Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Zakrov blocks a head kick by Moore.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zakrov.
Zakrov is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakrov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Zakrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrov working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zakrov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moore is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zakrov yanks on the arm and Moore is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zakrov.

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

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: RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Zakrov throws a combination that misses
and Spooner counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Spooner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zakrov misses with a takedown attempt
and Spooner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zakrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spooner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spooner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zakrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spooner counters with a straight right hand.
Junior Spooner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Zakrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Spooner lands a left and a right that send Zakrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Spooner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zakrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spooner steps in with a hook that catches Zakrov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Spooner follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Zakrov looks absolutely devastated.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paruzzi is defended easily by Lebedev.
Lebedev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paruzzi misses with a takedown attempt - Lebedev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lebedev throws a series of punches but Paruzzi avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Lebedev misses the target.
Paruzzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lebedev shoots in looking for a takedown. Paruzzi tries to sprawl out of it but Lebedev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paruzzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paruzzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebedev.#TD2#
Paruzzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lebedev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lebedev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paruzzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Paruzzi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lebedev defends well.#SUB#
Paruzzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Paruzzi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lebedev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paruzzi has tightened it up now! Lebedev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Paruzzi!

Event: RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Tonder.
Van Tonder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Clinchevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Tonder sprawls well initially but Clinchevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clinchevsky in particular looking to stall.
Van Tonder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Tonder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clinchevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Tonder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clinchevsky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clinchevsky content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Clinchevsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Tonder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Tonder shrugs it off.
Van Tonder blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clinchevsky unloads with some shots from mount but Van Tonder bucks and avoids them well.
Clinchevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clinchevsky throwing strikes here but Van Tonder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clinchevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Tonder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Clinchevsky controlling from the full mount.
Clinchevsky forces the positional change into back control.
Clinchevsky biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Clinchevsky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Tonder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Clinchevsky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Van Tonder right now. #SUB#
Clinchevsky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Tonder defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Clinchevsky.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clinchevsky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clinchevsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Tonder up against the cage.#TD#
Clinchevsky gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clinchevsky content to control rather than advance.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Tonder sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Clinchevsky is controlling the pace.
Clinchevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clinchevsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Tonder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinchevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Clinchevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU#
Clinchevsky decides to stand up. #TD#
Clinchevsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Tonder on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Tonder's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Tonder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clinchevsky controls the pace.
Ivan Clinchevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clinchevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Tonder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clinchevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Clinchevsky'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.
Clinchevsky passes into half guard. #SUB#
Van Tonder is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinchevsky. #SUB#
Clinchevsky is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Tonder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clinchevsky.
Still in half guard, Clinchevsky seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Clinchevsky decides to return to a standing position.
Clinchevsky fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Clinchevsky darts in and clinches Van Tonder up against the cage.
Clinchevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Clinchevsky gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clinchevsky 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.
Van Tonder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Tonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Van Tonder shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Clinchevsky clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Clinchevsky on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Clinchevsky. #TD#
Clinchevsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Van Tonder is trying to keep an underhook but Clinchevsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clinchevsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clinchevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clinchevsky controlling the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Clinchevsky.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Tonder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clinchevsky works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clinchevsky controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Clinchevsky working for a submission but Van Tonder is keeping him at bay.
Clinchevsky content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinchevsky moves to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Clinchevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinchevsky, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Clinchevsky!
The defeated Hendrik Van Tonder had this to say: 'Jis dit was amper'.

Event: RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchevsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckle misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckle wants to clinch.
Clinchevsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knuckle defends it well.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky throws a head kick but Knuckle moves out of range.
Clinchevsky shoots for a takedown but Knuckle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinchevsky as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky scores with a hook.#CL#
Knuckle clinches up against the cage.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinchevsky avoids it.
Clinchevsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinchevsky is defending well for now.#T1#
Clinchevsky is trying to break the clinch but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky tries to stall but Knuckle uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Knuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchevsky tries to clinch up.
Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clinchevsky throws a shot to the body.
Knuckle has been working on his balance at Cozad Amsterdam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knuckle misses with a two punch combination.
Clinchevsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinchevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinchevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clinchevsky's head.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses
and Clinchevsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knuckle is breathing heavily.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckle wants it to stay on the feet.
