Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Hartt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rorden circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartt is looking to break free of the clinch but Rorden has double underhooks.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rorden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartt falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doug Hartt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Doug Hartt has been cut.
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rorden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hartt looks winded!#T1#
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rorden. #TD#
Rorden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rorden wants to stand but Hartt is controlling the position. #SU2#
Hartt gets to his feet. Rorden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rorden has hold of one of Hartt's legs. Hartt is fighting the takedown attempt but Rorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Hartt wants to get back to his feet but Rorden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rorden wants to control from the top but Hartt keeps moving.
Rorden lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Rorden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Rorden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartt is controlling him.
Rorden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rorden tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Rorden pushes Hartt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Hartt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Rorden gets control of Hartt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rorden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Hartt stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rorden has Hartt pressed against the cage, preventing Hartt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden is looking for a takedown.
Hartt working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Rorden takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rorden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Hartt has his feet on Rorden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt'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.
#R2##CL#
Rorden rushes Hartt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rorden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartt.
Rorden goes for a takedown attempt but Hartt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rorden in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartt, pushing him back against the cage.
Rorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartt.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartt staying out of range there.
Rorden lands a jab to the head.
Hartt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rorden clobbers Hartt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Doug Hartt's cut even more.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Doug Hartt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartt lands a two punch combo.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden. #T2##CL#
Rorden clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartt stalks Rorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rorden's face. Rorden staggers backwards, shaken.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rorden with a body shot.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rorden.
Hartt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rorden eats them both and turns towards Hartt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Hartt misses with a double jab.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden misses with a wild body shot.
Rorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt is trying to push Rorden away but Rorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rorden breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Rorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartt's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rorden counters by clinching up.
Hartt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Rorden lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rorden successfully pulls guard.
Hartt prevents Rorden from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hartt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rorden, up you get!
A combination from Hartt does no damage.
Doug Hartt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Rorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartt.
Rorden tries to counter with a takedown but Hartt is quick to defend against it.
Hartt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rorden rushes Hartt and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rorden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hartt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Hartt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartt looks to land a combination but Rorden avoids it well.
Hartt lands with a nice combination. Rorden backs away looking to recover.
Rorden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##TD#
Rorden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rorden is trying to work for a kimura but Hartt is defending well. #SU#
Rorden stands up out of the half guard.
Rorden tries to clinch up.
Hartt misses with a wild combination.
Rorden tries to counter by clinching up but Hartt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hartt tries to move into range but Rorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Doug Hartt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Hartt misses with a double jab
and Rorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartt circles away.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Rorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rorden thuds a left hand into Hartt's body.
Hartt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rorden wants to clinch.
Hartt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Rorden wants to clinch up but Hartt keeps it at a distance.
Rorden tries to clinch there but Hartt circles away.
Hartt misses with a two punch combination.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden. #CL#
Rorden moves into range and clinches up with Hartt.#TD#
Rorden pulls Hartt into guard. #ES#
Rorden kicks Hartt off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Rorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rorden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartt after a bit of a struggle.
Rorden pushes Hartt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartt backwards. #T4#
Rorden lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rorden tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rorden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Hartt won't allow it.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rorden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rorden 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ray Rorden thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC7 - WAR GAMES
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Donderson lands a nice shot that snaps North's head back.
North looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
North looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
North takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Donderson slams his shin into North's torso.
North on the wrong end of a nice jab.
North takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donderson lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Donderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Pierre North has been cut.#KD2#
Donderson drops North with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but North looks back up at him and smiles so Donderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dirtee Donderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North shoots in for a double leg but Donderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donderson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirtee Donderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Fiana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiana is looking to score with low kicks.
Pickles scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Fiana misses.
Pickles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiana defends it well.
Fiana lands a slapping body shot.
Fiana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#KD2#
Pickles lands a left and a right that send Fiana crashing to the mat, dazed. Pickles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Fiana is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Pickles darts in and clinches Fiana up against the cage.
Oh Fiana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickles misses with the head strike.
Pickles is pushing Fiana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pickles stalling.
Pickles throws a head punch that misses.
Fiana is trying to drag Pickles to the mat but Pickles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pickles misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickles throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiana.
Pickles working aggressively here.
Fiana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickles misses with some punches.
Pickles misses with the head strike.
Fiana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiana.
Pickles misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiana blocks an uppercut.
Fiana blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pickles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickles lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fiana falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Pickles!

Event: CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo lands the left hand.
Alatalo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hollbrook to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hollbrook just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikko Alatalo!
