Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Monsuta misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Meeks gets a clinch.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Monsuta dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Monsuta shrugs off.
Monsuta looks winded!#TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
Meeks is looking to stand up but Monsuta won't let him. #T1#
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Monsuta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Monsuta in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Sho Monsuta's cut even more.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Monsuta 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Sho Monsuta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'.

Event: Outlaw 13 - Jazz vs Zinc
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Mcgregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasilescu backs up against the cage.
Mcgregor scores with a one two! Vasilescu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasilescu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vasilescu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgregor can't break the clinch.
Vasilescu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgregor prevents it.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Vasilescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgregor drops back down to his feet.
Mcgregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Mcgregor pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Mcgregor manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Mcgregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgregor content to stall in guard here. #T1##SU#
Mcgregor stands up from Vasilescu's guard - Mcgregor perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilescu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgregor smiles and moves away.
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Mcgregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgregor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Vasilescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Mcgregor rushes Vasilescu and presses him up against the cage.
Mcgregor is pushing Vasilescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasilescu throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcgregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilescu has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vasilescu's brow.
Mcgregor controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgregor lands a left hand. #BC2#
Vasilescu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mcgregor gets a clinch. #T3#
Mcgregor fails to pull guard. #BC#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vasilescu tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgregor avoids it.
Mcgregor lands a right hand. #BC2#
Vasilescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasilescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Vasilescu tries to counter with a clinch but Mcgregor shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Mcgregor darts in and clinches Vasilescu up against the cage.
Mcgregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasilescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgregor is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgregor.
Vasilescu is pushing Mcgregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Vasilescu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch.
Liam Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Mcgregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilescu landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Vasilescu manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgregor connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgregor defends well and Vasilescu ends up having to push Mcgregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasilescu looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Vasilescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilescu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Mcgregor moves into range and clinches up with Vasilescu.
Mcgregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasilescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Mcgregor 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#
Mcgregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liam Mcgregor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mcgregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vasilescu manages to break the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a one two combo.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilescu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilescu.#CL#
Mcgregor has managed to clinch.
Mcgregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Vasilescu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgregor drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor slows down the pace here.
Mcgregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mcgregor working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgregor working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Vasilescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Vasilescu breaks the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Vasilescu avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasilescu. Vasilescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasilescu is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mcgregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcgregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasilescu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Vasilescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mcgregor darts in and clinches Vasilescu up against the cage.
Vasilescu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgregor's efforts to push away.
Liam Mcgregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasilescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgregor.
Vasilescu looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Mcgregor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but Vasilescu has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilescu can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Vasilescu breaks the clinch.
Jab from Mcgregor.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mcgregor breaks from the clinch.
Mcgregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasilescu is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Mcgregor drives through and clinches with Vasilescu against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasilescu prevents it.
Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Mcgregor stops a takedown attempt from Vasilescu.
Mcgregor can't get the takedown.
Vasilescu being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Mcgregor manages to pull guard.
Mcgregor keeping full guard, as Vasilescu tries to pass. #ES#
Mcgregor has his feet on Vasilescu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasilescu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgregor defends it nicely.#T4#
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasilescu throws a shot to the body.
Mcgregor avoids the head kick by Vasilescu.
Liam Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor throws a one two combo.
Mcgregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Vasilescu tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasilescu can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgregor controls the action.
Mcgregor stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Mcgregor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Vasilescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcgregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasilescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilescu. #CL2#
Vasilescu rushes Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Vasilescu breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilescu is trying to pull guard but Mcgregor has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but Vasilescu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilescu.
Mcgregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Mcgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vasilescu rushes Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Mcgregor on the inside. #T1#
Vasilescu avoids the elbow strike from Mcgregor, against the cage.
Vasilescu letting Mcgregor take a breather here.
Mcgregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilescu has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgregor has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilescu.
Vasilescu controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Vasilescu breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mcgregor forces Vasilescu back against the cage and clinches.
Vasilescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgregor lands with a left to the head.
Vasilescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcgregor up against the cage.
