Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus throws out a loose jab but Rzayev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Rzayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markus's guard.
Rzayev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rzayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Markus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Markus is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzayev is looking to stand up but Markus won't let him.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
Rzayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Markus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rzayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Markus is retaining full guard.
Markus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rzayev distracts Markus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Rzayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Markus wants to stand up but Rzayev is controlling him.
Rzayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rzayev stands up over Markus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rzayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely. #T3#
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Markus keeps moving.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Markus is rocked!
Markus can't keep his opponent in guard - Rzayev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markus is still in real trouble! Can Rzayev finish him?
Rzayev winds up and cracks Markus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Rzayev seems content to control.
Markus tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Markus seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
Rzayev 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.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Markus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rzayev trying to advance position but Markus counters by regaining guard.
Markus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rzayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Rzayev 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#
Rzayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markus swivels and escapes.
Rzayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markus can do to turn this around?#CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markus wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Rzayev manages to break the clinch.
Rzayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markus manages to avoid it.
Rzayev ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Rzayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Rzayev shoots in and bounces Markus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Markus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Rzayev has his hands on Markus's head, controlling the position.
Rzayev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markus stops Rzayev from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Markus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rzayev wants to control but Markus passes easily into half guard.
Markus is just content to waste time from the top position. Rzayev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rzayev wants to get back to his feet but Markus passes into half guard.
Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.#T3#
Markus is thwarting Rzayev's attempts to control the position.
Rzayev is looking for a sweep. Markus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rzayev trying to get back to full guard but Markus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Rzayev tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Markus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Markus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Markus breaks from Rzayev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruslan Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev regains half guard.
Markus stops Rzayev from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev is looking to clinch.
Markus throws out a counter right but Rzayev avoids it with no problem.
Rzayev misses with a body shot.
Markus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Markus scores with a four punch combination!
Markus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rzayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Rzayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rzayev.
Markus misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rzayev. #BC2#
Markus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Rzayev's shoulder, as Rzayev tries to avoid the shot.
Rzayev lands a really nice looking cross but Markus seems unphased.
Rzayev fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Markus blocks it.
Rzayev tries to pull guard but Markus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Markus manages to break the clinch.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzayev. Rzayev gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rzayev scores with a takedown into Markus's guard.
Rzayev is working Markus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Markus controls Rzayev momentarily but Rzayev frees himself.
Markus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markus has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rzayev is trying to hold Markus in close to prevent damage but Markus has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Rzayev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rzayev cracks Markus with a solid left hand.
Markus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Markus has wrist control.
Rzayev won't allow Markus to sweep him here.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markus being controlled here, momentarily.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev. #T4#
Rzayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Markus's brow.
Rzayev stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Rzayev gets to his feet and stands over Markus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Markus felt that one! Rzayev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Markus from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!

Event: UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Shukur blocks the body kick.
Holloweigh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shukur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holloweigh is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Shukur moves into the clinch.
Shukur lands an uppercut.
Shukur lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Shukur has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holloweigh is trying to keep an underhook but Shukur manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Holloweigh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloweigh wants to get back to full guard.
Holloweigh taking some punishment here, with Shukur in his half guard.
Holloweigh is looking to control Shukur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloweigh avoid being mounted?
Holloweigh is trying to control but Shukur passes into side control! #T1#
Shukur scoring with punches from side control.
Holloweigh wants to get back to his feet but Shukur drags him back down.
Holloweigh tries to improve position but can't.
Holloweigh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shukur connects with a decent elbow.
Holloweigh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shukur connects with a decent elbow.
Shukur works to advance to full mount. Holloweigh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Shukur working for a submission but Holloweigh is keeping him at bay.
Shukur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holloweigh's face.
Shukur lands a couple of good shots and Holloweigh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Holloweigh takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloweigh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holloweigh grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Holloweigh tries to escape but Shukur has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Shukur has managed to slip his arm under Holloweigh's chin. This could be all over... yep, Holloweigh is tapping out! Submission win for Shukur.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Shukur!