Knuckle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinchevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckle somewhat.#T3#
Clinchevsky tries to clinch but Knuckle moves out of range.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Clinchevsky. Those never looked like landing.
As Clinchevsky looks to move away, Knuckle throws a big counter combo but Clinchevsky just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Knuckle tries to keep at a distance but Clinchevsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knuckle is trying to drag Clinchevsky to the mat but Clinchevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clinchevsky tries to throw a body punch but Knuckle avoids it by throwing Clinchevsky back against the cage.
Clinchevsky fails to pull guard.
Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses.
Clinchevsky with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily.#T4##CL2#
Clinchevsky drives through and clinches with Knuckle against the cage.
Knuckle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinchevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knuckle lands a good knee to the midsection. Clinchevsky won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckle.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinchevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch but Knuckle keeps him there for the moment.
Clinchevsky avoiding damage as Knuckle throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Knuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Clinchevsky controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Knuckle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Clinchevsky has closed the distance and engaged Knuckle in a clinch.
Knuckle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckle avoids the elbow strike from Clinchevsky, against the cage.
Clinchevsky stalling in the clinch but Knuckle improves position.
Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knuckle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clinchevsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knuckle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knuckle is fending him off so far but Clinchevsky persists. Nope, Knuckle circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle shows good takedown defense.
Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Knuckle tries to land a front kick but Clinchevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evan Knuckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinchevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckle pinned against the cage. Knuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knuckle tries to bum rush Clinchevsky with a series of wild strikes but Clinchevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt.
Knuckle misses with a takedown attempt - Clinchevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Knuckle moves into the clinch.#T2#
Knuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage.
Clinchevsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clinchevsky can turn it around.
Evan Knuckle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Knuckle breaks the clinch.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckle lands a head kick. Clinchevsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knuckle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinchevsky can do to turn this around?#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clinchevsky slips a jab and a cross from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckle pushes him away.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckle as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Knuckle instigates a clinch. #TD#
Knuckle pulls Clinchevsky into guard.
Knuckle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Clinchevsky trying to control but Knuckle is working from the bottom.
Clinchevsky preventing the sweep.
Knuckle trying to control the position here. #ES#
Knuckle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Knuckle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Knuckle has managed to clinch.
Knuckle avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinchevsky lands a nice uppercut.
Clinchevsky can't get the takedown.
Clinchevsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckle gets an underhook and turns Clinchevsky into the cage.
Clinchevsky misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Clinchevsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clinchevsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Knuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky has control of Knuckle's left arm, preventing Knuckle from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Clinchevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clinchevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinchevsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckle won't allow Clinchevsky to sweep him here.
Knuckle is in close to Clinchevsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clinchevsky pulls Knuckle in close to his closed guard and prevents Knuckle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knuckle throwing strikes from guard but Clinchevsky blocks nicely.
Clinchevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clinchevsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Knuckle moves into the clinch.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Knuckle. #BC#
Knuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Jab from Knuckle.#T3#
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle blocks a head kick by Clinchevsky.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt.
Evan Knuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Clinchevsky.
Knuckle fails to land the takedown.
Knuckle goes for a double leg but Clinchevsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clinchevsky continues to drive forward.#T4#
Knuckle fails to pull guard.
Come on Clinchevsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clinchevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Knuckle.
Knuckle managing to block the knees to the body from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle landing knees to the body.
Knuckle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky stands there with Knuckle around his waist. Knuckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clinchevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinchevsky tries to work over Knuckle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Knuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Clinchevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Knuckle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Knuckle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Knuckle!
After the big win, Evan Knuckle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Zakrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suraman checks a leg kick.
As Zakrov tries to get set, Suraman tries to push him back and clinch up but Zakrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Zakrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakrov fails with the takedown
and Suraman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakrov closes the distance but Suraman moves to the side #TD#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suraman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Suraman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Suraman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Suraman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zakrov trying to control here.
Suraman stalling.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Zakrov dodges it nicely.
Zakrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suraman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suraman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suraman prevents Zakrov from improving his position.
Zakrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suraman wants to pass to mount but Zakrov is defending the position.
Suraman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zakrov!
Zakrov is trying to escape the mount.
