Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Imai. Imai gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Imai raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Imai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Imai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Imai from controlling successfully.
Imai advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov won't allow Imai to pass to mount.
Imai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Imai's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Imai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magomedov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1##SUB#
Imai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magomedov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Imai looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov has given up his back.
Imai struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Imai gets his way! #SUB#
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Imai's arms.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Imai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magomedov is defending well though. Imai let's go of the attempt for now.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Imai working for the choke.
Imai tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB#
Imai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magomedov is defending well though. Imai let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Imai looking to break Magomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Imai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Imai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Magomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Imai tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Imai gets his way!
Magomedov is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Imai has got his arm under Magomedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Magomedov has spun round into Imai's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Imai is rocked!
Magomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Imai'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 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magomed Magomedov!

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mishimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mishimoto with a nice calf kick.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ichiro checks the leg kick.
Mishimoto digs a good hook to Ichiro's body.
Mishimoto lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mishimoto delivers a nice body kick.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Mishimoto moves into range and clinches up with Ichiro.
Mishimoto misses with a body punch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mishimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mishimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ichiro's efforts to push away.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Ichiro controls the action. #T2#
Mishimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ichiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body. Ichiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Ichiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Ichiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mishimoto backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mishimoto manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
Mishimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ichiro!
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.#T3#
Ichiro is looking to clinch but Mishimoto is avoiding it.
Mishimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mishimoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Ichiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mishimoto's head.
Mishimoto looks to land a combination but Ichiro avoids it well.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Mishimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mishimoto scores with a leg kick.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits. #T4#
A good leg kick by Mishimoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mishimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Mishimoto lands but Ichiro takes it in his stride.
Ichiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mishimoto misses.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mishimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ichiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mishimoto swings for the body but Ichiro moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ichiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mishimoto connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mishimoto clinches up against the cage.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mishimoto digs a right hand underneath Ichiro's ribcage. Ichiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ichiro can't break the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ichiro is breathing heavily.
Mishimoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mishimoto cracks Ichiro with a nice body shot.
Ichiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Mishimoto.#T2#
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ichiro.
Mishimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Mishimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ichiro.#CUT#That has opened up Miyata Ichiro's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Mishimoto.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto looks to land a body kick but Ichiro moved away.
Nice cross by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ichiro slips under a jab.
Ichiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mishimoto backs up against the cage. #T3#
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!
Mishimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mishimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ichiro.#CL#
Mishimoto drives through and clinches with Ichiro against the cage.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto is controlling him.
Mishimoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto tries to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Miyata Ichiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mishimoto takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro throws a big counter head kick but Mishimoto avoids it with no problem.
Mishimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichiro is out of range and Mishimoto settles back down.
Ichiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Mishimoto.
Mishimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichiro.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mishimoto defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
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##CL#
Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Mishimoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro avoiding damage as Mishimoto throws knees to the body.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mishimoto fails to land.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Mishimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Mishimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mishimoto darts in trying to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a nice head kick!
Mishimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ichiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Mishimoto instigates a 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!
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Ichiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ichiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Mishimoto has double underhooks.
Ichiro is trying to force a seperation but Mishimoto has the dominant position.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Mishimoto leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ichiro wants to break free but Mishimoto has control.
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mishimoto scores with a shot to the side of Ichiro's head.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Mishimoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands an elbow just above Ichiro 's eye. #CUT#Miyata Ichiro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miyata Ichiro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
A very excited looking Yamasaki Mishimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CDFC 8 NY: Chandler vs Slice
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Crowe has a takedown stuffed.
Melikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowe tries to sprawl out of it but Melikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Crowe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Melikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Melikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Melikov is sitting in close to Crowe's body. Crowe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Melikov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Melikov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Crowe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Crowe!
Tyler Crowe is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tyler Crowe, 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: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Turles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turles shoots in but no luck this time.
Mante misses with a few strikes there.
