Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Ghafour fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Magomedov Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ghafour sprawls well initially but Magomedov Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magomedov Jr is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ghafour is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov Jr.
Ghafour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov Jr. 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.
Magomedov Jr controlling the action here. #T1##SU#
Magomedov Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghafour, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Magomedov Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ghafour.#T2#
Magomedov Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghafour can pounce on him. #TD#
Magomedov Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghafour manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghafour trying to control the position.
Magomedov Jr stays in close to Ghafour's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ghafour throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghafour wants to stand up but Magomedov Jr is controlling him.
Magomedov Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr sets himself, and Ghafour steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov Jr avoids it this time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghafour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghafour somewhat.
Ghafour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov Jr as he avoids it easily.
Imanshapi Magomedov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ghafour clinches. #BC#
Magomedov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov Jr leaves Ghafour with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghafour tries to clinch there but Magomedov Jr circles away.
Ghafour with a poor takedown #CL#
and Magomedov Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imanshapi Magomedov Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ghafour tries to clinch but Magomedov Jr moves out of range.
Ghafour is looking to clinch.
Ghafour is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov Jr goes for a double leg but Ghafour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghafour continues to drive forward.
Magomedov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghafour can do to turn this around?
Magomedov Jr prevents Ghafour from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov Jr has Ghafour pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ghafour tumbling to the mat - Magomedov Jr dives into Ghafour's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ghafour has an active guard here but Magomedov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov Jr is taking a breather. Ghafour says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Magomedov Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghafour for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Magomedov Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ghafour could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Magomedov Jr has cracked it and Ghafour is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Magomedov Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Umarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pleb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pleb circles away.
Umarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pleb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umarov misses with a combination
and Pleb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Pleb's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Umarov throws a head kick but Pleb moves out of range.
Pleb quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pleb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umarov - the referee stops the clock and Pleb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umarov. Pleb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bagomed Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov misses with a takedown
and Pleb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umarov's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pleb.
Umarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pleb finds it's way round the side to connect with Umarov's head.
Pleb cracks a nice hook into Umarov's ribs.
A head kick by Umarov misses
and Pleb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umarov thinking.
Umarov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pleb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umarov throws a head kick that misses
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Umarov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pleb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umarov's knee momentarily.
Pleb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pleb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pleb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umarov closes the distance but Pleb moves to the side
and Pleb counters with a nice uppercut.
Umarov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pleb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pleb connects with a solid leg kick.
Pleb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umarov looks to throw a body kick
and Pleb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pleb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleb scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pleb scores with a four punch combination!
Pleb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Pleb lands with a shot to the body.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pleb.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pleb. That's going to slow Umarov down.
Pleb scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Pleb.
Umarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Umarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Pleb there.
Pleb throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Umarov misses
and Pleb counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Umarov is rocked!
Umarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pleb finish him?
Pleb lands a slapping body shot.
Umarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pleb to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Pleb.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pleb.
Pleb throws a monster overhand right that drops Umarov! Pleb follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiya Pleb!
Hiya Pleb 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Reno stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Reno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Ronaldez Reno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reno circles away.
Reno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reno as he jumps to the side.
Andre Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Reno.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reno misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mason wanted to stand there but Reno had control of the position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reno! #REVR#
Mason tries to escape but Reno is in control.
Mason is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Reno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Reno stands up.
Reno shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Reno shows good takedown defense.
Reno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Reno attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Reno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reno defends it nicely.
Reno is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Mason gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reno won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Reno wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Reno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Reno trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Reno won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Reno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Mason is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Reno's ribcage. Reno let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Reno.
Mason slips a straight right by Reno.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason wants to stand but Reno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him. #SU2#
Reno is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reno looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Reno.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Reno sprawls well.
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!
Mason dodges the punch combination from Reno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldez Reno 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#
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reno's waist but Reno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Reno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Reno fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason wants to clinch up but Reno keeps it at a distance.
Reno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Reno to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronaldez Reno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mason.
Reno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mason forces Reno back against the cage and clinches.
Reno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T1##BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Mason has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reno. #CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Reno.
