Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 163 -
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
O Shaughnessy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Shaughnessy moves out of range as King strikes.
A little feinted left hand from O Shaughnessy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
O Shaughnessy misses with a left hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Shaughnessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
O Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King walks into a straight right hand from O Shaughnessy.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
O Shaughnessy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King slips a straight right by O Shaughnessy.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King lands an overhand right.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
Decent striking displayed by O Shaughnessy there.
King sizes up O Shaughnessy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Shaughnessy misses with a right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King connects with a high kick.
O Shaughnessy cracks King with an open hand slap.
O Shaughnessy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King lands the left hand.
King needs to keep his hands up - O Shaughnessy had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#King is rocked!
O Shaughnessy misses with a right hand
and King counters with a nice body kick.
O Shaughnessy falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Shaughnessy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
That kick from King tenderised O Shaughnessy's leg. O Shaughnessy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Shaughnessy. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King looks to land a combination. O Shaughnessy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Shaughnessy throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
O Shaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King tries to bum rush O Shaughnessy with a series of wild strikes but O Shaughnessy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Shaughnessy. O Shaughnessy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Shaughnessy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from O Shaughnessy misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
O Shaughnessy throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a leg kick which misses O Shaughnessy's front leg but catches the back leg as O Shaughnessy tries to avoid it.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
O Shaughnessy misses the body punch
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Shaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a wild combination.
It looked like O Shaughnessy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Shaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by King.
King misses with a right hand
and O Shaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arthur King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shaughnessy walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
King scores with a nice strike.
O Shaughnessy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from O Shaughnessy misses its intended target.
Arthur King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
O Shaughnessy misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've been informed that King has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King throws a combination that misses
and O Shaughnessy counters with a nice uppercut.
O Shaughnessy looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
O Shaughnessy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Shaughnessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
O Shaughnessy misses with a hook to the body
and O Shaughnessy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Shaughnessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Shaughnessy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Shaughnessy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a good low kick that O Shaughnessy was not able to check.
O Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good leg kick by King.
King moves away from the strike by O Shaughnessy.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King slips a straight right by O Shaughnessy.#T3#
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combo that has O Shaughnessy backing up. O Shaughnessy nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Shaughnessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Shaughnessy. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Shaughnessy, as that shot connected.
King cracks O Shaughnessy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King looks to land a combination but O Shaughnessy avoids it well.
O Shaughnessy looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
O Shaughnessy missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Shaughnessy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Shaughnessy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
O Shaughnessy swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a good low kick that O Shaughnessy was not able to check.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Shaughnessy throws out the jab.
O Shaughnessy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by O Shaughnessy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! O Shaughnessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by King.
O Shaughnessy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
And King responds with a good body kick, but O Shaughnessy manages to step out the way in time.
O Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a low kick, right behind O Shaughnessy 's knee.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shaughnessy misses with a looping left.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T1#
O Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from O Shaughnessy.
King blocks a jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
O Shaughnessy throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shaughnessy misses the jab.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Shaughnessy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King delivers a nice body kick.
O Shaughnessy throws a jab when King was well out of range.
O Shaughnessy throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King is looking for the big counter here.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Shaughnessy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King. #T3#
O Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
O Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of O Shaughnessy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King lands an overhand right.
O Shaughnessy throws a lazy uppercut
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Shaughnessy takes one to the chin there.
O Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from O Shaughnessy misses the target.
O Shaughnessy is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a nice head kick!
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Shaughnessy misses with a hook
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin O Shaughnessy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arthur King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King connects with a jab.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Shaughnessy.
O Shaughnessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws out a counter right but O Shaughnessy avoids it with no problem.
King defending well as O Shaughnessy loads up on a big left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur King!

Event: TR12: Dropping Bodies
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Norris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norris duly obliges.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norris with a body shot.
Good shot there by Norris.
Norris tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Roberts is rocked!
Roberts throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris throws a counter high kick but Roberts was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris finish him?
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Nice combo by Norris! Oh, that's hurt him - Roberts falls to the canvas and Norris follows him into side control.
Roberts gets back to half guard.
Norris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Roberts reverses the position - he's now on top in Norris's guard. #T1#
Roberts controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Norris has an active guard here but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Norris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Norris is looking to get back to full guard here but Roberts has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Roberts cracks Norris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Norris looks to move to half guard but instead Roberts has passed into mount! Damn!
Roberts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've been informed that Roberts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Roberts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Roberts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Roberts lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts controlling from mount.
Roberts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Norris tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Norris taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts controlling his opponent.
Norris is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carwyn Roberts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charles Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Norris tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris works the jab nicely.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Norris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Norris slips a straight right by Roberts.
Norris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Norris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Norris closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roberts! Norris dives in looking to finish! Roberts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Norris!

Event: TRIUMPH 4: Into The Fire
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Lorentz scores with a jab to the body.
Reid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Lorentz.
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Lorentz.
Reid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Lorentz does no damage.
Reid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Lorentz counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorentz misses with a hook.
Reid throws a poor cross that misses
and Lorentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lorentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lorentz.
Lorentz lands the left hand.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lorentz cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Lorentz.
Lorentz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Lorentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorentz scores with a punch to the head.