Zakrov tries to hold on but Suraman pushes him away.
Suraman controlling from the full mount.
Suraman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zakrov for as long as he can get away with.
Suraman looking to control but Zakrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zakrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Suraman throwing strikes here but Zakrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zakrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suraman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suraman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Suraman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suraman controlling the pace for now.
Suraman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Zakrov is squirming around, avoiding Suraman's attempts to control the action. #SU#
Suraman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Suraman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zakrov to the mat! Zakrov manages to get full guard.
Zakrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suraman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maman Suraman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Zakrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suraman napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Suraman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Suraman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Suraman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
Maman Suraman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suraman trying to control but Zakrov is working from the bottom.
Suraman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
Suraman is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zakrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suraman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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.
Suraman trying to control from Zakrov's half guard. Zakrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zakrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zakrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Zakrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suraman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zakrov wants to control but Suraman is keeping busy. #SUB#
Suraman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Suraman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrov can do to turn this around?
Suraman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suraman looking to control but Zakrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suraman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Zakrov blocking the ground and pound.
Suraman trying to control but Zakrov is having none of it.
Zakrov tries to hold on but Suraman postures up.
Suraman breaks from Zakrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suraman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zakrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suraman.
Suraman controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maman Suraman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Suraman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Suraman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrov is trying to defend but Suraman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrov tries to roll over but Suraman keeps him under control.
Suraman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Zakrov is defending well.
Still in half guard, Suraman seems content to control.
Zakrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suraman slips nicely into half guard.
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zakrov is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrov.
Suraman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zakrov closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Suraman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zakrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraman advances position into side control!#SUB#
Suraman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zakrov tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The referee asks Suraman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suraman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suraman wants to control but Zakrov is keeping him busy.
Zakrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zakrov is letting Suraman control him for a moment.
Suraman throws an elbow but Zakrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Suraman happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maman Suraman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suraman 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maman Suraman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lebedev dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Lebedev stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is wriggling around but Lebedev manages to pass to half guard.
Well, if Lebedev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebedev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson won't allow Lebedev to pass to mount.
Lebedev is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Lebedev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Lebedev wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Lebedev stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #CL#
Lebedev has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Lebedev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.#BC#
Lebedev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebedev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Lebedev forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Lebedev tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebedev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lebedevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lebedev is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Lebedev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostya Lebedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lebedev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebedev looking to control.
Lebedev looking for a sweep. Not yet Lebedev, not yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lebedev pulls Johnson in to control the position. #T4#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lebedev keeps moving.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - Lebedev follows without any prompting.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebedev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lebedev blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Lebedev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lebedev tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lebedev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lebedev throws a head kick that half lands.
Lebedev misses with a double jab.
As Lebedev backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Lebedev manages to avoid it all.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lebedev momentarily. #ROC2#Lebedev is rocked!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebedev circles away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lebedev takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lebedev sprawling to the canvas! Lebedev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Oh Lebedev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostya Lebedev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Johnson picks Lebedev up and slams him brutally to the floor. Lebedev is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Daniel Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lebedev's head.
Lebedev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A short left from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Lebedev is breathing heavily.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Lebedev is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Oh Lebedev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Lebedev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lebedev to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Jones!
Our winner, Ethan Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White gets through Zemechko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White cracks Zemechko with a nice body shot.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemechko backwards.
White keeps control of Zemechko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemechko backwards. #ROC#Zemechko is rocked!
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemechko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemechko is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with some punches.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemechko.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Zemechko.
White gets underhooks to prevent Zemechko's takedown attempt.
Zemechko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemechko.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemechko uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemechko blocking some punches.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Zemechko. #T1#
White misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Zemechko blocking some punches.
White throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with some punches.
White misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Zemechko seems to have recovered his senses.
Zemechko is looking for a takedown.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Zemechko goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karl White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Zemechko.
Zemechko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
White lands a big right hand that drops Zemechko! The killer instinct kicks in and White finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl White!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1#
Excelsson misses with a combination #TD#
and Parnasse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Excelsson is wriggling around but Parnasse manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
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.
Parnasse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Joe Excelsson has been cut.
Parnasse works his way into side control.
Excelsson tries to escape but Parnasse is in control.
