Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee misses with a combination
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakhmonov swinging wildly here.
Beck Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Rakhmonov back into the cage.
Lee is trying to break free.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakhmonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Rakhmonov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakhmonov darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Rakhmonov into the cage.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.#T1##CL#
Lee rushes Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Rakhmonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Saifulla Rakhmonov has been cut.#CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Rakhmonov pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rakhmonov is defending well for now.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rakhmonov tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rakhmonov tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Rakhmonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Rakhmonov walks into a left hand. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Rakhmonov up against the cage.#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rakhmonov shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Lee cracks Rakhmonov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beck Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taranin sprawls well. Taranin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Taranin. No joy for Rakhmonov on that attempt.
Rakhmonov connects with a leg kick. Taranin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taranin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranin wants it to stay on the feet.
Segey Taranin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Taranin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Taranin gets a takedown into half guard.
Taranin winds up and cracks Rakhmonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taranin working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Taranin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakhmonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rakhmonov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Taranin is landing with some decent strikes but Rakhmonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing good reports from Taranin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taranin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Taranin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rakhmonov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Taranin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019

#R1#
Unbelivable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch but Unbelivable is avoiding it.
Unbelivable throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Unbelivable slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Unbelivable is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rakhmonov.#CL#
Unbelivable rushes Rakhmonov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Unbelivable gets control of Rakhmonov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Unbelivable will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rakhmonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmonov throwing strikes from guard but Unbelivable blocks nicely. #T1#
Unbelivable keeping moving, preventing Rakhmonov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakhmonov's guard. #REVR#
Rakhmonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rakhmonov keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Rakhmonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unbelivable defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhmonov wants to stand and escape but Unbelivable is having none of it.
Rakhmonov is trying to control the position but Unbelivable postures up. #SUB#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Rakhmonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakhmonov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Rakhmonov's guard.
Rakhmonov wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rakhmonov tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rakhmonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Unbelivable, which made it look bad.
Unbelivable tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rakhmonov manages to circle out of the way.
Beliv Unbelivable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Unbelivable holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to break free.
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Unbelivable successfully pulls guard.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Unbelivable is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unbelivable is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbelivable decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Rakhmonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Unbelivable defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Unbelivable into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Rakhmonov with that takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unbelivable is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Unbelivable gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Unbelivable decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beliv Unbelivable dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Unbelivable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unbelivable somewhat.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakhmonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Unbelivable fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beliv Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable shoots and misses
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up but Unbelivable circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Unbelivable. No joy for Rakhmonov on that attempt.
Unbelivable seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Rakhmonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakhmonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Rakhmonov feints the counter takedown.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Rakhmonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Unbelivable counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Unbelivable.
Rakhmonov is breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unbelivable to keep the fight standing.
Rakhmonov tries to circle away but Unbelivable has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Unbelivable has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Unbelivable smiles and moves away.
Rakhmonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unbelivable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Unbelivable clinches up with Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Unbelivable has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Unbelivable decides to pull guard.
Unbelivable 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##T3#
Unbelivable wants to take a breather but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Rakhmonov wants to improve his position but Unbelivable is controlling well.
Beliv Unbelivable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unbelivable wants to take a breather but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Unbelivable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakhmonov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Rakhmonov is defending well.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control.
Rakhmonov tries to escape but Unbelivable is in control.
You can see the frustration on Rakhmonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unbelivable gets to mount! Rakhmonov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rakhmonov tries to hold on but Unbelivable postures up.
Rakhmonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Unbelivable is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Unbelivable extends the arm and Rakhmonov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beliv Unbelivable!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Brain keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Brain lands.
A left and a right from Brain both land. Nice combination.
Brain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brain.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Meathead Garage in the buildup to the fight.
Rakhmonov dives in and grabs Brain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brain pushes down on Rakhmonov's head and hops out.
Brain moves out of range as Rakhmonov strikes.
