Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Makunouchi Ippo has been cut.
Ippo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos tests Ippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Santos drops Ippo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ippo looks back up at him and smiles so Santos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Ippo is rocked!
Santos's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos fakes the body blow, causing Ippo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ippo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Santos!

Event: RSE 18: Dawn Of Madness
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cirus gets caught flat footed, as Kuznetsov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cirus wants to get back to his feet but Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to pass to full mount but Cirus defends it.
Kuznetsov drops an elbow to the side of Cirus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirus wants to get back to his feet.
Cirus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Kuznetsov decides to stand and escape the position.
Cirus throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kuznetsov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kuznetsov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cirus wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov working the ground and pound from side control.
Cirus bucks up and tries to throw Kuznetsov off but instead Kuznetsov has got his back!
Kuznetsov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Cirus tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Kuznetsov sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Cirus to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Kuznetsov!

Event: HFC 69
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragan misses with a straight left.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragan takes a swing at Spopovich's ribcage but misses.
Spopovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spopovich moves in looking to clinch but Dragan pushes him off.
We've been told by Dragan's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spopovich is looking to clinch but Dragan is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Dragan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragan loads up on a big right hand but Spopovich slips the punch.
Dragan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spopovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spopovich tries to clinch up.
Dragan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spopovich is looking to clinch but Dragan is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragan misses the target.
Spopovich slips under a jab from Dragan.
And Spopovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Dragan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spopovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragan circles away.
Spopovich is looking to clinch.
Dragan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Dragan keeps it at a distance.
Dragan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spopovich.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Dragan keeps it at a distance.
Dragan misses with a looping right.
Spopovich with the counter takedown but Dragan avoids it easily.
Dragan lands with an uppercut that bounces Spopovich off the cage and back into range.
Spopovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragan blocks a head kick by Spopovich.
Dragan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Dragan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragan fails to land with a series of punches.
Spopovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragan.
Dragan swats away the attempt to clinch by Spopovich.
Dragan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spopovich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dragan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragan clobbers Spopovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dragan engages and cracks Spopovich with a massive lead left hook - Spopovich tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dragan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Dragan!
Viktor Dragan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Reserves closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Da Silva Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reserves has him pressed against the cage.
Reserves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.#TD#
Reserves manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Reserves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Reserves has his feet on Da Silva Barbosa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reserves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Barbosa tries to avoid it but Reserves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva Barbosa to the ground. Da Silva Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Reserves counters with a crisp one two that drops Da Silva Barbosa! Reserves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Da Silva Barbosa to his feet! Da Silva Barbosa is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reserves lands with a big right hook that stumbles Da Silva Barbosa - he's out on his feet here! Reserves follows up with another monster hook that separates Da Silva Barbosa from consciousness! Da Silva Barbosa falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Reserves stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Android Reserves!
Our winner, Android Reserves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa had this to say: 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023

Ivan Clinchevsky had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vladimir Kuznetsov was cancelled.

Event: TL Fight Night 20
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ippo.
Kimaheave has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Ippo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kimaheave dodges the punch combination from Ippo.
As Ippo looks to move away, Kimaheave throws a big counter combo but Ippo just gets out of the way.#TD#
Kimaheave shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimaheave showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Kimaheave seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ippo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khamzat Kimaheave!

Event: HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spopovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva Barbosa prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spopovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spopovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spopovich pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spopovich is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Spopovich working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#TD#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Spopovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Spopovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spopovich tries to strike from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spopovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Spopovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Spopovich has control. #BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Spopovich clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Spopovich has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Da Silva Barbosa.
Spopovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spopovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4##TD#
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Spopovich from getting back to his feet.
Spopovich controlling the position.
Spopovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Spopovich stands and steps away. Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Spopovich drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spopovich has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Spopovich dominated that round.
That's time! Spopovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Spopovich has double underhooks. #BC#
Spopovich breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a hook. Spopovich ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Spopovich closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva Barbosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Spopovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Spopovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa avoids the head kick by Spopovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Barbosa misses the jab.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Spopovich manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Spopovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Spopovich stalls.
Da Silva Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva Barbosa down to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage. #CL#
Spopovich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Spopovich 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#
Spopovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Da Silva Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spopovich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Spopovich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##CL#
Spopovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage.
Spopovich lands an elbow inside that Da Silva Barbosa shrugs off.
Spopovich tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch. #CL#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch. #CL#
Spopovich gets a clinch. #BC#
Spopovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Spopovich avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Spopovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4##TD#
Spopovich gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich has his hands on Da Silva Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Spopovich trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Spopovich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spopovich has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva Barbosa in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Spopovich away but Spopovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva Barbosa to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spopovich is on top in guard. #REVR#
Spopovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Viktor Spopovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spopovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spopovich pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich misses with a head kick. #CL#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa.#BC#
Spopovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Spopovich has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Spopovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spopovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3##SUB#
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Spopovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Spopovich has his foot on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spopovich wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Spopovich. #CL#
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Spopovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spopovich forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Spopovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Spopovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spopovich 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich!
The defeated Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa had this to say: 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023

