Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NextGen 4
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1#
Jabbour throws a right and a left that Mamedsharipov avoids nicely.
Jabbour throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Shamsudin Mamedsharipov has been cut.
Jabbour lands with a hook. Mamedsharipov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamedsharipov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Mamedsharipov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamedsharipov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mamedsharipov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Mamedsharipov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mamedsharipov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedsharipov slips a jab and a cross from Jabbour.
Good exchange - Jabbour coming out on top.
Jabbour moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamedsharipov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamedsharipov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Cicero Jabbour has been cut.
Jabbour scores with the left hand. Mamedsharipov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jabbour cracks Mamedsharipov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamedsharipov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Jabbour lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mamedsharipov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jabbour cracks Mamedsharipov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jabbour on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamedsharipov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jabbour scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamedsharipov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jabbour lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedsharipov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jabbour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedsharipov.
Jabbour slips a straight right by Mamedsharipov.
Jabbour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Jabbour does it's job there.
Mamedsharipov throws a nice looking combination but Jabbour bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabbour doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamedsharipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jabbour connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Jabbour. #T2#
Jabbour cracks Mamedsharipov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jabbour lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedsharipov seems unphased.
Jabbour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabbour cracks Mamedsharipov with a good jab.
Mamedsharipov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamedsharipov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Jabbour coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Jabbour.
Mamedsharipov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Mamedsharipov looks to land a combination but Jabbour avoids it well.
Jabbour throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Mamedsharipov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mamedsharipov manages to break the clinch.
Jabbour lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jabbour sizes up Mamedsharipov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Jabbour.
Jabbour connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mamedsharipov's hands.
Jabbour lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Mamedsharipov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jabbour throws a right hand that Mamedsharipov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamedsharipov also avoids with ease.
Jabbour with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Mamedsharipov.
Jabbour lands a head shot.
Jabbour is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mamedsharipov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamedsharipov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Mamedsharipov.
Mamedsharipov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Jabbour.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabbour throws out a powerful jab.
Jabbour connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamedsharipov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabbour cracks Mamedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jabbour stalks Mamedsharipov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mamedsharipov's face. Mamedsharipov staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Mamedsharipov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabbour connects with a right hand. Mamedsharipov shakes it off.
Jabbour connects with a jab.
Mamedsharipov needs to keep his hands up - Jabbour had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Mamedsharipov is rocked!
Mamedsharipov tries to clinch up but Jabbour circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Mamedsharipov misses.
Good shot there by Jabbour.
Mamedsharipov misses with a few strikes there.
Mamedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Jabbour works over Mamedsharipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Jabbour lands a two punch combo.
Oh Mamedsharipov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jabbour feints with a jab and clips Mamedsharipov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mamedsharipov is sent crashing into the canvas and Jabbour leaps in for the kill! Mamedsharipov tries to get to his feet but Jabbour is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mamedsharipov is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cicero Jabbour!
Cicero Jabbour seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov was interviewed post fight and said 'this fight not go as planned,ill be back better than ever,id like to thank fans for support and the promoter for giving me this chance'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Khadziev walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kamil Khadziev has been cut.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Khadziev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Brown gets caught napping as Khadziev dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Khadziev won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Khadziev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Khadziev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Khadziev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khadziev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Khadziev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Khadziev is now in Brown's guard.#T2#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khadziev trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has control of Khadziev's left arm, preventing Khadziev from doing any damage.
Khadziev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T3#
Khadziev continues to stall.
Brown seems keen to control Khadziev's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.#CL2#
Brown forces Khadziev back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadziev controls his hands.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown tries a body shot but Khadziev blocks it.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Khadziev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khadziev.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khadziev shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown pushes Khadziev away with a front kick.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Khadziev.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Khadziev misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Khadziev controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown. #T1#
Khadziev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadziev's elbow.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Khadziev won't want to take too many of those.
Khadziev tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Khadziev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown pushes Khadziev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khadziev or not.
Brown avoiding damage as Khadziev throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. #T2#
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadziev backwards.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khadziev's defenses. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Khadziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Khadziev is wise to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadziev blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khadziev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadziev shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamil Khadziev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khadziev shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Khadziev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Brown stuns Khadziev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Khadziev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khadziev's defenses.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Khadziev avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khadziev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadziev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadziev backwards.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown presses Khadziev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadziev backwards.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Khadziev improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamil Khadziev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khadziev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khadziev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Khadziev ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khadziev tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown pushes Khadziev away with a front kick.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khadziev.