Brain lands a lovely overhand right.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Brain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov swings widly with a right hand
and Brain counters with a good low kick that Rakhmonov was not able to check.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain lands with a cross.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
letting Brain counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Brain sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rakhmonov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rakhmonov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Altair Brain!
During a confident post fight interview, Altair Brain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Linwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Linwood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Rakhmonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Linwood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rakhmonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rakhmonov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Linwood thows a huge punch but Rakhmonov dodges it nicely.
Rakhmonov wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov trying to hold on to Linwood's head to control him but Linwood postures up.
Linwood prevents Rakhmonov from improving his position.
Linwood working Rakhmonov over with strikes. #T1#
Ground and pound from Linwood. #SUB2#
Linwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rakhmonov defends it well.
Linwood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakhmonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Linwood 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! Rakhmonov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Linwood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Antetokounmpo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rakhmonov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antetokounmpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rakhmonov can pounce on him. #TD2#
Rakhmonov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antetokounmpo wants to stand back up but Rakhmonov manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Antetokounmpo is trying to escape the position but Rakhmonov is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Antetokounmpo, who protects the arm well.
Antetokounmpo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antetokounmpo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rakhmonov is controlling him well.
Rakhmonov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Antetokounmpo is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU2#
Rakhmonov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Antetokounmpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Antetokounmpo goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Antetokounmpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Rakhmonov dives in and scores a takedown into Antetokounmpo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakhmonov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakhmonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakhmonov wants to get up but he can't break Antetokounmpo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Rakhmonov passes Antetokounmpo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rakhmonov not doing much here.
Antetokounmpo wants to improve his position but Rakhmonov is controlling well.
Rakhmonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antetokounmpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antetokounmpo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rakhmonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakhmonov throws an elbow that misses. Antetokounmpo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakhmonov's guard. Nice move by Antetokounmpo!#REVR##T3#
Rakhmonov pulls Antetokounmpo in to control the position.
Rakhmonov is looking to sweep but instead, Antetokounmpo has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rakhmonov is defending against the submission attempts here by Antetokounmpo. #SU#
Antetokounmpo decides to return to a standing position.
Rakhmonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Antetokounmpo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antetokounmpo misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rakhmonov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Antetokounmpo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov is defending well.
Rakhmonov looking to throw knees to the head but Antetokounmpo is blocking nicely.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antetokounmpo walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Antetokounmpo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rakhmonov's guard.
Antetokounmpo stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Antetokounmpo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakhmonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antetokounmpo slips a nice elbow through Rakhmonov's hands, connecting with Rakhmonov's forehead.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antetokounmpo tries to pass to full mount but Rakhmonov defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antetokounmpo is breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Antetokounmpo coming out on top.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Antetokounmpo shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Antetokounmpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch up but Rakhmonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakhmonov wants to counter with a clinch but Antetokounmpo pushes him away.
Antetokounmpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antetokounmpo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters by clinching up.
Rakhmonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Rakhmonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rakhmonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Antetokounmpo.
Despite the aggression on Rakhmonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rakhmonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Antetokounmpo.#T1#
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antetokounmpo leaves Rakhmonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antetokounmpo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Antetokounmpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antetokounmpo as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Antetokounmpo with that takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches up with Antetokounmpo, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes Antetokounmpo against the cage but Antetokounmpo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Rakhmonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antetokounmpo to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov misses with a body punch.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Antetokounmpo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Rakhmonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rakhmonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Antetokounmpo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rakhmonov can't get the takedown.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but Antetokounmpo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Antetokounmpo wants a takedown.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but Antetokounmpo holds him up against the cage and eventually Rakhmonov drops back down to his feet.
Antetokounmpo taking a breather.
Antetokounmpo can't find room to land a body shot as Rakhmonov controls the action. #TD#
Antetokounmpo pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Antetokounmpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Antetokounmpo, not yet.
Rakhmonov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakhmonov is continuing to stall.