Mcgregor fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Vasilescu is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgregor scores with a shot to the side of Vasilescu's head. #TD#
Mcgregor pulls guard.
Mcgregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcgregor tries to get out of the position.
Vasilescu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vasilescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Mcgregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vasilescu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilescu backwards.
Mcgregor just leaning against Vasilescu, taking a breather.
Vasilescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serghei Vasilescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mcgregor is trying to drag Vasilescu to the mat but Vasilescu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilescu tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasilescu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mcgregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasilescu. Vasilescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcgregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcgregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Mcgregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgregor connects with a jab.
Mcgregor scores with a three punch combo!
Mcgregor misses with a double jab. #CL#
Mcgregor rushes Vasilescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgregor avoiding damage.
Mcgregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgregor stalling in the clinch but Vasilescu improves position.
Mcgregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasilescu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgregor.
Liam Mcgregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Mcgregor manages to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Mcgregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgregor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Mcgregor!
Liam Mcgregor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Outlaw 12 - Axelsen vs Abul
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Rosario tries to clinch #TD2#
and Niskala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rosario!
Niskala works to advance to full mount. Rosario defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rosario can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Niskala looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Niskala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Niskala 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.
Rosario can't escape the position.
Rosario is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Niskala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosario is trying desperately to improve position.
Niskala won't let Rosario get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niskala controlling the pace for now.
Rosario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Niskala controlling his opponent.
Rosario is trying desperately to improve position.
Niskala punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Niskala lands a heavy elbow.
Niskala breaks from Rosario's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niskala lands a big shot there that rocks Rosario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Niskala controlling the position easily from mount.
Niskala lands a big shot there that rocks Rosario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rosario tries to reverse the position but Niskala maintains control.
Rosario takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rosario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosario wants to control but Niskala is having none of it.
We've been informed that Niskala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Niskala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niskala lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niskala lands a couple of good shots and Rosario has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rosario goes for a double leg but Niskala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niskala continues to drive forward.
Niskala taking a breather.
Rosario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niskala walks away with a smile on his face. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rosario fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosario throws a head kick that misses.
Niskala keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Rosario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niskala, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Niskala manages to break the clinch.
Niskala slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikai Rosario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rosario misses with a double jab.
Niskala circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Niskala counters with a single leg into guard. Rosario didn't expect that.
Rosario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosario is looking to stand up but Niskala isn't so interested in that idea.
Rosario can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niskala controls the pace.
Niskala won't allow Rosario to sweep him here. #T2#
Niskala wants to get up but he can't break Rosario's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niskala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niskala preventing the sweep.
Niskala is in close to Rosario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Niskala wanted to stand there but Rosario had control of the position. #SUB#
Rosario has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Niskala is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rosario.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niskala moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Niskala works to advance to full mount. Rosario defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jaakoppi Niskala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niskala content just to control the position here.
Niskala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rosario?
Niskala with shots to the head and body - Rosario looks very uncomfortable down there.
Niskala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rosario looks a forlorn figure.
Niskala lands a heavy elbow.
Niskala landing shots from mount. #T4#
Niskala takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niskala lands a big shot to the head and Rosario winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jaakoppi Niskala!

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Dobrosav wants to clinch but Monsuta slips to the side#TD2#
and Monsuta counters with a single leg into guard. Dobrosav didn't expect that. #SUB#
Dobrosav throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monsuta escapes and throws Dobrosav's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monsuta working away.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Dobrosav prevents Monsuta from moving into mount. #SU2#
Monsuta decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Dobrosav fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Monsuta has managed to clinch. #T2#
Dobrosav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monsuta tries to break the clinch but Dobrosav is controlling the position.
Dobrosav is looking to break free of the clinch but Monsuta has double underhooks.
Monsuta has Dobrosav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobrosav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Monsuta has clasped his hands together around Dobrosav's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.
Dobrosav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Monsuta in side control, throwing shots but Dobrosav defends.
Monsuta throws an elbow but Dobrosav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsuta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monsuta takes a little break here. Dobrosav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dobrosav lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Monsuta instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsuta looks winded!
