Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMT #89
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Porter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porter lunges at Rexford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rexford's hand.
Rexford tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porter! But no joy.
Porter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rexford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Porter.
Porter thumps Rexford with a low kick.
Rexford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Porter swats away the attempt to clinch by Rexford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rexford tries to move into range but Porter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rexford tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Porter counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Porter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rexford's head.
Porter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Rexford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rexford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rexford drops his hands momentarily and Porter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Rexford closes the distance and clinches.
Rexford tries to break free but Porter pushes him back against the cage.
Porter lands with a right to the head.
Rexford working hard to break the clinch.
Porter scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rexford.
Porter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rexford trying to land knees to the body.
Rexford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
Rexford is trying to push Porter away but Porter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Porter.
Porter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porter letting Rexford take a breather here.
Porter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rexford's elbow. #T2#
Rexford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Porter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Porter lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rexford.
Rexford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porter avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rexford backwards.
Rexford is leaning against Porter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Rexford is rocked!
Porter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Rexford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Porter manages to break the clinch.
Rexford tries to clinch
and Porter counters with a big uppercut that drops Rexford face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chris Porter!

Event: KIFC 4
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Dracarys misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Makarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dracarys is looking for a sweep.
Makarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dracarys to see if he's OK.#CUT2#It looks like Aerymar Dracarys has been cut.
Makarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dracarys is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back!
Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarov is concentrating on defense, preventing Dracarys from advancing position.
Dracarys throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dracarys not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov keeping hold of Dracarys's head, controlling as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Dracarys is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Dracarys is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makarov defends it well.
Dracarys working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makarov taking some punishment here, with Dracarys in his half guard.
Dracarys throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Dracarys is controlling well.
Makarov wants to control but Dracarys is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov has hold of Dracarys's hands but Dracarys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dracarys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makarov's head.
Makarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracarys trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dracarys throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracarys wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Dracarys stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracarys content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracarys is in close to Makarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makarov seems keen to control Dracarys's posture.
Dracarys postures up. #T3#
Makarov 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.
Makarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarov holds on and takes a little breather.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracarys chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.
Dracarys lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dracarys postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracarys has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Makarov wants to sweep here but Dracarys controlling him for the moment.
Dracarys landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Makarov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makarov is pulling down on Dracarys's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracarys, at least for the moment.
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov pulls Dracarys in close to prevent any damage.
Dracarys throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracarys wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Dracarys missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aerymar Dracarys dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dracarys displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makarov.
Dracarys just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Makarov moves into range and clinches up with Dracarys.#TD2#
Makarov tightens his grip and picks Dracarys up, before dumping him to the ground. Dracarys manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Dracarys is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dracarys working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dracarys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makarov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Dracarys is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Makarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Dracarys keeps moving.
Makarov won't allow Dracarys to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Dracarys keeps moving.
Dracarys looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracarys, not yet.
Makarov postures up and lands a big shot to Dracarys's brow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makarov with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dracarys's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dracarys looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Dracarys's temple.
Makarov is nestled in close to Dracarys, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Makarov prevents Dracarys from improving his position.
Makarov wants to control but Dracarys is keeping him busy.
Dracarys makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracarys.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracarys bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. #REVR##T3#
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov pulls Dracarys in close to his closed guard and prevents Dracarys from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dracarys with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov trying to control the position here.
Dracarys postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makarov is pulling down on Dracarys's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracarys, at least for the moment.
Dracarys is working Makarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov is controlling Dracarys's posture.
Dracarys missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makarov 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracarys attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dracarys did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dracarys is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dracarys's guard.#SUB#
Dracarys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov trying to control but Dracarys is working from the bottom.
Dracarys lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Makarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ivan Makarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracarys gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov distracts Dracarys with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dracarys is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Dracarys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Dracarys working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracarys working a defensive guard here.
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dracarys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracarys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is working Dracarys over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov landing with the ground and pound.
Makarov works over Dracarys with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dracarys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makarov is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#Aerymar Dracarys's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Dracarys looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dracarys has hold of Makarov's hands but Makarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Aerymar Dracarys's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dracarys taking some punishment here, with Makarov in his half guard.
Makarov working over Dracarys with some ground and pound. Dracarys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Dracarys is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Aerymar Dracarys's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Makarov!