Rakhmonov won't allow Antetokounmpo to sweep him here. #SU2#
Rakhmonov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Antetokounmpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antetokounmpo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to avoid it but Antetokounmpo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhmonov to the ground. Rakhmonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakhmonov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Antetokounmpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakhmonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Rakhmonov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antetokounmpo sprawls well initially but Rakhmonov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rakhmonov controlling the action here.
Rakhmonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antetokounmpo defending well though. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakhmonov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rakhmonov shoots in and bounces Antetokounmpo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Antetokounmpo keeping moving, preventing Rakhmonov from controlling successfully.
Antetokounmpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Antetokounmpo is trying to control the position but Rakhmonov postures up. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakhmonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakhmonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antetokounmpo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo is looking for a triangle but Rakhmonov pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhmonov throwing strikes from guard but Antetokounmpo blocks nicely. #T1#
Rakhmonov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rakhmonov.
Antetokounmpo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antetokounmpo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Antetokounmpo tries to kick Rakhmonov off but Rakhmonov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rakhmonov controlling the action here.
Rakhmonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rakhmonov prevents Antetokounmpo from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Antetokounmpo gets back to full guard.
Antetokounmpo tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakhmonov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakhmonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakhmonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antetokounmpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Antetokounmpo, not yet.
Rakhmonov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rakhmonov won't allow Antetokounmpo to sweep him here. #T4##SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Antetokounmpo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Antetokounmpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakhmonov dives in and grabs Antetokounmpo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antetokounmpo pushes down on Rakhmonov's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rakhmonov.#CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Antetokounmpo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rakhmonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Antetokounmpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antetokounmpo has had enough of the clinch but Rakhmonov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rakhmonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Antetokounmpo tries to keep at a distance but Rakhmonov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rakhmonov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Rakhmonov prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Keller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rakhmonov uses from the top position.
Keller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keller tries to get out of the position.
Rakhmonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Keller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rakhmonov has passed into half guard!
Keller wants to control but Rakhmonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rakhmonov manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Keller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rakhmonov controls the position.
Rakhmonov is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakhmonov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keller is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard.
Rakhmonov is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakhmonov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakhmonov on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakhmonov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Keller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Keller tries to escape but Rakhmonov is in control.
Rakhmonov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rakhmonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##CL#
Rakhmonov gets tackled into the cage by Keller. Keller maintains the clinch.
Keller jumps guard but Rakhmonov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keller walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakhmonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rakhmonov moves out of range of the body kick from Keller.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keller defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Keller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches up with Keller, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes Keller against the cage but Keller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Rakhmonov gets underhooks to prevent Keller's takedown attempt.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Keller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rakhmonov is trying to push Keller away but Keller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Keller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakhmonov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rakhmonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Brody Keller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Keller slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Keller forces Rakhmonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rakhmonov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keller prevents the takedown attempt.
Brody Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.#TD#
Keller pulls guard effortlessly.
Rakhmonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Rakhmonov won't allow Keller to sweep him here.
Keller is trying to keep Rakhmonov in close.
Rakhmonov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rakhmonov escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhmonov moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakhmonov looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keller wants to hold on but Rakhmonov pushes him away.
Rakhmonov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rakhmonov thowing shots but they're missing.
Rakhmonov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rakhmonov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keller wants to control but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Rakhmonov wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Rakhmonov controlling from mount. #T4#
Rakhmonov fails to take his opponent's back.
Rakhmonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rakhmonov controlling from mount.
Rakhmonov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Keller sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brody Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Keller closes the distance and pushes Rakhmonov back into the cage.
Keller tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Keller tightens his grip and picks Rakhmonov up, before dumping him to the ground. Rakhmonov manages to land in guard.
Rakhmonov managing to control the position.
Rakhmonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakhmonov, not yet. #T1#
Rakhmonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rakhmonov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keller!
Keller tries to hold on but Rakhmonov pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Keller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Keller!
Keller wants to stand but Rakhmonov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Rakhmonov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Rakhmonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rakhmonov advances position into side control!