Turles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mante sprawls and moves away.
Mante feints with a jab and clips Turles right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Turles is sent crashing into the canvas and Mante leaps in for the kill! Turles tries to get to his feet but Mante is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Turles is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuta Mante!
Kuta Mante looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Somebody please get me sponsor I need money *rubs Fingers together'.

Event: Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Mingdo throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ichiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mingdo.
Mingdo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ichiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Mingdo misses.
Mingdo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mingdo misses the jab.
Mingdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingdo misses with a few strikes there.
Mingdo throws a shot from downtown. Ichiro moves away and avoids it.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mingdo throws a jab when Ichiro was well out of range.
Mingdo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mingdo misses with a right hand
and Ichiro counters with a left and a right that stings Mingdo.
Mingdo throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mingdo lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Mingdo there.#CL2#
Ichiro instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ichiro! But no joy.
Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Mingdo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ichiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Ichiro throws out a counter right but Mingdo avoids it with no problem.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyata Ichiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Mingdo. #CL2#
Ichiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mingdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro. #CL2#
Ichiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ichiro feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mingdo.#CL2#
Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mingdo breaks from the clinch.
Mingdo lunges at Ichiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ichiro's hand.
Mingdo throws a lazy right hand but Ichiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Mingdo walks into a jab.
Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Mingdo connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Mingdo scores with a head kick. Ichiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Ichiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mingdo.
Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingdo misses with a right hand
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mingdo defends it well.
Ichiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ichiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingdo Mingdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingdo throws the left hand but Ichiro avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Ichiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miyata Ichiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ichiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ichiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Mingdo.
A countering left hand to the body from Ichiro misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mingdo.
Mingdo misses with a low kick.
Mingdo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mingdo looks to land a right hand but Ichiro moved out of range.
Ichiro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Ichiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ichiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Mingdo.
Mingdo wants to clinch up but Ichiro keeps it at a distance.
Ichiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyata Ichiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mingdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingdo.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mingdo throws a nice looking combination but Ichiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mingdo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ichiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Ichiro lands a two punch combo. #T2##CL2#
Ichiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Ichiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mingdo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wingdo Mingdo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Ichiro lands.
Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ichiro. Those never looked like landing.
Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mingdo throws a right and a left that Ichiro avoids nicely.
Mingdo throws a wild body kick that Ichiro sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mingdo wants to slow Ichiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Ichiro wants to counter the offense by Mingdo and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Mingdo tenderised Ichiro's leg. Ichiro is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Ichiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab.
Ichiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mingdo throws a lazy head kick
and Ichiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mingdo misses with a right hand
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mingdo misses with a wild combination.
Mingdo looks to throw the jab but Ichiro is out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Ichiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ichiro tries to bum rush Mingdo with a series of wild strikes but Mingdo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata Ichiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ichiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo misses with a looping right.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro counters with a series of strikes. Mingdo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mingdo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ichiro unleashes a big counter combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ichiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ichiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mingdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mingdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mingdo tries to land a body kick
enabling Ichiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mingdo lands with a cross.
Mingdo looks to throw a body kick
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mingdo tries to keep at a distance but Ichiro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ichiro manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mingdo lands a head shot.
Mingdo takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Mingdo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Mingdo tries to clinch up but Ichiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Mingdo misses
and Ichiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ichiro scores with a jab.
Mingdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichiro.
Mingdo misses with a left hand
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mingdo backing up. Mingdo nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ichiro. #T3#
Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mingdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ichiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Mingdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichiro doesn't seem phased though.
Mingdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Ichiro with the counter takedown but Mingdo avoids it easily.
Mingdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mingdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Wingdo Mingdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Ichiro does no damage.
Mingdo misses with an uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Ichiro has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all.
Mingdo misses with an uppercut. Ichiro saw that one coming.#CL2#
Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ichiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Miyata Ichiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ichiro does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyata Ichiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ichiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata Ichiro!
