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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 26, 2019
#R1#
Boon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muhammad in his tracks.
Boon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Boon is avoiding it.
Boon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boon lands a nice shot to the body.
Boon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boon!
Muhammad shoots in looking for a takedown. Boon tries to sprawl out of it but Muhammad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boon lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Boon. No joy for Muhammad on that attempt.
Edgar Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Boon keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhammad misses with a kick to the body.
Boon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhammads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boon connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Muhammad.
A left lands for Boon.
Boon connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Boon lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boon.
Muhammad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muhammad shoots in but no luck this time.
Boon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muhammad's head.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Boon slips the punch.
Boon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muhammad back to the cage. Boon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boon lands a jab to Muhammad's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muhammad in his tracks.
Boon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muhammad has time to react.
Muhammad has a takedown stuffed.
Boon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muhammad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boon avoids it really well and circles away.
Muhammad looks winded!#T2#
Muhammad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhammad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Boon.
Jab from Boon.
Boon with a nice cross.
Boon stuffs the takedown attempt from Muhammad. Muhammad gets slowly back to his feet.
Boon lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhammad's head.
Boon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boon lands with a cross.
Boon connects with a body shot that sends Muhammad's belly button to the back.
Muhammad is looking to clinch.
Muhammad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muhammad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Boon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Boon.
Edgar Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boon lands a jab-cross combination.
Muhammad fails with the takedown.
Boon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boon lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhammad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boon to score with a decent uppercut.
Boon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhammad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad tries to clinch there but Boon circles away.
Muhammad is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muhammad.
Boon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muhammad eats them both and turns towards Boon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Boon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Boon there.
Boon feints a jab promting Muhammad to slip. Boon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Muhammad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Muhammad is rocked!
Boon scores with a hook to the body. Muhammad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Boon lands a nice looking body shot.
Boon scores with a body shot.
Muhammad shoots in and drives through. Boon sprawls well.
Muhammad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muhammad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muhammad scrambles back to his feet.
Muhammad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boon defends well and Muhammad ends up having to push Boon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boon leaves Muhammad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhammads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muhammad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhammad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boon lunges at Muhammad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhammad's hand.
Muhammad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boon lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Boon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boon works Muhammad's body with a nice hook.
Boon lands a jab-cross combination.
Boon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muhammad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Boon finish him?
Jab, jab by Boon - just one landing.
Muhammad drops his hands momentarily and Boon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boon lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhammad off the cage and back into range.
Boon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhammad's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boon lands a nice hook to Muhammad's body. Muhammad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muhammad seems to have recovered his senses.
Boon connects with a looping right hand.
Boon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boon with a jab.
Boon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhammad doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boon.
Boon lands with a nice body punch.
Muhammad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
Muhammad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Boon gets in close and tags Muhammad with a short punch that almost sends Muhammad to the mat! Oh Muhammad is in big trouble! He turns his back on Boon, trying to create some distance but Boon rushes him, striking wildly and Muhammad goes down! The referee tackles Boon into the cage to end the fight! Boon is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Boon!
A very excited looking Edgar Boon 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:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1##KD2#
Tymonowicz drops Muhammad with a beautiful combination! Muhammad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tymonowicz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Muhammad is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Tymonowicz feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Muhammad collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henryk Tymonowicz!
A very excited looking Henryk Tymonowicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2019
#R1#
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Adams counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhammad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhammad ducks right into an uppercut from Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhammad.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muhammad pinned against the cage. Muhammad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Muhammad throws a sloppy head kick
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Muhammad.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a body kick.
Muhammad tries to clinch up
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Adams throws a big counter combination but Muhammad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muhammad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.#T2#
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhammad's waist but Muhammad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams throws a one two combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
Muhammad throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Muhammad looks winded!
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.#CUT#
The cut above Atif Muhammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Adams lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Muhammad sprawling to the canvas. Adams follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Muhammad hang on? #ROC#
Muhammad is rocked!#SUB2#
Muhammad actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Adams seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Muhammad is looking to escape.
Adams prevents Muhammad from improving his position.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muhammad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muhammad wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muhammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muhammad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Muhammad is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muhammad.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muhammad throws a counter combo.
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
Atif Muhammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Muhammad has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhammad swivels and escapes.
Muhammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhammad looks to throw a body kick
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Muhammad stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Muhammad shoots in and gets a takedown into Adams's guard.#ES#
Adams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Muhammad is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muhammad.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Adams.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muhammad back to the cage. Adams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhammad.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Muhammad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Muhammad gets to his feet. Adams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Muhammad instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Callum Adams is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Adams avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhammad.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Muhammad. #T3#
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Muhammad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Muhammad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muhammad shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Muhammad, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Muhammad against the cage but Muhammad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Muhammad.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muhammad. Muhammad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams misses with a combination
and Muhammad counters with a two punch combo. #T4##CL2#
Muhammad clinches with his opponent.
Adams wants to break free but Muhammad has control.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muhammad.
Muhammad with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Adams counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Adams!
Callum Adams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Muhammad dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Muhammad's head and hops out.
Muhammad misses with a combination
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Hunt scores with a jab. Muhammad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muhammad circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick by Muhammad misses
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Muhammad tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
Muhammad looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Hunt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhammad keeps working.
Hunt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad trying to remain calm as Hunt controls from the top position.
The ground and pound from Hunt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Hunt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muhammad is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Hunt crashes against the mat.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Muhammad is defending the strikes.
Hunt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Muhammad.
Hunt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muhammad sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Muhammad is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Hunt tries to score with some ground and pound. Muhammad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunt wants to control but Muhammad is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Muhammad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Muhammad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunt'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.
Muhammad throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Hunt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Muhammad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Muhammad prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4##BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muhammad scrambles back to his feet.
Muhammad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Atif Muhammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muhammad back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
Atif Muhammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Hunt!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 06, 2018
#R1#
Hunt cracks Muhammad with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Muhammad fails with the takedown
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Muhammad tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Muhammad is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Muhammad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hunt tries to strike from the bottom.
Muhammad stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammad defends well.#T1#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Muhammad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muhammad won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muhammad wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Muhammad throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely. #SUB#
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Muhammad controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muhammad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Muhammad's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt with a jab.
Muhammad shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
The cut above Atif Muhammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhammad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muhammad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Muhammad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Muhammad with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
Atif Muhammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muhammad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhammad with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Hunt!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 18, 2018
#R1#
A head kick misses from Muhammad.
Muhammad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hands defends well and Muhammad ends up having to push Hands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hands doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhammad tries to bum rush Hands with a series of wild strikes but Hands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Hands catches Muhammad right on the button with a cross.
Hands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muhammad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muhammad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atif Muhammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hands duly obliges.
Hands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhammad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
Muhammad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhammad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hands counter with a right hand.
Hands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hands works Muhammad's body with a nice hook.
Muhammad closes the distance but Hands moves to the side
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands scores with a shot to the body.
Pillow Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hands stuns Muhammad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands lands a nice shot that snaps Muhammad's head back. #CUT2#
Atif Muhammad's cut is getting worse.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muhammad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hands counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muhammad! Hands lets Muhammad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hands lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Atif Muhammad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Atif Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hands scores with a jab to the body.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhammad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Hands.
Hands with a hook.
Muhammad on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Jeez, Atif Muhammad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhammad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hands drops Muhammad with a big left hand! Muhammad is injured, injured bad! Hands jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pillow Hands!
In his post fight interview, Pillow Hands gave a big smile as he said 'Hope my hands tasted damn good, because you won't be able to eat anything else for a while!'.