Lorentz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Lorentz. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorentz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorentz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Lorentz. That snapped Reid's head back. #CUT#It looks like Asher Reid has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lorentz, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Lorentz.#ROC#Reid is rocked!
Lorentz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lorentz - that will leave a mark!
Reid looks winded!
Reid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Lorentz counters with a straight right that drops Reid on his ass! Reid jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorentz finish him?
Reid throws an off balance right hand
and as Reid looks to reset his feet, Lorentz counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Reid crashing to the canvas! Reid is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Reid is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Lorentz is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hendrik Lorentz!
After winning the bout, Hendrik Lorentz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nikolaichev instigates a clinch.
Nikolaichev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darjus Nikolaichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaichev fails to pull guard.
Roberts slowing the pace effectively.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaichev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaichev tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nikolaichev pulls guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Nikolaichev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Nikolaichev!#REVR##T1#
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikolaichev stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roberts holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Nikolaichev from controlling successfully.
Nikolaichev is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolaichev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev slips a jab from Roberts.
Nikolaichev goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Nikolaichev is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaichev avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nikolaichev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Roberts.
Roberts taking a breather.#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch up.#T4#
Nikolaichev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolaichev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Nikolaichev has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nikolaichev drags the fight down to the ground.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikolaichev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Roberts has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nikolaichev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roberts is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nikolaichev pulls down on the head and he's put Roberts to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darjus Nikolaichev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Singh tries to get set, Rusu tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Singh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.#T1#
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Rusu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Rusu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rusu.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh tries to pull guard but Rusu holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Singh decides to pull guard.
Rusu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling the position.
Singh looks winded!
Rusu 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rusu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#T3#
A head kick from Rusu lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rusu lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Rusu gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Rusu moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#T4##TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rusu drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Rusu off! Rusu jumps back into Singh's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rusu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Rusu clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rusu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu is having none of it.
Rusu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh shoots and misses
and Rusu counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rusu darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Singh is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rusu manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusu is defended easily by Singh.#T1#
Rusu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusu off to one side.
Costel Rusu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusu, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh tries to keep at a distance but Rusu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rusu breaks the clinch.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusu swivels and escapes.
Rusu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Rusu shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Rusu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Rusu backs off Singh throws a huge counter combo but Rusu manages to avoid it all.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.#TD#
Rusu feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Rusu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rusu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Rusu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singh is looking to stand up but Rusu isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singh, up you get! #CL#
Rusu rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rusu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rusu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rusu 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#
Rusu moves into full mount! Singh won't be happy about that!
Singh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
Rusu unloading with bombs!
Rusu unloads with some shots from mount but Singh bucks and avoids them well.
Rusu cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Singh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SU#
Rusu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rusu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rusu forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rusu jumps guard and drags Singh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusu is proving hard to escape from.
Rusu is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusu stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jatinder Singh.
Rusu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Rusu has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Rusu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh wanted to stand there but Rusu had control of the position.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Rusu.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusu's guard.
Rusu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #T2#
Rusu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusu prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Rusu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rusu stays in close to Singh's body and controls the position.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusu is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
Rusu connects with a high kick. #T3#
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Rusu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rusu.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costel Rusu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Rusu pulls guard. #T4#
Singh wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rusu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Rusu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rusu stops Singh from standing up. #SU#
Rusu gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jatinder Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rusu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusu 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Ren darts in trying to clinch
and Narz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narz lands the left hand.
Narz lands with a right hand.
Narz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ren's head.
Narz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Narz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Narz scores with a head kick. Ren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ren fails with a takedown attempt.
Narz tries a quick counter leg kick but Ren is wise to it.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ren doesn't seem bothered though.
Narz connects with a leg kick. Ren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Narz as he connects with a hook.
Narz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Ren tries to keep at a distance but Narz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Narz.
Narz lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Ren's ribcage. Ren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ren is breathing heavily.
Narz is leaning against Ren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Narz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Narz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut there from Narz.
Narz lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz scores with a one two! Ren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Narz lands a head kick! #T2#
Ren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narz can pounce on him.
Narz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Narz lands a leg kick that knocks Ren off balance momentarily.
Narz lands a really nice looking cross but Ren seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Narz.
Narz lands a leg kick that knocks Ren off balance momentarily.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narz lands with an uppercut that bounces Ren off the cage and back into range.
Narz connects with the punch.
Ren needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Narz.
Ren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narz.
Narz throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Narz gets a clinch.
Narz presses Ren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Narz digs a right hand into Ren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ren's gas tank. #T3#
Narz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Narz is working Ren over against the cage.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Narz has Ren pressed against the cage.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Narz can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Narz.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Narz.
A left hand lands to the body for Narz.
Narz is leaning against Ren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Narz.
A short body shot lands from Narz as the two fighters clinch.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Ren's ribcage. Ren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz stalling in the clinch.
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ren backwards.
Good body shot from Narz.
A short body shot lands from Narz as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz works on Ren's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz pushes Ren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narz is leaning against Ren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Narz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ren takes a step back to recover.
Narz tests Ren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narz scores with a one two! Ren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tsung Dao Ren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ren moves forwards but Narz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Narz keeps Ren at a distance using the push kick.
Ren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Ren with that takedown attempt.
Ren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Narz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz sizes up Ren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narz connects with a leg kick. Ren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Narz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narz connects with a leg kick. Ren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Narz scores with a leg kick.
