Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tootoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Tootoo closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Tootoo pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tootoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavares Tootoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo has a takedown stuffed.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares Tootoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tootoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong leaves Tootoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tootoo fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tootoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Tootoo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Tootoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tootoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Tootoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tootoo 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.
Tootoo trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tootoo controls the pace.#T3#
Tootoo trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tootoo drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Tootoo off! Tootoo jumps back into Kong's guard.
Tootoo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tootoo trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tootoo is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Tootoo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tavares Tootoo!
The defeated Kiniii Kong had this to say: 'I will be back!'.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Pavlek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dudayev on the side of the head.
Pavlek swings for the body but Dudayev moves out of range.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudayev misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Pavlek throws a big counter combination but Dudayev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pavlek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Dudayev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudayev misses with a two punch combination.
Pavlek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudayev lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Dudayev.
Pavlek scores with a leg kick.
Dudayev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Pavlek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pavlek moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pavlek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Dudayev breaks from the clinch.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dudayev with a hook.
Dudayev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
Dudayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudayev throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.
Pavlek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pavlek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dudayev missing with a left hand there. Pavlek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudayev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pavlek on the side of the head.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlek avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
Pavlek throwing a counter right hand but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Dudayev connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Pavlek forces Dudayev back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dudayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlek throws an overhand right that lands on Dudayev's shoulder, as Dudayev tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev connects with a body shot that sends Pavlek's belly button to the back.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pavlek counters with a nice leg kick.
Dudayev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pavlek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dudayev stuns Pavlek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dudayev lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Pavlek moves into range and clinches up with Dudayev.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Dudayev avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Dudayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlek misses with a body punch.
Pavlek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudayev avoids it.
Pavlek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pavlek.
Dudayev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudayev prevents a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudayev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Pavlek gets an underhook and turns Dudayev into the cage.
Pavlek misses with some punches.
Pavlek blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
Pavlek cracks Dudayev with a nice body shot.
Pavlek tries to work over Dudayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudayevs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlek.
Pavlek throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudayev blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
Pavlek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudayev lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right from Pavlek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with some punches.
Pavlek keeps control of Dudayev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Dudayev breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dudayev.
Pavlek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Pavlek tries to clinch up.
Dudayev throws out a counter right but Pavlek avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Pavlek closes the distance and pushes Dudayev back into the cage.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudayev controls his hands.
Pavlek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudayev's elbow.
Dudayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlek.
Pavlek working aggressively here.
Dudayev misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
Dudayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev 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#
Dudayev scores with a hook.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlek throws a leg kick
and Dudayev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dudayev throws a right hand that Pavlek ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavlek also avoids with ease.
Dudayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Pavlek is looking to counter punch.
Pavlek lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Pavlek - just one landing. #ROC#Dudayev is rocked!
Pavlek fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dudayev square on the jaw! Damn, Dudayev is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakov Pavlek!
After winning the bout, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.#KD#
Magomedov cracks Northrop with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Northrop get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Northrop looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Northrop misses with a leg kick.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Northrop manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Northrop looks winded!#CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Northrop off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Northrop is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Magomedov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: STC| Grand Prix Round 5
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crabtree lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crabtree's waist but Crabtree gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crabtree counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crabtree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shirley Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Magomedov.
Crabtree throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Crabtree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Crabtree raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabtree pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Crabtree doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crabtree knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.#SUB2#
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crabtree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crabtree has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crabtree wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T1#
Crabtree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crabtree has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Crabtree manages to pass to side control!
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Crabtree tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Crabtree is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Crabtree wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crabtree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crabtree trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
Crabtree looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Crabtree avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Crabtree drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Crabtree off! Crabtree jumps back into Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Crabtree defends easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crabtree has his hands clasped together but Magomedov extends and breaks Crabtree's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Magomedov!
In defeat, Shirley Crabtree stepped up to the mic, saying '*scans the room for worthy prey*'.

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.
Spong has a takedown stuffed.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Spong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ihantala wants to sweep but no luck.
Spong wants to control from the top but Ihantala keeps moving. #SUB#
Spong drops back looking for a leg! Ihantala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ihantala manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Ihantala's guard.