 

Event: ORC 17: Ragnarok     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis avoids the head kick by Muhammad.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Muhammad 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davis 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. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deontay Davis!
Our winner, Deontay Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ORC 10: Immortal     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Muhammad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago lands a two punch combo.
Muhammad tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drago tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Muhammad drives through and clinches with Drago against the ropes. #BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago 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.
Muhammad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhammad doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away. #CL2#
Drago has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago stalks Muhammad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muhammad's face. Muhammad staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
Atif Muhammad's cut is getting worse.
Muhammad on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Drago rushes Muhammad and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago has Muhammad pressed against the ropes, preventing Muhammad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muhammad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Drago breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Drago moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhammad wants to get back to striking at distance but Drago won't allow it.
Muhammad looking to stall.
Drago has Muhammad pressed against the ropes, preventing Muhammad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muhammad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Muhammad misses
and Drago counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
Jeez, Atif Muhammad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vatli Drago!

 

Event: ORC 6: Deadlock     
Date:   Apr 29, 2018
#R1#
Evans scores with a one two! Muhammad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Muhammad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Muhammad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhammad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands a left hand.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Muhammad prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhammad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhammad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evans tries to break free but Muhammad pushes him back against the ropes.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhammads head. #T1##BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muhammad circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhammad.
Ray Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
Muhammad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhammad doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.#CL2#
Muhammad drives through and clinches with Evans against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Muhammad keeps him there for the moment.
Evans gets through Muhammad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muhammads head.
Muhammad has Evans pressed against the ropes, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans lands a right hand. #T2#
Evans tries to circle away but Muhammad has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Muhammad blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans cracks Muhammad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
The cut above Atif Muhammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OH! Muhammad has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Evans smells blood and charges in for the finish! Evans unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Muhammad sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ORC 2: Uprising     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Szymuszowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muhammad is out of range and Szymuszowski settles back down. #CL2#
Szymuszowski closes the distance and clinches.
Szymuszowski stalling against the ropes. #BC2#
Szymuszowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Muhammad.
Muhammad darts in trying to clinch
and Szymuszowski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Szymuszowski looks to land a combination. Muhammad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muhammad is looking to clinch.
Szymuszowski steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Muhammad to the mat! Muhammad looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Szymuszowski is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Szymuszowski jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!

 