Peter Narz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
Narz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ren takes one on the button.
Narz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Narz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Narz lands a body shot.
Ren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Narz throws a one two combo.
Narz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Narz duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narz. #T2#
Good leg kick by Narz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Narz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Narz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Narz - just one landing.
Narz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ren.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Narz, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Narz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ren doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Narz finds it's target.#ROC2#
Ren is rocked!
Narz scores with a sloppy right hand. Ren should have avoided that one.
Oh Ren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Ren seems to have got his legs back now.
Ren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narz connects with a body shot.
Ren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narz.
Ren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Narz.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Ren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Narz cracks a nice hook into Ren's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narz.
Narz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Narz, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narz.
A lazy left from Narz finds it's target.
Narz punishes Ren's body with a nice straight punch.
Narz catches Ren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Narz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz scores with a jab.
Narz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narz thumps Ren with a low kick.
Ren takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Ren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narz.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Narz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Narz lands a nice looking body kick.
Narz tests Ren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Narz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narz.
Narz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ren misses with the combination.
Ren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narz to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ren walks into a stiff left hand from Narz.
Jab, jab by Narz - just one landing.
Ren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Narz does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Ren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Narz finds it's target.
Narz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz lands an overhand right.
Narz lands a leg kick that knocks Ren off balance momentarily.
Narz lands with an overhand left.
A head kick from Narz lands but Ren takes it in his stride.
Ren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narz throws out a powerful jab.
Narz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Narz lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Narz moves into the clinch successfully.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Ren's ribcage. Ren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Narz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ren.
A body shot lands from Narz.
Ren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Ren's ribcage. Ren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Narz leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Narz pushes Ren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Narz as the two fighters clinch.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Narz.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Narz is working Ren over against the cage.
Narz pushes Ren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peter Narz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Narz.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
Narz is leaning against Ren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Nice body punch from Narz - that landed with a thud.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz lands a body punch.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ren or not.
Narz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ren or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Narz digs a right hand into Ren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ren's gas tank.
A short right from Narz.
Narz digs a right hand into Ren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ren's gas tank.
Narz lands with a light punch inside.
Tsung Dao Ren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Narz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020

#R1#
Vemola missing with a left hand there. Gusev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vemola misses the shot to the body.
Gusev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gusev has eaten all the pies!
Vemola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vemola wants it to stay on the feet.
Gusev throws a low kick, looking for Vemola's leg but Vemola calmly moves out of range.
Vemola is looking to counter punch.
Gusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vemola tries to avoid it but Gusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vemola to the ground. Vemola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vemola fails to land with a series of punches.
Gusev lands a head shot.
Vemola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Vemola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Vemola misses.
Gusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlos Vemola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Gusev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vemola digs a good body shot into Gusev's ribs.
Gusev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vemola counter with a right hand. #TD#
Vemola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Gusev has one foot on Vemola's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Gusev tries to clinch there but Vemola circles away.
Nice defenses there by Gusev.
Vemola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusev manages to avoid it.
Gusev tries to clinch up but Vemola circles away and keeps his distance.
Gusev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vemola.
Gusev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gusev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusev looks winded!#TD#
Vemola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vemola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gusev defending well though.
Vemola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Vemola there.
Vemola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Gusev is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusev taking some punishment here, with Vemola in his half guard.
Gusev is still in real trouble! Can Vemola finish him?
Vemola lands a big elbow - Gusev is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vemola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
A relieved looking Karlos Vemola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Specht throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ren counters with a takedown into side control.
Ren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Specht is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Specht is letting Ren control him for a moment.
Specht tries to buck Ren off but Ren is having none of it.
Specht tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Specht is trying to control Ren's posture but Ren avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ren is trying to get an arm triangle but Specht is defending well.
Specht can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Ren controls the position.
Specht is trying to improve his position.
Ren content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Specht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ren working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Specht is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Specht scores with a head kick. Ren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donk. Specht catches Ren right on the button with a cross.
Specht misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Specht. That's going to slow Ren down.
Specht connects with a body shot.#T3#
Specht misses with a double jab.
Ren avoids the head kick by Specht.
Specht scores with a spinning back kick!
Ken Specht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ren is breathing heavily.
Specht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ren dodges the punch combination from Specht. #TD#
Ren gets a double leg takedown into Specht's guard.#SUB2#
Specht is looking for a triangle but Ren pushes his legs off easily.
Ren chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Specht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Specht has a closed guard, preventing Ren from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Ren drops back looking for a leg! Specht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Specht manages to kick Ren off! Ren jumps back into Specht's guard.
Specht is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ren is controlling him.
Ren with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specht is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ken Specht will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Specht throws a wild body kick that Ren sees coming a mile off.
Specht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Specht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ren avoids the head kick by Specht.
Specht lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Ren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Specht is trying to maintain the position but Ren is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ren unloading with bombs!
Specht tries to reverse the position but Ren maintains control.
Ren controlling from mount.
Specht tries to lock up and control but Ren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ren controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Ren is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Specht is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsung Dao Ren!
A less than humble Tsung Dao Ren 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: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Rusu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Makhacevov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makhacevov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusu has wrist control.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhacevov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Makhacevov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov controlling the pace.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov is controlling the pace.