Ihantala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a strike but Ihantala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Spong looking for subs off his back but Ihantala has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Ihantala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ihantala seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spong is trying to maintain the position but Ihantala is very close to passing his half guard.
Spong is refusing to be controlled, as Ihantala sits in half guard.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ihantala is working away from the top position though.
Ihantala thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely.
Ihantala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ihantala prevents Spong from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ihantala tries to stand and escape but Spong is controlling the position.
Spong is looking to improve his position.
Ihantala is keen to just control but Spong is a slippery customer.
Ihantala prevents Spong from improving his position.
Ihantala wants to pass to mount but Spong is defending the position.
Spong trying to control but Ihantala postures up.
Spong is not content to let Ihantala control the position.
Ihantala seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ihantala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ihantala slips a jab from Spong.
Ihantala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Ihantala tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ihantala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ihantala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ihantala is just out of range.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ihantala misses with a looping left.
Spong throws a jab when Ihantala was well out of range.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Ihantala throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Ihantala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ihantala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Spong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong trying to control but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Ihantala's brow.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ihantala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Ihantala's brow.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Ihantala wants to sweep but no luck.
Ihantala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tali Ihantala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong feinted with a counter takedown.
Ihantala throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong tests Ihantala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ihantala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ihantala throws a big shot that misses.
Ihantala misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Tali Ihantala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ihantala misses with a looping left.#TD#
Spong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Ihantala wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spong preventing the sweep.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Ihantala is pulling down on Spong's head to control his posture.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
Spong won't allow Ihantala to sweep him here.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Ihantala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Daniel Spong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Spong is looking for a triangle but Ihantala pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Spong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ihantala defends well.#T2#
Spong trying to control the position.
Ihantala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spong 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.#SUB#
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ihantala looking to sit in guard and control but Spong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Ihantala 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.
Spong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Spong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ihantala's head.
Spong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ihantala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ihantala wanted to stand there but Spong had control of the position.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Ihantala from controlling successfully.
Ihantala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Spong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ihantala won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
Ihantala wanted to stand there but Spong had control of the position.
Spong is controlling Ihantala's posture.
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spong looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihantala trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Spong working for a triangle but Ihantala defends it easily.
Ihantala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spong is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Spong shoots in and bounces Ihantala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ihantala wants to get back to his feet but Spong passes into half guard.
Spong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Ihantala's hands, connecting with Ihantala's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong is thwarting Ihantala's attempts to control the position.
Spong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ihantala tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.#T1#
Ihantala wants to get back to his feet.
Spong wants to take a breather but Ihantala is having none of it.
Ihantala tries to kick Spong off but Spong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spong lands with a punch from half guard.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Ihantala is looking to improve his position.
Ihantala wants to control but Spong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Spong there.
Spong is nestled in close to Ihantala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ihantala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Ihantala is in trouble now - Spong has advanced to mount! #T2#
Spong looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ihantala covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
Daniel Spong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Jumayev throws a lazy head kick
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Marek connects with a single shot there.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jumayev moves away.
Jumayev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Marek.
Jumayev looks to land a body kick but Marek moved away.
Nice body kick there by Jumayev.
Marek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Jumayev pushes him off.#CL#
Marek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jumayev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jumayev is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Marek pushes Jumayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek. #BC2#
Jumayev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Marek moves into range and clinches up with Jumayev.
Jumayev scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Jumayev can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek is leaning against Jumayev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jumayev tries to circle away but Marek has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Jumayev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jumayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Marek lands with a straight right. Jumayev didn't see that one coming.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Jumayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jumayev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Marek. #T2#
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jumayev's head.
A jab lands there for Marek.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jumayev.
Jumayev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marek blocks it well.
A big right from Jumayev misses.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek is looking to clinch.
Jumayev drops his hands momentarily and Marek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek cracks Jumayev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Jumayev gets tackled into the cage by Marek. Marek maintains the clinch.
Jumayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek tries a body shot but Jumayev blocks it.