In his post fight interview, Ali Shukur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Erakovic throws a leg kick which misses Rzayev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rzayev tries to avoid it.
Rzayev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erakovic scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Erakovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erakovic misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erakovic's waist but Erakovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Erakovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rzayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rzayev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erakovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Erakovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzayev tries to clinch but Erakovic is having none of it.
It looked like Erakovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rzayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Erakovic catches Rzayev right on the button with a cross.
Erakovic jabs at Rzayev's body.#T1#
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Erakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev looks winded!
Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Dragan Erakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasul Rzayev.
Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Erakovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erakovic thumps Rzayev with a low kick.
Erakovic cracks a nice hook into Rzayev's ribs.
Erakovic lands a jab to Rzayev's midsection.
Erakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Erakovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rzayev's head.
Dragan Erakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erakovic.
Rzayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Rzayev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rzayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Erakovic finish him?#T2#
Rzayev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Erakovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rzayev. Erakovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragan Erakovic!

Event: RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Aliev moves forwards but Dempsey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aliev checks a leg kick.
Aliev wants to counter with a clinch but Dempsey pushes him away.
Dempsey cracks Aliev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dempsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aliev's sensitive parts.
Dempsey throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Aliev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dempsey is trying to buck Aliev off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey tries to buck Aliev off but Aliev is having none of it.#SUB2#
Aliev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Aliev just content to control the position.
Dempsey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Aliev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aliev extends the arm and Dempsey is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iskender Aliev!
Iskender Aliev is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Shukur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.#SUB#
Robinson has his foot on Shukur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shukur works his way back into a safe position though.
Shukur wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shukur is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Shukur postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shukur is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shukur content to stall in guard here.
Shukur landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur is stalling in the full guard.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Robinson is rocked!#SUB#
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shukur defends it easily.
Shukur distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shukur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shukur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shukur postures up and lands a big shot to Robinson's brow. #SUB#
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shukur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shukur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shukur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shukur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Robinson working for a triangle but Shukur defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Shukur pushes his legs off easily.
Shukur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.#T3#
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shukur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shukur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully.
Robinson controls Shukur momentarily but Shukur frees himself.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Robinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shukur uses it to pass to side control.
Shukur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Shukur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Shukur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shukur's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shukur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shukur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Shukur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Shukur keeps moving and retains side control.
Shukur in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Shukur working away.
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Robinson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shukur grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
Shukur lands a big left to the face of Robinson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Shukur and another - Robinson is out! Shukur stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2025

#R1#
Shukur avoids the head kick by Islam Makhachev.
Shukur darts in looking for a takedown but Islam Makhachev gets double underhooks and turns Shukur into the cage.
Islam Makhachev wants a takedown. #BC#
Shukur breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Islam Makhachev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shukur to the mat! Shukur manages to get full guard.
Shukur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shukur wants to sweep here but Islam Makhachev controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islam Makhachev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islam Makhachev working away.#SUB2#
Islam Makhachev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shukur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Islam Makhachev tries to stand but Shukur is controlling his head.
Shukur can't do much from the bottom here.
Shukur tries to buck Islam Makhachev off but Islam Makhachev is having none of it.
Islam Makhachev controls the position from side control.
Islam Makhachev working away.
Shukur is not content to let Islam Makhachev control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Islam Makhachev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shukur looking for a sweep but Islam Makhachev has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Islam Makhachev goes for an armbar but Shukur turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shukur.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shukur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Islam Makhachev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shukur defends it easily.
Islam Makhachev wants to sweep here but Shukur controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shukur won't allow Islam Makhachev to get back to his feet.
Shukur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Islam Makhachev has control of Shukur's left arm, preventing Shukur from doing any damage.
Shukur stopping the sweep attempt from Islam Makhachev.