Khadziev tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Khadziev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pushes Khadziev away with a front kick.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown jabs Khadziev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown is trying to stall.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadzievs head.
Khadziev blocking some punches.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadziev gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadziev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadziev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mordecai Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown tries to work over Khadziev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown tries to stall but Khadziev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadziev's elbow.
Brown leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadziev backwards.
Khadziev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khadziev blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mordecai Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadziev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. #T4#
Khadziev blocks an uppercut.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kamil Khadziev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khadziev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadziev.
Khadziev swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Brown!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galway as he avoids it easily.
Larson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Galway moves into range and clinches up with Larson.
Larson tries to pull guard but Galway won't allow it.
Larson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noah Galway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Larson.#BC2#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Galway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galway wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Galway lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larson defends well and Galway ends up having to push Larson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galway smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Galway.#T1#
Larson is looking to control Galway's arms but Galway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larson has his back to the cage.
Galway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Galway has him pressed against the cage.
Galway is trying to break the clinch but Larson is controlling him.
Galway is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Larson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson can't find room to land a body shot as Galway controls the action.
Galway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galway misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson avoiding damage. #BC#
Galway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galway looks to land a combination. Larson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Kody Larson has been cut.#TD#
Galway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larson was covering up waiting for the punch and Galway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galway scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Larson is rocked!#T3#
Galway connects with a couple of short punches.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Galway finish him?
Galway arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Larson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Galway!

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Galway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canvana is fending him off so far but Galway persists. Nope, Canvana circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canvana! But no joy.#TD#
Galway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canvana's half guard.
Galway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canvana's head.
Canvana trying to control from the bottom.
Canvana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canvana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Canvana is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canvana is looking to escape.
Canvana wants to improve his position but Galway is controlling well.
Canvana moves into full guard. #T1#
Galway throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galway looking to sit in guard and control but Canvana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Galway is wriggling around but Canvana manages to pass to half guard.
Canvana wants to free his trapped foot but Galway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canvana.
Canvana is looking to advance position but Galway won't allow it.
Canvana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galway's head.
Galway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Canvana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canvana thows a huge punch but Galway dodges it nicely.
Canvana controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Galway is defending against the submission attempts here by Canvana. #T3#
Canvana moves into full mount! Galway won't be happy about that!
Canvana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Galway tries to hold on but Canvana pushes him away.
Canvana controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Canvana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canvana raining down shots from the mount!
Canvana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galway because Canvana loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana avoids the attempt from Galway to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Canvana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Galway misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Canvana counters with a shoot takedown. Galway fights it but they end up in guard.
Canvana passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Canvana has hold of Galway's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Canvana cranks the arm and Galway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galway, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Colby Canvana!

Event: QFC Tournament 1192 Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Regeemen tries to clinch up but Galway circles away and keeps his distance.
Regeemen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galway is looking for a counter combo.
Galway misses with a low kick. #TD#
Regeemen gets caught napping as Galway dives in and scores a takedown. Regeemen manages to retain guard.
Regeemen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galway controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Regeemen wants to control but Galway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regeemen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regeemen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galway. 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.
Regeemen is looking to get back to full guard here but Galway has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Galway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galway has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Galway working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Regeemen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Galway off and cradles Regeemen's limp body as Galway celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Noah Galway!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kwebbeck has managed to clinch.
Nikolic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kwebbeck crunches a lovely knee into Nikolic's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kwebbeck.
Kwebbeck lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikolic won't want to take too many of those.
Kwebbeck lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kwebbeck.
Kwebbeck lands a knee to the body.
Kwebbeck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kwebbeck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Kwebbeck lands a nice knee to the body.
Kwebbeck landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kwebbeck obliges.#KD2#
Kwebbeck drops Nikolic with a big knee straight up the middle! Nikolic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Nikolic is rocked!
Nikolic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kwebbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Nikolic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwebbeck throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kwebbeck takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kwebbeck.
A fake to the body and Kwebbeck gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Nikolic! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Nikolic falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chester Kwebbeck!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Khadziev tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Khadziev breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Singh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Singh'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Singh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khadziev was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khadziev looks winded!