Rakhmonov works to advance to full mount. Keller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rakhmonov looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rakhmonov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keller tries to control Rakhmonov's body but Rakhmonov pushes him off. Keller squirms to his side and now Rakhmonov has his back!
Rakhmonov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Keller covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keller has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Rakhmonov manages to miss with strikes from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakhmonov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kickboxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kickboxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakhmonov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kickboxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rakhmonov blocks the leg kick.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Rakhmonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kickboxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakhmonov throws a quick counter head kick but Kickboxer was just out of range.
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer throws a low kick, looking for Rakhmonov's leg but Rakhmonov calmly moves out of range.
Rakhmonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickboxer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kickboxer throws a low kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range easily.
Kick Kickboxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kickboxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Rakhmonov takes one to the side of the head.
Rakhmonov moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kickboxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickboxer misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rakhmonov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakhmonov is in Kickboxer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakhmonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rakhmonov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kickboxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmonov 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.#T3#
Rakhmonov slips nicely into half guard.
Rakhmonov working the head and body with strikes.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Rakhmonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Rakhmonov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rakhmonov 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.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kickboxer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakhmonov manages to pass to mount!
Kickboxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rakhmonov controlling the pace for now.
Kickboxer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rakhmonov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rakhmonov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kickboxer tries to hold on but Rakhmonov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kick Kickboxer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kickboxer misses with a hook
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo.
Kickboxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Kickboxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice shot by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a straight left.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kickboxer clinches up with Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rakhmonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kickboxer uses from the top position.
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rakhmonov trying to control the position.
Rakhmonov tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Rakhmonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kickboxer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rakhmonov tries to get out of the position.
Rakhmonov controls Kickboxer momentarily but Kickboxer frees himself. #T3#
Kickboxer trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rakhmonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick as Rakhmonov jumps back.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kickboxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov is looking to land body kicks.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rakhmonov's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Rakhmonov checks it. #T4#
Rakhmonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer throws a wild body kick that Rakhmonov sees coming a mile off.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kick Kickboxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Rakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Rakhmonov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rakhmonov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kickboxer!
Kickboxer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Kickboxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakhmonov somewhat.
Kickboxer lands with an uppercut that bounces Rakhmonov off the cage and back into range.
Kickboxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakhmonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rakhmonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kickboxer misses with a hook. Rakhmonov ducked under it nicely.
Rakhmonov checks a leg kick.
Rakhmonov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Kickboxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rakhmonov tries to stall but Kickboxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rakhmonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kickboxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big left from Kickboxer misses.
Kickboxer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Kickboxer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saifulla Rakhmonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
A quick step to the side and Rakhmonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov throws a right hand that misses
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kickboxer swings widly with a right hand
and Rakhmonov counters with a big head kick but Kickboxer shrugs it off. #T2#
Rakhmonov shoots in but Kickboxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickboxer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rakhmonov ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer. #CL2#
Kickboxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kickboxer smiles and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kickboxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer scores with a hook to the body. Rakhmonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kickboxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakhmonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Rakhmonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRakhmonov.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakhmonov under the eye.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kickboxer defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Kickboxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kickboxer tries to land a leg kick but Rakhmonov saw it coming and moves away.
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kickboxer moves into the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmonov has Kickboxer pressed against the cage, preventing Kickboxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer. #T4#
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Kickboxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kickboxer digs a right hand into Rakhmonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rakhmonov's gas tank.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rakhmonov blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
Rakhmonov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer just leaning against Rakhmonov, taking a breather.
Rakhmonov fails to pull guard.
Kickboxer lands with a left to the head.
Kickboxer misses with a body punch.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kickboxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kick Kickboxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rakhmonov missing with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Kickboxer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunter.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakhmonov manages to avoid it.
Hunter lands a jab.
No luck for Rakhmonov with that takedown attempt.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rakhmonov counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Rakhmonov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adrian Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakhmonov moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakhmonov is defended easily by Hunter.