Event: SFC24 - Nam vs Logan 2     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Acre misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Muhammad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muhammad.
Acre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Muhammad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Acre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Acre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Acre landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Acre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acre lands with a nice combination. Muhammad backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acre lands a head kick. Muhammad smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Muhammad tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Muhammad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Acre breaks the clinch.
Muhammad lands with a nice body kick.
Acre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Muhammad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acre won't be happy with that. #ES#
Acre throws Muhammad to one side and escapes!
Acre is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acre lands a nice looking body kick.
Muhammad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Acre cracks the inside of Muhammad's front leg. #CL2#
Acre tries to keep at a distance but Muhammad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Acre prevents Muhammad from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Acre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acre lands a head kick. Muhammad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhammad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acre.
Nice takedown defense from Muhammad. No joy for Acre on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mass Acre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acre swivels and escapes.
As Muhammad looks to move away, Acre throws a big counter combo but Muhammad just gets out of the way.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Acre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muhammad.
Acre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Acre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muhammad's half guard.#SUB#
Acre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muhammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Acre trying to control the action but Muhammad is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muhammad looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Acre wants to work for an arm triangle but Muhammad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muhammad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muhammad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Acre moves into full mount! Muhammad won't be happy about that!
Muhammad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Acre.
Muhammad is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mass Acre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Muhammad looks to clinch
and Acre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muhammad is looking to clinch.
No luck for Acre with that takedown attempt.
Acre tries a head kick but it misses.
Mass Acre is winning the standup battle so far.
Acre throws a one two combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Atif Muhammad's cut even more.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acre.
Acre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Acre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhammad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acre misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acre tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Acre moves in looking to clinch but Muhammad pushes him off.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt
and Acre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mass Acre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt - Acre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Acre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muhammad.
Acre stalks Muhammad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muhammad's face. Muhammad staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
The cut above Atif Muhammad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muhammad tries to clinch but Acre moves out of range.
Acre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acre sprawls well. Acre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muhammad gets slowly back to his feet.
Acre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhammad defends it nicely.#T2#
Acre has a takedown stuffed.
Acre looks to land a combination. Muhammad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acre slaps away a takedown attempt from Muhammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muhammad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Acre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acre fails to land with a series of punches.
Acre looks for a takedown but Muhammad sprawls well.
Muhammad is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Acre throws a good cross that connects.
Acre fails to land with a series of punches.
Mass Acre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Muhammad gets a clinch.
Acre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhammad walks away with a smile on his face. Acre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Acre darts in and clinches Muhammad up against the cage.#TD2#
Muhammad pulls guard successfully.
Acre won't allow Muhammad to get back to his feet.
Acre trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acre looking to pass the guard.
Muhammad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acre controls the pace.#T4#
Muhammad controls Acre momentarily but Acre frees himself.
Muhammad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Muhammad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Acre has passed into half guard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acre tries to pass to full mount but Muhammad defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mass Acre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muhammad misses with a takedown
and Acre counters with a two punch combo.
Muhammad dodges the punch combination from Acre.
No luck for Muhammad with that takedown attempt.
Muhammad motions for Acre to come forward. Muhammad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acre throws a nice head kick!
Muhammad tries for a takedown but Acre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mass Acre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acre throws a series of punches but Muhammad moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acre circles away.#CL#
Acre forces Muhammad back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Acre tries to score a body lock takedown but Muhammad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhammad gets underhooks to prevent Acre's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Acre manages to break the clinch.
Muhammad leaves Acre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Acre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhammad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Acre to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhammad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Acre moves in looking to clinch but Muhammad pushes him off.
Muhammad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Acre lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
Atif Muhammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhammad throws a sloppy head kick and Acre moves out of range easily.
Acre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muhammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhammad misses with a leg kick
and Acre counters with a nice body shot.
Acre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acre connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Muhammad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muhammad prevents Acre from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Acre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muhammad looking to pass the guard.
Muhammad trying to control but Acre is working from the bottom.
Muhammad landing with the ground and pound.
Acre trying to keep a closed guard but Muhammad is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muhammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muhammad wants to control from the top but Acre keeps moving.
Acre 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##T4##SUB#
Acre 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.
Acre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muhammad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Acre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammad can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atif Muhammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mass Acre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Muhammad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acre pulls his head out easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mass Acre!

 

Event: SFN St Petersburg 3     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Zek moves into the clinch.
Zek could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Zek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zek won't allow Muhammad to get back to his feet.
Zek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Zek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muhammad wants to get back to his feet but Zek is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU#
Zek stands and steps away. Muhammad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Zek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muhammad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zek is in Muhammad's guard.
Muhammad can't keep his opponent in guard - Zek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muhammad tries to roll over but Zek keeps him under control.#SU#
Zek stands up and beckons Muhammad to join him on the feet.
Muhammad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zek will feel that in the morning.
Muhammad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zek.
Zek is breathing heavily.#T2#
Zek misses with a takedown attempt - Muhammad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muhammad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigantcer Zek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zek shoots in looking for a takedown. Muhammad tries to sprawl out of it but Zek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muhammad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Zek as Muhammad shoots in.
Muhammad misses with a series of wild punches.
Zek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Zek tries to close the distance and clinch but Muhammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zek walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gigantcer Zek has been cut.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muhammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhammad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zek defends it nicely.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Zek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhammad's waist but Muhammad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zek off to one side.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zek but Zek pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##TD#
Muhammad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Zek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhammad tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Zek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!#ES2#
Muhammad pushes Zek off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigantcer Zek dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Muhammad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhammad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Zek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muhammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zek moves away.#CL#
Zek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhammad, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhammad just leaning against Zek, taking a breather.
Muhammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zek is defending well.
Zek stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zek pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muhammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zek wants to stand but Muhammad is controlling the position.
Gigantcer Zek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muhammad wants to control from the top but Zek keeps moving. #T1#
Zek trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Zek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Zek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muhammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zek keeping moving, preventing Muhammad from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad tries to free his leg and advance position but Zek is retaining full guard.
Zek wants to get back to his feet but Muhammad is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muhammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhammad feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Muhammad blocks the leg kick.
Muhammad throws a combination. Zek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muhammad is defended easily by Zek.
Gigantcer Zek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad dives in and grabs Zek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zek pushes down on Muhammad's head and hops out.#CL#
Zek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhammad, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Zek tries to pull guard but Muhammad holds him up against the cage and eventually Zek drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Muhammad manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Muhammad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zek shoots in but no luck this time.
Zek is looking to clinch but Muhammad is avoiding it.
Zek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muhammad counters with a big head kick but Zek shrugs it off.
Muhammad misses with a head kick.
Atif Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhammad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zek shoots in but Muhammad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muhammad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Zek gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Zek finds it's way through Muhammad's defenses.
Zek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhammad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Zek counters by moving into the clinch.
Muhammad letting Zek take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muhammad blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Muhammad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zek to keep the fight standing.
Muhammad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zek is trying to drag Muhammad to the mat but Muhammad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigantcer Zek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Zek is avoiding it.
Muhammad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zek's sensitive parts.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but Zek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Zek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhammad swinging wildly here. #T2#
Muhammad wants to clinch.#TD#
Zek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muhammad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Muhammad is looking to regain half guard here but Zek keeps moving and retains side control.
Zek throws a strike aimed at the side of Muhammad's head but Muhammad avoids it well.
Muhammad is trying to control Zek's posture but Zek avoids it. #T3##SU#
Zek stands up.
Muhammad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Muhammad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zek pushing down on Muhammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Muhammad wants to get back to full guard.
Zek trying to control from half guard but Muhammad is working away.
Muhammad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zek trying to control from half guard but Muhammad is working away.
Zek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigantcer Zek!

