Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Magomedsharipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grappling is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Grappling prevents Magomedsharipov from moving into mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedsharipov working the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov controls the position.
Grappling is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov working away.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov grinds an elbow into Grappling's temple.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grappling, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Grappling is defending well.
Grappling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedsharipov off and has taken his back!
Grappling has the hooks in. Magomedsharipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the action but Grappling just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Grappling keeps control of the position as Magomedsharipov tries to break free.
Grappling gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling is punishing Magomedsharipov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappling 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.
Magomedsharipov wants to control his opponent's hands but Grappling gets his hands free.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Grappling cracks Magomedsharipov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Magomedsharipov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappling. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappling lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grappling controlling the positon.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappling lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grappling punches Magomedsharipov on the ear.
Magomedsharipov trying to get back to his feet but Grappling is in full control for now.
Grappling lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Grappling scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grappling. #T4#
Grappling is landing with strikes from the back.
Grappling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Magomedsharipov could be in trouble here!
Grappling connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Magomedsharipov to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Magomedsharipov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grappling!
Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedsharipov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grappling is working for a kimura but Magomedsharipov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedsharipov tries to get to full guard but Grappling has control of the leg.
Magomedsharipov is trying to stand back up but Grappling is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov moves into full guard.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedsharipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Magomedsharipov blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov looking to control. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grappling defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Magomedsharipov keeps moving.
Grappling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling passes into half guard.
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedsharipov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Grappling.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but Magomedsharipov defending well.
Magomedsharipov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedsharipov.#T3##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grappling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grappling is in close to Magomedsharipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling stands up over Magomedsharipov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grappling is working Magomedsharipov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedsharipov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedsharipov is pulling down on Grappling's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappling, at least for the moment.
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grappling gets caught flat footed, as Magomedsharipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grappling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling working for a triangle but Magomedsharipov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedsharipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedsharipov trying to mount his opponent but Grappling defends it.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Grappling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Magomedsharipov is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magomedsharipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedsharipov looking to control.
Grappling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov keeping moving, preventing Grappling from controlling successfully.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grappling 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.
Grappling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grappling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedsharipov is fending him off so far but Grappling persists. Nope, Magomedsharipov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Magomedsharipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling keeping full guard, as Magomedsharipov tries to pass.
Magomedsharipov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Magomedsharipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedsharipov throwing strikes from guard but Grappling blocks nicely.
Magomedsharipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedsharipov stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
Magomedsharipov wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedsharipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Grappling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grappling lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedsharipov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grappling manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Magomedsharipov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedsharipov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grappling is taking a breather. Magomedsharipov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Magomedsharipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Old Grappling really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Kish connects with a leg kick.
Grappling fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Grappling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kish quickly recovers to half guard.
Kish is refusing to be controlled, as Grappling sits in half guard.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Kish has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grappling is on him like a limpet, forcing Kish back against the cage.
Kish tries to work over Grappling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kish lands with a left to the head.
Kish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Kish on the inside.
Kish lands with a light punch inside.
Grappling looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kish fails to land. #T1#
Kish takes a shot to the head.
Grappling tries a body shot but Kish blocks it.
Kish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Grappling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kish throws a head punch that misses.
Kish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kish lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Grappling lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kish has one foot on Grappling's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grappling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford Kish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling throws a body punch but Kish moves out of range.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Grappling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grappling with a body shot.#T2##CL2#
Kish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kish lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
Kish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kish lands an elbow inside.
Grappling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kish's elbow.
Nice elbow from Kish.
Grappling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Grappling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kish misses with some punches.
Kish misses with a punch on the inside.
Kish'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.
Grappling swings wildly with an uppercut but Kish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grappling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kish can turn it around.#T3#
Kish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling goes for a takedown attempt but Kish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kish throws a front kick aimed at Grappling's knee but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kish throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.
Kish lands a really nice looking cross but Grappling seems unphased. #CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is getting worse.
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish staying out of range there.#T4#
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Grappling misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Grappling is rocked!
A jab from Kish misses.
Grappling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kish.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Kish lands a head shot.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kish lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Grappling head around and knocks him out cold! Kish hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Kish!
Ford Kish looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'How I feel after a win? I feel like you feel once you find a dark corner to count the money you got from that 7-11 after pointing a squirt gun in their face. Like an inner city democrat. I mean... like a criminal. Take this mic, I'm out. I get more sense from the CDC than you'.
In defeat, Old Grappling stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov Jr. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Alexandrov Jr swings for the body but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
As Alexandrov Jr backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov Jr manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Alexandrov Jr coming out on top.#CL#
Alexandrov Jr moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk counters with a body kick.
Alexandrov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov Jr. #T1#
Alexandrov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Alexandrov Jr and move into the clinch position.
Alexandrov Jr jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but Alexandrov Jr moves out of range.
Alexandrov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Tampukpuk does no damage.
Alexandrov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tampukpuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Alexandrov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov Jr tries for a takedown but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr is wriggling around but Tampukpuk manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk. #T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov Jr won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk passes to full mount! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Tampukpuk has his foot on Alexandrov Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk has an active guard here but Alexandrov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov Jr winds up and cracks Tampukpuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk moves forwards but Alexandrov Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov Jr.
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov Jr.