Nice defenses there by Rakhmonov.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rakhmonov's head backwards.
Rakhmonov closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Hunter lands.
Adrian Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter throwing a counter right hand but Rakhmonov manages to avoid it.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Rakhmonov's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakhmonov is defended easily by Hunter.
Hunter throwing a counter right hand but Rakhmonov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lunges at Rakhmonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rakhmonov's hand.
Hunter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rakhmonov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakhmonov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rakhmonov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rakhmonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunter lands with a nice combination. Rakhmonov backs away looking to recover.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rakhmonov's head backwards.#T4#
Rakhmonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter thuds his right hand into Rakhmonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakhmonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunter sprawls well. Hunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Hunter catches Rakhmonov right on the button with a cross.
Rakhmonov blocks a jab.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Rakhmonov feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rakhmonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rakhmonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Rakhmonov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Rakhmonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunter defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakhmonov moves away.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter leaves Rakhmonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adrian Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch.
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakhmonov can do to turn this around?
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakhmonov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hunter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Adrian Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakhmonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Rakhmonov has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov takes one to the side of the head.
Rakhmonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Rakhmonov shoots and misses
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakhmonov is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rakhmonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Rakhmonov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rakhmonov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunter has got the better of the exchanges.
Donk. Hunter catches Rakhmonov right on the button with a cross.
Rakhmonov slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Rakhmonov moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hunter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Rakhmonov.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakhmonov.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Rakhmonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunter lands the left hand.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakhmonov ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rakhmonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter with a hook.
Hunter throws the left hand but Rakhmonov avoids the punch easily.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Rakhmonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rakhmonov walks into a jab.#T1#
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rakhmonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunter.
Rakhmonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Rakhmonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rakhmonov is looking for the big counter here.
Rakhmonov walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.#T2#
Rakhmonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakhmonov has a takedown stuffed.
Adrian Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Rakhmonov ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Rakhmonov should have avoided that one.
Rakhmonov misses with a body shot.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rakhmonov wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakhmonov on the side of the head.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rakhmonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakhmonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakhmonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Rakhmonov moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Rakhmonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rakhmonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rakhmonov eats them both and turns towards Hunter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Adrian Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakhmonov slips a jab from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Rakhmonov shoots in and bounces Antetokounmpo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rakhmonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antetokounmpo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rakhmonov wants to get up but he can't break Antetokounmpo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rakhmonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Antetokounmpo has wrist control.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo working for a triangle but Rakhmonov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Rakhmonov controlling from the top position.
Antetokounmpo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rakhmonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakhmonov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakhmonov defends it easily.
Rakhmonov controlling from the top position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Antetokounmpo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antetokounmpo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakhmonov controls the pace.#SUB#
Antetokounmpo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakhmonov is aware though and is defending well.
Rakhmonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antetokounmpo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmonov. #T3#
Rakhmonov won't allow Antetokounmpo to sweep him here.
Rakhmonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rakhmonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Antetokounmpo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rakhmonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rakhmonov preventing the sweep.
Rakhmonov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Antetokounmpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rakhmonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antetokounmpo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Antetokounmpo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away.
Antetokounmpo is breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Antetokounmpo sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Antetokounmpo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rakhmonov gets a clinch.
Antetokounmpo being controlled against the cage.
Rakhmonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antetokounmpo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rakhmonov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Rakhmonov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rakhmonov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rakhmonov is pulling down on Antetokounmpo's head. It's preventing any offense from Antetokounmpo, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Antetokounmpo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antetokounmpo throws a combination that misses
and Rakhmonov counters with an inside leg kick.
Antetokounmpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antetokounmpo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakhmonov.
Antetokounmpo looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.
Antetokounmpo goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Antetokounmpo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to avoid it but Antetokounmpo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhmonov to the ground. Rakhmonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Antetokounmpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antetokounmpo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Antetokounmpo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Come on Rakhmonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Rakhmonov taking a breather.