 

Event: SFN8 Helsinki 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Muhammad leaves Binio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Binio closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muhammad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Binio has had enough of the clinch but Muhammad keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Binio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhammad swats away the attempt to clinch by Binio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binio lands a front kick.#TD#
Muhammad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Binio is trying to keep Muhammad in close. #T1##SUB2#
Binio has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Muhammad pushing down on Binio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Muhammad decides to stand up.
Binio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Binio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhammad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Binio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhammad keeps the fight on the outside.
Binio connects with a body shot.#TD#
Muhammad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Muhammad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Binio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muhammad off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad just trying to survive but Binio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Muhammad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Binio throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Binio looks winded!
Muhammad just trying to survive but Binio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Muhammad really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Binio's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Muhammad trying to control the position but Binio manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Muhammad tries to break free. #SUB2#
Binio working for a choke but Muhammad is defending well.
Binio keeps control of the position as Muhammad tries to break free. #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.
Binio gets his hands free as Muhammad looks to control. #ES#
Muhammad manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Binio tries to clinch but Muhammad is having none of it. #TD#
Muhammad looking to score a takedown here. Binio is defending well but Muhammad drives through and ends up in Binio's guard.
Muhammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muhammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Muhammad 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.
Muhammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Atif Muhammad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Muhammad 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! Binio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atif Muhammad!
The defeated Boubacar Binio had this to say: 'Next Time maybe.'.

 

Event: SFN5 Amsterdam     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Muhammad pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Muhammad takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins throws a body punch but Muhammad moves out of range. #TD#
Muhammad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Muhammad is working for a submission of some sort.
Muhammad is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Muhammad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Muhammad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muhammad to get the leverage.
Muhammad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Muhammad misses with a head shot. Collins uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Collins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muhammad has a couple of punches blocked by Collins. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad slips a jab from Collins.
Muhammad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhammad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.#T2#
Muhammad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Collins.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Muhammad dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Muhammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muhammad lands a couple of elbows.
Muhammad throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Muhammad pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Muhammad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Muhammad is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muhammad.
Muhammad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muhammad somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muhammad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atif Muhammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Muhammad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Muhammad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins lands with a cross.
Muhammad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins thuds a left hand into Muhammad's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muhammad off to one side.
Collins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muhammad moves to clinch but Collins breaks away
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Muhammad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins distracts Muhammad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Muhammad slips a jab from Collins.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muhammad tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Collins catches Muhammad right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Collins drops Muhammad with a nice combination! Collins dives into Muhammad's guard, looking to finish!
Atif Muhammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Muhammad's brow.
Collins stands up over Muhammad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Muhammad's brow.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Collins gets to his feet - Muhammad follows without any prompting.
Collins cracks Muhammad with a good jab.#CUT2#
Atif Muhammad's cut is getting worse.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Muhammad counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Muhammad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Muhammad is rocked!#CUT2#
Atif Muhammad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muhammad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Muhammad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atif Muhammad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins cracks Muhammad with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Muhammad tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Collins pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Muhammad is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SFN3 London 2     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1##TD#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Muhammad lands strikes from half guard.
Binio has hold of Muhammad's hands but Muhammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Binio is pressing down on Muhammad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Binio wants to stand and escape but Muhammad is having none of it.
Muhammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Binio's head.
Binio trying to control the position.
Muhammad wants to pass the guard but Binio is keeping the position.
Muhammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binio is trying to control the position but Muhammad postures up. #SU#
Muhammad gets to his feet. Binio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Binio fails with the takedown.
Muhammad tries to counter by clinching up but Binio breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##TD#
Muhammad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Binio on his heels. He'll look to pass Binio's guard now, I'm sure.
Binio controls Muhammad momentarily but Muhammad frees himself.
Muhammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Binio working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Muhammad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Binio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muhammad is one step ahead there.
Muhammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Muhammad stands up and waves to Binio to follow him. #T2##TD#
Muhammad gets the takedown into side control.
Binio looks winded!
Muhammad controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binio prevents Muhammad from moving into mount.
Muhammad working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Binio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Muhammad working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhammad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Muhammad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Binio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Binio tries to escape but Muhammad is in control.
Muhammad working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Muhammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Muhammad taking a breather here. #SUB#
Muhammad tries for a kimura but Binio is defending well.
Muhammad looks up at the clock and then as Binio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Muhammad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Binio regains half guard.#T4#
Muhammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muhammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muhammad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muhammad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muhammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muhammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Muhammad wants to work for an arm triangle but Binio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SU#
Muhammad decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Muhammad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muhammad lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammad with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Binio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muhammad pinned against the cage. Muhammad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Binio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhammad swivels and escapes.#TD#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Muhammad scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but Binio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muhammad to get the leverage.
Muhammad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Muhammad there.
Binio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Muhammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muhammad slips a nice elbow through Binio's hands, connecting with Binio's forehead.
Muhammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Muhammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muhammad is pressing down on Binio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Binio is holding on for now.
Muhammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Binio is looking to control Muhammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Binio avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muhammad in particular looking to stall.
Muhammad trying to pass the guard but Binio defending well. #T2#
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. Muhammad connects with a nice short shot to Binio's temple.
Muhammad controlling the action here.
Muhammad working over Binio with some ground and pound. Binio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muhammad in particular looking to stall.
Muhammad slips a nice elbow through Binio's hands, connecting with Binio's forehead.
Muhammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binio can do to turn this around?
Muhammad wants to pass to mount but Binio is defending the position. #SUB#
Muhammad is working for a kimura but Binio is defending it quite comfortably.
Muhammad lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Muhammad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muhammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Binio taking some punishment here, with Muhammad in his half guard. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura here.
Muhammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Binio wants to improve his position but Muhammad is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Muhammad. #SU#
Muhammad decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Binio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4##TD#
Muhammad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Binio to the mat! Binio manages to get full guard.
Muhammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Muhammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muhammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muhammad passes Binio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muhammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad dominated that second round.
That's time! Muhammad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Binio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muhammad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Binio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammad defends well.#SUB2#
Binio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muhammad defends it easily.
Muhammad controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muhammad drops back looking for a leg! Binio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Binio manages to kick Muhammad off! Muhammad jumps back into Binio's guard.
Binio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muhammad distracts Binio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Muhammad stays in close to Binio's body and controls the position.
Muhammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Binio has momentary wrist control but Muhammad slips an elbow through the middle.
Muhammad preventing the sweep.
Muhammad stands up over Binio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muhammad with a nice head shot there.
Muhammad passes Binio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muhammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
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. Muhammad connects with a nice short shot to Binio's temple. #SUB#
Binio is defending against the submission attempts here by Muhammad.
Muhammad trying to control the pace.
Muhammad'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.#T3##SUB#
Muhammad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Binio is just riding it out for now. Muhammad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Binio defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muhammad lands a nice short elbow.
Muhammad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muhammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Muhammad wants to work for an arm triangle but Binio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Muhammad seems content to control.#T4#
Binio trying to hold on to Muhammad's head to control him but Muhammad postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muhammad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhammad is nestled in close to Binio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Muhammad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boubacar Binio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atif Muhammad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muhammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atif Muhammad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhammad 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atif Muhammad!