An out of breath Miyata Ichiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CDFC 3: Burnett vs Cappone
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Melikov circles away.
Name will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Name shoots for a takedown but Melikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Melikov tries to counter with a takedown but Name is quick to defend against it.
Melikov 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Name tries for a takedown but Melikov circles away easily#TD#
and Melikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Name's guard.
Ismail Melikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Random Name.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov advances position into side control!
Melikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Name sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing that Melikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Name taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melikov is putting a hurting on Name here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Name is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melikov connects with a decent elbow.
Melikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Name will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Melikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Melikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Name's head but Name avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melikov landing a few strikes.
Melikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Name to see if he's OK.#ROC#Name is rocked!#SUB#
Melikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Name is not content to let Melikov control the position.
Melikov working the head and body with strikes.
Melikov is working Name over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melikov scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Melikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Name takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Name is still in real trouble! Can Melikov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melikov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Name is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Melikov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismail Melikov!
A determined Ismail Melikov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Imai shoots in.
Imai shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Imai fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Imai.
Imai with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Imai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aldo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Imai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Imai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aldo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aldo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Imai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Imai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo controlling the action here.
Aldo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Imai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Imai is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imai on the ground.
Aldo slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Imai goes for a double leg but Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldo continues to drive forward.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Imai. Imai gets slowly back to his feet.
Imai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Imai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imai misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Aldo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Imai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imai is trying to control the position but Aldo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Imai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imai sprawls and moves away.
Imai misses with a takedown #TD#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Imai!
Imai is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Imai is looking to regain half guard here but Aldo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aldo working the body and head with strikes.
Aldo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Imai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Imai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Imai taking a bit of punishment here - Aldo scoring with strikes.
Imai prevents Aldo from moving into mount.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Imai struggling a bit here.
Aldo is staying tight to Imai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Imai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Imai's face as Aldo controls the position.
Imai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Imai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imai can do to turn this around?
Aldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Imai is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Imai looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aldo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Aldo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aldo is nestled in close to Imai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aldo goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Imai does a handstand and catches Aldo in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Imai on top - Aldo is already out from the submission! Imai gives Aldo's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Cosmo Imai!
A very excited looking Cosmo Imai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Imai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Imai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cena quickly recovers to half guard.
Cena won't allow Imai to pass to mount.
Cena is in trouble now - Imai has advanced to mount!
Imai takes Cena's back. #SUB#
Imai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cena defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Imai is hanging on to Cena's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Imai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cena taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Imai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cosmo Imai!
During a confident post fight interview, Cosmo Imai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Waldo misses
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jose Waldo has been cut.#TD#
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Waldo's guard.
Waldo wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova slips a nice elbow through Waldo's hands, connecting with Waldo's forehead.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Waldo is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Waldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova 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.
Waldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Waldo won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Waldo is looking to escape.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waldo keeps working.
Nuragomidova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Waldo stops Nuragomidova from passing to mount.
Nuragomidova moves into full mount!
Nuragomidova dominating with strikes here.
Waldo is in a horrible position here. Nuragomidova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nuragomidova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Waldo wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nuragomidova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldo is trying to stand.
Nuragomidova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Waldo really wants to buck Nuragomidova off and get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nuragomidova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Waldo looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Waldo tries to buck Nuragomidova off but he can't manage it.
Nuragomidova lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Waldo is rocked!
Waldo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nuragomidova looking to finish Waldo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Waldo!
Waldo is still in real trouble! Can Nuragomidova finish him?
A big strike lands for Nuragomidova! That's really hurt Waldo and he's turned his back - Nuragomidova keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nuragomidova jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Melikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Melikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Melikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Melikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melikov throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Melikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Melikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melikov is controlling him.
Melikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Melikov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov stops Magomedov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Melikov is controlling him.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Melikov tries to pass. #T1#
Melikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melikov won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melikov throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Melikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Melikov throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Melikov is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Melikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melikov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Melikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melikov slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Melikov stops Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Melikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Melikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Melikov passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Melikov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Melikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oh Magomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Melikov prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Melikov drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Melikov wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melikov.
Melikov working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melikov.
Melikov thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely. #T4#
Melikov working Magomedov over with strikes.
Melikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Melikov trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Melikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melikov lands strikes from half guard.
Melikov moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melikov tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Melikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Melikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Melikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Melikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Melikov stops Magomedov from standing up.
Melikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Melikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Melikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Melikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Magomedov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magomedov pushes Melikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Melikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Melikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melikov lands some shots froms side control.
Melikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Melikov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Magomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Magomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melikov connects with a decent elbow.
Melikov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melikov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Magomedov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Melikov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismail Melikov!
Post fight, Ismail Melikov took to the microphone: 'I want Usman that uncreative bitch of a man I put him in ground and choke him until die'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1073 Round 2
Date: Oct 07, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Johnathan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Johnathan stays in close to Mante's body and controls the position.
Johnathan postures up in Mante's guard and throws a big left but Mante blocks it.
Johnathan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Mante wants to stand but Johnathan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Mante throws a combination. Johnathan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Jim Johnathan has been cut.
Johnathan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mante tries to avoid it but Johnathan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mante to the ground. Mante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mante darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnathan controlling the position well.
Johnathan manages to get to full guard.
Mante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mante wants to stand but Johnathan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Johnathan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Mante is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnathan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mante is looking to defend but Johnathan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mante! Johnathan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mante taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Johnathan!
A relieved looking Jim Johnathan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1073 Round 1
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Sena Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mante as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Mante clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Mante on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mante. #TD2#
Sena Jr jumps into guard, dragging Mante to the mat. #ES2#
Sena Jr pushes Mante off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Mante forces Sena Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Mante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sena Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mante. #TD2#
Sena Jr jumps guard.
Sena Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sena Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
Sena Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sena Jr working a defensive guard here.
Mante throws an elbow that misses. Sena Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mante's guard. Nice move by Sena Jr!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sena Jr passes Mante's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sena Jr stops Mante from getting back to his feet.
Sena Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Sena Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sena Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Mante.
Mante slaps away a takedown attempt from Sena Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Mante has a couple of punches blocked by Sena Jr.
Mante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuta Mante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sena Jr.
Mante lands a left hand.
Sena Jr is trying to push Mante away but Mante has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sena Jr blocking some punches.
Mante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mante scores with a shoulder strike.
Mante lands an uppercut.
Sena Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Mante gets an underhook and turns Sena Jr into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mante.
Sena Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mante instigates a clinch.
Mante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sena Jr to keep the fight standing.
Mante lands with a left to the head.
Mante misses with the head strike.
Mante prevents Sena Jr from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Mante lands a right hand.
Sena Jr fails to pull guard.
Mante lands a hook that snaps the head of Sena Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sena Jr.
Sena Jr slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mante throws an elbow but misses.
Sena Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sena Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mante blocks with his arms.
Sena Jr tries to pull guard but Mante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mante manages to pull guard.
Sena Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sena Jr is standing up over Mante. Mante looks to escape but Sena Jr dives into side control. #T4#
Sena Jr controls the position.#SUB2#
Sena Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sena Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Mante's head but Mante avoids it well.
Mante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sena Jr. #SU2#
Sena Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mante tries to clinch but Sena Jr moves out of range.
Mante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sena Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuta Mante dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sena Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sena Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mante pinned against the cage. Mante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Mante pushes Sena Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sena Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mante smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sena Jr.
Kuta Mante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sena Jr.
Sena Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mante moves into the clinch.
Mante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mante struggles to land a body shot inside as Sena Jr controls his hands.
Sena Jr is breathing heavily.
Mante struggles to land a body shot inside as Sena Jr controls his hands.
Mante fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sena Jr's brow.
Mante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mante.