A good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target. #T1#
Tampukpuk slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov Jr was not able to check.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandrov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tampukpuk won't allow Alexandrov Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov Jr manages to kick Tampukpuk off! Tampukpuk jumps back into Alexandrov Jr's guard.
Alexandrov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Alexandrov Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tampukpuk has Alexandrov Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Tampukpuk keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov Jr from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk won't let him.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Alexandrov Jr to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov Jr pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov Jr throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Tampukpuk being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov Jr smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov Jr misses the target.
Alexandrov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk. #CL#
Alexandrov Jr gets a clinch.
Alexandrov Jr stalling.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Alexandrov Jr to the mat but Alexandrov Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.#T1#
Alexandrov Jr lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Alexandrov Jr to work.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown.
Alexandrov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Alexandrov Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Tampukpuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tampukpuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Tampukpuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Alexandrov Jr advances position into side control!#T2#
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexandrov Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov Jr looks up at the clock and then as Tampukpuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tampukpuk is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr just content to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away. #T3#
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov Jr is trying to control. Tampukpuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov Jr passes into side control, despite Tampukpuk's attempt to control the position.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Alexandrov Jr off but Alexandrov Jr is having none of it.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Alexandrov Jr landing a few strikes.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov Jr slows the pace down.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov Jr 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: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Grappling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grappling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Anders defending well as Grappling loads up on a big left hand.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grappling doesn't manage to clinch there - Anders circles away.
Anders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.#CL2#
Anders clinches up against the cage.
Anders working aggressively here. #BC2#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Anders has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Grappling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anders to the ground. Grappling is now in Anders's guard.
Anders lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grappling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappling is keeping the position for now.
Anders pushes down on Grappling's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Anders is keen to just control but Grappling is a slippery customer.
Anders drops an elbow to the side of Grappling's head. #SUB2#
Anders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling trying to control but Anders postures up.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Anders prevents Grappling from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grappling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anders.
Anders throwing shots but Grappling is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Anders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grappling sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grappling tries to roll over but Anders keeps him under control.
Anders is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grappling reverses the position - he's now on top in Anders's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Grappling is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anders thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappling is controlling him.
Anders trying to control the position.
Grappling postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Grappling trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Anders rushes Grappling and presses him up against the cage.
Grappling can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action. #T4#
Anders prevents the takedown attempt.
Anders using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grappling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grappling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Anders.
Grappling tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders tries to work over Grappling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Anders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grappling is keeping busy.
Grappling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anders prevents it.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
Anders lands a right hand.
Anders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryk Anders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grappling tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Grappling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Grappling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders feints and then cracks Grappling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grappling down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grappling or perhaps it was just good defense by Anders, which made it look bad.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Grappling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grappling ducks right into an uppercut from Anders.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Grappling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anders. That's going to slow Grappling down.
Ryk Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders moves out of range as Grappling strikes.
The crowd cheers as Anders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grappling doesn't seem phased though.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling moves out of range of the strikes.
Grappling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Grappling is rocked!#T1#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Anders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anders drops Grappling with a naaaaasty hook - Grappling is in real trouble here! Anders dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryk Anders!
After winning the bout, Ryk Anders thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Old Grappling stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Goon 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.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Goon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goon passes Bryzgalov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goon looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goon looking to isolate an arm here. Bryzgalov doesn't see it coming and as Goon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Goon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ike Goon!
An out of breath Ike Goon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Goon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goon circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Goon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanguinetti to the ground. Goon is now in Sanguinetti's guard.
Sanguinetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanguinetti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanguinetti wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goon is controlling him.
Goon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goon 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.
Goon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanguinetti looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanguinetti shoots for a takedown but Goon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanguinetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Goon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Goon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanguinetti dives in and grabs Goon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goon pushes down on Sanguinetti's head and hops out.
Goon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goon jabs Sanguinetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Goon.
Nice shot lands for Goon.
Sanguinetti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goon defends well and Sanguinetti ends up having to push Goon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti throws a right hand that Goon ducks under and follows up with a left that Goon also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanguinetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goon throws a push kick but Sanguinetti slaps the foot to one side.
Goon throws a wild body kick that Sanguinetti sees coming a mile off.
Sanguinetti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##TD#
Goon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanguinetti on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanguinetti's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanguinetti wants to stand but Goon is controlling the position.
Sanguinetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanguinetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguinetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goon landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Sanguinetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
Sanguinetti trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanguinetti's guard.
Goon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti is looking for a sweep. Goon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goon controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Goon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ike Goon is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goon. #CL2#
Sanguinetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanguinetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanguinetti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goon walks away with a smile on his face. Sanguinetti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguinetti.#TD#
Sanguinetti gets caught napping as Goon dives in and scores a takedown. Sanguinetti manages to retain guard.
Goon throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Goon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goon trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goon chips away with some ground and pound.
Goon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanguinetti wants to sweep here but Goon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanguinetti is trying to keep Goon in close.
Goon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguinetti can do to turn this around?
Goon looking to sit in guard and control but Sanguinetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sanguinetti won't allow Goon to sweep him here.
Ike Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanguinetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Goon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanguinetti looking to pass the guard.
Sanguinetti throwing strikes from guard but Goon blocks nicely. #T3#
Goon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Goon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanguinetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanguinetti working a defensive guard here.