Mikey Beckham had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.9, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vladimir Kuznetsov was cancelled.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination. #CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Mkenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mkenn is working an open guard so Da Silva Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mkenn throws a hook but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn. #CL#
Mkenn closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Mkenn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Mkenn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##BC#
Mkenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Da Silva Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mkenn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mkenn. #T4#
Mkenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa misses. #CL#
Mkenn clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mkenn decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Mkenn. Mkenn maintains the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mkenn lands an elbow just above Da Silva Barbosa 's eye.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkenn goes for a takedown attempt but Da Silva Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mkenn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mkenn moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Mkenn leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Mkenn keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
Mkenn wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Mkenn looking to control. #T4#
Mkenn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva Barbosa is controlling him.
Mkenn working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here. #CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mkenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mkenn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva Barbosa.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Da Silva Barbosa avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn tests Da Silva Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn scores with the left hand. Da Silva Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is quick to defend against it.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mkenn misses with the combination.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage. #T4#
Mkenn throws a head kick that Da Silva Barbosa semi-blocks.
Da Silva Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mkenn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva Barbosa's guard.

Da Silva Barbosa has his feet on Mkenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Mkenn with a nice calf kick.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.#CL#
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Da Silva Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Mkenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mkenn, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Mkenn!
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kimaheave bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ippo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Kimaheave in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ippo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Kimaheave!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Stupin moves into the clinch.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Stupin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Stupin successfully pulls guard.
Spopovich advances to half guard.
Stupin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spopovich stalling away here and it's allowed Stupin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stupin 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##SU2#
Stupin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spopovich as Stupin shoots in.
Spopovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stupin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stupin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stupin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spopovich has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Helsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stupin.
Spopovich wants to clinch but Stupin slips to the side
and Stupin counters with a monster head kick that knocks Spopovich out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kostya Stupin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller is working Da Silva Barbosa over against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it. #TD#
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva Barbosa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Miller stands and steps away. Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1##CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Da Silva Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Da Silva Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva Barbosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva Barbosa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller postures up in Da Silva Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Da Silva Barbosa is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Miller darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#T2#
Miller slows down the pace here.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Miller wants the takedown. Da Silva Barbosa is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva Barbosa's guard against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #T3#
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva Barbosa blocks nicely.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.
Da Silva Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Miller lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller is in close to Da Silva Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Da Silva Barbosa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Da Silva Barbosa with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.#TD#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to stand back up but Miller manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Da Silva Barbosa defends.
Miller is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Da Silva Barbosa parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Da Silva Barbosa to escape.
Da Silva Barbosa taking a bit of punishment here - Miller scoring with strikes. #CUT#Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Miller!
A relieved looking John Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch but Spopovich keeps him there for the moment.
Spopovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Spopovich breaks the clinch.
Bajcer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bajcer shoots in looking for a takedown but Spopovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajcer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bajcer has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bajcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bajcer has closed the distance and engaged Spopovich in a clinch.
Bajcer wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich wants to break free but Bajcer has control.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bajcer moves into range and clinches up with Spopovich.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polpol Bajcer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bajcer fails to land the takedown.
Viktor Spopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bajcer moves into the clinch.
Bajcer throws an elbow but it misses.
Spopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bajcer after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spopovich has Bajcer pushed against the cage.
Spopovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bajcer uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajcer trying to control the position from guard on top but Spopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Spopovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bajcer uses it to pass to side control.
Spopovich looks winded!
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy.
Bajcer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bajcer wants to control but Spopovich is keeping him busy. #T3##SU#
Bajcer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bajcer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bajcer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Spopovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bajcer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bajcer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bajcer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spopovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajcer is retaining full guard.
Bajcer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spopovich is one step ahead there.
Bajcer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Spopovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bajcer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spopovich tries to stand but Bajcer is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajcer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spopovich.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spopovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Polpol Bajcer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spopovich wants to clinch.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches.
Bajcer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spopovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bajcer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bajcer clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bajcer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spopovich tries to clinch but Bajcer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
Spopovich tries to throw a body punch but Bajcer avoids it by throwing Spopovich back against the cage. #TD#
Bajcer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bajcer keeping full guard, as Spopovich tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Bajcer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bajcer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Spopovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bajcer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bajcer, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bajcer controls Spopovich momentarily but Spopovich frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bajcer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spopovich content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bajcer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spopovich wants to clinch.
Bajcer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spopovich sprawls and moves away.
Spopovich wants to clinch up but Bajcer keeps it at a distance.
Bajcer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spopovich is fending him off so far but Bajcer persists. Nope, Spopovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Spopovich throws a nice head kick! #T3##CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bajcer gets underhooks to prevent Spopovich's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard.
Bajcer trying to control but Spopovich is working from the bottom.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Spopovich has his hands on Bajcer's head, controlling the position.
Spopovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Spopovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spopovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spopovich postures up.
Spopovich passes into half guard.
Spopovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spopovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spopovich content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Spopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bajcer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Bajcer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bajcer keeps control of Spopovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Spopovich decides to pull guard.
Bajcer wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Bajcer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spopovich controls Bajcer momentarily but Bajcer frees himself. #T1#
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet. #SU#
Bajcer stands and steps away. Spopovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spopovich fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Spopovich clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bajcer can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spopovich as Bajcer tries to tie him up.
Bajcer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spopovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bajcer smiles and moves away.
Bajcer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spopovich as he jumps to the side.
Bajcer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spopovich.
Spopovich tries to clinch up but Bajcer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bajcer tried to score with a low kick but Spopovich checks it.
Spopovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bajcer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Spopovich moves into range and clinches up with Bajcer.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bajcer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich jumps guard but Bajcer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polpol Bajcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
Spopovich avoiding damage.
Spopovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bajcer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spopovich letting Bajcer take a breather here.
Spopovich tries to break the clinch but Bajcer is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bajcer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spopovich's brow.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bajcer just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spopovich blocks an elbow strike.
Spopovich can't break the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bajcer walks away with a smile on his face. Spopovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bajcer dives in and grabs Spopovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spopovich pushes down on Bajcer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Spopovich drives through and clinches with Bajcer against the cage.
Spopovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bajcer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bajcer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bajcer gets control of Spopovich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bajcer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Spopovich.
Well Spopovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Spopovich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2023