Parnasse working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parnasse is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Excelsson is trying to escape and Parnasse transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Excelsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Parnasse ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moses Parnasse !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zelensky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfendale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfendale keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfendale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfendale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zelensky pinned against the cage. Zelensky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Zelensky.
Wolfendale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelensky defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky misses with a head kick.
Zelensky throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wolfendale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolfendale.
Zelensky working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfendale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Zelensky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zelensky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfendale is one step ahead there.
Zelensky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfendale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zelensky is looking to sweep but instead, Wolfendale has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wolfendale seems to be looking for submissions.
Zelensky is pressing down on Wolfendale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zelensky is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zelensky dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Wolfendale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zelensky escapes and throws Wolfendale's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Zelensky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolfendale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Zelensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfendale keeps working.
Wolfendale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zelensky off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Wolfendale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zelensky wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolfendale gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zelensky fending off the submission attempt from Wolfendale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zelensky knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zelensky for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Wolfendale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfendale.
As Wolfendale looks to move away, Zelensky throws a big counter combo but Wolfendale just gets out of the way.
Wolfendale moves forwards but Zelensky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zelensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zelensky tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfendale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfendale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zelensky wants to clinch.
Wolfendale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfendale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zelensky pinned against the cage. Zelensky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikita Zelensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Wolfendale.
Wolfendale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelensky is fending him off so far but Wolfendale persists. Nope, Zelensky circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelensky feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Zelensky throws a head kick that misses.
Nikita Zelensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wolfendale showed some decent athleticism there.
Zelensky is trying to control but Wolfendale passes into side control! #SU2#
Wolfendale decides to stand back up.
Wolfendale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfendale fails with a takedown attempt.
Zelensky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfendale shoots in but no luck this time.
Zelensky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Wolfendale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelensky swivels and escapes.
Wolfendale drops his hands momentarily and Zelensky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfendale.
Zelensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfendale is just out of range.
Zelensky tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfendale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelensky defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelensky tries to bum rush Wolfendale with a series of wild strikes but Wolfendale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfendale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelensky as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wolfendale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zelensky on his heels. He'll look to pass Zelensky's guard now, I'm sure.
Zelensky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfendale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Wolfendale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Wolfendale shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelensky's guard.
Wolfendale is standing up over Zelensky. Zelensky looks to escape but Wolfendale dives into side control. #T4##REVR##SUB2#
Wolfendale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolfendale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Wolfendale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelensky is defending well. #SUB2#
Wolfendale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Nikita Zelensky will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zelensky throws a head kick that misses.
Wolfendale shoots in and drives through. Zelensky sprawls well.
Zelensky stuffs the takedown.
Zelensky throws a series of punches but Wolfendale moves out of range.
Zelensky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolfendale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfendale avoids the head kick by Zelensky.
Zelensky looks to clinch #TD2#
and Wolfendale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage.
Zelensky pushes Wolfendale off looking to stand but Wolfendale dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelensky is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is trying to work for a kimura but Zelensky is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Wolfendale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zelensky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfendale. #SUB2#
Wolfendale is looking for a kimura but Zelensky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfendale to get the leverage.
Aaron Wolfendale has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zelensky sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wolfendale is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Wolfendale in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zelensky tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wolfendale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Wolfendale!
Aaron Wolfendale thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clinchevsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the liver by Clinchevsky. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Clinchevsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hap Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchevsky shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinchevsky checks a leg kick.
Clinchevsky throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries to clinch there but Clinchevsky circles away. #CL#
Chandler clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clinchevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler misses with the combination.
Clinchevsky wants to counter with a clinch but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Clinchevsky tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clinchevsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinchevsky looks for a takedown but Chandler sprawls well.
Hap Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clinchevsky circles away.
Clinchevsky scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Clinchevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler is breathing heavily.#TD#
Chandler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clinchevsky is trying to defend but Chandler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Clinchevsky has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Clinchevsky has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Clinchevsky wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Clinchevsky breaks the clinch.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Clinchevsky. Clinchevsky gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Clinchevsky closes the distance and clinches up with Chandler, looking for a takedown. Clinchevsky pushes Chandler against the cage but Chandler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chandler throws a big counter combination but Clinchevsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clinchevsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Chandler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clinchevsky!
Clinchevsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Chandler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Clinchevsky keeps moving.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Clinchevsky is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Clinchevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Clinchevsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler stops Clinchevsky from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chandler throws a body punch but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Clinchevsky is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Hap Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler tries to clinch but Clinchevsky is having none of it.
Clinchevsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clinchevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clinchevsky enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clinchevsky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Clinchevsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clinchevsky is breathing heavily.
Clinchevsky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Clinchevsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clinchevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Clinchevsky bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clinchevsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Clinchevsky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clinchevsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch. #TD#
Chandler gets the takedown into side control.
Clinchevsky gets back to half guard.
Chandler is thwarting Clinchevsky's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Clinchevsky looking for submissions off his back.
Clinchevsky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clinchevsky is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivan Clinchevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Clinchevsky working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clinchevsky wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clinchevsky keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Clinchevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clinchevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Clinchevsky persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Clinchevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clinchevsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Clinchevsky's guard now, I'm sure.

Clinchevsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clinchevsky tries to clinch #TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Clinchevsky keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinchevsky trying to control the position.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Clinchevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clinchevsky circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinchevsky to the ground. Chandler is now in Clinchevsky's guard.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Clinchevsky keeps moving.
Clinchevsky wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Clinchevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Clinchevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinchevsky lands with a right to the head.
Clinchevsky wants to stall.
Chandler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clinchevsky smiles and moves away.
Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Clinchevsky shoots and misses #TD#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clinchevsky is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Clinchevsky gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinchevsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Hap Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Clinchevsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clinchevsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hap Chandler.
Well Clinchevsky 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Clinchevsky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023

#R1#
Garcia fails with the takedown
letting Caisse Populaire counter with a right hand.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Caisse Populaire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Garcia is controlling the pace.
Garcia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caisse Populaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caisse Populaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Caisse Populaire is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alain Caisse Populaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia moves to clinch but Caisse Populaire breaks away
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Caisse Populaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Alain Caisse Populaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Garcia.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
enabling Caisse Populaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Caisse Populaire circles away easily
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caisse Populaire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caisse Populaire misses with a looping right.
Caisse Populaire lands with an overhand left.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caisse Populaire throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Caisse Populaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caisse Populaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caisse Populaire scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Caisse Populaire counter with a right hand.
Caisse Populaire connects with a jab.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Caisse Populaire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Caisse Populaire misses the target.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caisse Populaire cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caisse Populaire scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Caisse Populaire.
Garcia misses with a takedown
enabling Caisse Populaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Caisse Populaire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Caisse Populaire circles away easily
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to clinch but Caisse Populaire slips to the side
and Caisse Populaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Caisse Populaire jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Caisse Populaire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caisse Populaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caisse Populaire counters with a left to the body.
Caisse Populaire throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Alain Caisse Populaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caisse Populaire scores with a hook.#T1#
Caisse Populaire cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alain Caisse Populaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Caisse Populaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia wants to clinch but Caisse Populaire slips to the side
and Caisse Populaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia tries to clinch up
and Caisse Populaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caisse Populaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick by Garcia misses
enabling Caisse Populaire to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Caisse Populaire clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Caisse Populaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Caisse Populaire circles away.
Caisse Populaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caisse Populaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Caisse Populaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caisse Populaire lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Caisse Populaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Caisse Populaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caisse Populaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Caisse Populaire as he connects with a hook.
Caisse Populaire connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia shoots and misses
enabling Caisse Populaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Caisse Populaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Caisse Populaire.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Caisse Populaire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Caisse Populaire cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.#T4#
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!
Caisse Populaire lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Caisse Populaire circles away easily
letting Caisse Populaire counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Garcia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caisse Populaire tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Caisse Populaire prevents Garcia from moving into mount.
Caisse Populaire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Caisse Populaire dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Caisse Populaire had a free shot at his head there.
Caisse Populaire tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia looks to clinch
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia moves to clinch but Caisse Populaire breaks away
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia tries to clinch up
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Caisse Populaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Alain Caisse Populaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Garcia.