Boubacar Binio spoke after the fight, saying 'Next Time maybe.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 18, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Strange lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strange could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strange drops an elbow to the side of Muhammad's head.
Strange looks to land a strike but Muhammad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muhammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Muhammad, not yet.
Strange throwing strikes but missing.
Strange throwing strikes but missing.
Strange throwing strikes from guard but Muhammad blocks nicely.
Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange trying to control but Muhammad is working from the bottom.
Strange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Strange postures up in Muhammad's guard and throws a big left but Muhammad blocks it.
Strange throwing strikes from guard but Muhammad blocks nicely.
Strange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strange prevents Muhammad from getting back to his feet.
Muhammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strange.
Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Muhammad pushes Strange off and scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Muhammad misses its intended target. #CL2#
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Strange wants a takedown but no success here.
Muhammad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strange is defending well for now.#TD2#
Muhammad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strange uses from the top position.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strange 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.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muhammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strange 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.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strange trying to control but Muhammad is working from the bottom.
Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Muhammad wants to stand but Strange is controlling the position. #ES2#
Muhammad has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strange is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muhammad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strange is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strange avoids the head kick by Muhammad.
Atif Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Strange wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strange takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Strange has been cut.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.#T4#
Strange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhammad has Strange up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Muhammad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Muhammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Muhammad working the head and body with strikes.
Muhammad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muhammad lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Strange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muhammad.
Muhammad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1##CL2#
Muhammad rushes Strange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Muhammad manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Muhammad clinches with his opponent.
Muhammad has had enough of the clinch but Strange keeps him there for the moment.
Muhammad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Strange has clasped his hands together around Muhammad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Muhammad defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Strange seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange landing a few strikes.
Muhammad wants to control but Strange postures up.
Strange misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #ES2#
Muhammad bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad misses with a body kick.
Strange tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muhammad manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Muhammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strange is fending him off so far but Muhammad persists. Nope, Strange circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
Muhammad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strange tries to avoid it but Muhammad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strange to the ground. Strange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches up with Strange, looking for a takedown. Muhammad pushes Strange against the cage but Strange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.
Strange is trying to drag Muhammad to the mat but Muhammad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muhammad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muhammad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Muhammad.
Muhammad is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Strange drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhammad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muhammad throws a series of punches but Strange avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Strange enables Muhammad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Strange manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Strange is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Muhammad wants to stand but Strange is controlling his posture from full guard.
Muhammad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muhammad wants to stand but Strange is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Muhammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Muhammad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Muhammad closes the distance and pushes Strange back into the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhammad shoots and misses #TD#
and Strange decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muhammad's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Strange controlling him for the moment.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Strange stands up over Muhammad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atif Muhammad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strange controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muhammad managing to control the position.
Strange content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muhammad being controlled here, momentarily.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhammad throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strange chips away with some ground and pound.
Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Muhammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muhammad's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Muhammad kicks Strange off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Muhammad has closed the distance and engaged Strange in a clinch.
Atif Muhammad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch successfully.
Strange is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Strange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Muhammad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strange can't fight it off and eventually Muhammad manages to take the fight to the floor. Strange looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muhammad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muhammad cracks Strange with a solid left hand.
Strange keeping moving, preventing Muhammad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Muhammad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strange dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Strange trying to control but Muhammad is working from the bottom.
Muhammad wants to stand up but Strange is controlling him.
Strange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muhammad is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strange defends well.
Strange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.
Peter Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atif Muhammad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muhammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atif Muhammad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muhammad 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atif Muhammad!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Muhammad shoots in and gets a takedown into Diakite's guard.#SUB#
Diakite pushes a forearm under Muhammad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muhammad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Diakite!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 11, 2017
#R1#
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Douglas moves in looking to clinch but Muhammad pushes him off.
Douglas shoots in but no luck this time.
Douglas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhammad sprawls well. He's pushed Douglas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches.
Muhammad lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muhammad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards. #BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Douglas tries to clinch there but Muhammad circles away.
Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muhammad.#CL2#
Muhammad clinches with his opponent.
Muhammad controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Muhammad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhammad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Douglas. #T2#
Douglas has a takedown stuffed.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Muhammad circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Muhammad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Douglas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muhammad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Muhammad wants a takedown but no success here.
Douglas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhammad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhammad has double underhooks. #T3#
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Muhammad keeps him there for the moment.
Douglas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas looking for a takedown.
Douglas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Douglas looking to stall. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Douglas has closed the distance and engaged Muhammad in a clinch.
Muhammad wants a takedown.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Douglas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhammad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Muhammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Douglas sets himself, and Muhammad steps forward looking for the clinch! Douglas avoids it this time.#TD2#
Muhammad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muhammad advances to full mount.
Douglas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Muhammad counters by moving into the clinch.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhammad controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muhammad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muhammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Douglas is defending well.
Douglas jumps guard but Muhammad stands there with Douglas around his waist. Douglas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhammad walks away with a smile on his face. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Muhammad stuffs the takedown attempt from Douglas. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhammad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Douglas misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muhammad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Muhammad as Douglas shoots in.