Event: ICE 6:
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Snoozemen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kochanowski sprawls well initially but Snoozemen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Snoozemen is looking to advance position but Kochanowski won't allow it.
Snoozemen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kochanowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kochanowski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snoozemen is tapping! Great win for Kochanowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateusz Kochanowski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2023

#R1#
Zinoviev shoots in for a takedown but Pujols shows good takedown defense.
Pujols throws a big counter combination but Zinoviev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zinoviev throws a sloppy head kick and Pujols moves out of range easily.
Pujols leaves Zinoviev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pujols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zinoviev slips a jab and a cross from Pujols.
Pujols scores with a shot to the body.
Pujols throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Zinoviev colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pujols as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Zinoviev is left battered and dazed whilst Pujols and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaggy Pujols!

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Boy stalling in the clinch.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A body shot lands from Boy.
Boy pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Boy pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Boy avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boy's brow.
Boy lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.#T1#
Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boy lands a body punch.
Miller looks winded!
Boy lands a left hand.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Boy effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
BOOM! Boy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Miller. Miller tries to recover but Boy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Miller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boy!
Big Boy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 516
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gardner! But no joy.
Gardner throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gardner taking a breather.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gardner lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gardner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gardner is defending well for now.
Gardner blocks the elbow strike.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Gardner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
Gardner tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #T2#
Gardner blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gardner swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardner circles away. #CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Gardner missing with knees to the body.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Gardner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.#BC2#
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Gardner is avoiding it.
Gardner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Gardner.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gardner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gardner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Gardner counters with a crisp one two that drops Miller! Gardner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Miller to his feet! Miller is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Gardner counters with a right hand from hell and Miller is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rulon Gardner!
Rulon Gardner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Duran gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Duran!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Duran passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the action here but instead Duran manages to pass to full mount!
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Duran tries to push Nurmagomedov's head away but Nurmagomedov is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Duran controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T3#
Duran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duran controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Duran is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Duran controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nurmagomedov has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasbulla Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Duran has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Duran lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Duran waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Free counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed
and Free counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Free paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov is looking to clinch.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Free wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Free counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Free pinned against the cage. Free gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivan Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.#T1#
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov shoots in but Free avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Free but Free pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Makarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands an uppercut.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Free is leaning against Makarov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Free after a bit of a struggle.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards. #T3#
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free manages to get underhooks.
Free lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free lands a left hand. #T4#
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makarov goes for a takedown attempt but Free pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov darts in trying to clinch
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.
Makarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Free as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Free dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Free as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Free defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free leaves Makarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makarov tries to clinch but Free moves out of range.
It seemed like Free was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Free circles away.
Makarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makarov is defended easily by Free.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson Free seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Free shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free stuffs the takedown.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makarov tries to clinch up but Free circles away and keeps his distance.
Free let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Free stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Free manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Free tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Free to the ground. Free escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson Free is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Free slaps away a takedown attempt from Makarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Free, which made it look bad.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov looks for a takedown but Free sprawls well.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Free did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.#T4#
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makarov wants to control but Free is keeping him busy.
Makarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Free's head.
Makarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Free defending well though.
Free is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Free trying to control from the bottom.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Free is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov slips a nice elbow through Free's hands, connecting with Free's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Free showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makarov goes for a double leg but Free avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Free continues to drive forward.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Free is defending well.
Sampson Free seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Free.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Free as the two fighters clinch.
Free lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarov or not.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Free lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Makarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Free gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards. #T2#
Free lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands a body shot in the clinch.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free lands a body shot.
Free lands a shoulder strike.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a body punch in the clinch.
Free lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a nice shot to the body.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Free is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Free creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Free gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson Free is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Free fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
enabling Free to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Free keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makarov.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Free circles away.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Free circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Free swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Free swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivan Makarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Free is out of range.
Free now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Free comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Free 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Free!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeBlass.
DeBlass closes the distance and clinches up with Makarov, looking for a takedown. DeBlass pushes Makarov against the cage but Makarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeBlass's guard.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
DeBlass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeBlass wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeBlass is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Makarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeBlass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
DeBlass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makarov stands up over DeBlass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but DeBlass blocks nicely.
DeBlass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makarov is in close to DeBlass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBlass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeBlass holds on and takes a little breather.
DeBlass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
DeBlass working a defensive guard here.