Caisse Populaire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia tries to clinch
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caisse Populaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia tries to clinch
letting Caisse Populaire counter with a right hand. #T2#
Garcia tries for a takedown but Caisse Populaire circles away easily
and Caisse Populaire counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
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!
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caisse Populaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia jumps guard but Caisse Populaire stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caisse Populaire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Caisse Populaire breaks from the clinch.
Garcia moves to clinch but Caisse Populaire breaks away
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Caisse Populaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Caisse Populaire lands.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Caisse Populaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caisse Populaire scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Caisse Populaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caisse Populaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Caisse Populaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Caisse Populaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Caisse Populaire finish him?
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caisse Populaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia closes the distance but Caisse Populaire moves to the side
and Caisse Populaire counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Caisse Populaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Caisse Populaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caisse Populaire, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Caisse Populaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Alain Caisse Populaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bambino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bambino working over Zakrov with some ground and pound. Zakrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bambino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bambino trying to control the pace.
Zakrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bambino.
Bambino wants to control but Zakrov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambino is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Zakrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zakrov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zakrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bambino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bambino. Zakrov shrugs it off though. #CL#
Bambino clinches with his opponent.
Bambino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Bambino pulls guard successfully.
Bambino can't keep his opponent in guard - Zakrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bambino is trying to stand back up but Zakrov is controlling him
Zakrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bambino defending well though.
Zakrov is pressing down on Bambino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bambino is holding on for now.
Bambino wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Bambino kicks off Zakrov and gets to his feet. #TD#
Bambino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambino is keen to just control but Zakrov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Zakrov is trying to stand up here but Bambino is controlling him well.
Well, if Bambino is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zakrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bambino.
Zakrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bambino looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zakrov gets tackled into the cage by Bambino. Bambino maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bambino manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Bambino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakrov wants to control but Bambino postures up.
Zakrov gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bambino with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Bambino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bambino drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zakrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bambino is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bambino avoiding damage.
Bambino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zakrov up against the cage.
Zakrov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambino'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.
Zakrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bambino fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1##CL#
Bambino has managed to clinch.
Zakrov looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Bambino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zakrov pulls Bambino in to control the position.
Zakrov keeping moving, preventing Bambino from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bambino stands up from Zakrov's guard - Bambino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zakrov closes the distance and clinches up with Bambino, looking for a takedown. Zakrov pushes Bambino against the cage but Bambino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefano Bambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Zakrov.#T2##TD#
Bambino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zakrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Zakrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Bambino away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakrov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bambino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zakrov!
Zakrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Bambino decides to stand back up. #T3#
Zakrov looks for a takedown but Bambino sprawls well.#CL#
Bambino rushes Zakrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bambino lands a takedown into guard.
Bambino content to stall in guard here.
Bambino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zakrov's guard.
Zakrov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Bambino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zakrov defending well though.
Bambino trying to mount his opponent but Zakrov defends it. #SUB#
Bambino is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrov is defending well.
Zakrov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Zakrov has his foot on Bambino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bambino works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Stefano Bambino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zakrov shoots in but Bambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bambino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zakrov can't fight it off and eventually Bambino manages to take the fight to the floor. Zakrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Zakrov pushes Bambino off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov throws a wild body kick that Bambino sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zakrov is defended easily by Bambino.#T1##TD#
Bambino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zakrov is letting Bambino control him for a moment.
Bambino tries to move to mount but Zakrov blocks the move with his legs.
Bambino taking a break here but Zakrov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bambino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Bambino tries to pass to full mount but Zakrov defends it.
Zakrov is looking for a sweep. Bambino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Bambino connects with a nice short shot to Zakrov's temple.
Bambino tries to stand and escape but Zakrov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Zakrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bambino.
Zakrov wants to control but Bambino is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Zakrov wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bambino looking to score a takedown here. Zakrov is defending well but Bambino drives through and ends up in Zakrov's guard.
Zakrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zakrov has his hands on Bambino's head, controlling the position.
Bambino looking to sit in guard and control but Zakrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zakrov throws a strike but Bambino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Zakrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bambino gets to his feet. Zakrov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Zakrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bambino to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Bambino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bambino has managed to clinch.
Fyodor Zakrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefano Bambino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zakrov wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Bambino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bambino 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Bambino!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Clinchevsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakrzewski.