Khadziev wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khadziev is looking to stand up but Singh isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khadziev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khadziev has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up. #T4##SU#
Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khadziev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nirmal Singh 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#
Khadziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Khadziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadziev. Khadziev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Singh clinches.
Singh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khadziev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Khadziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadziev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Singh breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Khadziev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khadziev is breathing heavily.
Singh is pulling down on Khadziev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Khadziev won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Khadziev preventing the sweep.
Khadziev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khadziev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadziev is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Khadziev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Singh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadziev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Khadziev closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Singh rushes Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khadziev'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.
Khadziev stalls.
Khadziev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Khadziev prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh tries to circle away but Khadziev has him pinned against the cage.
Khadziev lands with a left to the head.
Khadziev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khadziev sprawls and moves away.
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh tries to clinch but Khadziev is having none of it. #CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Khadziev against the cage.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh tries to pull guard but Khadziev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Singh is working for takedown but Khadziev is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Khadziev lands a right hand.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khadziev. #T1#
Singh tries for a takedown but Khadziev manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh is trying to stall. #BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch.
Khadziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Khadziev shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Khadziev tries to clinch there but Singh circles away. #CL#
Singh clinches up with Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khadziev passes into side control.
Singh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to get back to full guard but Khadziev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khadziev content just to control the position here. #T3#
Khadziev wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadziev controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Khadziev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khadziev controlling the pace for now.
Singh wants to hold on but Khadziev pushes him away.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh really wants to buck Khadziev off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev avoids the attempt from Singh to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, 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: Jul 23, 2024

#R1#
Nikolic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nikolic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nikolic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nikolic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolic. #CL2#
Nikolic tries to keep at a distance but Colett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colett pushes Nikolic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Colett fails to land.
Colett has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colett.
Nikolic wants to take the fight to the mat but Colett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colett lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolic tries to break free but Colett pushes him back against the cage.
Colett lands a shot to the body.
Colett cracks Nikolic with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Colett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colett tries to clinch up.
Nikolic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Colett just manages to avoid it.
Colett lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nikolic gets tackled into the cage by Colett. Colett maintains the clinch. #T1#
Colett working aggressively here.
Colett misses with some punches.
Colett scores with a shot to the side of Nikolic's head.
Colett cracks Nikolic with a nice body shot.
Colett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colett lands a body punch.
Colett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colett has him pressed against the cage.
Colett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colett scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Colett.
Nikolic blocks an uppercut.
Colett is leaning against Nikolic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colett lands a left hand.
Colett lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Colett breaks from the clinch.
Colett is looking to clinch. #T2##CL2#
Colett clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Colett.
Colett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Colett on the inside.
Colett throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolic.
Colett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolics head.
Colett tries to throw a body punch but Nikolic avoids it by throwing Colett back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Colett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colett misses with some punches.
Colett lands a shoulder strike.
Colett is working Nikolic over against the cage.
Colett throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Colett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Colett.
Colett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colett tries to throw a body punch but Nikolic avoids it by throwing Colett back against the cage.
Nikolic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colett lands with a right to the head.
Colett scores with a hook to the body.
Nikolic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolic misses with a body punch.
Colett lands with a light punch inside.
Colett scores with a shoulder strike.
Colett misses with a punch to the body.
Colett lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
A short uppercut from Colett.
Colett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett pushes Nikolic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Colett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Colett has closed the distance and engaged Nikolic in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Colett.
A head punch on the inside from Colett fails to land.
Colett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colett pushes Nikolic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Nikolic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Colett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolic blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rhett Colett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Colett moves into the clinch.
Colett lands with a right to the head.
Nikolic is trying to push Colett away but Colett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nikolic stalling in the clinch but Colett improves position.
Colett lands with a right to the head.
Nikolic looking to stall.
Colett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colett scores with a shoulder strike.
Colett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Colett.
Colett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colett working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colett.
Colett wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colett has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolic.
Colett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colett scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Colett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolic working aggressively here.
A short left from Colett.
A right hook to the body lands for Colett.
Colett lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Rhett Colett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colett tries to throw a body punch but Nikolic avoids it by throwing Colett back against the cage.
Colett throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolic.