Shukur throws a big right hand that misses.
Islam Makhachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shukur is one step ahead there.
Islam Makhachev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shukur's guard. #REVB##T4#
Islam Makhachev chips away with some ground and pound.
Shukur 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.
Shukur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Islam Makhachev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Islam Makhachev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shukur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islam Makhachev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islam Makhachev wants to stand up but Shukur has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islam Makhachev lands strikes from half guard.
Islam Makhachev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev 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#
Shukur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shukur shoots for a double leg takedown but Islam Makhachev sprawls well. He's pushed Shukur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali Shukur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Islam Makhachev has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Islam Makhachev jumps guard.
Shukur postures up.
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
Islam Makhachev 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.
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islam Makhachev working a defensive guard here.
Shukur is fighting to break Islam Makhachev's control of his arms but Islam Makhachev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Islam Makhachev punching from the bottom. #T1#
Islam Makhachev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur throwing strikes but missing.
Islam Makhachev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Islam Makhachev is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shukur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islam Makhachev is one step ahead there.
Shukur keeping moving, preventing Islam Makhachev from controlling successfully.
Shukur wants to sweep but no luck.
Islam Makhachev connects with a couple of short punches.
Islam Makhachev works over Shukur with some ground and pound from guard.
Islam Makhachev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Islam Makhachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shukur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Islam Makhachev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shukur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Islam Makhachev swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shukur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shukur. #CL2#
Shukur tries to keep at a distance but Islam Makhachev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Islam Makhachev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shukur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Islam Makhachev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shukur uses from the top position. #T4#
Islam Makhachev is trying to control the position but Shukur postures up.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Islam Makhachev keeps moving.
Shukur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shukur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Islam Makhachev wants to stand and escape but Shukur is having none of it.
Islam Makhachev trying to control the position.
Shukur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Islam Makhachev has control of Shukur's left arm, preventing Shukur from doing any damage.
Shukur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shukur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Islam Makhachev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shukur.
Shukur shoots in looking for a takedown but Islam Makhachev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shukur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shukur fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Shukur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islam Makhachev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shukur.
Ali Shukur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shukur has closed the distance and engaged Islam Makhachev in a clinch.
Shukur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Islam Makhachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Shukur gets caught napping as Islam Makhachev dives in and scores a takedown. Shukur manages to retain guard.
Shukur is trying to control the position but Islam Makhachev postures up.
Islam Makhachev wants to stand but Shukur has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Islam Makhachev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shukur's head.
Islam Makhachev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Islam Makhachev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Islam Makhachev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Islam Makhachev scores with punches from side control.
Islam Makhachev moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Islam Makhachev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shukur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Islam Makhachev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali Shukur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Islam Makhachev is working for a guillotine from mount but Shukur frees his head quite easily.
Islam Makhachev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shukur is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Islam Makhachev working Shukur over with strikes here.
Islam Makhachev working the ground and pound effectively.
Islam Makhachev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Shukur that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Islam Makhachev looking to control but Shukur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Islam Makhachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islam Makhachev prevents Shukur from getting the reversal.
Shukur is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T4#
Islam Makhachev tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Islam Makhachev controlling from the full mount.
Islam Makhachev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shukur tries to lock up and control but Islam Makhachev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islam Makhachev lands a big shot there that rocks Shukur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islam Makhachev 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Makhachev Islam Makhachev!

Event: RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Rzayev has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Rzayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rzayev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.
Rzayev seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#T1#
Rzayev keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov stops Rzayev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rzayev lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Rzayev sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rzayev sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Rzayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov is controlling the pace. #T2#
Rzayev trying to control here.
Rzayev tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Rzayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rzayev working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Rzayev's body and controls the position.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a submission but Rzayev manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rzayev looking to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rzayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rzayev wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov 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#
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Rzayev as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rzayev gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rzayev lands a decent punch to the body there.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rzayev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rzayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rzayev wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Rzayev.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rzayev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rzayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov wants to stand but Rzayev is controlling the position.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rzayev advances to half guard.