Goon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Sanguinetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguinetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanguinetti for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goon cracks Sanguinetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Goon pushes Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguinetti being controlled against the cage.
Goon leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Goon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goon has Sanguinetti pushed against the cage.
Sanguinetti tries to pull guard but Goon holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanguinetti drops back down to his feet.
Sanguinetti is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanguinetti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlando Sanguinetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguinetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanguinetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sanguinetti.#T1#
Goon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Sanguinetti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Goon scores with a takedown into Sanguinetti's guard.

Sanguinetti pushes Goon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti thows a leg kick but Goon checks it #TD#
and Goon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanguinetti!
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!
Goon works to advance to full mount. Sanguinetti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Goon lands a heavy elbow.
Goon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goon is landing with some decent strikes but Sanguinetti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Goon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goon lands a heavy elbow.
Sanguinetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Goon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanguinetti is desperately trying to improve his position but Goon has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanguinetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goon cracks Sanguinetti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goon controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Goon has control of Sanguinetti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanguinetti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Sanguinetti is working to get back to half guard.
Goon controlling the pace for now.
Goon continues to stall.
Goon landing shots from mount.
Ike Goon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Goon.
Goon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Sanguinetti can't escape the position.
Goon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti is trying desperately to improve position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Goon!
A less than humble Ike Goon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Goon throws a sloppy body shot
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Goon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goon misses with a low kick.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
We've been hearing reports that Goon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goon misses the body punch
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Goon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goon misses with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Cartwright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Goon misses.
Goon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Goon.
Goon throws a lazy head kick
and Cartwright counters with a leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Goon ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Goon misses.
Cartwright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
A low kick lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright thuds his right hand into Goon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goon looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goon.
Cartwright counters with a body kick.
Goon sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goon circles away quickly and effectively.
Goon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goon tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cartwright is fending him off so far but Goon persists. Nope, Cartwright circles away and we're back to standing.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon misses the jab.
Goon throws a front kick that sends Cartwright stumbling back into the cage.
Goon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Goon misses. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goon, as that shot connected.
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!
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Goon throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
As Goon backs off Cartwright throws a huge counter combo but Goon manages to avoid it all.
Goon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Goon misses.
Goon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goon throws a big shot that misses.
Goon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cartwright. That did some damage!
Goon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartwright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goon throws out the jab.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Goon. #T3#
Goon lands with a slapping head kick.
Goon throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goon looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Goon fights it but they end up in guard.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Cartwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cartwright wants to stand but Goon is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goon is keeping the position for now.
Goon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
Goon won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goon but Goon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goon throws a wild body kick that Cartwright sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Goon
and Cartwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goon.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.
Goon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartwright blocks the body kick.
Cam Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Goon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright moves out of range of the leg kick from Goon.
Goon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from Goon misses.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goon throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goon defends it well.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goon.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Goon.
Cartwright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Cartwright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goon.
Goon's corner calls for a 1-2. Goon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cartwright checks the leg kick.
Cartwright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Goon lands but Cartwright takes it in his stride. #TD#
Goon feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Goon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright controls Goon momentarily but Goon frees himself. #SUB2#
Goon is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Goon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Goon has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ike Goon was interviewed post fight and said 'Login: 19018609784 Senha: 96159365cH.'.

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Antero throws the left hand but Grappling avoids the punch easily.
Grappling is looking for the big counter here.
Antero loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Antero throws a big shot that misses.
Grappling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antero.
Antero connects with a looping right hand.
Antero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Antero throws a big shot that misses.
Antero misses with an uppercut.
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Antero is looking to counter punch.
Antero throws a jab when Grappling was well out of range.
Antero tests Grappling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Antero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Grappling.
Antero stops a takedown attempt from Grappling.
Grappling can't get the takedown.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antero's elbow.
Grappling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Antero missing with knees to the body.
Grappling is looking for a takedown.
Levi Antero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Grappling.
A short right from Antero on the inside.
Grappling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Antero is defending well.
Grappling lands with a right to the head.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antero wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Antero blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Grappling fails to land.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Antero.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antero tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Antero prevents a body shot from Grappling.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antero's elbow. #BC#
Antero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grappling loads up on a big right hand but Antero slips the punch.
Grappling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antero.
An attempted straight right counter from Antero misses the target.
Grappling misses with a wild body shot.
Grappling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Antero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling moves in looking to clinch but Antero pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grappling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Antero misses with a straight right.
Levi Antero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling checks a leg kick nicely.
Antero with a jab.
Antero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antero takes one to the chin there.
Grappling has a takedown stuffed.
Grappling slips under a jab.
Grappling throws out a counter right but Antero avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Antero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grappling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grappling misses with a series of wild punches.
Antero lands with a hook. Grappling tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grappling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Grappling dives in and scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Antero blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grappling distracts Antero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Antero wants to stand up but Grappling is controlling him.
Antero trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappling stays in close to Antero's body and controls the position.
Grappling lands a couple of digs.
Antero wants to stand but Grappling is controlling the position.
Antero striking from his own guard.
Grappling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappling lands a couple of elbows.
Antero wants to hit a sweep here but Grappling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Antero there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grappling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Antero will probably get the nod.
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#
Grappling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antero.
Grappling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anteros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Grappling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Antero's guard.
Antero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappling is controlling him.
Antero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Grappling landing some decent shots from guard.
Grappling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Antero is rocked!