Douglas darts in looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets double underhooks and turns Douglas into the cage.
Douglas sets himself, and Muhammad steps forward looking for the clinch! Douglas avoids it this time.
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muhammad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Muhammad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Muhammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense.
Atif Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Douglas throws a series of strikes that have Muhammad backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Douglas or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
Muhammad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muhammad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muhammad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Douglas.
Muhammad fails with the takedown.#T3#
Muhammad keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Douglas tries to clinch but Muhammad is having none of it.
Douglas shoots for a takedown but Muhammad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhammad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas lands a really nice looking cross but Muhammad seems unphased.
No luck for Douglas with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Muhammad takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Douglas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhammad walks away with a smile on his face. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muhammad misses with a wild combination.
Muhammad tries for a takedown but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Douglas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhammad sprawls and moves away.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhammad's waist but Muhammad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Douglas off to one side.
Douglas throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
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#
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas throws a body punch but Muhammad moves out of range.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muhammad circles away.
Muhammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muhammad wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Muhammad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Douglas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Muhammad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atif Muhammad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas tries to work over Muhammad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Douglas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglas tries to break free but Muhammad pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas is trying to stall. #T1#
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhammad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but Muhammad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muhammad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas closes the distance but Muhammad moves to the side
and Muhammad counters with a big head kick but Douglas shrugs it off.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muhammad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Douglas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammad is fending him off so far but Douglas persists. Nope, Muhammad circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Douglas tries to sprawl but Muhammad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Muhammad trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Muhammad throwing shots but Douglas is blocking nicely.
Muhammad is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muhammad on the ground.
Douglas won't allow Muhammad to pass to mount.
Douglas tries to get to full guard but Muhammad has control of the leg.
Muhammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenny Douglas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Muhammad seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Douglas wants to control but Muhammad is keeping busy.
Douglas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Douglas trying to control here.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Muhammad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muhammad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Muhammad is controlling well.
Douglas is concentrating on defense, preventing Muhammad from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches up with Muhammad, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes Muhammad against the cage but Muhammad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muhammad tries to avoid it but Douglas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muhammad to the ground. Muhammad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Douglas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Muhammad has one foot on Douglas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Muhammad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Kenny Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atif Muhammad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douglas is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atif Muhammad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muhammad 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atif Muhammad!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 07, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Muhammad has Watts up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Watts gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Muhammad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Watts darts in and clinches Muhammad up against the cage.
Muhammad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Muhammad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muhammad tries to break the clinch but Watts is controlling the position.
Muhammad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Watts lands a takedown into guard.
Muhammad is wriggling around but Watts manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Muhammad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##ES2#
Muhammad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Watts stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watts really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Muhammad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt.
Muhammad fails with the takedown.
Watts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhammad.
Mariano Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.#T2##CL#
Watts clinches up with Muhammad and pushes him back against the cage.
Watts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watts is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Watts pulls Muhammad into guard.
Muhammad looking to pass the guard.
Watts controlling the position.
Watts is trying to control the position but Muhammad postures up.
Watts wants to stand up but Muhammad is controlling him. #T3#
Muhammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muhammad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watts's head.
Muhammad throws a strike but Watts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Muhammad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watts 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. #SU#
Watts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Muhammad thows a leg kick but Watts checks it #TD#
and Watts counters with a single leg into guard. Muhammad didn't expect that.
Watts wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.
Watts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watts works over Muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a triangle but Watts pushes his legs off easily.
Watts is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Mariano Watts 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#
Muhammad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muhammad shoots in looking for a takedown. Watts tries to sprawl out of it but Muhammad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Watts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muhammad throws a solid leg kick but Watts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhammad.
Muhammad has a takedown stuffed.
Mariano Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Muhammad with that takedown attempt.
Atif Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Muhammad tries for a takedown but Watts circles away easily#CL#
and Watts counters by clinching up. #TD#
Watts pulls Muhammad into guard. #SUB#
Watts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muhammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Muhammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad cracks Watts with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB2#
Muhammad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Muhammad, into his guard. #REVR#
Watts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watts throws an elbow that misses. Muhammad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Muhammad!#REVB#
Muhammad is in close to Watts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muhammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Watts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muhammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Muhammad landing with the ground and pound.
Watts pulls Muhammad in close to prevent any damage.
Watts keeping moving, preventing Muhammad from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muhammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhammad throws an elbow that misses. Watts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muhammad's guard. Nice move by Watts!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muhammad's head.#T4##SUB2#
Watts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watts works over Muhammad with some ground and pound from guard.
Watts is in close to Muhammad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watts distracts Muhammad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watts is working Muhammad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariano Watts dominated that second round.
That's time! Watts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muhammad tries for a takedown but Watts circles away easily#CL#
and Watts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muhammad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muhammad dives in and grabs Watts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes down on Muhammad's head and hops out.
Watts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mariano Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Watts shoots in for a double leg but Muhammad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Watts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhammad fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Muhammad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Watts's half guard.#T1#
Watts is controlling Muhammad's trapped leg to prevent Muhammad from advancing to side control.
Muhammad is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Watts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watts 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.#SUB2#
Muhammad seems to be working for a kimura but Watts defends the submission attempt.
Muhammad is keen to just control but Watts is a slippery customer.#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.