#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Miller misses.
Nice body punch from Da Silva Barbosa.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller. #TD#
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Da Silva Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva Barbosa lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Da Silva Barbosa as he connects with a hook.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Da Silva Barbosa.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva Barbosa sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Silva Barbosa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!
Da Silva Barbosa looks winded!
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!
Miller lands with some strikes.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Da Silva Barbosa bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Miller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! Miller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miller throwing strikes here but Da Silva Barbosa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miller working the ground and pound effectively.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Da Silva Barbosa bucks and avoids them well.
Miller misses with a head shot.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller cracks Da Silva Barbosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.#T4#
Miller scoring with strikes but Da Silva Barbosa is staying in there. #CUT#The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller working Da Silva Barbosa over with strikes here. #CUT#Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Miller!
An out of breath John Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Spopovich clinches.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen.
Osteen is breathing heavily.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich.
Osteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spopovich. #TD2#
Spopovich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Osteen uses from the top position.
Spopovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osteen stopping the sweep attempt from Spopovich.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich is looking for a triangle but Osteen pushes his legs off easily.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spopovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Osteen has passed into half guard!
Spopovich tries to roll over but Osteen keeps him under control.#SU#
Osteen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spopovich moves away from the strike by Osteen.
Spopovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osteen defends it well.
Spopovich ducks under a wild hook from Osteen.
Spopovich throws a head kick but Osteen moves out of range. #CL#
Osteen has closed the distance and engaged Spopovich in a clinch.
Spopovich is trying to push Osteen away but Osteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
Osteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Spopovich avoids the damage to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Spopovich drops back down to his feet.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
Osteen tries a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks it. #T3#
Osteen trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Spopovich successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Spopovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spopovich pulls Osteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Osteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spopovich wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spopovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Osteen stands and steps away. Spopovich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Osteen pushes Spopovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spopovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osteen tries to land knees in the clinch but Spopovich avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spopovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Osteen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Osteen gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Spopovich fails to pull guard.
Osteen missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen. #TD2#
Spopovich pulls guard. #SUB2#
Spopovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osteen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osteen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spopovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Spopovich, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osteen defends it easily.
Spopovich tries to strike from the bottom.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here. #SU#
Osteen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Osteen instigates a clinch.
Osteen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spopovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Osteen prevents it.
Spopovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Osteen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spopovich is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joseph Osteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.
Osteen lands a good knee to the midsection. Spopovich won't want to take too many of those.
Osteen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spopovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Osteen scores a nice knee to the body.
Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Osteen has Spopovich pressed against the cage, preventing Spopovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spopovich tries to circle away but Osteen has him pinned against the cage.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spopovich avoids it.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spopovich.
Joseph Osteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Osteen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spopovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spopovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Osteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spopovich's efforts to push away.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich. #T4#
Spopovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osteen up against the cage.
Osteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spopovich.
Osteen misses with a knee to the head.
Spopovich working hard to break the clinch.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage as Osteen throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Spopovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spopovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Osteen won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Spopovich working for a triangle but Osteen defends it easily.
Spopovich has Osteen pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Osteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spopovich darts in and clinches Osteen up against the cage.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osteen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Spopovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Spopovich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spopovich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spopovich looking for a guillotine here but Osteen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Spopovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osteen prevents Spopovich from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Spopovich is working an open guard so Osteen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Osteen misses with a straight right.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spopovich avoids the body shot from Osteen. #CL#
Osteen rushes Spopovich and presses him up against the cage.
Osteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spopovich has Osteen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osteen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osteen obliges.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spopovich jumps guard but Osteen stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen prevents a body shot from Spopovich.
Osteen tries to land a knee to the head but Spopovich blocks with his arms. #T3#
Osteen landing knees to the body.
Osteen misses with a knee strike.
Spopovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Osteen prevents it.
Joseph Osteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Spopovich.
Osteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Osteen lands a knee to the body.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Osteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Spopovich drops back down to his feet.
Joseph Osteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osteen missing with knees to the body.
Spopovich avoiding damage.
Spopovich is trying to push Osteen away but Osteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Osteen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spopovich avoids it.
Spopovich managing to block the knees to the body from Osteen.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spopovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osteen throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Spopovich decides to pull guard. #SU#