Mikko Alatalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #2
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
North tries for a takedown but Manchinha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manchinha tries to clinch #TD#
and North counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Manchinha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes North off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
North clinches with his opponent.
Manchinha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
North misses with some punches.
North is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manchinha to keep the fight standing.
Manchinha lands a shot to the body.
North is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manchinha is keeping busy.
Manchinha slows down the pace here.
Manchinha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt North or not.
Manchinha lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North tries to land a knee to the head but Manchinha blocks with his arms.
North is breathing heavily.#T1#
Manchinha is trying to push North away but North has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
North blocks a body shot from Manchinha.
Manchinha pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
North trying to land knees to the body.
Manchinha works on North's body with a couple of short punches.
Manchinha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
North keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manchinha's efforts to push away.
North has Manchinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manchinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchinha gets through North's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manchinha lands with a light punch inside.
Manchinha lands a shoulder strike.
Manchinha lands with a light punch inside.
Manchinha lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Manchinha 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!
Manchinha presses North against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchinha.
Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Manchinha pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Manchinha.
Manchinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of North backwards.
Manchinha presses North against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manchinha lands a body punch.
Manchinha lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
North is rocked!
North takes a shot to the head.
Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manchinha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manchinha slowing the pace effectively.
Manchinha scores with a shoulder strike.
Manchinha throws a big uppercut that drops North! More strikes from Manchinha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! North lies dazed against the cage as Manchinha celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Manchinha!

Event: TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
A nice combination there by Hartt.
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merciianaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Hartt steps away.
Hartt swinging wildly here.
Hartt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Merciianaa eats them both and turns towards Hartt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hartt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartt throws a series of punches but Merciianaa moves out of range.
Hartt cracks a nice hook into Merciianaa's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merciianaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartt's sensitive parts.
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Merciianaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Merciianaa. #CUT2#
It looks like Doug Hartt has been cut.
Hartt working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Hartt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartt blocks an elbow strike from Merciianaa. #BC#
Hartt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Merciianaa. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merciianaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Merciianaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Merciianaa throws an elbow that misses.
Hartt has had enough of the clinch but Merciianaa keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Merciianaa.
Merciianaa lands an elbow inside that Hartt shrugs off.
Hartt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Merciianaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
The referee calls for Merciianaa to work.
Hartt is trying to break the clinch but Merciianaa is controlling him.
Merciianaa lands an elbow inside that Hartt shrugs off.
Merciianaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merciianaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Hartt won't want to take too many of those.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Hartt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merciianaa stalling against the cage.
Hartt working hard to break the clinch.
Merciianaa stalling against the cage.
Merciianaa with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Doug Hartt's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Merciianaa is pushing Hartt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Merciianaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Merciianaa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rocky Merciianaa.
Hartt misses with a two punch combination.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merciianaa.
Merciianaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merciianaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Merciianaa slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
A countering left hand to the body from Merciianaa misses.
Hartt throws a right hand that Merciianaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Merciianaa also avoids with ease.
Merciianaa thumps Hartt with a low kick.
Hartt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Merciianaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartt avoids the head kick by Merciianaa. #T4#
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merciianaa.
Hartt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merciianaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merciianaa is looking to slow Hartt down with leg kicks.
Hartt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merciianaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Merciianaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Hartt is wise to it.
Hartt tries to bum rush Merciianaa with a series of wild strikes but Merciianaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merciianaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merciianaa dodges the punch combination from Hartt.
Hartt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMerciianaa.
Merciianaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartt. That did some damage!
Hartt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merciianaa.
Hartt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doug Hartt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Merciianaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Merciianaa misses with a straight left.
Hartt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Merciianaa counters with a nice body kick.
Merciianaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Merciianaa is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt misses with the combination.
Hartt looks to land a combination but Merciianaa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartt throws a series of punches but Merciianaa moves out of range.
Hartt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merciianaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartt throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doug Hartt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A combination from Hartt does no damage.
That kick from Merciianaa tenderised Hartt's leg. Hartt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merciianaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartt.
Hartt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merciianaa counters with a leg kick.
Merciianaa slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
Hartt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hartt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Merciianaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartt has time to react.
Hartt misses with a double jab
and Merciianaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Merciianaa throws a head kick that Hartt semi-blocks.
Merciianaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Merciianaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merciianaa lands with a kick to the temple. Hartt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
Doug Hartt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Merciianaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merciianaa throws a head kick that Hartt semi-blocks. #CUT2#
Jeez, Doug Hartt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Merciianaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hartt momentarily.
Doug Hartt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merciianaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Hartt steps away.