Watts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muhammad is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Watts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muhammad pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muhammad is working away from the top position though.
Muhammad is trying to control the action in half guard but Watts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muhammad slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Watts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watts keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass.
Muhammad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Muhammad trying to move into half guard but instead Watts has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watts defends well.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
Watts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muhammad striking off his back but it's not causing Watts any problems. #SU#
Watts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhammad misses with a takedown
and Watts counters with a three punch combo that has Muhammad backing up. Muhammad nods at Watts to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.#TD#
Watts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Muhammad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts leaves Muhammad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atif Muhammad.
Well Watts 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mariano Watts!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 27, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Muhammad shoots in and gets a takedown into Merrill's guard.
Merrill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Muhammad manages to pass to side control.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REVR#
Merrill is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Muhammad is trying to work for a kimura but Merrill is defending well.
Muhammad is looking to advance position but Merrill won't allow it. #SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura but Merrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muhammad to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill is staying active underneath Muhammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merrill wants to control but Muhammad is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Merrill kicks off Muhammad and gets to his feet.
Muhammad throws a leg kick but Merrill sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Muhammad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muhammad clinches with his opponent.
Merrill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muhammad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhammad with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.#TD#
Merrill is trying to trip Muhammad. He has hold of a leg but Muhammad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Muhammad has control of Merrill's left arm, preventing Merrill from doing any damage.
Muhammad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merrill is controlling him.
Muhammad has Merrill pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Muhammad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Muhammad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Merrill stacks Muhammad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Merrill!
Merrill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muhammad to see if he's OK.#T3#
Muhammad pushes Merrill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merrill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merrill lands a nice forearm strike.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merrill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muhammad tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Merrill easily slips into full mount!
Muhammad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merrill working the ground and pound effectively.
Merrill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muhammad is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Merrill lands a heavy elbow.
Muhammad is bucking up trying to escape but Merrill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Merrill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Muhammad's face.
Merrill with the ground and pound from mount.
Merrill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muhammad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Muhammad looks winded!
Merrill lands a couple of good shots and Muhammad has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billie Merrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Merrill tries to clinch up but Muhammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhammad connects with a nice looking jab.
Muhammad cracks Merrill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Merrill rushes Muhammad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muhammad blocks it with crossed arms.
Merrill working aggressively here.
Muhammad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Merrill wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhammad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhammad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merrill wants to clinch.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammad can do to turn this around?#T1#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merrill sprawls well. Merrill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muhammad gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merrill's waist but Merrill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muhammad off to one side.
Muhammad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merrill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muhammad somewhat.
Billie Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.#CL#
Merrill clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Merrill tries to pull guard but Muhammad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhammad.
Merrill can't get the takedown. #BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Muhammad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Merrill!#SUB2#
Muhammad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merrill, who protects the arm well.
Merrill tries to escape but Muhammad is in control.
Merrill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Merrill struggling a bit here.
Merrill pushes Muhammad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Muhammad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muhammad taking a break here but Merrill is having none of it and regains half guard.
Merrill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Muhammad stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Muhammad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muhammad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhammad shoots in looking for a takedown but Merrill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muhammad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merrill attempts a counter takedown but Muhammad avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Muhammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merrill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammad is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Muhammad circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merrill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhammad.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atif Muhammad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muhammad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhammad is looking to clinch but Merrill is avoiding it.
Merrill moves in looking to clinch but Muhammad pushes him off.
Muhammad looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Muhammad moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muhammad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Merrill. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merrill shoots in and bounces Muhammad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Merrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Muhammad wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him. #SUB2#
Muhammad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muhammad wants to control but Merrill passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muhammad is looking to escape.
Muhammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merrill is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merrill manages to move to mount!
Muhammad is working to get back to half guard.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Merrill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Merrill prevents Muhammad from getting the reversal.
Muhammad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merrill with a couple of short strikes.
Merrill is landing with some decent strikes but Muhammad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Muhammad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Muhammad is bucking up trying to escape but Merrill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Muhammad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Merrill 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.
Merrill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Muhammad is looking to improve his position but Merrill isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Merrill.
Merrill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muhammad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merrill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill punishing his opponent with strikes.
Muhammad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billie Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merrill 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billie Merrill!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 20, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morris quickly recovers to half guard.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Muhammad has control of the leg.
Morris really is a fat lump.
Muhammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muhammad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Muhammad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris trying to hold on to Muhammad's head to control him but Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muhammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muhammad prevents Morris from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is concentrating on defense, preventing Muhammad from advancing position.
Morris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Muhammad is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Morris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muhammad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morris looking to control.
Muhammad trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Muhammad throws an elbow that misses. Morris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muhammad's guard. Nice move by Morris!#REVR#
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Muhammad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Muhammad wants to improve his position but instead Morris has moved into half guard.
Morris throwing shots but Muhammad is blocking nicely.
Morris looks to land a strike but Muhammad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad keeps trying to improve his position.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Morris stands and steps away. Muhammad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Muhammad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morris is trying to defend but Muhammad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SUB2#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Muhammad looks winded!