Nikolic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colett misses with the head strike.
Nikolic blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Colett.
Colett working aggressively here.
Colett scores with a shot to the side of Nikolic's head.
Colett lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Colett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nikolic after a bit of a struggle.
Colett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colett cracks Nikolic with a nice body shot.
Colett throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colett backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Colett fails to land.
Nikolic goes for a takedown attempt but Colett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikolic misses with a shot to the body
and Colett counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nikolic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksandar Nikolic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colett moves in looking to clinch but Nikolic pushes him off.#T3##CL2#
Colett instigates a clinch.
Colett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikolic pushes Colett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colett misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolic working hard to break the clinch.
Nikolic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colett gets through Nikolic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolic is trying to push Colett away but Colett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Colett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolic's efforts to push away.
Colett scores with a shoulder strike.
Colett gets through Nikolic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards. #T4#
Colett swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolic.
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!
Colett lands a body punch. #BC#
Nikolic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Colett.
Colett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nikolic counters with a series of strikes. Colett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikolic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colett tries to clinch up.
Nikolic misses with the combination.
Nikolic cracks Colett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colett moves in looking to clinch but Nikolic pushes him off.
Nikolic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rhett Colett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nikolic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Colett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolic circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Nikolic dives in and scores a takedown into Colett's guard.

Colett kicks Nikolic off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Colett moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Colett.
Nikolic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Colett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolic is trying to break the clinch but Colett has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Colett fails to land.
Colett has Nikolic pressed against the cage, preventing Nikolic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Colett.
Colett misses with the head strike.
Colett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikolic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colett lands with a light punch inside.
Colett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolic is looking to break free of the clinch but Colett has double underhooks.
Nikolic blocking some punches.
Nikolic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colett misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Colett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colett.
Nikolic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nikolic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nikolic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolic controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Colett.
A hook to the body from Colett.
Colett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Nikolic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolic trying to control the position but instead, Colett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikolic into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Colett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikolic misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Colett lands with a short shot to the head.
Colett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Colett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nikolic blocking some punches.
Nikolic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colett presses Nikolic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhett Colett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colett throws a head punch that misses.
Colett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolic's efforts to push away.
Nikolic is trying to break the clinch but Colett has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolic blocking some punches.
Aleksandar Nikolic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nikolic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colett swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colett lands with a left to the head.
Colett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolic wants to break free but Colett has control.
Colett lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Colett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolic takes a shot to the head.
Nikolic misses with a punch to the body.
Colett scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhett Colett!
A relieved looking Rhett Colett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Bando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamedsharipov's waist but Mamedsharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bando off to one side.
Mamedsharipov looks to land a combination but Bando avoids it well.
Bando attempts a counter takedown but Mamedsharipov avoids it well and moves away.#KD2#
Mamedsharipov drops Bando with a left right combo! Mamedsharipov follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Bando is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Merlin Bando has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Mamedsharipov! That's hurt Bando! Will he recover? Mamedsharipov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamsudin Mamedsharipov!
After the fight, Shamsudin Mamedsharipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Nikolic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikolic gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Power drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolic is defending well. #SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolic is defending well. #SUB2#
Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nikolic, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Power looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolic is defending well.
Power throwing strikes but Nikolic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Power misses with a strike from the bottom.
Power manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nikolic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Power has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nikolic is looking to defend but Power has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nikolic! Power pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nikolic taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pagen Power!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024

#R1#
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolic swivels and escapes.
Nikolic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rice moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolic. No joy for Rice on that attempt.
Nikolic throws a nice looking combination but Rice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikolic wants to clinch.
Nikolic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolic tries to clinch but Rice is having none of it. #TD2#
Nikolic gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nikolic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
Rice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nikolic prevents Rice from improving his position.#ES#
Rice has one foot on Nikolic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nikolic lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rice.
Nikolic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikolic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rice misses with a takedown attempt - Nikolic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolic! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolic shoots in and drives through. Rice sprawls well.
Nikolic looks winded!#CL#
Rice clinches with his opponent.
Nikolic is trying to break the clinch but Rice is controlling him.
Rice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nikolic is trying to break free.
Rice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Rice.
Rice has Nikolic pressed against the cage.
Rice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Rice gets control of Nikolic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rice holds on and takes a little breather.