Makarov stays in close to DeBlass's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeBlass can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeBlass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Makarov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeBlass on his heels. He'll look to pass DeBlass's guard now, I'm sure.#T4##SUB2#
DeBlass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.
Makarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBlass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBlass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
DeBlass trying to move into half guard but instead Makarov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
DeBlass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but DeBlass blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBlass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeBlass pulls Makarov in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Makarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DeBlass shoots in for a double leg but Makarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBlass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarov's waist but Makarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeBlass off to one side.
Makarov stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom DeBlass.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeBlass to the mat! DeBlass manages to get full guard.
Makarov postures up in DeBlass's guard and throws a big left but DeBlass blocks it.
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov chips away with some ground and pound.
DeBlass pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov works over DeBlass with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass 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.
Makarov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#DeBlass is rocked!
Makarov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! DeBlass covers up, he's hurt! Makarov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Makarov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Makarov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Makarov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Goku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Pujols forces Goku back against the cage and clinches.
Pujols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
Pujols lands with a light punch inside.
Goku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goku fails to pull guard.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
Pujols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pujols working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goku cracks Pujols with a nice body shot.
Pujols lands a left hand.
Goku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pujols is keeping busy.
Pujols prevents a body shot from Goku. #BC2#
Pujols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pujols misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku throws a series of punches but Pujols moves out of range. #T1#
Goku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goku duly obliges.
Pujols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaggy Pujols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pujols looks to land a combination but Goku avoids it well.
Pujols connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Pujols forces Goku back against the cage and clinches.
Goku can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Pujols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goku defending well as Pujols loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Pujols lands a left and a right that send Goku crashing to the mat, dazed. Pujols thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Goku is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Son Goku has been cut.
Goku is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goku leaves his chin hanging out and Pujols seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Goku crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaggy Pujols!
Son Goku was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll get em next time, a loss is a loss never a good feeling. '.

Event: ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Snoozemen throws a combination that misses
and Haviid counters with a thumping low kick.
Haviid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haviid connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Haviid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Haviid does it's job there.
Snoozemen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haviid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snoozemen thinking. #CL2#
Snoozemen closes the distance and clinches.
Haviid pushes Snoozemen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haviid working hard to break the clinch.
Snoozemen tries to circle away but Haviid has him pinned against the cage.
Haviid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoozemen's elbow.
Haviid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snoozemen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Snoozemen tightens his grip and picks Haviid up, before dumping him to the ground. Haviid manages to land in guard. #T1#
Snoozemen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haviid wants to control the position but Snoozemen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snoozemen prevents Haviid from improving his position.
Snoozemen lands strikes from half guard.
Snoozemen content to control rather than advance.
Haviid trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snoozemen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snoozemen is thwarting Haviid's attempts to control the position.
Snoozemen controlling the action here.
Haviid is trying to control but can't.
Snoozemen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haviid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Snoozemen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haviid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoozemen tries for a takedown but Haviid circles away easily
and Haviid counters with a stiff right hand.
Haviid cracks Snoozemen with a hook to the temple - Snoozemen is on wobbly legs here! Haviid swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Snoozemen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Haviid wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Avatna Haviid!
A victorious Avatna Haviid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Rotunno pushes him off.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotunno circles away. #CL2#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Rotunno in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Rotunno has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rotunno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rotunno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.#SUB2#
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Rotunno trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Rotunno decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Miller darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Rotunno counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rotunno uses it to pass to side control.
Rotunno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Rotunno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller tries to bench press Rotunno off him but Rotunno keeps the position.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Rotunno avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotunno scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rotunno has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Rotunno's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Miller!
Ben Rotunno was interviewed post fight and said 'He’s using steroids, end of story. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snoozemen stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Snoozemen is controlling him.
Snoozemen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Snoozemen drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Snoozemen off! Snoozemen jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Snoozemen chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
Snoozemen postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Snoozemen landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Snoozemen is having none of it. #T1#
Snoozemen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Snoozemen isn't so interested in that idea.
Snoozemen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Snoozemen manages to pass to side control.
Snoozemen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Alvarez is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Snoozemen has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook� has he got it?? YES! Alvarez is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kamaru Snoozemen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Przybysz fails with a takedown attempt.
Snoozemen tries for a takedown but Przybysz circles away easily
and Przybysz counters with a one-two to the body.