Grappling gets to his feet and stands over Antero, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Antero felt that one! Grappling unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Antero from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Old Grappling thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024

#R1#
Grappling swinging wildly here.
Yomero feints the counter takedown.
Yomero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling. #TD2#
Yomero dives in and scores a takedown into Grappling's guard.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero passes into half guard. #REVR#
Yomero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappling defends it well.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for a kimura but Grappling is defending it quite comfortably.
Yomero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Grappling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yomero is pressing down on Grappling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grappling is holding on for now.
Grappling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yomero. #SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Grappling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yomero controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappling is trying to stand up here but Yomero is controlling him well.
Grappling controlling the position well.
Grappling is looking for a sweep. Yomero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappling is working hard here to advance position.
Yomero is looking to stall here but Grappling recovers full guard.
Yomero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Grappling is trying to hold Yomero in close to prevent damage but Yomero has managed to pass into half guard.
Grappling trying to control here.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yomero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yomero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Yomero wants to pass to mount but Grappling is defending the position. #SUB2#
Yomero seems to be working for a kimura but Grappling defends the submission attempt.
Grappling missing with punches from the bottom.
Grappling tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Grappling is refusing to be controlled, as Yomero sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johel Yomero dominated that round.
That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grappling throws a combination. Yomero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yomero lands with a nice combination. Grappling backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Grappling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grappling.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in and bounces Grappling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grappling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yomero throws a big elbow that misses.
Yomero prevents Grappling from getting back to his feet.
Yomero throws a big right hand that misses.
Yomero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Grappling punching from the bottom.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet but Yomero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Old Grappling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grappling jabs Yomero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grappling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yomero.
Grappling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Grappling finds it's target.
Grappling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yomero on the side of the head.#TD2#
Yomero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yomero is thwarting Grappling's attempts to control the position.
Yomero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Grappling trying to hold on to Yomero's head to control him but Yomero postures up.
Grappling is looking to improve his position.
Yomero is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yomero lands strikes from half guard.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard but Yomero has passed into side control.
Grappling is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Yomero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappling wants to control but Yomero postures up.#SUB2#
Yomero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yomero looks up at the clock and then as Grappling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yomero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yomero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grappling is trying to control Yomero's posture but Yomero avoids it.
Yomero cracks Grappling with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Grappling taking a bit of punishment here - Yomero scoring with strikes.
Yomero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grappling is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yomero connects with a decent elbow.
Yomero trying to control the position but Grappling is working away.
Johel Yomero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yomero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grappling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yomero is trying to ground and pound but Grappling uses the momentary lack of control by Yomero to regain half guard.
Yomero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grappling's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johel Yomero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Yomero.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Grappling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yomero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yomero wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
Grappling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yomero is controlling him.
Yomero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grappling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Yomero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grappling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grappling prevents Yomero from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Yomero looking for submissions off his back.
Yomero is trying to control but can't.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grappling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yomero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yomero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grappling is not content to let Yomero control the position.
Grappling tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Old Grappling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yomero throwing shots but Grappling is blocking nicely.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yomero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Yomero prevents Grappling from standing back up. #SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yomero prevents Grappling from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yomero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling wants to get back to full guard.
Yomero trying to control the action but Grappling is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yomero slips a nice elbow through Grappling's hands, connecting with Grappling's forehead.
Grappling tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Yomero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grappling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yomero passes to side control.
Yomero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grappling is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yomero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappling keeps working. #SUB2#
Yomero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappling has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

Event: FCL - 49
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Data moves into the clinch.
Data jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Striking walks away with a smile on his face. Data gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Data throws out a loose jab but Striking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striking takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Data looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.
Striking misses with an uppercut. Data saw that one coming.#CL2#
Data moves into the clinch.#BC#
Striking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Data ducks under a wild hook from Striking.
Data slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Data has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Striking cracks Data with a good jab.
A left and a right from Striking both land. Nice combination.
Data takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Data.
Striking thows a left - swing and a miss!
Data changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Data.
Striking throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Data counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Data on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Data seems to be looking for submissions. #ES#
Striking has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Data is on him like a limpet, forcing Striking back against the cage.#BC#
Striking manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Striking misses.
Striking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Data lands a glancing blow to the side of Striking's head.
Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Data keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Striking misses with a combination #TD2#
and Data counters with a nice double leg into side control. Striking won't be happy with that.
Striking is trying to buck Data off.
Data working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Data trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom.
Data has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Data landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Data moves into full mount!
Striking wants to try and get back to his feet.
Data scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Striking?
Data can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striking is looking to escape.
Data won't let Striking get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Data trying to control but Striking is having none of it.
Data throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Data landing strikes, looking to finish!
Striking wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Data.
Striking trying desperately to get to his feet.
Striking avoids a series of strikes thrown by Data.
Data working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Data raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Striking is rocked!
Data postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Striking bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Data and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lieutenant Data!
Lieutenant Data decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Sergio Striking had this to say: 'I'll back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2024

#R1#
Alexandrov Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandrov Jr slips under a jab.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a double jab
and Yamazaki counters with a straight right hand.