Rakhmonov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Antetokounmpo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Antetokounmpo has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but Antetokounmpo holds him up against the cage and eventually Rakhmonov drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch.
Antetokounmpo dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Antetokounmpo's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antetokounmpo is defended easily by Rakhmonov.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan Antetokounmpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antetokounmpo throws a right and a left that Rakhmonov avoids nicely. #CL2#
Antetokounmpo gets tackled into the cage by Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov maintains the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antetokounmpo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antetokounmpo tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Antetokounmpo drops back down to his feet.
Rakhmonov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Antetokounmpo and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Rakhmonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC2#
Rakhmonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antetokounmpo sprawls well. Antetokounmpo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Antetokounmpo closes the distance and clinches.
Rakhmonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Antetokounmpo pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo sets himself, and Rakhmonov steps forward looking for the clinch! Antetokounmpo avoids it this time.
Antetokounmpo misses with a double jab.
Antetokounmpo tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a two punch combo.
Rakhmonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Antetokounmpo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rakhmonov - the referee stops the clock and Antetokounmpo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rakhmonov. Antetokounmpo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rakhmonov scores with a kick to the body.
Antetokounmpo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches.
Rakhmonov digs a right hand underneath Antetokounmpo's ribcage. Antetokounmpo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Antetokounmpo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmonov throws a leg kick which misses Antetokounmpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Antetokounmpo tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Rakhmonov forces Antetokounmpo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Antetokounmpo. No joy for Rakhmonov on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Antetokounmpo on that attempt.
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antetokounmpo with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rakhmonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antetokounmpo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rakhmonov stalling.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but Antetokounmpo won't allow it.
Antetokounmpo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rakhmonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Antetokounmpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rakhmonov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakhmonov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antetokounmpo to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Antetokounmpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Antetokounmpo has him pressed against the cage.
Antetokounmpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakhmonov won't allow it.
Rakhmonov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Antetokounmpo is looking to control Rakhmonov's arms but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Antetokounmpo has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into range and clinches up with Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2##BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks from the clinch.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antetokounmpo defends it nicely.
Antetokounmpo fails with the takedown
and Rakhmonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antetokounmpo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks from the clinch.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Antetokounmpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Rakhmonov forces Antetokounmpo back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Antetokounmpo scores with a one two! Rakhmonov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Rakhmonov drives through and clinches with Antetokounmpo against the cage.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Antetokounmpo smiles and moves away.
Antetokounmpo shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Rakhmonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rakhmonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Antetokounmpo is defending well for now.
Rakhmonov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antetokounmpo up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Rakhmonov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov working for a triangle but Antetokounmpo defends it easily.
Ryan Antetokounmpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakhmonov trying to keep a closed guard but Antetokounmpo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Antetokounmpo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rakhmonov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Antetokounmpo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Antetokounmpo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Arcidiacono shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arcidiacono's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Rakhmonov pushes Arcidiacono up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov is struggling to control the position.
Arcidiacono blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Rakhmonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakhmonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Rakhmonov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov has Arcidiacono pressed against the cage, preventing Arcidiacono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arcidiacono's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rakhmonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Arcidiacono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arcidiacono is looking to clinch but Rakhmonov is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Arcidiacono on that attempt.
Arcidiacono dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Arcidiacono's head and hops out.
Arcidiacono throws a leg kick but Rakhmonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono looks winded!
Rakhmonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcidiacono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Rakhmonov is controlling him.#BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov fails to land the takedown.
Rakhmonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rakhmonov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Arcidiacono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcidiacono paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rakhmonov rushes Arcidiacono and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks. #TD2#
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rakhmonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arcidiacono's guard.#SUB2#
Arcidiacono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arcidiacono wants to sweep here but Rakhmonov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is posturing up here but Arcidiacono has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rakhmonov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rakhmonov has to tap! Slick submission there by Arcidiacono!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ok clinches up with Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Rakhmonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ok.
Ok misses with the head strike.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position but instead, Ok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rakhmonov into the cage.