Reno goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reno. #SU#
Reno decides to stand back up. Reno steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reno avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Reno, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Reno against the cage but Reno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldez Reno is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Reno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reno throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Reno throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Reno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reno off to one side.
Reno misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
A big left from Reno misses.
Reno leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason goes for a double leg but Reno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reno continues to drive forward.
Reno attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Reno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Reno.
Reno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reno circles away.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reno.#TD#
Reno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reno trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to stand but Reno is controlling the position. #T4#
Reno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reno is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mason is not content to let Reno control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldez Reno dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mason looks for a takedown but Reno sprawls well.#TD2#
Mason feints and as Reno raises his hands in defense, Mason changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reno managing to control the position.
Reno looking for a sweep. Not yet Reno, not yet.
Mason postures up in Reno's guard and throws a big left but Reno blocks it. #SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Reno in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reno won't allow Mason to get back to his feet. #T1#
Reno's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
Reno is standing up over Mason. Mason looks to escape but Reno dives into side control. #SU#
Reno decides to stand back up.
Ronaldez Reno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Reno dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reno tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body. #T3##BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronaldez Reno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mason.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reno stuffs the takedown.
Reno is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reno throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is looking to clinch but Reno is avoiding it.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reno throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Reno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Reno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Reno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason slips a jab from Reno.
A jab from Reno does it's job there.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Reno shows good takedown defense.
Reno clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Reno against the cage.
Andre Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldez Reno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reno is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldez Reno!

Event: NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Ropata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Ropata lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ropata counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teariki Ropata!

Event: S-1 Europe GP 2024 - Final
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Mudo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mudo lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Gomi instigates a clinch.
Mudo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
A short left from Mudo. #ROC#Gomi is rocked!
Mudo creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Gomi crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Gomi face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Mudo takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Toa Mudo!
During a confident post fight interview, Toa Mudo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Reyes works Magomedov Jr's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov Jr moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Magomedov Jr throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Magomedov Jr is rocked!
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes drops Magomedov Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Magomedov Jr! Reyes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Reyes!
After the big win, Freddy Reyes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Aliskerov clinches with his opponent.
Dickson misses with some punches. #TD#
Aliskerov gets control of Dickson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aliskerov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dickson has gone for a leg lock! Aliskerov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dickson's guard.#REVR#
Aliskerov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliskerov is working Dickson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aliskerov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aliskerov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aliskerov stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.#SUB#
Aliskerov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Aliskerov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Aliskerov postures up and lands a big shot to Dickson's brow.
Dickson wants to sweep here but Aliskerov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliskerov scoring with some ground and pound.
Aliskerov cracks Dickson with a solid left hand.
Aliskerov lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Dickson is rocked!
Aliskerov is stalling in the full guard.
Dickson is still in real trouble! Can Aliskerov finish him?
Aliskerov with a nice head shot there.
Aliskerov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson wants to sweep here but Aliskerov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Aliskerov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dickson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aliskerov defends it easily.
Dickson looks winded!
Aliskerov loads up on a big left hand. Dickson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aliskerov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dickson can't hide his disappointment, as Aliskerov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arslanbek Aliskerov!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Brooks looks for a takedown but Magomedov Jr sprawls well.
Magomedov Jr looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov Jr sprawls and moves away.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tai Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Magomedov Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Brooks is working for takedown but Magomedov Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks prevents Magomedov Jr from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Magomedov Jr pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Magomedov Jr has his feet on Brooks's thighs here. He's pushed Brooks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brooks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr!

Event: NextGen 8
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mason wants to stand up but Prasetya has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Prasetya gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prasetya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prasetya looks winded!
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Prasetya has wrist control.#T1#
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Mason gets to his feet. Prasetya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prasetya is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prasetya trying to control here.
Prasetya gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.
Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Prasetya tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Prasetya's ribcage. Prasetya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prasetya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Prasetya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andre Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Mason stands up.
Prasetya dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason uses his free foot to push down on Prasetya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prasetya.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prasetya is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mason jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prasetya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prasetya and Mason has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU#
Mason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prasetya to his feet. #TD#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prasetya sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Prasetya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason winds up and cracks Prasetya with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Prasetya to get to his feet.