Dobrosav stopping the sweep attempt from Monsuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Monsuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! Dobrosav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Monsuta shoots in but Dobrosav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Monsuta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monsuta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobrosav swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Monsuta stands up from Dobrosav's guard - Monsuta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dobrosav is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsuta not doing much here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Monsuta is keeping busy.
Dobrosav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobrosav tries to get out of the position.
Monsuta is keen to just control but Dobrosav is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dobrosav looking for submissions off his back.
Dobrosav is looking to control Monsuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrosav avoid being mounted?#T2#
Monsuta is trying to control. Dobrosav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monsuta not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dobrosav forces Monsuta back against the cage and clinches.
Dobrosav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobrosav lands a good knee to the midsection. Monsuta won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Dobrosav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Monsuta circles away.
Monsuta fails with a takedown attempt.
As Monsuta looks to move away, Dobrosav throws a big counter combo but Monsuta just gets out of the way.
Monsuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrosav. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrosav wants to clinch up but Monsuta keeps it at a distance.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Monsuta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobrosav's guard.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobrosav is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dobrosav is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dobrosav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobrosav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sho Monsuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dobrosav wants to clinch.#CL#
Dobrosav rushes Monsuta and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Monsuta jumps into guard, dragging Dobrosav to the mat.
Monsuta controls Dobrosav momentarily but Dobrosav frees himself.
Monsuta wants to sweep here but Dobrosav controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav throws a big elbow that misses.
Sho Monsuta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobrosav works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Monsuta is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monsuta avoid being mounted?
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dobrosav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
Monsuta taking some punishment here, with Dobrosav in his half guard.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobrosav postures up and lands a big shot to Monsuta's brow.
Dobrosav has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dobrosav throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Monsuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but Monsuta is having none of it.
Monsuta unleashes a big counter combination but Dobrosav bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Monsuta wants to counter with a clinch but Dobrosav pushes him away.
Monsuta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dobrosav doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsuta circles away. #CL2#
Monsuta closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Monsuta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrosav wants to stand and escape but instead Monsuta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully.
Monsuta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dobrosav haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsuta trying to control but Dobrosav is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Monsuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monsuta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Monsuta!
Aleksandar Dobrosav spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'.

Event: WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Scotty slips a jab from Sogrin.#CL#
Scotty pushes Sogrin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sogrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scotty's elbow.
Sogrin lands a right hand. #BC2#
Sogrin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sogrin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sogrin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scotty just misses with a punch to the body.
Sogrin throws a leg kick which misses Scotty's front leg but catches the back leg as Scotty tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sogrin.
Scotty tries to clinch up.
Scotty tries to clinch but Sogrin is having none of it.
Sogrin lands a leg kick that knocks Scotty off balance momentarily.
Sogrin throws a looping overhand right but Scotty ducks down to avoid it.
Scotty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sogrin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sogrin.
Scotty throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sogrin counter with a right hand. #T1#
No joy there for Scotty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sogrin misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Scotty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Scotty.
Scotty lands a nice uppercut.
Sogrin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Scotty.
Scotty lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Konstantin Sogrin has been cut.
Sogrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scottys head. #BC2#
Sogrin breaks from the clinch.
Scotty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sogrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Scotty.
Scotty backing away here, and Sogrin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scotty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sogrin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Scotty rushes Sogrin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Scotty has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Scotty throws an elbow but misses.
Sogrin tries to break the clinch but Scotty is controlling the position.
Sogrin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Sogrin effectively controlling the action here.
Scotty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sogrin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sogrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sogrin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scotty throws a head punch that misses.
Scotty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sogrin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scotty can't find room to land a body shot as Sogrin controls the action.
Scotty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sogrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scotty.
Sogrin pushes Scotty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Sogrin has had enough of the clinch but Scotty keeps him there for the moment.
Scotty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sogrin.
Scotty working aggressively here.
Sogrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Scotty controls his hands.
Sogrin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scotty up against the cage.
Scotty lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sogrin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scotty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scotty lands an overhand right.
Scotty misses with a body shot
and Sogrin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sogrin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scotty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sogrin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sogrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Scotty moves into the clinch.#T4#
Scotty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sogrin.