Hartt throws a series of punches but Merciianaa avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Merciianaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merciianaa lands with a shot to the body.
Merciianaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartt's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Merciianaa.
Merciianaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merciianaa scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Merciianaa. That's going to slow Hartt down.
A punch combination from Hartt misses.
Merciianaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merciianaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hartt if he has to take too many more of those.
Merciianaa lands the left hand.
Merciianaa lands a nice hook to Hartt's body. Hartt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hartt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Merciianaa throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Merciianaa gets a clinch.
Merciianaa lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Hartt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocky Merciianaa!

Event: Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Fiana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michigawa is out of range and Fiana settles back down.
Fiana shoots in for a double leg but Michigawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michigawa swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Michigawa moves into range and clinches up with Fiana.
Fiana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michigawa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Fiana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiana is trying to drag Michigawa to the mat but Michigawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fiana is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michigawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Michigawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiana after a bit of a struggle.
Fiana tries to break the clinch but Michigawa is controlling the position.
Fiana stops a takedown attempt from Michigawa.
Fiana is working for takedown but Michigawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fiana prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Fiana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Michigawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Fiana throws strikes from the back but Michigawa rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Michigawa.#SUB2#
Michigawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiana defends it easily.
Michigawa wants to get back to his feet but Fiana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fiana stopping the sweep attempt from Michigawa.#T3#
Fiana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michigawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Michigawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#ES2#
Michigawa pushes Fiana off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Fiana gets caught flat footed, as Michigawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michigawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michigawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michigawa pushing down on Fiana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michigawa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Fiana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michigawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Michigawa stops Fiana from getting back to his feet.
Michigawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michigawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fiana is refusing to be controlled, as Michigawa sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Michigawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Michigawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seto Michigawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Michigawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Fiana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiana is staying active underneath Michigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michigawa controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiana tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Michigawa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Michigawa is working for a kimura here but Fiana manages to reverse the position and he's now in Michigawa's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Michigawa has his foot on Fiana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiana works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Michigawa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fiana prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiana.
Michigawa goes for a takedown attempt but Fiana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Fiana drives through and clinches with Michigawa against the cage. #T2#
Michigawa tries to circle away but Fiana has him pinned against the cage.
Michigawa prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Fiana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiana is defended easily by Michigawa.
Michigawa feints the counter takedown.
Fiana fails with the takedown.
Michigawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Fiana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fiana ducks right into an uppercut from Michigawa.
Michigawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiana defends it nicely.
Michigawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiana walks into a stiff left hand from Michigawa.
Fiana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michigawa as he jumps to the side.
Michigawa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fiana crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seto Michigawa!

Event: TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Kovalskii slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
Hartt falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Hartt didn't expect that. #ES#
Hartt pushes Kovalskii off and scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Hartt. #CUT#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartt throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a shoot takedown. Hartt fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Hartt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Kovalskii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hartt is trying to keep an underhook but Kovalskii manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hartt pushes Kovalskii off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Kovalskii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hartt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hartt misses with a combination #TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Hartt kicks Kovalskii off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalskii slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
And Kovalskii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Hartt misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Hartt didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kovalskii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kovalskii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kovalskii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hartt has picked Kovalskii up and slammed him! Kovalskii can't keep hold of the triangle and Hartt manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Hartt stands up.
A punch combination from Hartt misses.
Kovalskii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hartt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalskii manages to avoid it.
Hartt misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hartt!
We've been informed that Kovalskii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kovalskii prevents Hartt from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hartt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kovalskii has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB2#
Kovalskii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hartt is trying to escape and Kovalskii transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hartt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kovalskii! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pan Kovalskii!
During a confident post fight interview, Pan Kovalskii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFC 7: The Human x Bulver
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ivanov pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster is trying to drag Ivanov to the mat but Ivanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Ivanov has him pressed against the cage.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Ivanov is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brad Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Foster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster fails with the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Foster avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #ROC#
Foster is rocked!
Foster looks winded!#CL#
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Foster pulls Ivanov into guard.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Foster wants to control the position but Ivanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Ivanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foster tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
Ivanov prevents Foster from standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Ivanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanov to the ground. Ivanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Ivanov darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Foster stalling.
Foster has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Foster prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Foster wants to stall.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Foster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.
Foster prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #T2#
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Foster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Ivanov throws Foster to one side and escapes!#T3#
Igor Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Foster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Foster shoots and misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanov.#TD2#
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ivanov has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.#T4#
Foster feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Foster tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges. #CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
Foster misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster with the counter takedown but Ivanov avoids it easily.