Makhacevov wants to take a breather but Rusu is having none of it.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhacevov passes to side control.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Makhacevov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov dominated that round.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makhacevov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rusu gets caught flat footed, as Makhacevov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is in close to Rusu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Rusu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Makhacevov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rusu trying to remain calm as Makhacevov controls from the top position.
Rusu is trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov working the ground and pound from side control.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makhacevov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Makhacevov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makhacevov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhacevov taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is looking to reverse the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rusu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rusu's guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Rusu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhacevov pulls his head out easily.
Makhacevov controlling the action here.
Makhacevov is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhacevov connects with a nice short shot to Rusu's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makhacevov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makhacevov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Makhacevov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusu is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makhacevov lands a nice short elbow.
Rusu has hold of Makhacevov's hands but Makhacevov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rusu taking some punishment here, with Makhacevov in his half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Rusu sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Rusu is a slippery customer.
Makhacevov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov is taking a breather. Rusu 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.
Makhacevov wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Makhacevov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makhacevov lands a big elbow.
Makhacevov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rusu is looking to escape.
Makhacevov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makhacevov unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Rusu is rocked!
Makhacevov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Rusu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhacevov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rusu! More shots from Makhacevov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Makhacevov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Law 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.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Ren is retaining full guard.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ren looking for a triangle here. Law is fighting it but it looks tight! Ren pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Law is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tsung Dao Ren!
Tsung Dao Ren 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: Oct 08, 2019

#R1#
Rusu shoots in for a takedown but Holjevac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holjevac.
Holjevac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusu tries to avoid it but Holjevac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusu to the ground. Rusu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusu's guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Rusu drives through and clinches with Holjevac against the cage.
Holjevac is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Holjevac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusu 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Holjevac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holjevac showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Holjevac is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Holjevac drops an elbow to the side of Rusu's head. #SUB#
Holjevac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusu defends it well.
Holjevac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rusu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holjevac is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rusu trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Holjevac wants to work for an arm triangle but Rusu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holjevac is looking to stall here but Rusu recovers full guard.
Rusu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Holjevac tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Holjevac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rusu connects with a high kick.
Holjevac misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rusu counters by moving into the clinch.
Rusu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Holjevac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holjevac throws a series of punches but Rusu avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rusu to the mat! Rusu manages to get full guard.
Rusu working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holjevac wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holjevac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Holjevac shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rusu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rusu jumps guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rusu is trying to pull guard but Holjevac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rusu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holjevac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holjevac misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Holjevac breaks from the clinch.
Rusu is breathing heavily.
Holjevac throws a nice looking combination but Rusu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rusu throws a counter combo.#T1#
Holjevac shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rusu counters by clinching up. #BC#
Holjevac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Holjevac lands a front kick.#TD#
Holjevac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rusu quickly recovers to half guard.
Holjevac wants to get back to his feet.
Rusu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holjevac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Holjevac looks to land a strike but Rusu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holjevac postures up.
Rusu keeping moving, preventing Holjevac from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Holjevac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rusu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rusu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Holjevac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rusu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rusu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Holjevac looking to control.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses.
Holjevac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusu on the ground.
Rusu postures up.
Rusu throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holjevac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rusu tries for a takedown but Holjevac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nando Holjevac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holjevac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holjevac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holjevac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holjevac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusu.#TD#
Holjevac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rusu's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holjevac is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holjevac fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rusu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holjevac.
Holjevac shoots in for a takedown but Rusu shows good takedown defense.
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holjevac.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Holjevac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rusu closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Holjevac.
Holjevac effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Holjevac jumps guard but Rusu stands there with Holjevac around his waist. Holjevac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holjevac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusu to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rusu jumps into guard, dragging Holjevac to the mat.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Rusu has momentary wrist control but Holjevac slips an elbow through the middle.
Holjevac wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holjevac wants to pass the guard but Rusu is keeping the position.
Holjevac works over Rusu with some ground and pound from guard.
Holjevac trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Holjevac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holjevac looks to clinch
and Rusu counters with a left and a right that stings Holjevac.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holjevac but Holjevac pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##TD#
Holjevac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holjevac is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holjevac working the ground and pound from side control.
Holjevac lands an elbow.
Rusu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position. #T4#
Rusu is looking to regain half guard here but Holjevac keeps moving and retains side control.
Holjevac landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu is not content to let Holjevac control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Costel Rusu.
I've got Rusu 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Costel Rusu!
Our winner, Costel Rusu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nando Holjevac spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebem vam boga vratit cu se jaÄi'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1#
Rusu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henri defends it nicely.#CL#
Henri rushes Rusu and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henri lands a right hook to the body.
Rusu misses with a head kick.
Rusu looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Henri. #TD#
Rusu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Henri pushing down on Rusu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Henri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henri tries to pass to full mount but Rusu defends it.
Henri not doing much here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henri is thwarting Rusu's attempts to control the position.
Rusu is trying to stand back up but Henri is controlling him
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henri trying to control the pace.
Henri winds up and cracks Rusu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Henri tries to stand and escape but Rusu is controlling the position.
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henri stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Henri moves into range and clinches up with Rusu.#TD#
Henri tightens his grip and picks Rusu up, before dumping him to the ground. Rusu manages to land in guard.
