUB2#
Killian has control of Morningwhig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morningwhig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fletcher Killian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Killian shoots for a takedown but Morningwhig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Killian closes the distance and pushes Morningwhig back into the cage.
Morningwhig jumps guard but Killian stands there with Morningwhig around his waist. Morningwhig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killian is looking to break free of the clinch but Morningwhig has double underhooks.
Killian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Killian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morningwhig sprawls well. Morningwhig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killian gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningwhig attempts a counter takedown but Killian avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningwhig lands a glancing blow to the side of Killian's head.#T1#
Morningwhig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morningwhig tries to clinch up but Killian circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killian.
Morningwhig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joey Morningwhig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletcher Killian.#CL2#
Killian has closed the distance and engaged Morningwhig in a clinch. #TD2#
Killian jumps into guard, dragging Morningwhig to the mat. #ES2#
Killian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morningwhig throws a head kick but Killian moves out of range.
Killian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Killian tries to bum rush Morningwhig with a series of wild strikes but Morningwhig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Killian drives through and clinches with Morningwhig against the cage. #T2#
Morningwhig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morningwhig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morningwhig tries to stall but Killian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningwhig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morningwhig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morningwhig tries for a takedown but Killian manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Killian pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Killian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morningwhig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killian thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morningwhig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Killian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morningwhig is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Morningwhig looking to slow down the pace here.
Morningwhig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Killian drags the fight down to the ground.
Killian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morningwhig's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Morningwhig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killian defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Morningwhig.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Killian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killian 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Killian!

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