A big left from Foster misses.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster lands a high kick!
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
And Foster tries to counter it with a takedown but Ivanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Igor Ivanov 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.
Foster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
Ivanov is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Foster lands a front kick.
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanov's shoulder, as Ivanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Foster scores with a head kick.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Foster shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Ivanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Ivanov lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Ivanov.#T3#
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Brad Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoster.#T4#
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Ivanov!

Event: Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Fiana dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Fiana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!#SUB#
Fiana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Silva is staying active underneath Fiana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Fiana pushes his legs off easily.
Fiana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Silva is trying to keep Fiana in close.
Fiana is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiana's guard. #REVB#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva pushes down on Fiana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Fiana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiana wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Silva passes to side control.
Fiana wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiana!
Fiana is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Fiana defends it well.
Silva controlling his opponent. #T3#
Silva mounts Fiana! Really nice guard pass there!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiana is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but Fiana turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fiana.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Fiana is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiana avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to pass the guard but Fiana is defending well.
Fiana wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to control. Fiana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Fiana is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Fiana is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva 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#
No luck for Fiana with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fiana trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is looking to pass Fiana's guard but actually Fiana recovers to full guard.
Fiana keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiana trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Fiana keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiana is on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Fiana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fiana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiana tries to get out of the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva stops Fiana from standing up.
Fiana keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Fiana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pushes down on Fiana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Fiana is working away.
Fiana is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiana is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiana! #T3#
Fiana has given up his back. #SUB2#
Silva tightening his grip on Fiana, looking for the choke.
Silva controlling well, preventing Fiana from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Fiana is trying to defend against the choke here but Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silva Tightens the hold and Fiana taps out furiously! Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hartt moves into the clinch.
Bates is pressed up against the cage. Hartt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bates down to the mat. Bates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Hartt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Hartt in a clinch. #BC2#
Hartt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartt misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Hartt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Billie Bates has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hartt drops Bates with a beautiful combination! Bates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hartt is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartt fakes the body blow, causing Bates to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bates goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Hartt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Stafford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartt as he avoids it easily.
Doug Hartt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Stafford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hartt pushes Stafford off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Hartt moves into range and clinches up with Stafford.#TD2#
Hartt lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartt is controlling him.
Stafford is trying to keep Hartt in close.
Hartt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stafford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Hartt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stafford, up you get!
Hartt connects with a body shot that sends Stafford's belly button to the back.
Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Hartt. #CL2#
Hartt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stafford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartt tries to break free but Stafford pushes him back against the cage.
Stafford is trying to pull guard but Hartt has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stafford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartt smiles and moves away.
Stafford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hartt counters with a left to the body.
Stafford is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Stafford gets tackled into the cage by Hartt. Hartt maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hartt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hartt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Stafford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hartt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stafford.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stafford defending against the ground and pound.
Hartt controls the position.
Stafford is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stafford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hartt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stafford, who protects the arm well.
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. #T3#
Stafford tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stafford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hartt wants to get back to his feet.
Hartt moves into full guard.
Stafford sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stafford prevents Hartt from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Stafford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stafford won't allow Hartt to sweep him here.
Stafford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hartt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hartt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hartt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stafford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Hartt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hartt throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Hartt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stafford on his heels. He'll look to pass Stafford's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Stafford has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hartt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stafford tries to pull guard but Hartt holds him up against the cage and eventually Stafford drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Hartt is trying to trip Stafford. He has hold of a leg but Stafford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hartt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Stafford pushes Hartt off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hartt has Stafford up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Stafford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartt to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Stafford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hartt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stafford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hartt scores with a takedown into Stafford's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stafford is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Stafford has gone for a leg lock! Hartt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stafford's guard.#REVB#
Doug Hartt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stafford trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartt wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving. #T2#
Stafford wants to sweep but no luck.
Hartt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stafford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hartt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stafford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Stafford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartt sees it coming and defends easily.
Hartt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##ES2#
Hartt pushes Stafford off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Hartt drives through and clinches with Stafford against the cage. #BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Hartt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stafford to the mat! Stafford manages to get full guard. #ES#
Stafford uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Hartt feints and as Stafford raises his hands in defense, Hartt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stafford throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Stafford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Stafford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartt advances to half guard.
Hartt thows a huge punch but Stafford dodges it nicely.
Stafford trying to control but Hartt postures up.
Hartt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hartt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Hartt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hartt pushes Stafford up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stafford tries to pull guard but Hartt won't allow it.
Stafford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartt's efforts to push away.