Andre Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prasetya is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason cracks Prasetya with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Prasetya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Mason stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prasetya tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Prasetya tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Prasetya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Prasetya is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Mason manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Prasetya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Prasetya gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Prasetya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason stands up over Prasetya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prasetya looking to control.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Prasetya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prasetya.
Mason cracks Prasetya with a big right hand but Prasetya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SU#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Prasetya working a defensive guard here.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prasetya, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch. #TD#
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prasetya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mason dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Prasetya's guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Mason stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Prasetya shoots and misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mason has Prasetya up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prasetya to the ground. Mason is now in Prasetya's guard.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prasetya on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prasetya, up you get! #TD#
Mason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prasetya!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mason here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SU#
Mason stands up. #TD#
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prasetya's half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prasetya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason is nestled in close to Prasetya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Prasetya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prasetya wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well. #SU#
Mason decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason wants to stand up but Prasetya is controlling the position.
Prasetya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Prasetya's temple.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasetya can do to turn this around?
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prasetya controls his leg.
Prasetya moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Prasetya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason tries to stand but Prasetya is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Prasetya is retaining full guard. #SU#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.#SU#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Mason 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasetya wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Bayu Prasetya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasetya has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Gomi drops Ribeiro with a left right combo! Gomi follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Ribeiro has been cut.#SU2#
Gomi decides to stand back up.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi throws an overhand right that has Ribeiro reeling! Gomi follows up with more punches and Ribeiro is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mamorou Gomi!
Charles Ribeiro was interviewed post fight and said 'I had a bad performance'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Umarov closes the distance and pushes Makhachev back into the cage.
Umarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Umarov scores with a knee to the head.
Umarov has had enough of the clinch but Makhachev keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makhachev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Umarov is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage.
Makhachev is trying to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling him.
Makhachev is stalling here.
Umarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov is trying to push Makhachev away but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makhachev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Umarov. #TD2#
Makhachev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Umarov can't fight it off and eventually Makhachev manages to take the fight to the floor. Umarov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Umarov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhachev on the ground.
Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhachev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makhachev pushes down on Umarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Umarov is breathing heavily.
Makhachev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhachev in particular looking to stall.
Makhachev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhachev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Umarov tries to kick Makhachev off in order to stand up. Makhachev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Makhachev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Umarov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Makhachev yanks on the arm and Umarov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Makhachev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Islam Makhachev!
Post fight, an emotional Islam Makhachev said 'I wanna thank my fans I do this for you guys I WANT U GUYS TO SEE MY CRUSH MY OPPONENTS I NEED A PAY DAY BROTHER SEND ANYONE ILL CRUSH THEM'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Umarov works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Umarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cabrera is trying to escape back to his feet but Umarov uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Umarov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Umarov lands with a slapping head kick.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Umarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umarov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cabrera's head.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.#T1#
Umarov connects with a high kick.
Umarov looks winded!
Umarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov throws a head kick that Cabrera semi-blocks.
Cabrera swinging wildly here.
Umarov works over Cabrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Cabrera tries to bum rush Umarov with a series of wild strikes but Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Umarov avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umarov counters with a solid body kick.
Umarov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cabrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.
Umarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Umarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umarov feints a jab promting Cabrera to slip. Umarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabrera is looking to wear down Umarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Umarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagomed Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that Umarov avoids nicely.
Umarov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.#CL2#
Umarov instigates a clinch.
Cabrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera misses with a body punch.
Cabrera looking to stall.
Umarov trying to control the position but instead, Cabrera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umarov into the cage.#T3#
Cabrera is trying to stall.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Umarov drags the fight down to the ground.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov 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#
Cabrera trying to control but Umarov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Umarov is controlling well. #T4#
Cabrera is trying to stand back up but Umarov is controlling him
Umarov is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Umarov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Umarov rushes Cabrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagomed Umarov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Umarov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umarov. That one must have hurt.
Cabrera misses with the combination. #CL2#
Umarov clinches.
Cabrera is trying to maintain a safe position but Umarov gets an underhook and turns Cabrera into the cage.#BC2#
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Umarov moves into range and clinches up with Cabrera.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cabrera looking to stall.