Snoozemen shoots in for a double leg but Przybysz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Przybysz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snoozemen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Przybysz shoots in for a takedown but Snoozemen shows good takedown defense.
Przybysz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Przybysz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Przybysz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Przybysz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Przybysz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Snoozemen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Przybysz!
A control attempt from Przybysz but he's now mounted!#T1#
Przybysz tries to hold on but Snoozemen pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Przybysz is trying to reverse the position but instead Snoozemen has taken his back - oops!
The referee is taking a good look at Przybysz as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Snoozemen!
Przybysz tries to break free.
Snoozemen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Przybysz to escape the position.
Przybysz grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Snoozemen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Przybysz doesn't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Snoozemen is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Przybysz is tapping out! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022

#R1#
Williamson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Williamson's hands, connecting with Williamson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williamson tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williamson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Williamson has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williamson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Williamson is rocked!
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Williamson's hands, connecting with Williamson's forehead.
Oh Williamson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot! Williamson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Williamson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Barbossa tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbossa defends it nicely.
Barbossa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Barbossa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocks a head kick by Barbossa. #CL#
Barbossa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Miller jumps guard. #SUB2#
Barbossa looking to improve position, pressing down on Miller's thigh with his hand. Miller seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Barbossa paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Barbossa's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Miller picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Miller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Snoozemen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown attempt - Snoozemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanderbilt connects with a body shot that sends Snoozemen's belly button to the back.#TD#
Snoozemen scores with a takedown into Vanderbilt's guard.
Vanderbilt controlling the position.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snoozemen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vanderbilt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanderbilt controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Vanderbilt 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.#SUB#
Snoozemen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanderbilt defends it easily.
Vanderbilt controlling from the top position.
Vanderbilt preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanderbilt stops Snoozemen from standing up.
Snoozemen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snoozemen tries to get out of the position.
Vanderbilt wants to control from the top but Snoozemen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vanderbilt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Snoozemen stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbilt.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Snoozemen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanderbilt has his hands on Snoozemen's head, controlling the position.
Snoozemen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanderbilt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kamaru Snoozemen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vanderbilt fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Vanderbilt #TD#
and Snoozemen counters with a shoot takedown. Vanderbilt fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozemen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snoozemen postures up.
Vanderbilt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Snoozemen takes a little break here. Vanderbilt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vanderbilt is trying to control Snoozemen's posture but Snoozemen avoids it.
Snoozemen trying to control the position but Vanderbilt is working away.
Snoozemen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vanderbilt tries to bench press Snoozemen off him but Snoozemen keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snoozemen just content to control the position.
Kamaru Snoozemen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snoozemen working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanderbilt avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Vanderbilt has his feet on Snoozemen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kamaru Snoozemen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a takedown. Snoozemen tries to sprawl out of it but Vanderbilt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snoozemen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snoozemen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderbilt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vanderbilt shoots for a double leg takedown but Snoozemen sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbilt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamaru Snoozemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vanderbilt is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanderbilt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanderbilt enables Snoozemen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanderbilt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
Vanderbilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoozemen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snoozemen looking to pass the guard.
Snoozemen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Snoozemen dominated that second round.
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#
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snoozemen defends it nicely.#TD#
Snoozemen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanderbilt to the ground. Snoozemen is now in Vanderbilt's guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Vanderbilt being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt is looking to sweep but instead, Snoozemen has passed into half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to full guard.
Snoozemen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderbilt can do to turn this around?
Snoozemen is thwarting Vanderbilt's attempts to control the position.
Vanderbilt taking some punishment here, with Snoozemen in his half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to improve his position but Snoozemen is controlling well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snoozemen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snoozemen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanderbilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vanderbilt is trying to maintain the position but Snoozemen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Snoozemen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanderbilt, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Snoozemen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanderbilt regains guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Snoozemen postures up in Vanderbilt's guard and throws a big left but Vanderbilt blocks it.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Vanderbilt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanderbilt, not yet.
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Snoozemen passes Vanderbilt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snoozemen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Snoozemen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanderbilt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Snoozemen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoozemen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Snoozemen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valiev's guard.
Miller 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valiev is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valiev for as long as he can get away with.
Miller moves into full mount! Valiev won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miller working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Valiev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Miller! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Miller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Bison sprawls well.
Bison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Bison scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Bison misses with the head strike. #TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bison is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Bison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bison is trying to stand. #T1#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Bison's head.