Henri tries to stand but Rusu is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Henri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rusu, up you get! #T4#
Rusu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henri.
Rusu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Rusu looks to move away, Henri throws a big counter combo but Rusu just gets out of the way.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rusu.#TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusu being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Henri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rusu's face as Henri controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julma Henri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Henri clinches up with Rusu and pushes him back against the cage.
Henri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusu walks away with a smile on his face. Henri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Henri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rusu wants to get back to his feet but Henri is dominant here and he's now got Rusu's back!
Rusu trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henri controlling the positon.
Henri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Henri looking for the choke from the back.
Henri lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rusu hold on?! #SUB#
Henri has managed to slip his arm under Rusu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rusu is tapping out! Submission win for Henri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julma Henri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ren gets caught flat footed, as Acosta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acosta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acosta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ren keeping full guard, as Acosta tries to pass. #SUB#
Acosta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Acosta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
Acosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Acosta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ren pulls Acosta in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acosta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Acosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acosta defends it easily.
Ren looks winded!
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ren has his hands on Acosta's head, controlling the position.
Acosta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Acosta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ren regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Acosta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ren looking to control. #SUB#
Acosta drops back looking for a leg! Ren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ren manages to kick Acosta off! Acosta jumps back into Ren's guard.
Ren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Acosta trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Acosta postures up.
Acosta being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Ren drives through and clinches with Acosta against the cage. #TD2#
Ren pulls guard successfully.
Acosta trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Acosta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acosta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Acosta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acosta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Acosta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Acosta's half guard.
Acosta tries to get to full guard but Ren has control of the leg.
Ren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working. #SUB2#
Ren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Acosta defends it well.
Ren is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ren pulls his head out easily.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Ren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Acosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ren 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. #SUB#
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ren controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ren wants to take a breather but Acosta is having none of it. #SUB#
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
Acosta wants to improve his position but Ren is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ren wants to stand up but Acosta has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ren pulls his head out easily.
Tsung Dao Ren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ren sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ren pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ren is trying to work for a kimura but Acosta is defending well. #SUB#
Acosta actively working from the bottom here.
Ren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Ren is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Acosta is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tsung Dao Ren!
A very excited looking Tsung Dao Ren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dope lands an elbow inside.
Dope missing with knees to the body.
Dope'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.
Ren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dope is stalling here.
Ren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dope unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Dope breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dope has Ren up against the cage in a clinch.
Dope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ren avoids it.#T1#
Dope using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ren looks winded!
Dope scores with a knee to the head.
Dope scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dope.
Dope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ren blocks it with crossed arms.
Ren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dope scores with a knee to the head.
Dope lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dope scores with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ren 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.
Ren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dope landing knees to the head.
Ren is trying to stall.
Dope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ren. #T2#
Dope effectively controlling the action here.
Ren is trying to break the clinch but Dope is controlling him.
Dope unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ren is defending well for now.
Ren managing to block the knees to the body from Dope.
Dope tries to land a knee to the head but Ren blocks with his arms.
Ren is trying to push Dope away but Dope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ren is trying to pull guard but Dope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ren's defenses.
Dope lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dope has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Dope lands an elbow just above Ren 's eye.
Dope missing with knees to the body.
Ren letting Dope take a breather here.
Ren has Dope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jake Dope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsung Dao Ren.
Dope missing with knees to the body.
Dope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ren avoids it.
Dope looking to throw knees to the head but Ren is blocking nicely.
Dope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ren avoids it.
Dope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ren.
Ren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ren is trying to break the clinch but Dope is controlling him.
Dope unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Ren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dope after a bit of a struggle.
Dope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Ren pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ren looking for a triangle here. Dope is fighting it but it looks tight! Ren pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dope is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tsung Dao Ren!
Tsung Dao Ren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu shoots in and drives through. Makhacevov sprawls well.#TD2#
Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Makhacevov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is controlling Rusu's posture.#SU#
Rusu stands up from Makhacevov's guard - Rusu perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Makhacevov 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.#ES#
Rusu has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rusu sprawls well initially but Makhacevov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rusu is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.
Makhacevov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Rusu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rusu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusu is trying to control the position but Makhacevov postures up.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhacevov landing with the ground and pound.
Makhacevov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Makhacevov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Makhacevov scoring with some ground and pound.
Makhacevov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rusu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rusu is trying to defend but Makhacevov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rusu is looking for a sweep. Makhacevov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Rusu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rusu is refusing to be controlled, as Makhacevov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov prevents Rusu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Islam Makhacevov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rusu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet. #T1#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR#
Makhacevov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusu postures up. #SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get!
Makhacevov goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a stiff right hand.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
Costel Rusu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.
Makhacevov shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhacevov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Makhacevov takes one on the button.
Rusu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhacevov pinned against the cage. Makhacevov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhacevov as he avoids it easily.
Rusu leaves Makhacevov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makhacevov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rusu closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
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!
Rusu is working for takedown but Makhacevov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Rusu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed against the cage. #T3#
Makhacevov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rusu has Makhacevov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhacevov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rusu successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Rusu has his foot on Makhacevov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhacevov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhacevov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusu pulls Makhacevov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makhacevov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Makhacevov throws an elbow that misses. Rusu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makhacevov's guard. Nice move by Rusu!#REVR##SU#
Rusu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makhacevov, up you get! #TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rusu wriggles free and stands up.