Osteen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spopovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spopovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Osteen clinches up with Spopovich and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osteen avoiding damage as Spopovich throws knees to the body.
Viktor Spopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spopovich misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Osteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Osteen, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Osteen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Miller has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Da Silva Barbosa!
Da Silva Barbosa looks winded!
Da Silva Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
Da Silva Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva Barbosa. #T1##CL#
Miller clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a looping right.#CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Miller lands but Da Silva Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a head kick but Da Silva Barbosa moves out of range.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller. #T3#
Da Silva Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Da Silva Barbosa throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Miller throws a right hand that Da Silva Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva Barbosa also avoids with ease.#CL#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4##BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Miller darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller! #CL#
Miller drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Da Silva Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Miller rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller lands an elbow just above Da Silva Barbosa 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.
Miller stalling against the cage. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a hook but Miller blocks it.#CL#
Miller has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
John Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.#T2#
Miller avoiding damage.
Miller prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa letting Miller take a breather here.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Miller lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Miller slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
John Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Miller has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva Barbosa blocks a head kick by Miller.
Da Silva Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. #CL#
Miller rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Miller has control.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Miller delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Miller rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Miller rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Miller rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller misses with a body kick.#CL#
Miller pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Miller pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a left hand. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Miller throws a counter high kick but Da Silva Barbosa was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Miller gets through Da Silva Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Da Silva Barbosa's ribcage.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Miller darts in and clinches Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage.#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller stalling.
Miller cracks Da Silva Barbosa with a nice body shot.#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva Barbosa blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva Barbosa takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa misses.
Miller is looking to chop away at Da Silva Barbosa's legs. #CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch. #T4##CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Miller forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Miller has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa. #CL#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Miller!
In defeat, Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 2
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Forde throws a series of punches but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Forde looking to score a takedown here. Kuznetsov is defending well but Forde drives through and ends up in Kuznetsov's guard.
Forde stands up over Kuznetsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Forde cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Forde landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Forde finish him?
Forde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Forde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Forde is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Forde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Forde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Forde lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Kuznetsov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Forde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forde wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Forde slips an elbow through the middle.
Forde looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Forde is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Forde passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Forde lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Forde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Forde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Forde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Forde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Forde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Forde working the head and body with strikes.
Forde 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.
Forde looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuznetsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Forde takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Forde content to control rather than advance.
Kuznetsov has hold of Forde's hands but Forde slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetsov trying to hold on to Forde's head to control him but Forde postures up.
Kuznetsov taking some punishment here, with Forde in his half guard.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Forde lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kuznetsov quite badly. Kuznetsov pulls Forde in close trying to recover. Forde postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kuznetsov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Forde!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spopovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spopovich looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Spopovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spopovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spopovich is defending well.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Spopovich fails to pull guard.
Davis is working for takedown but Spopovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Spopovich has picked Davis up - he's going for a ride! Spopovich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Davis is trying to stand back up but Spopovich is controlling him
Spopovich stalling.
Spopovich is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Spopovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis is looking to escape.#T3#
Spopovich wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Spopovich prevents Davis from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tabari Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Spopovich is stalling here.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spopovich prevents it.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich looking for a takedown. #T4##TD#
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spopovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Davis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Davis connects with a big shot to the side of Spopovich's head.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis is punishing Spopovich with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Spopovich is staying busy.
Davis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Spopovich's head.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Davis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spopovich.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Spopovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spopovich covers up after that shot from Davis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tabari Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Spopovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Spopovich tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spopovich is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich misses with a punch to the body.
Spopovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spopovich goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis prevents Spopovich from breaking the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Spopovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spopovich wants a takedown.
Davis has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spopovich.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spopovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spopovich throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range. #T3#
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Spopovich gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Davis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis cracks Spopovich with a solid left hand.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Davis wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davis working some strikes from top position.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis pushes down on Spopovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spopovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Davis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The 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. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Spopovich's temple.
Davis working over Spopovich with some ground and pound. Spopovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spopovich tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tabari Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Davis has Spopovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davis stands up over Spopovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Spopovich's brow.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Davis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Spopovich defends the submission attempt.
Davis works his way into side control.
Spopovich is trying to buck Davis off.#T2#
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Spopovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spopovich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Davis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davis 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.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.#T3#
Davis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spopovich some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spopovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spopovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davis is putting a hurting on Spopovich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Davis scoring with punches from side control.
Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spopovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis landing a few strikes. #T4#
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis lands an elbow.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spopovich is looking for a sweep.
Spopovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spopovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Viktor Spopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabari Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tabari Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich is not content to let Davis control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tabari Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabari Davis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Zak Dos with the inside leg kick.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Zak Dos counters by moving into the clinch.
Zak Dos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Silva Barbosa.
Zak Dos scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Da Silva Barbosa looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Zak Dos has control.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zak Dos lands a left hand.
Zak Dos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Zak Dos lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
A short right from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
Zak Dos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands a nice shot to the body.
Zak Dos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zak Dos scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Zak Dos is working Da Silva Barbosa over against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Zak Dos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zak Dos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zak Dos.
A short body shot lands from Zak Dos as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Zak Dos lands a left hand.
Zak Dos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva Barbosa backwards.
Zak Dos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zak Dos lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Zak Dos.
A body shot lands from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zak Dos.
Nice body punch from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zak Dos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zak Dos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zak Dos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zak Dos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zak Dos. #ROC#Da Silva Barbosa is rocked!
Zak Dos lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zak Dos finish him?
Nice body punch from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zak Dos lands a left hand. #T2#
Zak Dos lands with a short shot to the head.
Zak Dos dips a shoulder and cracks Da Silva Barbosa with a mighty uppercut! Da Silva Barbosa falls back against the cage and Zak Dos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Da Silva Barbosa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zak Dos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Zak Dos!
Heavy Zak Dos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'.

Event: TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Price throws a shot to the body.
Ippo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Price gets a takedown into half guard.
Ippo is looking to get back to is feet but Price passes into side control.
Price cracks Ippo with a big right hand but Ippo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Price lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Price has hold of Ippo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ippo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Price cranks the arm and Ippo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ippo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Clifford Price!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Spopovich moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Spopovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
James closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Spopovich goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spopovich looks to clinch
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spopovich. No joy for James on that attempt.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spopovich defends well and James ends up having to push Spopovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James has Spopovich pushed against the cage.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
James jumps into guard, dragging Spopovich to the mat.
Spopovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spopovich can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spopovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
James working over Spopovich with some ground and pound. Spopovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James stalling.
Spopovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spopovich is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute James jumps into side control!
James is looking to take a break and control but Spopovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spopovich but Spopovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spopovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spopovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spopovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James pushes down on Spopovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spopovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Spopovich is breathing heavily.#SUB#
James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Spopovich is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
James working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Spopovich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
James controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
James working for a guillotine from mount but Spopovich is in no mood to give up.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spopovich is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
James throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Spopovich has his hands clasped together but James breaks the hold and Spopovich is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock James!
A victorious Brock James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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