Magomed Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rzayev throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Rzayev 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.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rzayev.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev works his way into full mount! #T3#
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Rzayev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rzayev with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Rzayev lands a big elbow - Magomedov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Magomedov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!

Event: RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Rzayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzayev goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rzayev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rzayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev prevents the takedown attempt.
Rzayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Rzayev looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rzayev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Rzayev has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Rzayev is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.#TD#
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rzayev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to control but Rzayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rzayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T3#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rzayev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rzayev is controlling well.
Rzayev controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rzayev. #CL2#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Rzayev.
Rzayev lands a damaging elbow.
Rzayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Rzayev into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Rzayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rzayev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rzayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rzayev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Rzayev!
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rzayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rzayev is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rzayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rzayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rzayev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rzayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rzayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rzayev's back!
Rzayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Rzayev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard. #REVR#
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rzayev is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rzayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Rzayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Rzayev looking to control. #T1#
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is fighting to break Rzayev's control of his arms but Rzayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Rzayev is rocked!#SUB#
Rzayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Oh Rzayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov stands up over Rzayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov works over Rzayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to his feet and stands over Rzayev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rzayev felt that one! Magomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rzayev from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Shukur rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shukur drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Shukur managing to control the position.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Shukur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone stands and throws Shukur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shukur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Malone tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shukur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shukur punching from the bottom.
Malone is trying to control. Shukur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shukur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shukur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shukur is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone wants to clinch#TD2#
and Shukur counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Shukur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shukur is looking to sweep but instead, Malone has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shukur is staying active underneath Malone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone uses his free foot to push down on Shukur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shukur.
Malone lands a big shot there that rocks Shukur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shukur tries to improve his position but instead Malone has taken his back! #SUB#
Shukur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malone gets his way!
Shukur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is not going to allow Shukur to sit and survive in this position.
Shukur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malone's guard. Nice work there by Shukur.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Malone is trying to keep Shukur in close.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Shukur is proving a slippery customer.
Shukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Shukur is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Shukur will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malone misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone gets back to full guard.
Shukur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shukur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is looking to sweep but instead, Shukur has passed into half guard.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Shukur wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur working Malone over with strikes.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Shukur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura here.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shukur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malone is pressing down on Shukur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Shukur landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur working some strikes from top position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Malone looking to control.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone is doing well to control the position and prevent Shukur from advancing to side control.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Shukur is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shukur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shukur dives into side control. #REVR#
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands an elbow.
Shukur working away.
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Shukur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malone has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow.
Shukur landing strikes.
Shukur in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Malone is rocked!
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Malone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shukur looks up at the clock and then as Malone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shukur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shukur cracks Malone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shukur immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shukur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur 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: RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Aliev slips under a jab.
Steelstorm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steelstorm misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Aliev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steelstorm tries to kick Aliev off but Aliev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aliev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steelstorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aliev moves nicely into side control.
Steelstorm tries to escape but Aliev is in control. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliev trying to control the action but Steelstorm is working from the bottom. #T1#
Steelstorm pushes Aliev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aliev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steelstorm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aliev is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Aliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steelstorm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Aliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steelstorm, who protects the arm well.
Steelstorm is trying to buck Aliev off.#T2#
Aliev taking a breather here.
Aliev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelstorm keeps working. #SUB2#
Aliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steelstorm is pushing Aliev's head away, looking to escape. Aliev manages to hold on to the position though.
Aliev wants to control but Steelstorm is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Aliev tries for a kimura but Steelstorm is defending well. #SUB2#
Steelstorm is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Aliev take his back! Uh oh - Aliev has got a rear naked choke here! Steelstorm is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iskender Aliev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Malone #TD2#
and Shukur counters with a single leg into guard. Malone didn't expect that.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Malone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shukur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shukur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone controls Shukur momentarily but Shukur frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Shukur distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malone wants to get back to his feet but Shukur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shukur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shukur is stalling in the full guard.