Rakhmonov looking to stall.
Rakhmonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Rakhmonov jumps guard.
Ok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov is pulling down on Ok's head. It's preventing any offense from Ok, at least for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakhmonov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Ok wants to control from the top but Rakhmonov keeps moving.
Ok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ok'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.
Rakhmonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ok wants to control from the top but Rakhmonov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Ok looks to throw the jab but Rakhmonov is out of range.
Rakhmonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ok backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Yeah Ok has been cut.
Rakhmonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ok clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Rakhmonov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ok wants to control from the top but Rakhmonov keeps moving.
Rakhmonov keeping full guard, as Ok tries to pass.
Ok slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ok not doing much here.
Ok trying to control the action but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ok is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rakhmonov wants to improve his position but Ok is controlling well.
Ok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #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.#SUB#
Ok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rakhmonov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ok is taking a breather. Rakhmonov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ok trying to control from half guard but Rakhmonov is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rakhmonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ok fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Rakhmonov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ok's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yeah Ok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ok. Rakhmonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeah Ok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rakhmonov instigates a clinch.
Ok fails to pull guard.
Rakhmonov is trying to break free.#TD2#
Rakhmonov pulls guard.
Ok passes into half guard.
Rakhmonov tries to roll over but Ok keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ok is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakhmonov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rakhmonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ok.
Ok is keen to just control but Rakhmonov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Rakhmonov is trying to maintain the position but Ok is very close to passing his half guard.
Ok controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ok wants to take a breather but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Ok moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Ok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Rakhmonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rakhmonov is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ok just content to control the position. #SUB#
Ok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakhmonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ok remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Ok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakhmonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ok controlling from side mount. #T4#
Ok is looking to take a break and control but Rakhmonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ok works to advance to full mount. Rakhmonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ok is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rakhmonov is surviving well by controlling Ok's body position as best he can.
Rakhmonov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeah Ok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yeah Ok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ok clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ok. #TD2#
Rakhmonov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Rakhmonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ok looking for a guillotine here but Rakhmonov defends easily.
Rakhmonov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakhmonov's guard. #REVR#
Ok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakhmonov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is looking for a triangle but Ok pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ok stands and throws Rakhmonov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Ok works to advance to full mount. Rakhmonov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rakhmonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rakhmonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ok tries to control but Rakhmonov wriggling away.
Yeah Ok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakhmonov can do to turn this around?
Rakhmonov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ok content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ok wants to control the pace but Rakhmonov is squirming around nicely.
Ok controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Ok throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rakhmonov has his hands clasped together but Ok breaks the hold and Rakhmonov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yeah Ok!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but March shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
March ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmonov.#TD2#
Rakhmonov gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rakhmonov tries to pass the half guard into mount. March knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
March slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
March throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but March is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Rakhmonov is posturing up here but March has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rakhmonov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rakhmonov has to tap! Slick submission there by March!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynold March!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019

#R1#
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Li misses #CL#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rakhmonov. #TD2#
Li pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakhmonov defends well.#SUB2#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakhmonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakhmonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li keeping full guard, as Rakhmonov tries to pass.
Rakhmonov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Rakhmonov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakhmonov has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Rakhmonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmonov. #SUB2#
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakhmonov stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Li looking for a guillotine here but Rakhmonov defends easily.
Rakhmonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rakhmonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rakhmonov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakhmonov defends it easily.
Rakhmonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Li is wriggling around but Rakhmonov manages to pass to half guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Li won't allow Rakhmonov to pass to mount.
Rakhmonov blocks the strikes from Li. #SUB2#
Li looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li is looking for a sweep. Rakhmonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Rakhmonov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rakhmonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rakhmonov manages to pass to side control.
Rakhmonov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Li striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SU#
Rakhmonov stands up. #T4#
Li goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Li looks winded!
A punch combination from Li misses. #TD#
Rakhmonov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rakhmonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmonov looking to pass the guard.