Sogrin tries to throw a body punch but Scotty avoids it by throwing Sogrin back against the cage. #BC2#
Sogrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotty misses with a looping left.
Scotty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sogrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Scotty tries to clinch up but Sogrin circles away and keeps his distance.
Scotty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scotty tries to close the distance and clinch but Sogrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sogrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sogrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scotty is looking to wear down Sogrin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sogrin misses with a looping left.
Scotty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sogrin.
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scotty has a couple of punches blocked by Sogrin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Sogrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Sogrin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Scotty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sogrin with a nice calf kick.
Scotty doesn't manage to clinch there - Sogrin circles away. #CL#
Scotty clinches with his opponent.
Scotty lands with a right to the head.
Sogrin misses with some punches.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sogrin blocks an uppercut.
Sogrin misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sogrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sogrin can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action. #BC2#
Sogrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sogrin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Scotty closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scotty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sogrin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sogrin walks into a straight right hand from Scotty.#T1#
Scotty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sogrin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scotty or perhaps it was just good defense by Sogrin, which made it look bad.
Scotty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Sogrin.
Scotty wants to clinch up but Sogrin keeps it at a distance.
Scotty looks to land a right hand but Sogrin moved out of range.
Scotty catches Sogrin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sogrin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sogrin slips a jab from Scotty.
Scotty tries to clinch but Sogrin moves away
and Sogrin counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Scotty is rocked!
Sogrin lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Scotty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sogrin thuds his shin into the meat of Scotty's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sogrin cracks Scotty with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sogrin!
A relieved looking Konstantin Sogrin 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: Outlaw 11 - Shooter vs Ruiz 2
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Vasilescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ringo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ringo finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilescu's head. #CUT2#It looks like Serghei Vasilescu has been cut.
Ringo cracks Vasilescu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vasilescu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ringo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vasilescu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Ringo!
Our winner, Johnny Ringo, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Monsuta misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sho Monsuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DKasada as he avoids it easily.
DKasada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsuta looks for a takedown but DKasada sprawls well.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
Monsuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DKasada avoids it really well and circles away.
DKasada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monsuta sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsuta.
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. DKasada catches Monsuta right on the button with a cross.
Monsuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monsuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. DKasada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada dips to his left and cracks Monsuta with an uppercut!#T2#
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
DKasada scores with a body shot.
DKasada cracks a nice hook into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta looks winded!
DKasada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monsuta is looking to clinch but DKasada is avoiding it.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada sizes up Monsuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DKasada blocks a head kick by Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada scores with a hook to the body. Monsuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
DKasada catches Monsuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DKasada with a nice cross.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DKasada thuds a left hand into Monsuta's body.
DKasada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Monsuta misses with a head kick.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada works Monsuta's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Monsuta walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.#CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
DKasada cracks Monsuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. DKasada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsuta.
DKasada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DKasada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monsuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monsuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from DKasada as Monsuta shoots in.
DKasada feinted with a counter takedown.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Monsuta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DKasada to the mat! DKasada manages to get full guard.
DKasada is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
DKasada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DKasada tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. DKasada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
DKasada trying to stall but Monsuta improves his position.
DKasada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DKasada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from DKasada as the two fighters clinch.
DKasada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Monsuta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DKasada wants to get back to full guard.
DKasada pushes Monsuta off looking to stand but Monsuta dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. DKasada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DKasada looking to control.
DKasada wants to stand up but Monsuta is controlling him. #T2#
Monsuta wants to control from the top but DKasada keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES#
DKasada pushes Monsuta off and gets back to his feet.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
DKasada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for DKasada.
Monsuta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sho Monsuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsuta throws a head kick but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DKasada.
Monsuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from DKasada.
Good standup being displayed there by DKasada as he connects with a hook.#T4#
DKasada scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DKasada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monsuta on the side of the head.
DKasada lands a nice shot that snaps Monsuta's head back.
Monsuta takes one on the button.
Monsuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monsuta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! DKasada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Monsuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monsuta shoots in but DKasada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada digs a good body shot into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsuta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Monsuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Monsuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DKasada has Monsuta pressed against the cage, preventing Monsuta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
DKasada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Monsuta avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
DKasada scores with a shot to the side of Monsuta's head.