Yamazaki throws a combination that misses
and Alexandrov Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexandrov Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Alexandrov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov Jr works Yamazaki's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamazaki sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexandrov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamazaki takes a swing at Alexandrov Jr's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alexandrov Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamazaki is trying to defend but Alexandrov Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yamazaki pushes Alexandrov Jr off looking to stand but Alexandrov Jr dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexandrov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamazaki tries to kick Alexandrov Jr off in order to stand up. Alexandrov Jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Yamazaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexandrov Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexandrov Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Yamazaki's head but Yamazaki avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamazaki to see if he's OK.
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Yamazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexandrov Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Yamazaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexandrov Jr just content to control the position.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamazaki to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Alexandrov Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
The ground and pound from Alexandrov Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamazaki wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov Jr working the head with strikes.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Yamazaki is working away.
Alexandrov Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yamazaki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yamazaki is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr prevents Yamazaki from escaping the position.
Alexandrov Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Alexandrov Jr lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov Jr working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Yamazaki is rocked!#T3#
Yamazaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yamazaki is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov Jr finish him?
Yamazaki wants to get back to his feet but Alexandrov Jr drags him back down.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yamazaki is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Alexandrov Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Goon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bitok did well to prevent Goon getting side control.
Bitok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goon lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goon lands a nice short elbow.
Goon drops an elbow to the side of Bitok's head.
Goon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goon wants to pass to mount but Bitok is defending the position.
Goon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Goon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bitok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bitok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bitok is trying to control but can't.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
Goon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goon working over Bitok with some ground and pound. Bitok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goon slips a nice elbow through Bitok's hands, connecting with Bitok's forehead.#ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
Goon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Bitok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Goon trying to control the pace.
Bitok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goon stalling.
Bitok seems to have got his legs back now.
Goon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bitok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bitok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bitok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goon scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Goon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bitok quite badly. Bitok pulls Goon in close trying to recover. Goon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bitok on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bitok doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Goon!
Ike Goon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Kurth has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
Grappling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grappling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grappling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurth defending well though.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Kurth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up. #T1#
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Kurth's head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grappling throws a strike but Kurth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Kurth wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurth controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Kurth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling won't allow Kurth to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurth has his hands on Grappling's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
Grappling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Grappling takes one to the side of the head.
Kurth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Kurth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurth thinking.
Kurth wants to clinch.#T4#
Grappling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grappling somewhat.#TD#
Grappling shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurth's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grappling is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurth has wrist control.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Grappling tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurth sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grappling jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Grappling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Kurth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Kurth misses with a straight left.
Grappling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Grappling rushes Kurth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling is working for takedown but Kurth is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kurth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth slips under a jab from Grappling.
Kurth takes one to the chin there.
Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Grappling. Beautiful body shot.
Grappling lands a nice shot to the body.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth drops his hands momentarily and Grappling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling tries to clinch up but Kurth circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected. #TD#
Kurth tries to sprawl but Grappling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurth taking some punishment here, with Grappling in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working over Kurth with some ground and pound. Kurth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grappling wants to control but Kurth is keeping him busy.
Kurth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappling misses with a head shot. Kurth uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling cracks Kurth with a solid left hand.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kurth loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurth as he jumps to the side.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grappling avoids the body shot from Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Grappling ducks under and follows up with a left that Grappling also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.#T1#
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurth's head backwards.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Grappling.
Kurth throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling. #CL#
Grappling clinches.
Grappling throws a head punch that misses.
Kurth prevents the takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
Kurth is trying to push Grappling away but Grappling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Grappling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurth or not.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grappling.
Kurth wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Grappling misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kurth is trying to break free.
Grappling tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grappling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
Grappling scores with a hook to the body.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Grappling won't allow it.
Kurth misses with some punches.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Kurth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurth misses with a body punch.
Grappling lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grappling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Post fight, Old Grappling stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight. I hope you are successful in your career. For my next fight I want to face Jackson Grant (400383)'.
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2024

#R1#
Goon throws a head kick that misses.
Goon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goon lands a head kick!
Goon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goon misses with an uppercut. Pendous saw that one coming.
Goon digs a good hook to Pendous's body.
Goon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon scores with a push kick.
Pendous misses with a straight right.
Goon lands a high kick!
Goon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Goon throws a head kick that Pendous semi-blocks. #ROC2#Pendous is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Goon thumps Pendous with a low kick.
Goon scores with a spinning back kick!
Pendous loads up on a big right hand but Goon slips the punch.
Goon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Goon is just out of range.
Whack! Goon lands a heavy head kick that drops Pendous. The ref tackles Goon to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pendous was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ike Goon!
Ike Goon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2024

#R1#
Mugshot tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Alexandrov Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mugshot's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot tries to clinch but Alexandrov Jr moves out of range.
Alexandrov Jr tries to move into range but Mugshot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination. Mugshot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexandrov Jr throws a one two combo.
Mugshot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugshot tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mugshot at a distance.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov Jr cracks Mugshot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexandrov Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alexandrov Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mugshot takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#Muggy Mugshot's cut is getting worse.
Alexandrov Jr connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Mugshot is rocked!
Mugshot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov Jr jabs at Mugshot's body.
Mugshot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Mugshot is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Alexandrov Jr just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mugshot has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
A less than humble Alexey Alexandrov Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Goon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
Goon scores with a jab to the head.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Goon.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Goon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ndombele finds it's way round the side to connect with Goon's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndombele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goon momentarily.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goon defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Goon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Goon wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Goon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Ndombele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goon checks a leg kick.