Shukur with a nice head shot there.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Shukur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shukur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shukur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shukur is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shukur postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shukur keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shukur wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Malone wants to control from the top but Shukur keeps moving.
Malone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone working the ground and pound but Shukur is defending the strikes.
Shukur is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to take a breather but Shukur is having none of it.
Shukur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malone is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Malone decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Shukur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Shukur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Shukur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur.
Shukur slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Ground and pound from Shukur.
Shukur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Malone wants to control but Shukur is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shukur winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali Shukur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shukur is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Shukur prevents Malone from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shukur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shukur is thwarting Malone's attempts to control the position.
Malone tries to roll over but Shukur keeps him under control.
Malone moves into full guard.
Shukur postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shukur trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shukur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shukur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shukur stands up over Malone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position.
Shukur connects with a couple of short punches.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Shukur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.#SUB#
Malone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shukur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shukur works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shukur is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shukur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur lands a couple of elbows.
Malone wants to stand up but Shukur is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shukur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Malone is working an open guard so Shukur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shukur closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shukur works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shukur working the ground and pound from side control.
Shukur lands some shots froms side control.
Malone is being controlled here.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Malone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shukur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shukur showed some decent athleticism there.
Shukur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shukur is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple. #T1#
Shukur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shukur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Shukur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shukur is working away from the top position though.
Malone wants to improve his position but Shukur is controlling well.
Shukur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malone trying to control but Shukur postures up.
Ali Shukur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shukur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Shukur throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely. #T3#
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur cracks Malone with a solid left hand.
Shukur sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shukur defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Shukur landing with the ground and pound.
Shukur chips away with some ground and pound.
Shukur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shukur scoring with some ground and pound.
Shukur wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinhead Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shukur content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Shukur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shukur 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Shukur!
After the fight, Ali Shukur was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Shukur pushes Gigante up against the cage in a clinch.
Gigante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gigante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shukur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gigante misses with a takedown attempt - Shukur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shukur throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Shukur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gigante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gigante regains half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily.
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. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Gigante's temple.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gigante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur. #SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shukur is tapping! Great win for Gigante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
After winning the bout, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shukur's head backwards.#TD2#
Shukur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shukur thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Shukur is working for a kimura but Ferreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Shukur works his way into side control.
Ferreira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira is trying to control Shukur's posture but Shukur avoids it. #T1#
Shukur scores with punches from side control.
Ferreira tries to buck Shukur off but Shukur is having none of it.
Shukur trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Shukur is working Ferreira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ferreira manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Shukur working Ferreira over with strikes.
Shukur passes to full mount!
Shukur lands with some strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Danilo Ferreira has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shukur unloading with bombs!
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreira is bucking up trying to escape but Shukur cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#Danilo Ferreira's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shukur postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ferreira bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shukur and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Danilo Ferreira spoke after the fight, saying 'I did my best, i want to thanks all my supporters, but right now my mind only thinks of going back to the gym and putting in the work.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Shukur darts in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj gets double underhooks and turns Shukur into the cage.
Idrizaj is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Shukur dives in and scores a takedown into Idrizaj's guard.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Idrizaj is pulling down on Shukur's head to control his posture.
Shukur tries to free his leg and advance position but Idrizaj is retaining full guard.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully.
Shukur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur is in close to Idrizaj's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idrizaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shukur. #T1#
Shukur distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shukur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shukur trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shukur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Idrizaj has wrist control.
Shukur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shukur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shukur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shukur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shukur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Shukur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Shukur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Idrizaj is breathing heavily.
Shukur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shukur distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Shukur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shukur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Shukur slips an elbow through the middle.
Shukur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shukur landing some decent shots from guard.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Shukur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shukur lands a couple of digs.