Stalling in the clinch from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
DKasada pressing his opponent against the cage.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Monsuta improves position.
DKasada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsuta up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
DKasada trying to control the position but instead, Monsuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed DKasada into the cage.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Komedor DKasada.
DKasada stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsuta. Monsuta gets slowly back to his feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Monsuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monsuta walks into a jab.
DKasada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monsuta doesn't seem phased though.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DKasada but DKasada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monsuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DKasada pinned against the cage. DKasada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DKasada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsuta. Monsuta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Monsuta walks into a left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from DKasada enables Monsuta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DKasada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Komedor DKasada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DKasada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsuta is controlling him.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DKasada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sho Monsuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsuta with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DKasada 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Monsuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Monsuta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zakrzewski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zakrzewski 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.
Monsuta has the hooks in. Zakrzewski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monsuta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Monsuta throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Monsuta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T1##SUB#
Zakrzewski 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 Monsuta gets his way!
Zakrzewski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Monsuta.#SUB#
Monsuta working for a choke but Zakrzewski is defending well. #SUB#
Monsuta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zakrzewski is really stuck here. #SUB#
Monsuta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zakrzewski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Monsuta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zakrzewski's body. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monsuta looking for the choke from the back.
Monsuta gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Monsuta tightening his grip on Zakrzewski, looking for the choke.
Monsuta is looking to control Zakrzewski but Zakrzewski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Monsuta keeps control of the position easily here as Zakrzewski tries to buck him off. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monsuta throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Monsuta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zakrzewski just trying to survive but Monsuta is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsuta is riding his opponent, not letting Zakrzewski buck him off.
Monsuta missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Monsuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. #TD#
Monsuta feints and as Zakrzewski raises his hands in defense, Monsuta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsuta throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsuta stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Monsuta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Zakrzewski controls Monsuta momentarily but Monsuta frees himself.
Monsuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around?
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Monsuta 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Monsuta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Monsuta is standing up over Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks to escape but Monsuta dives into side control. #REVB#
Zakrzewski tries to improve position but can't.
Monsuta working the ground and pound. #T2#
Monsuta controlling from side mount.
Monsuta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zakrzewski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zakrzewski seems a little lost for a moment, as Monsuta dominates the positioning.
Zakrzewski tries to bench press Monsuta off him but Monsuta keeps the position. #SUB#
Monsuta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zakrzewski defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Monsuta takes a little break here. Zakrzewski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Monsuta swings around for an armbar but Zakrzewski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monsuta's guard.
Monsuta looking to control. #ES#
Monsuta has his feet on Zakrzewski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Monsuta circles away easily#CL#
and Monsuta counters by clinching up. #T4##BC#
Monsuta breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monsuta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Monsuta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zakrzewski to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Monsuta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Monsuta successfully pulls guard. #ES#
Monsuta kicks Zakrzewski off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Monsuta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monsuta stops a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Monsuta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Monsuta is looking to chop away at Zakrzewski's legs.
Nice defenses there by Zakrzewski.#TD#
Monsuta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Monsuta dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Monsuta stands up. #TD#
Monsuta shoots in and bounces Zakrzewski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Monsuta manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Monsuta trying to control the pace.
Monsuta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monsuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monsuta thows a huge punch but Zakrzewski dodges it nicely.
Monsuta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Monsuta escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Monsuta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Zakrzewski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Monsuta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zakrzewski to the ground. Monsuta is now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monsuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakrzewski has wrist control.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Monsuta trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom. #SU#
Monsuta gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sho Monsuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Monsuta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Monsuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monsuta 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Monsuta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Niskala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Radchenko to the mat! Radchenko manages to get full guard.
Radchenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niskala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Radchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Radchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala stopping the sweep attempt from Radchenko.#T1#
Niskala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niskala shoots for a double leg takedown but Radchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Niskala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niskala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Radchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niskala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niskala is breathing heavily.
Radchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radchenko trying to control the position here.
Radchenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Radchenko controls Niskala momentarily but Niskala frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Radchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Radchenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niskala trying to control but Radchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Niskala's shoulder, as Niskala tries to avoid the shot.