Rice wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikolic distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikolic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Rice wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Rice moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Nikolic lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Rice has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nikolic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nikolic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rice.
Rice controls the position.#SUB#
Rice is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nikolic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Nikolic fending off the submission attempt from Rice. #T4##SUB#
Rice is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nikolic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nikolic for a finish.
Rice controlling well, preventing Nikolic from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fikayo Rice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Nikolic gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch.
Nikolic is trying to push Rice away but Rice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolic walks away with a smile on his face. Rice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikolic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nikolic instigates a clinch.
Nikolic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolic closes the distance but Rice moves to the side
letting Rice counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Nikolic.
Nikolic with a hook.#T1#
Nikolic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fikayo Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolic misses with a head kick.
Nikolic is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rice.
Nikolic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Nikolic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rice is looking for a counter combo.
Rice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rice throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolic moves out of range easily.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nikolic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rice to the ground. Nikolic is now in Rice's guard.

Rice has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nikolic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Rice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolic walks away with a smile on his face. Rice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolic lands a body shot.
Nikolic misses with a few strikes there.
Nikolic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolic wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nikolic.
Rice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolic avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Rice tries to clinch but Nikolic is having none of it.
Nikolic unleashes a big counter combination but Rice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikolic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rice circles away quickly and effectively.
Rice feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolic stuffs the takedown.
Rice tries for a takedown but Nikolic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rice goes for a double leg but Nikolic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nikolic continues to drive forward.
Nikolic lands a right hand.
Nikolic wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikolic lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Rice clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rice has closed the distance and engaged Nikolic in a clinch.
Rice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolic backwards.
Nikolic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Rice breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolic misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Rice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolic, pushing him back against the cage.
Nikolic stops a takedown attempt from Rice.
Rice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikolic smiles and moves away.
Nikolic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolic misses with a hook.
Nikolic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Rice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rice passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Nikolic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rice shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolic avoids the head kick by Rice.
Nikolic lands a two punch combo.
Rice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rice wants it to stay on the feet.
Rice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rice is out of range.
Aleksandar Nikolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nikolic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolic. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolic scores with a three punch combo!
Rice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nikolic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fikayo Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikolic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikolic lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Nikolic gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rice jumps guard and drags Nikolic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rice is trying to control the position but Nikolic postures up.
Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikolic lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolic throws an elbow that misses. Rice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolic's guard. Nice move by Rice!#REVR#
Rice showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Nikolic keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass. #T3#
Rice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rice forces his way into half guard.
Rice blocks the strikes from Nikolic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Rice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rice fails with the takedown.
Rice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikolic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rice eats them both and turns towards Nikolic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Rice pushes Nikolic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice can't get the takedown.
Rice will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nikolic up against the cage.
Nikolic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Nikolic!

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Khadziev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Khadziev defends it easily.
Khadziev won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Khadziev from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khadziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
Khadziev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Khadziev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Khadziev is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Khadziev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanchez manages to move to mount!
Khadziev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez raining down shots from the mount!
Khadziev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanchez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez has hold of Khadziev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khadziev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khadziev tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Khadziev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sanchez cracks Khadziev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khadziev looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khadziev hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khadziev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Khadziev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Khadziev, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Khadziev against the cage but Khadziev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Khadziev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Khadziev is controlling well.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Khadziev's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev is keeping busy.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Khadziev is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Khadziev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Khadziev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Khadziev advancing to mount.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez is controlling Khadziev's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khadziev has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Khadziev saw that one coming.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Khadziev moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadziev.
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 Kamil Khadziev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Khadziev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Khadziev is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Khadziev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanchez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khadziev defends it easily.#T1#
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Khadziev is having none of it.
Sanchez seems keen to control Khadziev's posture.
Let's hope that Sanchez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is looking to get back to is feet but Khadziev passes into side control. #T2#
Sanchez has one of Khadziev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to control but Khadziev postures up.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Khadziev is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Khadziev blocks the strikes from Sanchez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Khadziev is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khadziev.
Kamil Khadziev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Khadziev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khadziev working Sanchez over with knees to the body.

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 Kamil Khadziev.
I think Khadziev 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kamil Khadziev!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'.