Goon throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow Goon down.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goon moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ndombele defending well as Goon loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goon.
Ndombele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Goon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goon manages to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Goon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon blocks it.#T2#
Goon throws a solid leg kick but Ndombele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goon.
Ndombele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goon misses with a hook.
Ndombele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Goon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goon.
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.
Goon postures up in Ndombele's guard and throws a big left but Ndombele blocks it.
Goon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ndombele's head.
Goon working some strikes from top position.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goon.
Goon throws an elbow that misses. Ndombele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goon's guard. Nice move by Ndombele!#REVR#
Goon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ndombele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goon is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ndombele looking to sit in guard and control but Goon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goon looking to pass the guard.
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Goon looking to sit in guard and control but Ndombele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ndombele to regain full guard.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
Goon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele is pulling down on Goon's head. It's preventing any offense from Goon, at least for the moment.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goon can do to turn this around?
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goon.
Goon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ndombele's sensitive parts.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Goon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goon throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Goon throws a chopping leg kick but Ndombele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon staying out of range there.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
Goon throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Ndombele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goon.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goon. #T1#
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ndombele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon counters with a leg kick.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele's corner calls for a 1-2. Ndombele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele lands with an overhand left.
Ndombele walks into a straight right hand from Goon.
Goon throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goon throws a big shot that misses.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Goon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ndombele is looking to score with low kicks.
Ndombele thumps Goon with a low kick.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele throwing a counter right hand but Goon manages to avoid it.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
A jab from Goon misses.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
Goon lands a nice looking body kick.
Goon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ndombele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
Goon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndombele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Ndombele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Goon.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goon looks for a takedown but Ndombele sprawls well.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele looks to land a combination but Goon avoids it well.
Goon lands a jab-cross combination.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ndombele throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
Ndombele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele cracks Goon with an open hand slap.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Goon takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Ndombele misses with a hook. Goon ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Goon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Goon.
Goon throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Goon tries to clinch but Ndombele is having none of it.
Ndombele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ndombele as he avoids it easily.
Goon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndombele throws out the jab.
It seemed like Goon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ndombele.
A good leg kick by Ndombele.
Goon throws a body kick that misses.
Goon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
As Goon backs away, Ndombele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Goon.
Ndombele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goon defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Goon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele blocks a head kick by Goon.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
A nice leg kick from Ndombele, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Ndombele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goon stops Ndombele from standing up.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goon.
Ndombele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goon is controlling him.
Ndombele trying to control the position here. #T1#
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ndombele wants to sweep here but Goon controlling him for the moment.
Goon trying to control but Ndombele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ndombele misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Goon.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Goon's defenses.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. Goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Goon misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
Goon misses with a head kick.
Goon blocks a jab.
Ndombele lands a head shot.
Goon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ndombele as he avoids it easily.
Ndombele jabs Goon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ndombele throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Goon counters by moving into the clinch.
Goon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon has Ndombele pressed against the cage, preventing Ndombele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ndombele lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ndombele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ndombele lands a head shot.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T3#
Ndombele misses the jab.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
Ndombele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goon connects with an inside leg kick.
Goon looks to land a body kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Ike Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Goon moved out of range.
Goon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goon moves away.
Goon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Goon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Goon slips under a jab.
Ndombele misses with a two punch combination.
Goon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Goon.
Ndombele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goon's head backwards.#TD2#
Goon 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Goon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ndombele dives on top into guard.#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ike Goon spoke after the fight, saying 'Login: 19018609784 Senha: 96159365cH.'.

Event: FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Grappling avoids a kick to the body.
Some slips under a jab.
Some tries to land a front kick but Grappling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Some clinches.
Some leaning against his opponent.
Grappling gets through Some's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grappling wants a takedown but no success here.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Some controls his hands.
Grappling misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Some breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Grappling backs off Some throws a huge counter combo but Grappling manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Some. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Some stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Some doesn't manage to clinch there - Grappling circles away.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grappling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown. Some tries to sprawl out of it but Grappling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Some manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Some misses with a body kick.
Some gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling avoids the head kick by Some.
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some lands with a kick to the temple. Grappling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grappling jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling throws a body shot but no joy.
Grappling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Some throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Some breaks the clinch.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Some swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
Grappling looks to land a right hand but Some moved out of range.
Some lands a nice shot to the body.
Some gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Grappling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grappling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grappling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Some defends it well.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Some moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappling postures up in Some's guard and throws a big left but Some blocks it. #T3#
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling is working Some over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Some is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling throws an elbow that misses. Some uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grappling's guard. Nice move by Some!#REVB#
Grappling scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Grappling pulls Some in close to prevent any damage.
Some postures up.
Grappling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
Some in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Grappling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Some defends it easily.
Grappling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Some trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Some's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Some works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappling looking to control.
Grappling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Grappling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grappling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Some.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grappling checks a leg kick.
Some wants to clinch.
Some takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some misses with a head kick.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Old Grappling is winning the standup battle so far.
Grappling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Some needs to keep his hands up - Grappling had a free shot at his head there.
Grappling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Grappling scores with a four punch combination!
Grappling misses with a looping right.
Some scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Grappling.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Some.