Nice sprawl there from Clinchevsky as Zakrzewski shoots in.
Zakrzewski leaves Clinchevsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky darts in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski gets double underhooks and turns Clinchevsky into the cage.
Zakrzewski throws a counter combo.
Zakrzewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clinchevsky gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Clinchevsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clinchevsky lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Clinchevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinchevsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clinchevsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinchevsky.
Zakrzewski fails with the takedown#CL#
and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Clinchevsky jumps into guard, dragging Zakrzewski to the mat.
Zakrzewski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clinchevsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Zakrzewski wants to sweep here but Clinchevsky controlling him for the moment.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Clinchevsky tries to pass. #SU#
Clinchevsky stands and steps away. Zakrzewski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zakrzewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clinchevsky, which made it look bad.
Clinchevsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinchevsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch but Clinchevsky is avoiding it.
Clinchevsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski circles away.
Zakrzewski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clinchevsky defends it well.
Zakrzewski tries to bum rush Clinchevsky with a series of wild strikes but Clinchevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakrzewski looks for the body kick but Clinchevsky saw that one coming.
Clinchevsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clinchevsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Clinchevsky is breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski closes the distance and clinches up with Clinchevsky, looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski pushes Clinchevsky against the cage but Clinchevsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zakrzewski lands with a good body shot.
Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Clinchevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Zakrzewski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zakrzewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clinchevsky is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Zakrzewski stands and steps away. Clinchevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Clinchevsky gets caught napping as Zakrzewski dives in and scores a takedown. Clinchevsky manages to retain guard.
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!
Clinchevsky wants to control the position but Zakrzewski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Zakrzewski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clinchevsky leaves Zakrzewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clinchevsky fails to land the takedown.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Ivan Clinchevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchevsky has Zakrzewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zakrzewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Clinchevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zakrzewski throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Zakrzewski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zakrzewski trying to control from half guard but Clinchevsky is working away.
Clinchevsky is trying to stand up here but Zakrzewski is controlling him well.
Clinchevsky trying to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski stops Clinchevsky from getting back to his feet.
Clinchevsky is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clinchevsky controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clinchevsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zakrzewski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zakrzewski's back!
Zakrzewski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clinchevsky.
Zakrzewski trying to get back to his feet but Clinchevsky is in full control for now.
Zakrzewski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Zakrzewski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Clinchevsky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ivan Clinchevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakrzewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinchevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinchevsky tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinchevsky to the ground. Clinchevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clinchevsky leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Zakrzewski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zakrzewski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Clinchevsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Clinchevsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakrzewski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a double leg but Zakrzewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Clinchevsky clinches.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Clinchevsky has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Clinchevsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Zakrzewski shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Zakrzewski as Clinchevsky shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Clinchevsky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zakrzewski.
Clinchevsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zakrzewski has a takedown stuffed.
Zakrzewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Clinchevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Zakrzewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clinchevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clinchevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zakrzewski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Clinchevsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clinchevsky.
Ivan Clinchevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.#T1#
Zakrzewski has Clinchevsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinchevsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clinchevsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakrzewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Clinchevsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Clinchevsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Zakrzewski preventing the sweep.
Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinchevsky working a defensive guard here.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Clinchevsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakrzewski defends it easily.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Clinchevsky is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Zakrzewski stands and steps away. Clinchevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Zakrzewski shoots for a takedown but Clinchevsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Clinchevsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Clinchevsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakrzewski swivels and escapes.
Zakrzewski connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clinchevsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Clinchevsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zakrzewski is trying to improve his position.#T4##SU#
Clinchevsky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clinchevsky throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Clinchevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Clinchevsky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Zelensky has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Zelensky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zelensky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz scores with a push kick.
Zelensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Zelensky.
Ruiz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zelensky tries to clinch but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Zelensky moves out of range easily.
Nikita Zelensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZelensky.
Ruiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zelensky connects with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Zelensky.
Zelensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruiz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zelensky blocks it well.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelensky throws a counter high kick but Ruiz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ruiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a front kick that sends Zelensky stumbling back into the cage.
Zelensky is breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick by Zelensky misses
and Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiz darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Zelensky's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ruiz before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Ruiz!

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