Shukur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Idrizaj wants to stand and escape but Shukur is having none of it.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shukur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shukur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Shukur looking to pass the guard.
Shukur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shukur trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Shukur stands up over Idrizaj, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shukur throws a big right hand that misses.
Shukur throwing strikes but missing.
Shukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Idrizaj has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Shukur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shukur shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Shukur drives through with a takedown into Idrizaj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shukur throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shukur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shukur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idrizaj is one step ahead there.
Shukur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shukur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shukur wants to sweep but no luck.
Shukur working a defensive guard here.
Idrizaj preventing the sweep. #T1##SU#
Idrizaj stands up from Shukur's guard - Idrizaj perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shukur moves to clinch but Idrizaj breaks away
and Idrizaj counters with a series of strikes. Shukur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Idrizaj lands with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shukur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shukur shoots in and drives through. Idrizaj sprawls well.
Shukur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali Shukur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shukur shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Idrizaj's guard.
Shukur throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shukur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idrizaj is one step ahead there. #T2#
Shukur is still trying to improve position.
Idrizaj is fighting to break Shukur's control of his arms but Shukur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrizaj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Idrizaj stopping the sweep attempt from Shukur.#T3#
Shukur 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shukur lands a nice short elbow.
Shukur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shukur wants to control but Idrizaj is keeping him busy.
Shukur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Idrizaj wants to get back to full guard but Shukur has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shukur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idrizaj is looking to escape.
Shukur lands a big elbow. #T4#
Shukur raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shukur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shukur controlling from the full mount.
Shukur lands a big shot there that rocks Idrizaj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Idrizaj is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Shukur! That's really hurt Idrizaj and he's turned his back - Shukur keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shukur jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Shukur!
Ali Shukur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Shukur slips a straight right by Singleton.
Singleton lands with a shot to the body.
Shukur defending well as Singleton loads up on a big left hand.
Shukur misses with a shot to the body
and Singleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Singleton wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Shukur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shukur shoots in for a double leg but Singleton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shukur looks for a takedown but Singleton sprawls well.
Justice Singleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Shukur.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Singleton, as that shot connected. #ROC#Shukur is rocked!
Singleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Shukur's defenses. It connects perfectly with Shukur's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justice Singleton!

Event: MMAH 10 - Moore vs Halloway
Date: Jan 17, 2025

#R1#
Varland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aliev throws a big counter combination but Varland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Varland misses with a hook #TD#
and Aliev counters with a single leg into guard. Varland didn't expect that.
Aliev passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Aliev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Varland looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aliev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Varland is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aliev lets go of the hold and Varland can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iskender Aliev!

Event: MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Nice jab there from Choi. #CL2#
Rzayev clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Choi blocks an elbow strike from Rzayev.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi prevents Rzayev from breaking the clinch.
Choi avoiding damage as Rzayev throws knees to the body.
Choi has Rzayev pressed against the cage.
Rzayev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.#TD2#
Rzayev has hold of one of Choi's legs. Choi is fighting the takedown attempt but Rzayev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Choi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rzayev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Rzayev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rzayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rzayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzayev.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Pepper\'s Fitness & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rzayev slips a jab and a cross from Choi. #CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rzayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rzayev blocking some punches.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Choi. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi looking for a takedown.
Rzayev missing with knees to the body.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Rzayev tries to break the clinch but Choi is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi tries to throw a body punch but Rzayev avoids it by throwing Choi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rzayev.
Rzayev takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Choi has hold of one of Rzayev's legs. Rzayev is fighting the takedown attempt but Choi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Choi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rzayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choi has managed to get both his arms back between Rzayev's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Choi gets to his feet - Rzayev follows without any prompting. #T4#
Rzayev is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it. #TD2#
Rzayev dives in and scores a takedown into Choi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choi's guard.