Islam Makhacevov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makhacevov is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Makhacevov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Rusu.
Rusu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhacevov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rusu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Rusu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu managing to control the position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rusu wants to sweep here but Makhacevov controlling him for the moment.
Rusu seems keen to control Makhacevov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rusu.#TD2#
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Rusu is working away.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rusu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
Rusu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Makhacevov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusu keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Rusu tries to get to full guard but Makhacevov has control of the leg.
Makhacevov trying to control the action but Rusu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusu slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Rusu pulls Makhacevov into guard.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.#T4#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Rusu keeps moving.
Rusu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhacevov trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rusu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusu is looking to stand up but Makhacevov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Costel Rusu.
Well Rusu 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rusu!
Costel Rusu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Fightt pushes him off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ren enables Fightt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ren working a defensive guard here.
Fightt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fightt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ren trying to keep a closed guard but Fightt is proving a slippery customer.
Ren pulls Fightt in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fightt drops back looking for a leg! Ren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ren manages to kick Fightt off! Fightt jumps back into Ren's guard.
Fightt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ren's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fightt is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Fightt wants to work for an arm triangle but Ren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ren wants to control but Fightt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fightt is keen to just control but Ren is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fightt is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fightt wants to work for an arm triangle but Ren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ren wants to control but Fightt is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ren is defending against the submission attempts here by Fightt. #SUB2#
Fightt wants to work for an arm triangle but Ren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ren gets full guard.
Ren controlling Fightt's posture.
Fightt wants to pass the guard but Ren is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fightt trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Ren has control of Fightt's left arm, preventing Fightt from doing any damage. #T3#
Fightt tries to free his leg and advance position but Ren is retaining full guard.
Fightt trying to control but Ren is working from the bottom.
Ren working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fightt wants to control the action here but instead Ren manages to pass to full mount!
Ren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fightt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ren throwing strikes here but Fightt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Fightt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ren unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Ren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fightt turns into him and now he's in Ren's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fightt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fightt postures up. #SUB2#
Fightt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Fightt drops back looking for a leg! Ren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ren manages to kick Fightt off! Fightt jumps back into Ren's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ren keeping moving, preventing Fightt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quick Fightt 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##TD#
Ren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fightt on his heels. He'll look to pass Fightt's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Fightt is looking for a triangle but Ren pushes his legs off easily.
Fightt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fightt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ren is pushing down on Fightt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fightt is fighting to maintain full guard but Ren has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions off his back.
Ren prevents Fightt from improving his position.#T1#
Fightt trying to get back to full guard but Ren takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fightt is looking to escape.
Fightt regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fightt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fightt actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Ren is trying to control the action in half guard but Fightt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions off his back.
Ren is taking a breather. Fightt 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.#SUB2#
Fightt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions off his back.
Fightt is looking for a sweep. Ren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fightt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fightt has momentary wrist control but Ren slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Fightt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ren defends well.#SUB2#
Ren avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ren passes into side control. #T4#
Fightt tries to improve position but can't.
Ren working the body and head with strikes.
Fightt tries to buck Ren off but Ren is having none of it.
Fightt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ren keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ren trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fightt wants to pass the guard but Ren is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tsung Dao Ren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tsung Dao Ren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fightt looking for subs off his back but Ren has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Fightt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fightt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ren controlling the action here. #T1#
Ren missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fightt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fightt's head. #SUB#
Ren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fightt defends it well.
Ren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Fightt looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fightt actively working from the bottom here.
Ren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ren tries to pass to full mount but Fightt defends it. #SUB2#
Fightt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ren pulls his head out easily.
Fightt tries to roll over but Ren keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fightt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ren passes into side control!#T3#
Fightt tries to bench press Ren off him but Ren keeps the position.
Ren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fightt!
Fightt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ren controlling from the full mount.
Fightt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fightt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ren keeps control of the position as Fightt tries to break free. #T4##SUB#
Fightt fending off the submission attempt from Ren.
Ren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fightt can do to turn this around?
Fightt is trying to break free.
Ren is looking to control Fightt but Fightt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fightt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Ren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsung Dao Ren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ren 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsung Dao Ren!
Tsung Dao Ren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Blaszczak moves into the clinch.
Blaszczak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Blaszczak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Blaszczak pushes Rusu up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaszczak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rusu controls his hands.
Blaszczak gets through Rusu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Rusu pulls guard.
Blaszczak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaszczak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rusu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaszczak controls the pace.
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaszczak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rusu trying to keep a closed guard but Blaszczak is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rusu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaszczak defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Blaszczak clinches with his opponent.
Blaszczak misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands an uppercut.#T2#
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rusu is looking for a takedown.
Blaszczak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusu or not.
Our sources have told us that Rusu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rusu is breathing heavily.
Blaszczak pushes Rusu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands a left hand.
A short right from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak misses with a body punch.
Blaszczak blocks an uppercut.
Blaszczak throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Blaszczak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaszczak.
Rusu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaszczak.
Nice body punch from Blaszczak - that landed with a thud.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Rusu blocks a body shot from Blaszczak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaszczak.
Blaszczak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaszczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Blaszczak.
Blaszczak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaszczak scores with a hook to the body.