Event: OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamedsharipov working hard to break the clinch.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig prevents Mamedsharipov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.#T1#
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamedsharipov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamedsharipov tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.#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.
Mamedsharipov can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Mamedsharipov can't break the clinch.
Craig stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.#TD#
Craig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedsharipov to the mat! Mamedsharipov manages to get full guard.
Mamedsharipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Mamedsharipov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craig throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamedsharipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craig's guard. #REVB#
Craig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamedsharipov is controlling him. #ES#
Craig uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamedsharipov's waist but Mamedsharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Craig off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Mamedsharipov as Craig shoots in.
Craig shoots in but Mamedsharipov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been informed that Mamedsharipov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mamedsharipov is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamedsharipov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamedsharipov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamedsharipov misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mamedsharipov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Craig rushes Mamedsharipov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig prevents Mamedsharipov from breaking the clinch.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig stalling.
Craig gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.
Mamedsharipov tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his distance.
Craig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamedsharipov tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Mamedsharipov. #CL#
Craig moves into the clinch.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig. #T2#
Mamedsharipov tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break free.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamedsharipov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Mamedsharipov wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it. #T3#
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig taking a breather.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Craig avoiding damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamedsharipov as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mamedsharipov clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedsharipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks. #BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamedsharipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Shamsudin Mamedsharipov has been cut.
Mamedsharipov throws out a leg kick but Craig moves out of range and Mamedsharipov only half commits.
Craig appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Mamedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedsharipov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Mamedsharipov both land. Nice combination.
Craig walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedsharipov.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamedsharipov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamsudin Mamedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamsudin Mamedsharipov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Craig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Craig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mamedsharipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Mamedsharipov.
Mamedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig.
Mamedsharipov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Craig wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Craig has one foot on Mamedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Craig trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig winds up and cracks Mamedsharipov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Craig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Craig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Craig.
Craig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Craig slips a nice elbow through Mamedsharipov's hands, connecting with Mamedsharipov's forehead.#T3#
Craig is thwarting Mamedsharipov's attempts to control the position.
Craig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mamedsharipov is trying to maintain the position but Craig is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamedsharipov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mamedsharipov tries to sprawl but Craig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Craig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Craig!
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov spoke after the fight, saying 'this fight not go as planned,ill be back better than ever,id like to thank fans for support and the promoter for giving me this chance'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mamedsharipov gets a clinch.
Mamedsharipov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Mamedsharipov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamedsharipov working hard to break the clinch.
Gunner can't get the takedown.
Mamedsharipov is trying to force a seperation but Gunner has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov gets underhooks to prevent Gunner's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamedsharipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Mamedsharipov tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mamedsharipov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamedsharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunner is trying to drag Mamedsharipov to the mat but Mamedsharipov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Mamedsharipov breaks from the clinch.
Gunner walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedsharipov.
A left and a right from Mamedsharipov both land. Nice combination.
Mamedsharipov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Gunner counters with a single leg into guard. Mamedsharipov didn't expect that.

Mamedsharipov manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamedsharipov misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mamedsharipov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamedsharipov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamedsharipov misses with a double jab.
And Gunner counters with a quick kick to the body but Mamedsharipov blocks it.
Mamedsharipov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
Gunner is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mamedsharipov rushes Gunner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Mamedsharipov tries to break free but Gunner pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Mamedsharipov tries to break free but Gunner pushes him back against the cage.
Gunner has Mamedsharipov pressed against the cage, preventing Mamedsharipov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling him.
Gunner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner fails to pull guard.
Mamedsharipov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunner has Mamedsharipov pressed against the cage, preventing Mamedsharipov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mamedsharipov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamsudin Mamedsharipov 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##CL2#
Mamedsharipov darts in and clinches Gunner up against the cage.
Gunner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamedsharipov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mamedsharipov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Gunner has been cut.
Gunner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedsharipov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunner in his tracks.
Mamedsharipov works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Gunner is rocked!
Mamedsharipov misses with a few strikes there.
Mamedsharipov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamedsharipov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunner under the eye.
Oh Gunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mamedsharipov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gunner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Mamedsharipov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gunner seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Mamedsharipov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mamedsharipov is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunner.