Marek is working Jumayev over against the cage.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Jumayev backwards.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jumayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Jumayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jumayev throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.#T3#
Marek blocks a body shot from Jumayev.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jumayev tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position.
Jumayev tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek gets through Jumayev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumayev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Jumayev is rocked!
Marek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jumayev eats them both and turns towards Marek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jumayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek steps in with a hook that catches Jumayev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marek follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jumayev looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Frank takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Wellington shoots in.
Frank is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Wellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Frank is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington. #SUB2#
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frank sees it coming and defends easily.
Wellington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Frank wants to control but Wellington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Wellington has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but Frank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wellington to get the leverage.
Frank keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wellington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frank controlling the position for now.
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wellington prevents Frank from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold.
Frank desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Frank gets back to full guard.
Wellington trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wellington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Wellington looking for subs off his back but Frank has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Wellington wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank stalling. #SU#
Frank stands up from half guard.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Wellington fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glacius Frank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wellington doesn't seem bothered though.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wellington fails with the takedown
and Frank scores with a counter punch that sends Wellington to the canvas! Frank smells blood - he's punishing Wellington with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wellington has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glacius Frank!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Kelvin scores with a body shot.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelvin thuds a left hand into Hao Ming's body.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelvin lands with an overhand left.
Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin.
Hao Ming throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelvin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin misses with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelvin thinking. #CL#
Hao Ming clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hao Ming scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kelvin. #T1#
A short uppercut from Kelvin.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelvin or not.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelvin.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
Kelvin blocking some punches.
Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming tries to work over Kelvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Kelvin blocks it.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming 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#
Kelvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand.
Kelvin lands with a right hand.
Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.#CL#
Hao Ming rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming jumps guard but Kelvin stands there with Hao Ming around his waist. Hao Ming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fung Hao Ming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T1#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Kelvin blocks a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelvin pushes Hao Ming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming presses Kelvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin lands a shot to the body.
Kelvin blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow. #T4#
Hao Ming lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming is leaning against Kelvin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelvin is working Hao Ming over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hao Ming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin lands with a shot to the body.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hao Ming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelvin can do to turn this around?
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Kelvin controls the action.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a body punch.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelvin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Kelvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand into Kelvin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelvin's gas tank.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #ROC#Kelvin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hao Ming fakes the body blow, causing Kelvin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kelvin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming!
A very excited looking Fung Hao Ming made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Wagon misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a crisp right that sends Wagon to the canvas! Frank follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glacius Frank!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longabaugh just manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Jones has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longabaugh is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.#T1#
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Longabaugh.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Longabaugh.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longabaugh avoids it.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Jones tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Longabaugh wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Longabaugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones gets through Longabaugh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Jones prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Jones just leaning against Longabaugh, taking a breather.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh slowing the pace effectively.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to chop away at Longabaugh's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Longabaugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jones.#T1#
Longabaugh takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Longabaugh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Longabaugh lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Jones.
Longabaugh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Longabaugh is out of range.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Longabaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Longabaugh lands an overhand right.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones scores with a one two! Longabaugh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a hook.#CL2#
Longabaugh has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh taking a breather.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Longabaugh blocks with his arms.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jones throws a leg kick
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that drops Jones like a sack of potatoes! Longabaugh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldron controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Waldron.
Waldron misses with the head strike.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Waldron blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Waldron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waldron stalls.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow. #T1#
Waldron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Waldron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Waldron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Waldron is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Waldron into the ropes.
Waldron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldron or not.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Waldron's ribcage.
Waldron looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Waldron takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Waldron throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Magomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waldron up against the ropes.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov jabs Waldron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Waldron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Waldron is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldron or not.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov. #T2##BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Waldron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Waldron.
A short left from Waldron.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov works on Waldron's body with a couple of short punches.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov has Waldron pushed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Magomedov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Magomedov clinches up with Waldron and pushes him back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waldron's face.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Waldron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waldron is keeping busy.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Magomedov trying to stall but Waldron improves his position.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Waldron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Waldron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Waldron tries to tie him up.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov is working Waldron over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waldrons head.