Blaszczak lands with a right to the head.
Blaszczak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rusu is rocked!
Blaszczak misses with the head strike.
Oh Rusu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaszczak misses with a punch on the inside.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Blaszczak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rusu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blaszczak fails to land.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Blaszczak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaszczak misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Blaszczak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with some punches.
Blaszczak working aggressively here.
Blaszczak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusu.
Blaszczak misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaszczak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaszczak.
Rusu seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaszczak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaszczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rusu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaszczak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaszczak scores with a hook to the body.
Blaszczak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaszczak dips a shoulder and cracks Rusu with a mighty uppercut! Rusu falls back against the cage and Blaszczak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rusu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Blaszczak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bielik Blaszczak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Dom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusu circles away.
Dom tries to clinch there but Rusu circles away.
Dom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusu looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Rusu as Dom shoots in.
Rusu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusu slaps away a takedown attempt from Dom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dom stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusu. Rusu gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Dom tries to clinch but Rusu is having none of it.
Rusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Dom clinches up against the cage.
Dom wants to take the fight to the mat but Rusu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rusu blocking some punches.
Rusu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dom is defending well.
Rusu wants to take the fight to the mat but Dom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rusu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dom smiles and moves away.
Dom fails to land the takedown.
Jesse Dom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dom.#CL#
Rusu tries to keep at a distance but Dom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dom crunches a lovely knee into Rusu's ribcage.
Dom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rusu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rusu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rusu can turn it around.
Rusu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##BC#
Dom breaks the clinch.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dom somewhat.
Rusu with the counter takedown but Dom avoids it easily.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rusu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dom.
Rusu goes for a double leg but Dom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dom continues to drive forward.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dom shoots for a double leg takedown but Rusu sprawls well. He's pushed Dom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dom wants it to stay on the feet.
Dom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rusu defends it nicely.#T4#
Dom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusu sprawls well. Rusu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dom gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rusu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dom, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Costel Rusu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dom goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Jesse Dom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dom shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dom shoots in but Rusu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rusu - the referee stops the clock and Dom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rusu. Dom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Rusu tries for a takedown but Dom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dom tries to clinch but Rusu moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rusu. No joy for Dom on that attempt.
Rusu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Rusu clinches with his opponent.
Dom misses with a knee strike.
Rusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dom manages to break the clinch.
Dom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rusu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dom prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Come on Dom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dom letting Rusu take a breather here.
Dom can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rusu.
Dom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusu fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Dom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusu stops a takedown attempt from Dom.
Dom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rusu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dom up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Dom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #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.#CL2#
Rusu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rusu stalling the fight.
Rusu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dom is keeping busy.#BC2#
Rusu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dom cracks the inside of Rusu's front leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dom slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rusu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dom darts in looking for a takedown but Rusu gets double underhooks and turns Dom into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Rusu misses.
Dom moves in looking to clinch but Rusu pushes him off.
Rusu misses with a takedown attempt - Dom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Dom has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rusu gets tackled into the cage by Dom. Dom maintains the clinch.
Rusu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Dom successfully pulls guard.
Rusu won't allow Dom to sweep him here.
Dom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rusu looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusu, not yet. #SUB2#
Rusu is looking for a triangle but Dom pushes his legs off easily.
Dom is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusu has wrist control.
Dom sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Dom trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dom throws a big right hand that misses.
Dom trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rusu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3##CL#
Dom clinches with his opponent.
Rusu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dom misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rusu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costel Rusu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dom goes for a double leg but Rusu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusu continues to drive forward.
Rusu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dom fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu with the counter takedown but Dom avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rusu. No joy for Dom on that attempt. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusu or perhaps it was just good defense by Dom, which made it look bad. #CL#
Dom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dom tries to land a knee to the head but Rusu blocks with his arms.
Dom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rusu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dom is pressed up against the cage. Rusu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dom down to the mat. Dom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dom swinging wildly here.
Jesse Dom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costel Rusu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dom darts in looking for a takedown but Rusu gets double underhooks and turns Dom into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Dom.
I think Rusu 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Park wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ren is trying to work for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Park doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ren.
Ren not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Park is trying to stand up here but Ren is controlling him well.
Ren is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ren works his way into full mount!
Ren tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ren lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Ren looking for a guillotine from mount but Park is having none of it.
Ren controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ren looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Park manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Park defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Park parries the strikes from Ren easily there. Ren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Park to escape.
Ren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Park's legs.
Ren 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.
Park gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Ren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsung Dao Ren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tsung Dao Ren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ren controls the pace.
Ren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ren works over Park with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Park is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ren has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Park is proving hard to escape from.
Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ren controls the pace.#T1#
Ren stops Park from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Park tries to clinch up but Ren circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Park shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ren gets back to half guard.
Park is breathing heavily.
Ren landing rabbit punches to the side of Park's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Ren has his hands clasped together around Park's back. He's all about the action.
Ren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Ren looking for submissions off his back.
Ren is concentrating on defense, preventing Park from advancing position.
Further stalling from Ren.#T3#
Ren gets full guard.
Park passes Ren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Park has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ren works to full guard. #SUB#
Park is posturing up here but Ren has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Park tries to roll out but it's too tight and Park has to tap! Slick submission there by Ren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsung Dao Ren!