Mante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mante.
Mante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sena Jr.
A short right from Mante on the inside.
Mante lands an elbow that stopped Sena Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Sena Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Sena Jr is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mante.
Sena Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mante finish him?
Mante has Sena Jr pressed against the cage. He pushes Sena Jr back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mante throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sena Jr crashing to the floor! Mante piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sena Jr is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuta Mante!
Kuta Mante took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Somebody please get me sponsor I need money *rubs Fingers together'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Melikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masprodov to the ground. Melikov is now in Masprodov's guard.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov is trying to keep Melikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masprodov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melikov has Masprodov in his guard.#REVR#
Masprodov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Melikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Melikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head. It's preventing any offense from Masprodov, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Melikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masprodov defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masprodov wants to stand and escape but instead Melikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masprodov keeping full guard, as Melikov tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Masprodov working a defensive guard here.
Melikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Melikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melikov stands up over Masprodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melikov is working Masprodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Melikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Masprodov is retaining full guard.
Melikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melikov is stalling in the full guard.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Masprodov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Melikov passes Masprodov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Melikov wants to pass the guard but Masprodov is keeping the position.
Melikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Melikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Melikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masprodov is looking to escape.
Masprodov is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Melikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov is keen to just control but Masprodov is a slippery customer.
Melikov controlling the action here.#T1#
Melikov is pressing down on Masprodov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masprodov is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Melikov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Melikov jumps guard and drags Masprodov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Masprodov pushing down on Melikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melikov manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Masprodov wants to control from the top but Melikov keeps moving. #SU#
Masprodov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masprodov blocks a head kick by Melikov. #TD2#
Melikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Melikov seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Melikov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Melikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masprodov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melikov.
Melikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melikov wants to pass to mount but Masprodov is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ismail Melikov has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Melikov moves into the clinch.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ismail Melikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Melikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Melikov clinches up with Masprodov and pushes him back against the cage.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Melikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Melikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masprodov wants to improve his position but Melikov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Masprodov is trying to stand back up but Melikov is controlling him
Masprodov tries to roll over but Melikov keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masprodov taking some punishment here, with Melikov in his half guard.
Masprodov wants to control but Melikov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Masprodov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melikov pulls his head out easily.
Melikov working Masprodov over with strikes. #T2#
Melikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Melikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masprodov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masprodov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Melikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Melikov controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Melikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Masprodov defends it well.
Melikov controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Melikov goes for an armbar but Masprodov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masprodov.
Melikov has control of Masprodov's left arm, preventing Masprodov from doing any damage. #T4#
Melikov trying to strike off his back.
Melikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Melikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Melikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Melikov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrison Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cejudo trying to control the action but Morrison Jr is working from the bottom. #ES#
Morrison Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cejudo is on him like a limpet, forcing Morrison Jr back against the cage.#TD2#
Cejudo has hold of one of Morrison Jr's legs. Morrison Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Cejudo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morrison Jr working for a triangle but Cejudo defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison Jr is looking to stand up but Cejudo isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrison Jr keeping full guard, as Cejudo tries to pass. #SUB#
Morrison Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cejudo controls the pace.
Let's hope that Cejudo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Cejudo slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cejudo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cejudo wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr is defending well.
Cejudo prevents Morrison Jr from improving his position.
Cejudo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Cejudo seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cejudo wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr is defending well.
Morrison Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cejudo wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr is defending well.
Cejudo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cejudo looks to land a strike but Morrison Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Cejudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cejudo has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison Jr's legs - danger averted.
Morrison Jr trying to control the position.
Cejudo distracts Morrison Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Morrison Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cejudo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Morrison Jr keeping full guard, as Cejudo tries to pass. #SUB#
Morrison Jr working for a triangle but Cejudo defends it easily.
Cejudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr is keeping the position for now.
Cejudo stands and throws Morrison Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cejudo working the ground and pound from side control.
Cejudo trying to control the position but Morrison Jr is working away.