Magomedov is leaning against Waldron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Waldron's ribcage. Waldron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4##CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldron, pushing him back against the ropes.
Waldron avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Waldron avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldron misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldron working aggressively here.
Waldron is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Waldron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waldron's gas tank. #T1#
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it. #T2#
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waldron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Waldron's body. Waldron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov had his way with Johnny Waldron in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R5##CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Waldron.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waldron is keeping busy.
Waldron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to stall but Waldron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waldron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waldron is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron slows down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waldron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov is leaning against Waldron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Adlehyde misses the jab.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
Adlehyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adlehyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito throws a big counter combination but Adlehyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Esposito swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Adlehyde catches Esposito right on the button with a cross.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Adlehyde slips the punch.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Adlehyde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Adlehyde.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adlehyde clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Adlehyde ducks down to avoid it.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adlehyde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adlehyde. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esposito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Adlehyde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Adlehyde both land. Nice combination.
Adlehyde blocks a head kick by Esposito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde misses with a wild combination.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Adlehyde.
Esposito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adlehyde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esposito thumps Adlehyde with a low kick.
Adlehyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Adlehyde lands a body shot.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Adlehyde didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito tries to counter by clinching up but Adlehyde breaks away and moves out of range.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde lands a nice shot to the body.
Adlehyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito is looking to chop away at Adlehyde's legs.
Adlehyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esposito on the side of the head.
Adlehyde looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adlehyde throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adlehyde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esposito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adlehyde throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito scores with a hook.
Adlehyde with a jab.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Adlehyde swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
A telegraphed right hand from Adlehyde misses the target.
Adlehyde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adlehyde blocks a head kick by Esposito.
Esposito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Adlehyde finds it's way through Esposito's defenses.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adlehyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Adlehyde misses with a straight left.
Adlehyde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Adlehyde 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#
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Esposito.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adlehyde.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adlehyde digs a good body shot into Esposito's ribs.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Esposito tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adlehyde manages to circle out of the way.
Adlehyde slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.#CL#
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adlehyde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito is working Adlehyde over against the cage.
Adlehyde scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adlehyde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards. #BC2#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adlehyde moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adlehyde tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adlehyde slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Esposito.
Esposito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Adlehyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adlehyde avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adlehyde circles away quickly and effectively.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito.
The fighters circling - Adlehyde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito wants to clinch
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adlehyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
A combination from Adlehyde does no damage.
Adlehyde walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head but Adlehyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adlehyde with a nice cross.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adlehyde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adlehyde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adlehyde lands with a right hand.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a one two! Adlehyde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esposito.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito tries to clinch but Adlehyde is having none of it.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Adlehyde lands a nice shot that snaps Esposito's head back. #T3#
Adlehyde scores with a decent looking hook.
Adlehyde throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Adlehyde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Adlehyde jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adlehyde scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Adlehyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Adlehyde throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Adlehyde prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adlehyde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito misses the jab.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito lands with a right hand.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Adlehyde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Adlehyde takes one on the button.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Adlehyde's shoulder, as Adlehyde tries to avoid the shot.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the head.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot.
Adlehyde lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Adlehyde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Adlehyde is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Adlehyde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adlehyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adlehyde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Adlehyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Adlehyde moves his leg out of the way.
Adlehyde throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Esposito moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde lands with a good body shot.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adlehyde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Adlehyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot that sends Esposito's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Adlehyde jumps back.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adlehyde is out of range.
Esposito misses with a low kick. #T2#
Esposito wants to clinch but Adlehyde slips to the side
and Adlehyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito throws a front kick aimed at Adlehyde's knee but Adlehyde avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Adlehyde. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Adlehyde keeps it at a distance.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Adlehyde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Adlehyde.
Jab by Esposito.
Nice shot lands for Adlehyde.#CL#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Adlehyde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito tries to stall but Adlehyde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Adlehyde.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adlehyde is looking to control Esposito's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adlehyde has his back to the cage.
Adlehyde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Adlehyde gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Adlehyde tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Adlehyde back against the cage.
Adlehyde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adlehyde lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlehyde.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adlehyde.