In his post fight interview, Tsung Dao Ren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt - Rusu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Plunkett takes the fight into the clinch.
Plunkett scores with a shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Plunkett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rusu blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Plunkett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Plunkett has closed the distance and engaged Rusu in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Plunkett manages to break the clinch.
Plunkett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rusu wants to counter the offense by Plunkett and move into the clinch position.
Rusu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Plunkett. #T1#
Plunkett shoots for a takedown but Rusu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusu throws a big counter head kick but Plunkett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu is trying to force a seperation but Plunkett has the dominant position.
Plunkett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rusu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusu as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rusu eats them both and turns towards Plunkett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Costel Rusu has been cut.
Plunkett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Plunkett.
Rusu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Plunkett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rusu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rusu tries to work over Plunkett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Rusu. #T2#
Rusu goes for a takedown attempt but Plunkett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Plunkett rushes Rusu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Plunkett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plunkett trying to control the position here.
Plunkett continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plunkett is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Plunkett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plunkett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Plunkett is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Plunkett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Plunkett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Plunkett.
Plunkett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rusu takes one to the side of the head.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Plunkett looking to score a takedown here. Rusu is defending well but Plunkett drives through and ends up in Rusu's guard.#ROC#
Rusu is rocked!
Plunkett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rusu is still in real trouble! Can Plunkett finish him?
Plunkett advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Plunkett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Plunkett clinches.
Rusu seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Plunkett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plunkett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Plunkett.
Rusu feints the counter takedown.
Plunkett wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#CL#
Plunkett has managed to clinch. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plunkett fails to pull guard.
Rusu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plunkett. #TD#
Plunkett jumps guard and drags Rusu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rusu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plunkett dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Plunkett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Plunkett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plunkett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plunkett content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Plunkett passes into half guard.
Rusu is looking to improve his position.
Plunkett slows the pace down in half guard.
Plunkett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusu can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Plunkett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plunkett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plunkett'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.#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.
Plunkett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rusu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plunkett tries to pass to full mount but Rusu defends it.
Plunkett not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plunkett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusu blocks a low kick nicely.
Jake Plunkett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plunkett thuds a left hand into Rusu's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Plunkett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costel Rusu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Plunkett closes the distance and clinches.
Rusu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Plunkett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plunkett shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusu tries to sprawl out of it but Plunkett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plunkett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a head kick.
Plunkett has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Plunkett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plunkett dives in and grabs Rusu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusu pushes down on Plunkett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plunkett. #T1#
Plunkett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plunkett fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Plunkett with that takedown attempt.
Plunkett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Plunkett backs off Rusu throws a huge counter combo but Plunkett manages to avoid it all.
Rusu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plunkett is fending him off so far but Rusu persists. Nope, Plunkett circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plunkett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusu counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Rusu moves out of range of the body kick.
Plunkett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusu as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusu counters with a nice body kick.
Rusu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plunkett as he avoids it easily.
Plunkett with a poor takedown
and Rusu counters with a three punch combo that has Plunkett backing up. Plunkett nods at Rusu to acknowledge the strikes.
Plunkett fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusu tries to clinch but Plunkett moves out of range.
Plunkett shoots in for a double leg but Rusu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Plunkett misses with a takedown attempt - Rusu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Plunkett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusu shoots in but Plunkett avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rusu gets caught napping as Plunkett dives in and scores a takedown. Rusu manages to retain guard.
Plunkett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rusu is trying to hold Plunkett in close to prevent damage but Plunkett has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Plunkett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plunkett moves into full mount! Rusu won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Plunkett working for a guillotine from mount but Rusu is in no mood to give up.
Plunkett with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plunkett wants to finish this one by submission but Rusu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plunkett.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Plunkett.
Well Plunkett 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Plunkett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Waid moves into the clinch.
Rusu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Waid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waid is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Waid closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Waid landing strikes.
Waid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waid wants to control but Rusu is keeping him busy.
Waid tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Waid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waid wants to stand but Rusu is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waid connects with a decent elbow.
Rusu is looking for a sweep.
Waid landing a few strikes.
Rusu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Waid lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Waid staying calm.
Waid landing strikes.
Waid grinds an elbow into Rusu's temple.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling his head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid looks up at the clock and then as Rusu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Waid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Waid lands an elbow.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling his head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid is working Rusu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Waid lands an elbow. #T4##SUB#
Waid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rusu, who protects the arm well.
Waid works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Waid is looking to take a break and control but Rusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waid working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waid working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Waid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#
Rusu is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ALex Waid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rusu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waid.#CL#
Waid clinches up with Rusu and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rusu pulls Waid into guard.
Waid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
Waid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waid tries to stand but Rusu is controlling from the bottom.
Waid is working Rusu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Waid trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Waid stands up over Rusu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Waid trying to control but Rusu is working from the bottom.
Waid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Waid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Waid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusu's head.
Rusu is still in real trouble! Can Waid finish him?
Waid postures up and lands a big shot to Rusu's brow.
Waid with a nice head shot there.
Waid connects with a couple of short punches.
Waid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rusu's head.
ALex Waid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Waid drops back looking for a leg! Rusu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusu manages to kick Waid off! Waid jumps back into Rusu's guard.
Waid arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rusu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). ALex Waid!

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