Maybe Cabrera would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Umarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umarov scores with a head kick. #T1#
Cabrera throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Umarov is breathing heavily.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Umarov closes the distance and pushes Cabrera back into the cage.#TD2#
Umarov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cabrera regains guard immediately.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Umarov won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2##SUB#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Umarov defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Umarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Umarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Umarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Umarov is having none of it.
Cabrera is trying to keep Umarov in close. #SU2#
Umarov gets to his feet - Cabrera follows without any prompting.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Umarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umarov slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagomed Umarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Umarov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cabrera.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Umarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umarov connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Cabrera backs off Umarov throws a huge counter combo but Cabrera manages to avoid it all.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frederick Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range. #CL2#
Umarov clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Cabrera is pushing Umarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cabrera can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cabrera misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Umarov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cabrera uses from the top position.
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!
Umarov wants to get back to his feet but Cabrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagomed Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Cabrera. #TD2#
Umarov gets a double leg takedown into Cabrera's guard.#SUB#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umarov defends it easily.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umarov 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.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabrera tries to get out of the position.
Cabrera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Umarov has passed into side control. #T1#
Cabrera tries to control but Umarov manages to take his back.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Umarov just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Umarov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cabrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Umarov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Umarov looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Cabrera trying to control the hands but Umarov won't let him.
Umarov controlling well, preventing Cabrera from escaping the position.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Umarov gets his hands free.
Cabrera tries to break free. #T3#
Cabrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umarov on the ground.#SUB2#
Umarov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cabrera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Umarov gets his hands free as Cabrera looks to control.
Cabrera trying to get back to his feet but Umarov is in full control for now.
Cabrera is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Cabrera right now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Umarov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cabrera tries to break free.
Cabrera trying to get back to his feet but Umarov is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bagomed Umarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umarov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagomed Umarov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Bart misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Bart circles away easily
and Bart counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Bart blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Bart slaps away a takedown attempt from Pereira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bart misses with a looping right.
Bart throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bart looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.#CL#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Bart wants to break free but Pereira has control.
Bart working hard to break the clinch.
Bart is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.#T1#
Bart is trying to break the clinch but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Bart wants to break free but Pereira has control.
Bart working hard to break the clinch.
Pereira tries to stall but Bart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Bart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pereira jumps guard but Bart stands there with Pereira around his waist. Pereira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bart breaks the clinch.
Bart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Kenneth Bart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Bart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bart pinned against the cage. Bart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bart misses the shot to the body.
Bart throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Bart sprawls well. He's pushed Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Bart misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Bart.
Bart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bart lands with a nice body punch.
Bart misses with a hook.
Bart with a nice cross.#T3#
Bart pounces like a tiger and cracks Pereira with a vicious hook! Pereira is down but not out! Bart follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenneth Bart!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Pereira dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
Jones throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pereira is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Trent Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Pereira.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Pereira looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a head kick. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jones gets a clinch. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira fails with the takedown.
Pereira looks winded!
Pereira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Pereira is rocked!
Jones throws an overhand right that has Pereira reeling! Jones follows up with more punches and Pereira is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trent Jones!
A very excited looking Trent Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2024

#R1#
Umarov scores with a kick to the body.
Umarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umarov tries to clinch up but Bash circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bash stuffs the takedown attempt from Umarov. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bash has eaten all the pies!
Umarov is breathing heavily.
Umarov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bash back to the cage. Umarov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Umarov. #TD2#
Bash fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Umarov to the ground. Bash is now in Umarov's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Bash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Umarov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bash, into his guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bash can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Bash working for a triangle but Umarov defends it easily. #SUB#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Umarov escapes and throws Bash's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov tries to stand but Bash is controlling his head.
Bash tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bash gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umarov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Umarov wants to stand up but Bash is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
Bash tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bash tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagomed Umarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bash.
Umarov throws a quick counter head kick but Bash was just out of range.
Umarov tries to clinch up.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense.
Bash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bash goes for a double leg but Umarov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Umarov continues to drive forward.
Umarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bash.
Bash shoots in for a double leg but Umarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bagomed Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Bash.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bash or perhaps it was just good defense by Umarov, which made it look bad.
Bagomed Umarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Bash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umarov's guard.#SUB2#
Bash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bash tries to free his leg and advance position but Umarov is retaining full guard.
Umarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Umarov looking to control. #SUB2#
Bash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umarov keeping full guard, as Bash tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Bash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bash wants to work for an arm triangle but Umarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umarov is looking to stand up but Bash isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Bash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Umarov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bash is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trent Bash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Bash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Umarov's waist but Umarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bash off to one side. #TD2#
Bash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umarov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trent Bash has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bash tries for a kimura but Umarov is defending well.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Bash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Umarov wants to control but Bash postures up.#SUB2#
Bash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umarov pushes Bash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umarov tries to avoid it but Bash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umarov to the ground. Umarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagomed Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Bash.
Umarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bash. #T3#
Bash tries for a takedown but Umarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Umarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bash.
Bash fails with a takedown attempt.
Umarov throws a big counter combination but Bash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umarov throws a sloppy head kick and Bash moves out of range easily.
Bagomed Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bash. #SUB2#
Bash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Umarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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 Bagomed Umarov.
I think Umarov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bagomed Umarov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Davidson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davidson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davidson pushes Magomedsharipov away with a front kick.
Magomedsharipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidson avoids it really well and circles away.
Davidson throws a body kick that misses.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedsharipov is staying tight to Davidson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Magomedsharipov taking a break here but Davidson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davidson tries to kick Magomedsharipov off but Magomedsharipov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedsharipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson pushes Magomedsharipov off looking to stand but Magomedsharipov dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
Well, if Magomedsharipov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedsharipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davidson looks like he's trying to stand up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedsharipov is nestled in close to Davidson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magomedsharipov passes to full mount! #T3#
Magomedsharipov misses with a head shot.
Magomedsharipov lands a big elbow.
Magomedsharipov unloading with bombs!
Magomedsharipov unloading with bombs!
Davidson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magomedsharipov lands a couple of good shots and Davidson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Davidson is rocked!
Davidson looks winded!#SUB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Davidson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Davidson for a finish.
Davidson is still in real trouble! Can Magomedsharipov finish him?#SUB#
Davidson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magomedsharipov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Magomedsharipov is persistently looking for the submission but Davidson is defending it well. #SUB#
Magomedsharipov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Magomedsharipov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Davidson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Magomedsharipov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Magomedsharipov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Umarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Umarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umarov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bash eats them both and turns towards Umarov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Umarov shoots in but Bash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bash feinted with a counter takedown.
Umarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bash.
Umarov thinks about the counter body kick.
Bagomed Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bash shoots in and drives through. Umarov sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Umarov as Bash shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umarov is looking to clinch but Bash is avoiding it.
Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umarov throws a fast counter high kick but Bash manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Umarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umarov wants to clinch up but Bash keeps it at a distance.
Bash blocks a head kick by Umarov.
Bash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Bash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Umarov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bash keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Umarov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2##TD2#
Umarov decides to pull guard.
Bash really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Bash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umarov! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bash is trying to improve his position.
Bash is working hard here to advance position.
Umarov gets to mount! Bash was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bash working to try and regain half guard. #SU2#
Umarov get's back to his feet.
Umarov misses with a head kick.
Umarov looks winded!#T3#
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Umarov tries to clinch up but Bash circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bash.
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bash. Bash gets slowly back to his feet.
Bash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bash gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Umarov throws a sloppy head kick and Bash moves out of range easily.
Bash tries to counter with a takedown but Umarov is quick to defend against it.
Umarov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Umarov as Bash shoots in.
Bash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umarov.
Bash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Umarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Bash shoots in for a takedown but Umarov shows good takedown defense.
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!
Umarov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagomed Umarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bash with a poor takedown
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umarov throws a head kick that misses.
Umarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Umarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bash circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umarov is defended easily by Bash.
Bash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bash is fending him off so far but Umarov persists. Nope, Bash circles away and we're back to standing.
Bash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umarov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bash's head.#TD#
Bash decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Umarov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bash is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Bash is looking for a kimura but Umarov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bash to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bash is looking for a kimura but Umarov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bash to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Umarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bash.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Umarov looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck for Bash with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Umarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash slips a jab and a cross from Umarov. #TD#
Bash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T4##SUB2#
Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bash has gone for a leg lock! Umarov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bash's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bash is looking for a triangle but Umarov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umarov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bagomed Umarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bash fails to land the takedown.