A shot in the inside from Adlehyde. #BC2#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Adlehyde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Adlehyde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito looks to land a combination. Adlehyde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito drops his hands momentarily and Adlehyde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adlehyde slips a straight right by Esposito.
Adlehyde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a straight right hand.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Esposito.#T4#
Adlehyde moves forwards but Esposito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde connects with the punch.
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
As Adlehyde looks to move away, Esposito throws a big counter combo but Adlehyde just gets out of the way.
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
Leonardo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Esposito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito throws a right and a left that Adlehyde avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adlehyde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adlehyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adlehyde 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adlehyde!
A victorious Jack Adlehyde thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wellington takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Wellington has his takedown stuffed
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellington is aggressively charging in as Frank backs up avoiding any damage. Frank tosses out a jab and Wellington runs right into it face first! Wellington is out cold! Frank dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wellington's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glacius Frank!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hao Ming lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Musashi backs up against the cage.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi darts in trying to clinch
and Hao Ming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off.#CL2#
Musashi clinches up against the cage.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi looks winded!
Musashi misses with some punches.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Musashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a big right hand that drops Musashi! The killer instinct kicks in and Hao Ming finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hao Ming!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming!
A victorious Fung Hao Ming thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tootoo is defended easily by Haytum.
Tootoo goes for a double leg but Haytum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haytum continues to drive forward.
Haytum throws a lazy right hand but Tootoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haytum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tootoo.
A jab from Haytum misses.
Haytum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haytum throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Haytum lands a left and a right that send Tootoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Haytum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Tootoo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tavares Tootoo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haytum throws a jab but it's blocked by Tootoo.
Tootoo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haytum defends it well.
Tootoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drederick Haytum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavares Tootoo.
Tootoo slips a jab from Haytum.
Tootoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haytum.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Tootoo.
Tootoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Haytum looks to land a right hand but Tootoo moved out of range.
Tootoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tootoo ducks under a wild hook from Haytum.
Haytum misses the jab.
Tootoo shoots in for a takedown but Haytum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Haytum misses the target.
Tootoo shoots for a takedown but Haytum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haytum misses the target.
Haytum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tootoo on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Haytum - just one landing. #T2#
Tootoo with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Haytum counters with a nice right hand that sends Tootoo toppling to the canvas! Tootoo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Haytum finish him?!
Tootoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Haytum finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Tavares Tootoo's cut even more.
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!
Haytum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tootoo.
Haytum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haytum misses with a straight left.
Tootoo seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Haytum.
Haytum connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Haytum as Tootoo shoots in.
Tootoo fails to land the takedown.
Haytum appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Haytum misses the target.
Haytum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Haytum lands a big uppercut and Tootoo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tootoo looks OK. Haytum waves Tootoo back to his feet!
Tootoo slips a straight right by Haytum.
Tootoo slips under a jab from Haytum.
Tootoo feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Tootoo.
Tootoo moves out of range as Haytum strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Haytum. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Tootoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haytum to the mat! Haytum manages to get full guard.

Haytum is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tootoo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Haytum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haytum throws the left hand but Tootoo avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Tootoo dives in and scores a takedown into Haytum's guard.

Haytum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haytum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#The cut above Tavares Tootoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tootoo throws a wild hook but Haytum just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tootoo gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Haytum raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Haytum!
Drederick Haytum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Vrjalya ducked under it nicely.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
We've been told by Kowalkiewicz's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vrjalya avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Vrjalya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz trying to get back to full guard but Vrjalya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vrjalya wants to take Kowalkiewicz's back here but Kowalkiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Vrjalya content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya tries to take Kowalkiewicz's back but instead Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kowalkiewicz is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Vrjalya to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Finkelman misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman.
Finkelman has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman.
Hao Ming lands a shot to the body.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hao Ming digs a right hand into Finkelman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkelman's gas tank.
Finkelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hao Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming blocking some punches. #TD#
Hao Ming manages to pull guard.
Hao Ming is trying to control the position but Finkelman postures up.
Finkelman won't allow Hao Ming to sweep him here.
Hao Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hao Ming tries to get out of the position.