Niskala thuds his right hand into Radchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Niskala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radchenko, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Radchenko is trying to stall.
Radchenko trying to control the position but instead, Niskala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Radchenko into the cage.
Niskala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radchenko smiles and moves away.
Radchenko misses with a looping right.
Niskala tries to clinch up but Radchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Radchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niskala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radchenko.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Radchenko throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Niskala counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Niskala pulls guard. #T4#
Niskala pulls Radchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Radchenko wants to control from the top but Niskala keeps moving.
Niskala controls Radchenko momentarily but Radchenko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radchenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niskala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Radchenko content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Niskala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radchenko looks to land a right hand but Niskala moved out of range.#TD#
Niskala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Radchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Radchenko wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radchenko manages to get to full guard.
Jaakoppi Niskala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radchenko managing to control the position. #T1#
Radchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Radchenko working a defensive guard here.
Radchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niskala is one step ahead there.
Radchenko pulls Niskala in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radchenko. Niskala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Radchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niskala tries to counter with a takedown but Radchenko is quick to defend against it.
Niskala tries for a takedown but Radchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Radchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Radchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Niskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radchenko.
Niskala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Niskala.
A big left from Radchenko misses.
Radchenko ducks under a wild hook from Niskala.#T3#
Niskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Niskala's shoulder, as Niskala tries to avoid the shot.
Radchenko throws a shot from downtown. Niskala moves away and avoids it.
Jaakoppi Niskala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radchenko throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Niskala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Radchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Niskala sits in half guard.
Radchenko keeping hold of Niskala's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Radchenko tries to get to full guard but Niskala has control of the leg.
Radchenko trying to control here.
Radchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Radchenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala avoids it easily.#CL#
Radchenko gets tackled into the cage by Niskala. Niskala maintains the clinch.
Niskala tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ostap Radchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Niskala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Niskala moves out of range as Radchenko strikes.
Niskala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radchenko sprawls and moves away.
Niskala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala blocks it.
Niskala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaakoppi Niskala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niskala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Radchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niskala slips a jab and a cross from Radchenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niskala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
Niskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Niskala throws a counter high kick but Radchenko was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Niskala.
Niskala shoots in for a takedown but Radchenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Radchenko throws the left hand but Niskala avoids the punch easily.
Radchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niskala.
Niskala misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Radchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Niskala looking for a sweep. Not yet Niskala, not yet.
Niskala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Radchenko controls the pace.
Niskala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radchenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Radchenko is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niskala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radchenko. #T3#
Radchenko throws a hook but Niskala blocks it.
Niskala tries to counter with a takedown but Radchenko is quick to defend against it.
Niskala shoots in for a double leg but Radchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niskala sets himself, and Radchenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Niskala avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakoppi Niskala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Radchenko.
Niskala slips under a jab from Radchenko.
As Radchenko tries to get set, Niskala tries to push him back and clinch up but Radchenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Radchenko throws a jab when Niskala was well out of range.
Radchenko misses with a hook.
Niskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radchenko looks to throw the jab but Niskala is out of range.
Niskala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radchenko.
Nice takedown defense from Radchenko. No joy for Niskala on that attempt.
Radchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Niskala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radchenko.
Radchenko 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.
Radchenko throws a jab when Niskala was well out of range.
Radchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskala.
Niskala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radchenko sprawls and moves away.
Radchenko throws a shot from downtown. Niskala moves away and avoids it.
Radchenko looks to land a left hand but Niskala moved out of range nicely.
Niskala fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niskala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radchenko throws out the jab.
Niskala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radchenko defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ostap Radchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ostap Radchenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Vasilescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakhtin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilescu shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakhtin tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilescu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakhtin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakhtin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilescu. #CL2#
Vasilescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakhtin can't break the clinch.
Bakhtin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasilescu is trying to pull guard but Bakhtin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mikhail Bakhtin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serghei Vasilescu.#BC2#
Vasilescu breaks from the clinch.
Bakhtin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bakhtin throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilescu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bakhtin's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Vasilescu darts in and clinches Bakhtin up against the cage.
Vasilescu keeps control of Bakhtin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Vasilescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakhtin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakhtin blocks a head kick by Vasilescu.