Stafford fails to pull guard. #TD#
Stafford manages to pull guard.
Stafford wants to control the position but Hartt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hartt trying to pass the guard but Stafford defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartt is trying to control the action in half guard but Stafford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartt is controlling the pace.
Hartt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stafford is trying to maintain the position but Hartt is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Stafford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stafford.
Hartt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stafford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartt looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hartt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stafford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartt is one step ahead there.
Stafford throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hartt clinches up with Stafford and pushes him back against the cage.
Stafford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartt after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Hartt to work.
Stafford fails to pull guard. #T3##TD2#
Hartt successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Stafford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stafford preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hartt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartt has his hands on Stafford's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Stafford stands up from Hartt's guard - Stafford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stafford throws a body punch but Hartt moves out of range. #T4#
Stafford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartt circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hartt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Stafford makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stafford fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hartt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stafford to the ground. Hartt is now in Stafford's guard.
Harris Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doug Hartt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Stafford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Hartt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartt 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Hartt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Whitfield tries to sprawl but Hartt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hartt trying to pass the guard but Whitfield defending well.
Hartt blocks the strikes from Whitfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Hartt escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hartt throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Whitfield has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hartt.
Whitfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hartt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Whitfield is trying desperately to improve position.#SU2#
Hartt stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hartt rushes Whitfield with punches - Whitfield moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Whitfield goes down! Hartt follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Hartt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
McFly stalks Fiana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fiana's face. Fiana staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Fiana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiana showed some decent athleticism there.
McFly tries to kick Fiana off in order to stand up. Fiana Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McFly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McFly to see if he's OK.
McFly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Fiana looking to isolate an arm here. McFly doesn't see it coming and as Fiana extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fiana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Fiana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Parsia goes for a double leg but Ivanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanov continues to drive forward.
Ivanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parsia or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Ivanov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parsia to the mat! Parsia manages to get full guard.
Parsia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Parsia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsia wants to sweep but no luck.
Parsia keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parsia can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parsia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Parsia 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. #T1#
Parsia postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Parsia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Parsia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanov has momentary wrist control but Parsia slips an elbow through the middle.
Parsia stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls the position.
Parsia cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Ivanov trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parsia chips away with some ground and pound.
Parsia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parsia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parsia postures up.
Parsia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parsia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Parsia 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Parsia.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parsia to the mat! Parsia manages to get full guard.
Parsia wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parsia keeps trying to improve his position.
Parsia seems keen to control Ivanov's posture.
We've been informed that Parsia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanov wants to stand but Parsia has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Parsia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard. #REVB#
Parsia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parsia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Parsia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parsia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parsia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riccardo Parsia 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#
Parsia shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parsia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parsia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riccardo Parsia.
No luck for Parsia with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and bounces Parsia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsia pulls Ivanov in to control the position. #T1#
Parsia keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Parsia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Parsia connects with a couple of short punches.
Parsia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsia 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.
Parsia advances to half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Parsia has control of the leg.
Parsia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Parsia's head to control him but Parsia postures up. #T2#
Parsia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Parsia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parsia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Parsia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parsia uses his free foot to push down on Ivanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ivanov.
Parsia controlling his opponent.
Parsia with good strikes from the mount here!
Parsia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parsia lands a big elbow.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Parsia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riccardo Parsia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Parsia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parsia controlling from mount.
Ivanov wants to hold on but Parsia pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riccardo Parsia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parsia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Parsia persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Parsia with a poor takedown
and Ivanov counters with a series of strikes. Parsia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parsia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igor Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riccardo Parsia.
A nice combination there by Ivanov. #CUT#
It looks like Riccardo Parsia has been cut.
Parsia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov lands with a good body shot.
Ivanov looks to land a body kick but Parsia moved away.
Ivanov scores with a body shot. #TD#
Ivanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Ivanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanov wants to control but Parsia is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parsia regains half guard.
Parsia is trying to get back to full guard.
Parsia is trying to control but can't.
Parsia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parsia is trying to control but can't.
Parsia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parsia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Parsia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parsia controlling the pace. #T2#
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parsia is looking to advance position but Ivanov won't allow it.
Parsia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Parsia controlling the action here. #T3#
Ivanov has hold of Parsia's hands but Parsia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Parsia.
Parsia controlling the action here.
Parsia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parsia content to control rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parsia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parsia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parsia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parsia wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Parsia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Igor Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Ivanov is rocked!
Parsia slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Ivanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
More stalling from Parsia.

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 Igor Ivanov.
I think Parsia 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Parsia!

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