Finkelman wants to control from the top but Hao Ming keeps moving.
Hao Ming looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Hao Ming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkelman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hao Ming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hao Ming working for a triangle but Finkelman defends it easily.
Hao Ming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkelman trying to move into half guard but instead Hao Ming has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully.
Hao Ming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finkelman controls Hao Ming momentarily but Hao Ming frees himself.
Hao Ming seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully.
Finkelman has his hands on Hao Ming's head, controlling the position.
Finkelman trying to control the position. #SU#
Hao Ming gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelman misses with a wild body shot.
As Finkelman backs away, Hao Ming returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finkelman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finkelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao Ming.
Finkelman misses with a left hand
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkelman connects with a body shot that sends Hao Ming's belly button to the back.
Finkelman takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
Hao Ming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hao Ming has knocked Finkelman down with a huge combo! Hao Ming steps away and waves a wobbly Finkelman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Finkelman misses with a combination
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Finkelman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hao Ming swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Finkelman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming!
Fung Hao Ming decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice shot lands for Tucker.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Gabriel seems unphased.
Tucker throws the left hand but Gabriel avoids the punch easily.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gabriel slips a straight right by Tucker.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Gabriel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gabriel slips a straight right by Tucker.
Gabriel with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.#T1#
and Tucker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gabriel! He's just covering up as Tucker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Tucker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mankowski moves into the clinch.
Tua prevents a body shot from Mankowski.
Tua cracks Mankowski with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Mankowski manages to break the clinch.
Tua lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tua's guard.
Mankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Tua.
Tua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tua managing to control the position.
Mankowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Mankowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Donk. Tua catches Mankowski right on the button with a cross.
Tua connects with a nice cross there... Mankowski is looking wobbly and Tua recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mankowski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tua jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tua Tua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Izanagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Izanagi connects with a right hand. Kouame shakes it off.
Kouame feints a jab promting Izanagi to slip. Kouame then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Izanagi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kouame throws a head kick that misses.
Kouame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Kouame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi throws an overhand right that lands on Kouame's shoulder, as Kouame tries to avoid the shot.
Izanagi flashes Kouame a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kouame's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kouame crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Izanagi punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sora Izanagi!
Sora Izanagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pavlek clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlek fails to land.
Pavlek prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavlek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Pavlek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pavlek looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pavlek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Pavlek from controlling successfully.
Pavlek won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov controls Pavlek momentarily but Pavlek frees himself.
Pavlek wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pavlek rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pavlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlek blocks an uppercut.
Pavlek misses with an elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavlek backwards.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Pavlek. #TD#
Nurmagomedov jumps guard and drags Pavlek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Pavlek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Pavlek's head to control his posture. #T3#
Pavlek postures up.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but instead Pavlek has moved into half guard. #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.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlek prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Pavlek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Pavlek's head to control him but Pavlek postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavlek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov lunges at Pavlek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlek's hand. #CL2#
Pavlek gets a clinch.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Pavlek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Nurmagomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pavlek can't fight it off and eventually Nurmagomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlek is keeping the position for now.
Pavlek working a defensive guard here.
Pavlek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Pavlek wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlek holds on and takes a little breather.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlek is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlek.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pavlek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Pavlek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Pavlek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pavlek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Pavlek gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Pavlek manages to retain guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Pavlek's guard and throws a big left but Pavlek blocks it.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Pavlek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Pavlek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.#CL2#
Pavlek has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pavlek - that landed with a thud.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlek pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Pavlek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Pavlek avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Pavlek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlek walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Pavlek. #T1##CL2#
Pavlek has managed to clinch.
Pavlek blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek. #TD#
Nurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Pavlek to the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov 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.#T2#
Pavlek postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavlek stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pavlek clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches. #TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pavlek has picked Nurmagomedov up and slammed him! Nurmagomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Pavlek manages to pass to side control!
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pavlek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Pavlek's posture but Pavlek avoids it.
Pavlek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmagomedov's legs.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlek trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov prevents Pavlek from improving position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlek advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Pavlek isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlek controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

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

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