Choi is trying to stand back up but Rzayev is controlling him
Choi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Choi tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rzayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choi is just riding it out for now. Rzayev eventually gives up the hold.
Rzayev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choi controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doo Ho Choi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rzayev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rzayev trying to control the position but instead, Choi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rzayev into the cage.
Choi slows down the pace here.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rzayev can do to turn this around?
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi blocks an elbow strike.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rzayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rzayev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rzayev with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Doo Ho Choi has been cut.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Rzayev.
Doo Ho Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Rzayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Choi avoids the damage to the body.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Choi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi is trying to drag Rzayev to the mat but Rzayev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Choi.
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!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi tries to score a body lock takedown but Rzayev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rzayev wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi lands with a light punch inside. #T3##TD#
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Rzayev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Choi lands with a nice body punch.
Choi shoots in but Rzayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rzayev misses with a double jab. #TD#
Choi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rzayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Rzayev can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Choi decides to stand back up. Choi steps back and let's Rzayev get back to his feet.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rzayev counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Rzayev to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Choi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rzayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rzayev in particular looking to stall.
Rzayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doo Ho Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doo Ho Choi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Choi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi throws a series of punches but Rzayev avoids them all with ease.
Rzayev misses with a two punch combination.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Rzayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rzayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rzayev misses with an uppercut.
Choi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rzayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rzayev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rzayev gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rzayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Rzayev from controlling successfully.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choi's head.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzayev on the ground.
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Choi drives through and clinches with Rzayev against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasul Rzayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choi lands a right hand.
Rzayev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi stalling the fight.
A short left from Choi.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Rzayev tries to circle away but Choi has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi pushes Rzayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rzayev trying to stall but Choi improves his position.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi digs a right hand underneath Rzayev's ribcage. Rzayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi lands on the inside 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!
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Choi lands a right hand.
Doo Ho Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi works on Rzayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rzayev misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doo Ho Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doo Ho Choi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Ankalaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aliev quickly recovers to half guard.
Aliev controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Aliev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aliev tries to roll over but Ankalaev keeps him under control.
Aliev is pressing down on Ankalaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ankalaev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliev, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankalaev wants to pass the guard but Aliev is keeping the position.
Aliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ankalaev is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ankalaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aliev is keeping the position for now.
Ankalaev looking to sit in guard and control but Aliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ankalaev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aliev 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.
Aliev stands and throws Ankalaev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Aliev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ankalaev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aliev yanks on the arm and Ankalaev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aliev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iskender Aliev!

Event: MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Rzayev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Crane works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Rzayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrane.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crane enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rzayev manages to pass to side control.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rzayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rzayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rzayev 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.
Crane trying to control here.
Rzayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rzayev there. #T2#
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev lands strikes from half guard.
Rzayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rzayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rzayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Crane is rocked!
Rzayev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rzayev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rzayev landing punches.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rzayev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crane bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rzayev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1#
Aliev avoids the body shot from Gage.
Aliev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gage misses with a wild combination.
Gage misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Aliev counters with a shoot takedown. Gage fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Aliev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aliev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aliev is pushing down on Gage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gage is fighting to maintain full guard but Aliev has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aliev 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.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Aliev is trying for a kimura here. Gage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aliev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iskender Aliev!

Event: MMAH 6 - Jones vs Moore
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Shukur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smokey to score with a decent uppercut.
Smokey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shukur was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokey.
Shukur shoots and misses
and Smokey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shukur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Smokey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bear Smokey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Shukur.
Shukur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Shukur feints and as Smokey raises his hands in defense, Shukur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shukur working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smokey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shukur on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shukur throwing strikes but missing.
Smokey looking to control. #T1#
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
Shukur postures up.
Smokey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Smokey is breathing heavily.
Smokey looking to control but Shukur passes into half guard.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Shukur has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smokey defend it? Shukur steps over the head and cranks it - Smokey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shukur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Shukur!
In his post fight interview, Ali Shukur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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