Mamedsharipov sizes up Gunner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamedsharipov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamedsharipov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamedsharipov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunner counters with a two punch combo. #T2##CL2#
Mamedsharipov has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedsharipov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner keeps control of Mamedsharipov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamedsharipov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunner jumps guard but Mamedsharipov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mamedsharipov is pressed up against the cage. Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamedsharipov down to the mat. Mamedsharipov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mamedsharipov clinches.
Gunner jumps guard but Mamedsharipov stands there with Gunner around his waist. Gunner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Mamedsharipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Mamedsharipov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling him.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Mamedsharipov working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamedsharipov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunner.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Mamedsharipov won't allow it.
Gunner has Mamedsharipov pressed against the cage, preventing Mamedsharipov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunner prevents Mamedsharipov from breaking the clinch.
Mamedsharipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamsudin Mamedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Gunner's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mamedsharipov scores with a body shot.
Mamedsharipov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mamedsharipov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamedsharipov swinging wildly here.
As Mamedsharipov looks to move away, Gunner throws a big counter combo but Mamedsharipov just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mamedsharipov closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mamedsharipov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunner won't allow it. #T1#
Gunner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamedsharipov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mamedsharipov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamedsharipov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamedsharipov misses with a double jab.
As Mamedsharipov looks to move away, Gunner throws a big counter combo but Mamedsharipov just gets out of the way.
Mamedsharipov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunner counters with a big head kick but Mamedsharipov shrugs it off.
Mamedsharipov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunner is out of range and Mamedsharipov settles back down. #T2#
Mamedsharipov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunner.
Mamedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Mamedsharipov clinches up against the cage.
Gunner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamedsharipov is keeping busy.
Gunner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Mamedsharipov won't allow it.
Mamedsharipov wants to break free but Gunner has control.
Mamedsharipov is pressed up against the cage. Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamedsharipov down to the mat. Mamedsharipov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Mamedsharipov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunner looks for the body kick but Mamedsharipov saw that one coming. #CL2#
Mamedsharipov rushes Gunner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but Mamedsharipov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Gunner trying to land knees to the body.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamedsharipov is trying to push Gunner away but Gunner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4##BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch.
Gunner checks a leg kick.
Gunner ducks right into an uppercut from Mamedsharipov. #CL2#
Mamedsharipov has Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamedsharipov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedsharipov tries to break free but Gunner pushes him back against the cage.
Dave Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mamedsharipov is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamedsharipov 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamsudin Mamedsharipov!
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dave Gunner spoke after the fight, saying 'Im going to win next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Khadziev looking to score a takedown here. Tovar is defending well but Khadziev drives through and ends up in Tovar's guard.
Tovar is trying to control the position but Khadziev postures up.
Tovar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tovar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Khadziev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Khadziev.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Khadziev feints and as Tovar raises his hands in defense, Khadziev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khadziev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khadziev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khadziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tovar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khadziev controls the pace.
Tovar working a defensive guard here.
Tovar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khadziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Khadziev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tovar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khadziev is in Tovar's guard.
Khadziev controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Khadziev.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tovar bucks up and tries to throw Khadziev off but instead Khadziev has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tovar doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khadziev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khadziev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tovar can't keep his opponent in guard - Khadziev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khadziev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar is looking for a sweep. Khadziev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khadziev trying to control the pace. #T1#
Tovar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Khadziev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tovar enables Khadziev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tovar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Khadziev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tovar wants to sweep here but Khadziev controlling him for the moment.
Khadziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tovar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tovar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francisco Tovar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Khadziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khadziev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tovar is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadziev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tovar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Khadziev is continuing to stall.
Tovar is looking to regain half guard here but Khadziev keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Khadziev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Khadziev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tovar pushes Khadziev off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Khadziev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tovar!
You can see the frustration on Tovar's face as Khadziev controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tovar tries to buck Khadziev off but Khadziev is having none of it.
Khadziev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tovar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tovar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadziev in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev dives in and scores a takedown into Tovar's guard.#SUB#
Khadziev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tovar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khadziev has managed to get both his arms back between Tovar's legs - danger averted.
Tovar keeping full guard, as Khadziev tries to pass. #T2#
Khadziev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Tovar wants to stand and escape but Khadziev is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Khadziev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tovar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khadziev controls the position.#T4#
Kamil Khadziev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francisco Tovar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamil Khadziev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Khadziev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khadziev 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Khadziev!

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