Umarov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umarov lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Umarov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umarov is in Bash's guard.
Umarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Bash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umarov defends well.#SUB#
Bash looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Umarov has picked Bash up and slammed him! Bash can't keep hold of the triangle and Umarov manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Bash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bash manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bagomed Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umarov trying to control the action but Bash is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umarov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Umarov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bash.#SUB2#
Umarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Umarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bash is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Umarov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Bash is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Umarov is defending well though. Bash let's go of the attempt for now.
Umarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bash gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
Umarov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Umarov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umarov is trying to get back to his feet but Bash has full control of the position and if anything, Umarov has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bagomed Umarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umarov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagomed Umarov!

Event: NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling the position.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov! #REVR#
Magomedov tries to advance position but instead Jones slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Jones moves into full guard.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. #T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Jones pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
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.#T4##SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard. #REVB#
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jones is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyler Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jones has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jones pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Magomedov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Jones!

Event: HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov Jr looks for the body kick but Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Magomedov Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kramer, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer trying to stall but Magomedov Jr improves his position.
Magomedov Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Magomedov Jr lands a left hand.
Kramer trying to stall but Magomedov Jr improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer digs a right hand into Magomedov Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov Jr's gas tank.
Magomedov Jr takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov Jr. #TD2#
Magomedov Jr jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Magomedov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramer is one step ahead there.
Magomedov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Magomedov Jr is in close to Kramer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Magomedov Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kramer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kramer wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Kramer counters with a nice body shot.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imanshapi Magomedov Jr.
Magomedov Jr looks winded!
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Kramer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kramer smiles and moves away.
Magomedov Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Kramer, looking for a takedown. Magomedov Jr pushes Kramer against the cage but Kramer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kramer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Magomedov Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramer tries to kick Magomedov Jr off in order to stand up. Magomedov Jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Magomedov Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kramer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Magomedov Jr controls the position.
Magomedov Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Magomedov Jr is working to tighten his grip on Kramer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kramer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Magomedov Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Kramer passes out! Magomedov Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Imanshapi Magomedov Jr!

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

#R1#
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.#CL#
Magomedov clinches. #TD#
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Carter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Magomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Carter blocks the move with his legs.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working away.
Carter looking for a sweep but Magomedov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter is trying to escape the mount but Magomedov keeps good control and instead manages to take Carter's back. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Carter wants to escape the position.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carter trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Can Carter hold on?! Magomedov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Carter showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carter has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Magomedov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carter taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Magomedov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tarlan Magomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Aliyev closes the distance and pushes Davidson back into the cage.
Davidson is trying to push Aliyev away but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aliyev tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davidson wants to break free but Aliyev has control.
Aliyev tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragimgadzhi Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aliyev tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aliyev drops back down to his feet.
Aliyev fails to pull guard.
Aliyev jumps guard but Davidson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to circle away but Aliyev has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Aliyev keeps him there for the moment.
Aliyev is trying to pull guard but Davidson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Aliyev jumps into guard, dragging Davidson to the mat. #SUB#
Aliyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davidson is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Davidson wants to stand but Aliyev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aliyev controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Aliyev had control of the position.
Davidson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aliyev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Aliyev has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aliyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Aliyev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC2#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Davidson.#CL#
Aliyev drives through and clinches with Davidson against the cage. #BC2#
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson looks to land a combination. Aliyev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ibragimgadzhi Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davidson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davidson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibragimgadzhi Aliyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Aliyev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Aliyev pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Davidson stands and steps away. Aliyev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davidson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Aliyev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aliyev jumps guard but Davidson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev fails to pull guard.
Aliyev tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Aliyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davidson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aliyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davidson is trying to force a seperation but Aliyev has the dominant position.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Davidson wants to get back to striking at distance but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev jumps guard but Davidson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Davidson lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Aliyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Aliyev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davidson has picked Aliyev up and slammed him! Aliyev can't keep hold of the triangle and Davidson manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev is looking to reverse the position.
Aliyev wants to control but Davidson postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aliyev is trying to improve his position.
Aliyev is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Aliyev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Davidson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Aliyev has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uriah Davidson!

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