Muhammad looks to land a strike but Morris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muhammad is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muhammad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Muhammad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Muhammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Muhammad wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muhammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morris trying to control the position.
Muhammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhammad preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhammad is aware though and is defending well.
Morris is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
Muhammad lands a head shot.#TD2#
Muhammad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muhammad lands in his opponent's guard.
Muhammad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Morris working for a triangle but Muhammad defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Muhammad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muhammad is one step ahead there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muhammad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morris keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass.
Muhammad cracks Morris with a solid left hand.
Muhammad working some strikes from top position.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Muhammad is proving a slippery customer.
Morris striking off his back but it's not causing Muhammad any problems.
Muhammad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muhammad distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Morris pulls Muhammad in close to his closed guard and prevents Muhammad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muhammad wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
Muhammad won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muhammad 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.
Morris 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#
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Muhammad kicks Morris off and gets back to his feet.
Muhammad misses with a head kick. #T3#
Muhammad shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muhammad throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muhammad counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Muhammad to acknowledge the strikes.
Atif Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A right-left combo lands from Muhammad. #T4#
Muhammad tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Muhammad dives in and grabs Morris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes down on Muhammad's head and hops out.
Loyd Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a head kick.
Morris takes a swing at Muhammad's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Morris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muhammad did well to prevent Morris getting side control.#ES2#
Muhammad kicks off Morris and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris feinted with a counter takedown.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Muhammad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhammad has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Muhammad fails to land the takedown.
Morris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morris, pushing him back against the cage.
Muhammad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morris prevents it.
Loyd Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atif Muhammad.
Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Morris. #BC2#
Muhammad breaks the clinch.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Atif Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhammad checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Muhammad gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Morris postures up in Muhammad's guard and throws a big left but Muhammad blocks it.
Morris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris is in close to Muhammad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.#SU#
Morris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Muhammad misses with a head kick. #TD#
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muhammad is wriggling around but Morris manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Muhammad misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morris throwing shots but Muhammad is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Muhammad is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris. #SU#
Morris stands up from half guard. #T4#
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammad moves out of range easily.
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhammad, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Morris closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loyd Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muhammad 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atif Muhammad!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Muhammad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tremor counters with a solid body kick.
Tremor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tremor scores with a jab.
Muhammad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tremor throws a wild body kick that Muhammad sees coming a mile off.
Tremor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tremor misses with a body kick.
Tremor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tremor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muhammad is looking for a counter combo.
Kiko Tremor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tremor throws out a leg kick but Muhammad moves out of range and Tremor only half commits.
Tremor throws a wild body kick that Muhammad sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremor leaves Muhammad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tremor tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhammad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tremor manages to circle out of the way.
Muhammad thumps Tremor with a low kick.#T1#
Tremor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muhammad is able to avoid easily.
Muhammad lands with an uppercut that bounces Tremor off the cage and back into range.
Tremor looks to land a body kick but Muhammad moved away.
Tremor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammad.
A good leg kick by Muhammad.
Tremor keeps Muhammad at a distance using the push kick.
Muhammad avoids a kick to the body.
Muhammad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tremor manages to circle out of the way.
Tremor throws a sloppy head kick and Muhammad moves out of range easily.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but Tremor shows good takedown defense.
Tremor misses with a low kick.#TD#
Muhammad looking to score a takedown here. Tremor is defending well but Muhammad drives through and ends up in Tremor's guard.#SUB#
Muhammad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tremor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tremor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tremor! #REVB#
Muhammad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SU2#
Tremor stands up.
Muhammad lands a leg kick that knocks Tremor off balance momentarily.
Tremor blocks a head kick by Muhammad.
Tremor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muhammad takes a step back to recover.
Tremor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Muhammad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tremor did well to prevent Muhammad getting side control.#T3#
Tremor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tremor gets full guard.
Tremor has a closed guard, preventing Muhammad from standing up.
Tremor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tremor, not yet.
Tremor is pulling down on Muhammad's head. It's preventing any offense from Muhammad, at least for the moment.
Tremor wants to get back to his feet but Muhammad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tremor is trying to keep Muhammad in close. #SUB2#
Tremor working for a triangle but Muhammad defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tremor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muhammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muhammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muhammad distracts Tremor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muhammad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Tremor working for a triangle but Muhammad defends it easily.
Muhammad distracts Tremor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Tremor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Muhammad moves in looking to clinch but Tremor pushes him off.
Kiko Tremor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tremor just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Muhammad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tremor taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Tremor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tremor gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Muhammad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tremor is just riding it out for now. Muhammad eventually gives up the hold.
Tremor trying to control but Muhammad postures up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tremor trying to control but Muhammad postures up.
Muhammad prevents Tremor from improving his position.#SUB#
Muhammad wants to work for an arm triangle but Tremor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Muhammad is looking for a kimura here.
Muhammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muhammad is thwarting Tremor's attempts to control the position.
Muhammad trying to control from half guard but Tremor is working away.
Muhammad tries to pass to full mount but Tremor defends it.
Tremor is positioning himself well to prevent Muhammad advancing to mount.
Muhammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Tremor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muhammad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tremor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muhammad is working away from the top position though.
Muhammad is keen to just control but Tremor is a slippery customer.
Muhammad wants to pass to mount but Tremor is defending the position.
Muhammad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Muhammad is working for a kimura but Tremor is defending it quite comfortably.
Tremor wants to improve his position but Muhammad is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Muhammad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tremor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muhammad.
Muhammad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muhammad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atif Muhammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atif Muhammad dominated that second round.
That's time! Muhammad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Tremor.
A leg kick checked by Muhammad.
Muhammad avoids the head kick by Tremor.
Tremor misses with a body kick.
Muhammad is looking to counter the offense by Tremor and move into the clinch.
Tremor throws a head kick that misses
and Muhammad counters with a leg kick. #KD#
Muhammad lands a big head kick that sends Tremor tumbling to the mat! Muhammad takes a step backwards and waves Tremor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tremor is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kiko Tremor has been cut.#TD#
Muhammad shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Tremor is unconscious as Muhammad celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Atif Muhammad!

 

 
 
 
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