Morrison Jr is trying to control Cejudo's posture but Cejudo avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Cejudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cejudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cejudo working the ground and pound from side control.
Cejudo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morrison Jr down.
Cejudo controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cejudo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cejudo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morrison Jr pushes Cejudo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cejudo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morrison Jr is letting Cejudo control him for a moment.
Cejudo lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Cejudo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Morrison Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Cejudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cejudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cejudo.
Morrison Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morrison Jr 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.
Morrison Jr wants to stand but Cejudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cejudo is looking for a triangle but Morrison Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cejudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Morrison Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cejudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cejudo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morrison Jr escapes and throws Cejudo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cejudo is breathing heavily.#SU#
Morrison Jr decides to stand back up. Morrison Jr steps back and let's Cejudo get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cejudos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Morrison Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cejudo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrison Jr working a defensive guard here.
Cejudo looking to pass the guard.
Cejudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cejudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cejudo postures up.
Cejudo pushing down on Morrison Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cejudo thows a huge punch but Morrison Jr dodges it nicely.
Morrison Jr is pressing down on Cejudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cejudo lands a couple of elbows.
Cejudo is looking to pass into half guard but Morrison Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morrison Jr is in guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cejudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr trying to control but Cejudo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morrison Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morrison Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cejudo has his foot on Morrison Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr from controlling successfully.
Henry Cejudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Cejudo working for a triangle but Morrison Jr defends it easily. #SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr from controlling successfully.
Cejudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cejudo, not yet. #SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison Jr passes into side control.
Cejudo is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Morrison Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Morrison Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Cejudo's guard.#T4#
Cejudo has a closed guard, preventing Morrison Jr from standing up. #SUB#
Morrison Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr wants to control from the top but Cejudo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cejudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cejudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cejudo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Morrison Jr 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Morrison Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Morrison Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morrison Jr trying to control the action but Cejudo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cejudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morrison Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back.
Cejudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr's back!#T1#
Cejudo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cejudo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Morrison Jr is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Cejudo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cejudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cejudo is hanging on to Morrison Jr's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Cejudo working for a choke but Morrison Jr is defending well.
Morrison Jr rolls, trying to escape but Cejudo keeps control of the position.
Cejudo is not going to allow Morrison Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Morrison Jr turns into Cejudo and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Cejudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr defends it easily.
Morrison Jr wants to stand but Cejudo is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr is really struggling to control Cejudo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Cejudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cejudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Morrison Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cejudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cejudo's legs - danger averted.
Morrison Jr trying to control but Cejudo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cejudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Cejudo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Morrison Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cejudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cejudo's legs - danger averted.
Cejudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cejudo, not yet. #SUB2#
Cejudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr defends well.#SU#
Morrison Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cejudo, up you get! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Morrison Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cejudo did well to prevent Morrison Jr getting side control.#SU#
Morrison Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Morrison Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrison Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Morrison Jr passes Cejudo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cejudo looking for submissions off his back.
Cejudo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cejudo. #SUB#
Morrison Jr is working for a kimura but Cejudo is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Morrison Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Morrison Jr!
Collin Morrison Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Henry Cejudo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ichiro backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ichiro counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to clinch but Ichiro slips to the side
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ichiro cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ichiro throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miyata Ichiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Diaz.
Diaz looks to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a two punch combo.
Ichiro throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ichiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Ichiro circles away easily
and Ichiro counters with a two punch combo.
Ichiro tries to clinch up.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Diaz tries to clinch but Ichiro moves away
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Ichiro throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Ichiro.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body
and Ichiro counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Ichiro keeps it at a distance.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ichiro scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ichiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ichiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ichiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Ichiro scores with a four punch combination!
Ichiro throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Ichiro closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Ichiro circles away.
Ichiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Ichiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Ichiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Ichiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ichiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Ichiro. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Ichiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz throws a wild hook but Ichiro just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Diaz gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ichiro raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata Ichiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyata Ichiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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