Bakhtin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilescu moves away.
Vasilescu moves out of range as Bakhtin strikes.
Bakhtin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilescu on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bakhtin. Those never looked like landing.
Bakhtin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilescu slips a jab from Bakhtin.#CL2#
Vasilescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasilescu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bakhtin looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC2#
Vasilescu manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakhtin misses with a straight right.
Bakhtin throws a shot from downtown. Vasilescu moves away and avoids it.
Bakhtin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilescu moves away.
Vasilescu dodges the punch combination from Bakhtin.
Vasilescu shoots and misses
and Bakhtin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Vasilescu gets a clinch.
Vasilescu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bakhtin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bakhtin throws a looping overhand right but Vasilescu ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bakhtin misses its intended target.
A jab from Bakhtin misses.
Vasilescu looks for a takedown but Bakhtin sprawls well.#T3#
Bakhtin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakhtin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vasilescu tries to move into range but Bakhtin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bakhtin misses with a double jab
and Vasilescu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakhtin thinking.
Jab by Bakhtin.
Bakhtin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Vasilescu is rocked!
Bakhtin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vasilescu switches off momentarily and Bakhtin cracks him with a monster right hand! Vasilescu topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bakhtin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bakhtin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakhtin!
A relieved looking Mikhail Bakhtin 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Griscti lands with a straight right. Vasilescu didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griscti.
Griscti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griscti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilescu.
Griscti misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Vasilescu instigates a clinch. #TD#
Vasilescu jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vasilescu pushes a forearm under Griscti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Griscti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serghei Vasilescu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Niskala dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Niskala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niskala defends it easily.
White looking to control.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niskala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niskala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Niskala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Niskala has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Niskala's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niskala can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Niskala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Niskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niskala looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niskala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Niskala's legs - danger averted.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niskala swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niskala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVB#
Niskala with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Niskala passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a kimura here.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
Niskala landing with the ground and pound.
Niskala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard. #T4#
White trying to control but Niskala postures up.
White tries to get to full guard but Niskala has control of the leg.
White is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Niskala in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is looking for a sweep. Niskala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakoppi Niskala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White moves in looking to clinch but Niskala pushes him off.#CL2#
Niskala has White up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Niskala gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niskala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Niskala is proving hard to escape from.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niskala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niskala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T1##SUB#
White is looking for a kimura here.
White prevents Niskala from standing back up. #SUB2#
Niskala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niskala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niskala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Niskala wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Niskala managing to control the position.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White wants to control from the top but Niskala keeps moving.
Niskala wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White blocks a head kick by Niskala.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Niskala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niskala showed some decent athleticism there.
White is looking to improve his position.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niskala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Niskala is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakoppi Niskala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
White avoids the head kick by Niskala.
White tries to clinch but Niskala moves out of range.
Niskala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Niskala's head. #TD2#
Niskala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Niskala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White is trying to keep Niskala in close.
Niskala is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskala is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niskala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
White has momentary wrist control but Niskala slips an elbow through the middle.
Niskala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Niskala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Niskala, into his guard. #REVR#
White trying to control but Niskala is working from the bottom.
Niskala has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Niskala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Niskala has wrist control.
White advances position into side control!
Niskala wants to control but White postures up.#SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Niskala is defending well. #T3#
Niskala is looking to reverse the position.
Niskala isn't going anywhere.
Niskala is looking for a sweep.
Swis White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White trying to control the action but Niskala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niskala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Niskala tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Niskala darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White jumps guard but Niskala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niskala misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Niskala jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Niskala is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaakoppi Niskala.
I've got Niskala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakoppi Niskala!

Event: QFC Tournament 1083 Round 1
Date: Jan 04, 2022

#R1#
Vasilescu connects with a high kick.
Vasilescu looks to clinch #TD2#
and Kee counters with a takedown into side control.
Vasilescu bucks up and tries to throw Kee off but instead Kee has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vasilescu showing good submission defense here.
Vasilescu is trapped and Kee is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kee scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vasilescu is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Vasilescu has hold of Kee's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kee lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Vasilescu is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kee throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Kee!

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