Grappling is looking to counter the offense by Some and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Some, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Some walks into a straight right hand from Grappling.#ROC#Some is rocked!#TD#
Grappling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Some is still in real trouble! Can Grappling finish him?#T2#
Some is trying to maintain the position but Grappling is very close to passing his half guard.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappling lands a nice short elbow.
Grappling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grappling lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Some! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grappling jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling!
Old Grappling opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Striking slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Striking wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Striking defends. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Striking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Striking wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.#ES2#
Striking sneaks out the side door and pushes Nurmagomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
enabling Striking to counter with a crisp jab.
Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Striking avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striking catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Striking.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Striking takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Striking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striking lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
Striking throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Striking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Striking!#REVB##T4#
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Striking from standing up. #SU2#
Striking gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. Striking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurmagomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Striking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Striking decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking.
Striking avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Striking looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Striking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striking misses the body punch #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Striking didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Striking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Striking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striking is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagomedov, into his guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Striking defends it easily.#SU2#
Striking stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him. #T2#
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Striking's guard.

Striking has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Striking to the mat but Striking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
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.
Striking wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC2#
Striking breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Striking.
Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striking lands a lovely overhand right.
Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Striking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard. #T4#
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from standing back up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Striking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Striking scores with a jab.
Striking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striking throws a shot to the body.
Striking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking scores with a nice head shot.
Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Striking is just out of range.
Striking scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Striking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striking scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Striking misses with a body shot.
Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sergio Striking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Striking acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striking lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Striking misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Striking is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though.
Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Striking defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Striking is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striking circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot.
Striking scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striking works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Striking scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking!
A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

Event: GAMMA#1073 Mesquita v Sitson
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Goon pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Fiore is out of range and Goon settles back down.
De Fiore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goon's head.#CL2#
De Fiore closes the distance and clinches.
De Fiore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands a nice shot to the body.
Goon goes for a takedown attempt but De Fiore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goon misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
De Fiore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Fiore connects with the punch.
Goon tries to close the distance and clinch but De Fiore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fiore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore misses with a double jab #CL#
and Goon moves into the clinch.#T1#
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
De Fiore misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore lands a right hand.
Goon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore lands with a right to the head.
Goon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon misses with some punches.
Goon gets through De Fiore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
I was talking to Goon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon misses with some punches.
Goon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Fiore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fiore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Goon on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon misses with a body punch. #T2#
De Fiore misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fiore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
Goon misses with a body punch.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Fiores head.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
A nice left hand lands by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
Goon lands with a short shot to the head.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fiore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goon has a couple of punches blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands. #T3#
A short right from De Fiore on the inside.
De Fiore working aggressively here.
Goon tries to throw a body punch but De Fiore avoids it by throwing Goon back against the cage.
De Fiore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goon throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Fiore lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Fiore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon lands a left hand.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
De Fiore lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from De Fiore.
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon blocks an uppercut.
De Fiore works on Goon's body with a couple of short punches.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fiore lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Goon is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Goon.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fiore digs a right hand into Goon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goon's gas tank.
De Fiore tries to work over Goon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fiore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Goon fails to land.
Goon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Fiore after a bit of a struggle.
Goon prevents a body shot from De Fiore.
A short left from De Fiore.
Goon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Fiore lands a head kick. Goon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore misses with a few strikes there.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
Goon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goon tries to clinch but De Fiore is having none of it. #TD#
Goon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Fiore did well to prevent Goon getting side control.
Goon wants to control but De Fiore is keeping him busy.
Goon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goon 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.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
Goon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
De Fiore felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Goon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goon lands a nice short elbow.#T1##ES2#
De Fiore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Goon working aggressively here.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goon tries for a takedown but De Fiore manages to get underhooks.
De Fiore misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon misses with a body punch.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
De Fiore gets through Goon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from De Fiore.
A short body shot lands from Goon as the two fighters clinch.
De Fiore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fiore presses Goon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore gets through Goon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore lands a shot to the body.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
Goon blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore lands a body punch.
Goon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Fiore.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fiore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Fiore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goons head.
A head punch on the inside from Goon fails to land.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
A body shot lands from De Fiore.
De Fiore pushes Goon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goon backwards.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
De Fiore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore scores with a shoulder strike.
Goon scores with a shot to the side of De Fiore's head.
De Fiore blocking some punches.
De Fiore has Goon pressed against the cage, preventing Goon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goon misses with the head strike.
Goon lands a right hand.
Goon lands an uppercut.
De Fiore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
A head punch on the inside from De Fiore fails to land.
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 head punch on the inside from De Fiore fails to land. #T4#
Goon drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Fiore pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
De Fiore gets tackled into the cage by Goon. Goon maintains the clinch.
De Fiore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goon.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
Goon misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Fiore blocks a body shot from Goon.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Goon avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
De Fiore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands a shot to the body.
De Fiore has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goon tries to work over De Fiore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
De Fiore forces Goon back against the cage and clinches.
Goon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fiore backwards.
Still in the clinch, De Fiore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goon pushes De Fiore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Fiore tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
De Fiore lands with a left to the head.
De Fiore misses with some punches.
De Fiore presses Goon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Fiore misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Fiore lands with a right to the head.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
De Fiore misses with the head strike.
Goon swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goon controls his hands.
Goon throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fiore scores with a shot to the side of Goon's head.
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!
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fiore controls his hands.
Goon blocks a body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Goon.