Bison has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Bison is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Bison tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #T2#
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bison's face.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bison! More shots from Nurmagomedov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Snoozemen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hasek's guard.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasek is keeping the position for now.
Hasek pulls Snoozemen in close to prevent any damage.
Snoozemen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
Hasek controls Snoozemen momentarily but Snoozemen frees himself. #SUB#
Hasek looking for a guillotine here but Snoozemen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Hasek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoozemen trying to control but Hasek is working from the bottom.
Snoozemen landing with the ground and pound.
Hasek is pulling down on Snoozemen's head to control his posture.
Hasek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hasek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Hasek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snoozemen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasek.
Snoozemen wants to control but Hasek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hasek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hasek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Snoozemen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snoozemen trying to control but Hasek postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hasek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snoozemen defends it well.
Snoozemen is trying is best to control the position here.
Hasek is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoozemen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasek thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Hasek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snoozemen!
Hasek trying to control the position but Snoozemen is working away.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasek is looking to take a break and control but Snoozemen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hasek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Hasek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Snoozemen fails with a takedown attempt.
Snoozemen throws a series of punches but Hasek moves out of range.
Hasek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoozemen can do to turn this around?
Snoozemen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hasek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasek is standing up over Snoozemen. Snoozemen looks to escape but Hasek dives into side control. #REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snoozemen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snoozemen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hasek easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Hasek looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek looking to ground and pound but Snoozemen is blocking nicely. #T1#
Hasek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasek punching from mount but Snoozemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hasek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasek avoids the attempt from Snoozemen to control.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasek punching from mount but Snoozemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Snoozemen tries to reverse the position but Hasek maintains control.#T2#
Snoozemen tries to hold on but Hasek pushes him away.
Hasek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hasek thowing shots but they're missing.
Snoozemen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hasek working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hasek controlling his opponent.
Hasek unloads with some shots from mount but Snoozemen bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Snoozemen wants to hold on but Hasek pushes him away.
Snoozemen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snoozemen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hasek prevents Snoozemen from improving his position.
Snoozemen is breathing heavily.
Hasek controlling the action here.
Hasek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasek prevents Snoozemen from improving his position.#SUB#
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snoozemen sees it coming and defends easily.
Snoozemen trying to hold on to Hasek's head to control him but Hasek postures up.
Hasek works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hasek stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Snoozemen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Hasek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Snoozemen has a takedown stuffed.
Snoozemen avoids a kick to the body.
Hasek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hasek checks a low kick from Snoozemen.
Hasek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snoozemen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hasek misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Hasek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snoozemen wants to stand back up but Hasek manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Snoozemen tries to buck Hasek off but Hasek is having none of it.#SUB#
Hasek is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Snoozemen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hasek gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Snoozemen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hasek lets go of the hold and Snoozemen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominick Hasek!

Event: EMPIRE 21: TBA vs TBA
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Fieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Fieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fieri.
Fieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Fieri counters with a leg kick.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fieri.#T1#
Fieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Fieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Fieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Fieri lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fieri breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Fieri in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fieri prevents it. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fieri controlling from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Fieri's guard and throws a big left but Fieri blocks it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fieri controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Fieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fieri controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Fieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fieri tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fieri has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fieri being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Fieri prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri 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#
Fieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fieri.
Fieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fieri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fieri duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Fieri as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Fieri gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fieri's waist but Fieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fieri scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Fieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Fieri moves to the side
and Fieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fieri scores with a punch to the head.
Fieri lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fieri.
Guy Fieri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Fieri up against the cage.
Fieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Fieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Fieri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fieri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fieri uses from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fieri controls the pace.
Fieri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Fieri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov pulls Fieri in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fieri wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Fieri wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Fieri against the cage.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Fieri stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fieri tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Fieri's guard.
Fieri pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fieri is retaining full guard.
Fieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fieri keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Fieri blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri has him pressed against the cage.
Fieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fieri wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Fieri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Fieri content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Fieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Fieri advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Fieri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Fieri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pushed against the cage.
Fieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy Fieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fieri tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #BC#
Fieri manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Fieri.
Jab from Fieri.
Fieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fieri, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fieri.
Fieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Fieri clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Fieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Fieri.
Guy Fieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fieri lands a jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.#BC#
Fieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fieri lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fieri.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Fieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fieri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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