Goon misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
A right hand to the body from De Fiore.
De Fiore can't find room to land a body shot as Goon controls the action.
De Fiore lands a body punch.
De Fiore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fiore.
Goon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Fiore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Goon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De Fiore is trying to keep an underhook but Goon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goon.
Goon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Fiore's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Fiore is not content to let Goon control the position.
Goon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Goon thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
De Fiore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
Goon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ike Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goon slows the pace down in half guard. #ES2#
De Fiore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ike Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goon takes a swing at De Fiore's ribcage but misses.
De Fiore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Fiore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fiore tries a head kick but it misses.
Goon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Fiore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goon scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A left and a right from De Fiore both land. Nice combination.
Goon blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore digs a good body shot into Goon's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
De Fiore keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as De Fiore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fiore throws a head kick that half lands.
De Fiore slips a jab from Goon.
Goon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Fiore pinned against the cage. De Fiore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
De Fiore gets a clinch.
Goon misses with a body punch.
Goon pushes De Fiore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goon misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
Attilio De Fiore gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Striking blocks it.#TD#
Striking gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Striking has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Striking uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Striking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Striking misses the target.
Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab.
Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmagomedov as Striking tries to tie him up.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striking stalling in the clinch but Nurmagomedov improves position.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Striking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Striking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking.
Striking throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striking misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking.
Striking lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Striking.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Striking has time to react.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Striking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Striking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Striking tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Striking rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Striking tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Lyubof Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
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#
Striking connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking.
Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striking connects with the punch.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Striking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Striking uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Striking lands with a cross.
Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Striking lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Striking misses with a straight left. #T1#
Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Striking misses with a wild body shot.
Striking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Striking misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov sizes up Striking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking lands with a cross.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Striking moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Striking ducked under it nicely.
Striking unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striking is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Striking manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Striking is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from breaking the clinch.
Striking has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Striking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Striking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Striking's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Striking duly obliges.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Striking's head back.
Striking lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Striking catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Striking tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striking but Striking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Striking slips under a jab.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
A jab from Striking finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Striking with a jab.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striking throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Striking misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab.
Striking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Striking's defenses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striking digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Striking throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Striking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Striking let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Striking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Striking's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Striking wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Striking keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Striking's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striking lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striking pinned against the cage. Striking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Striking throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Striking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Striking's body.
Striking staying out of range there.
Striking misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Striking was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet.
Striking wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Striking wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Striking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Striking is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, an emotional Lyubof Nurmagomedov said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.
The defeated Sergio Striking had this to say: 'I'll back'.

Event: FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grappling enables Islay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grappling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappling controlling Islay's posture. #SUB#
Grappling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappling manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Islay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappling's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Grappling working for submissions but it's allowed Islay to get to half guard.
Grappling tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.#T1#
Grappling trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
Grappling trying to control but Islay postures up.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay controlling the pace.
Grappling is doing well to control the position and prevent Islay from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grappling gets back to full guard.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grappling's head.
Islay wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Islay is stalling in the full guard.
Grappling wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Islay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappling is retaining full guard.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Islay looking to sit in guard and control but Grappling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Grappling throws a strike but Islay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappling trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Islay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Islay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grappling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islay has managed to get both his arms back between Grappling's legs - danger averted.
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Grappling trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Islay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Islay works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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#
Islay stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Islay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grappling throws the left hand but Islay avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Grappling just misses with a punch to the body.
Grappling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay throws a right and a left that Grappling avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Grappling moves into the clinch.
Grappling throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islay misses with some punches. #T1#
Grappling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Islay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grappling.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay circles away easily
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islay sprawls and moves away.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Islay swinging wildly here.
Grappling misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Islay as he connects with a hook.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Islay's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling lands a head shot.
Grappling scores with a jab to the jaw.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling lands with a good body shot.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Grappling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grappling misses with a body shot.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Islay does it's job there.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Grappling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Islay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Islay sprawls well. Islay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Islay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Islay takes one to the side of the head.
Islay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grappling staying out of range there.
Islay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Grappling misses.
Grappling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Grappling. #T4##CL#
Grappling rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islay can't find room to land a body shot as Grappling controls the action.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grappling tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Grappling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay tries to throw a body punch but Grappling avoids it by throwing Islay back against the cage.
Islay blocking some punches.
Islay pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Old Grappling will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay lands with a good body shot.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grappling.#CL#
Grappling clinches.
Islay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Islay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Islay lands a lovely overhand right.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling avoids them all with ease.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Grappling misses its intended target. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Grappling there.
Islay throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling misses with a left hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Islay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grappling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling shoots and misses
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it. #T2#
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Islay lands.
Islay punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.
Islay clobbers Grappling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grappling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Islay.
Grappling tries to clinch up.
Grappling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling avoids the body shot from Islay.
Islay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grappling back to the cage. Islay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Islay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grappling backs up against the cage.
Grappling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Grappling.
Islay leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islay throws out a counter right but Grappling avoids it with no problem.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Islay does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grappling rather than just go for the knockout.
Islay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Islay misses. #T4#
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Grappling takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Islay looks to land a combination but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Islay finds it's way round the side to connect with Grappling's head.
Islay misses the jab.
Grappling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Islay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grappling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Islay scrambles back to his feet.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Islay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Islay.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

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