Rakhmonov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Rakhmonov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Li closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Rakhmonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li tries to clinch up but Rakhmonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Li with a poor takedown
and Rakhmonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyong Li.#CL#
Rakhmonov clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rakhmonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Rakhmonov lands but Li takes it in his stride.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rakhmonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Li tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.#BC#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Rakhmonov pushes him off.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Li manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Rakhmonov counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Rakhmonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Li has his foot on Rakhmonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakhmonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Li is breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rakhmonov throwing strikes but missing.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakhmonov wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakhmonov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyong Li.
Rakhmonov lands a high kick!
Li tries to clinch
and Rakhmonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Li lands a body shot.
Li fails with the takedown.
Li wants to clinch up but Rakhmonov keeps it at a distance.
Rakhmonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Li with the counter takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakhmonov attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Rakhmonov pushes him off.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Li on that attempt. #T4#
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rakhmonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rakhmonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rakhmonov has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakhmonov stops a takedown attempt from Li.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown.
Li jumps guard but Rakhmonov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rakhmonov!
Li shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Rakhmonov fails to land the takedown.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rakhmonov is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Rakhmonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Rakhmonov pushes him off.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Li manages to circle out of the way.
Rakhmonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyong Li.
Li fails with the takedown#CL#
and Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rakhmonov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rakhmonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakhmonov, not yet.
Rakhmonov has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saifulla Rakhmonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rakhmonov wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Rakhmonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Li wants to stand but Rakhmonov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Rakhmonov has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rakhmonov has Li pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li throws out a loose jab but Rakhmonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakhmonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rakhmonov misses with a straight right.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Rakhmonov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhmonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Li manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Rakhmonov with that takedown attempt.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but Rakhmonov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakhmonov.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rakhmonov as he jumps to the side.
Li is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rakhmonov.
Li looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.#T3#
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakhmonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li shoots for a takedown but Rakhmonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Rakhmonov rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rakhmonov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rakhmonov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Li wanted to stand there but Rakhmonov had control of the position.
Rakhmonov is trying to keep Li in close.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Rakhmonov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Li is looking to stand up but Rakhmonov won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily#CL#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakhmonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Rakhmonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rakhmonov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Erickson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Erickson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Erickson with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Rakhmonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Erickson controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Rakhmonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erickson uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rakhmonov passes Erickson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Rakhmonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Erickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakhmonov is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov 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.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Erickson is looking to improve his position.
Rakhmonov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Rakhmonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Rakhmonov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rakhmonov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rakhmonov looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov has hold of Erickson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Erickson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rakhmonov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rakhmonov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rakhmonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Erickson.
Erickson shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rakhmonov cracks the inside of Erickson's front leg.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erickson as he avoids it easily.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhmonov circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Erickson breaks the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Erickson moves into the clinch.
Rakhmonov slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Rakhmonov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rakhmonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##ES2#
Rakhmonov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhmonov circles away.
Ed Erickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson is looking to clinch.
Erickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erickson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ed Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Erickson forces Rakhmonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rakhmonov is trying to drag Erickson to the mat but Erickson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Erickson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakhmonov smiles and moves away. #T2#
Erickson misses with a wild combination.
Rakhmonov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Erickson.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch.
Erickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakhmonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erickson swivels and escapes.
Erickson is looking for a counter combo.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rakhmonov tries to keep at a distance but Erickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Rakhmonov.
Erickson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rakhmonov to keep the fight standing.
Erickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC#
Erickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Erickson is looking to clinch.
Rakhmonov feints the counter takedown.
Rakhmonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Erickson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakhmonov lands a head kick. Erickson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rakhmonov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Erickson and presses him up against the cage.
Rakhmonov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Erickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense.
Erickson lands a head kick!
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Erickson circles away easily
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Rakhmonov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Erickson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Erickson stalling in the clinch.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erickson walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson moves to clinch but Rakhmonov breaks away
and Rakhmonov counters with a left and a right that stings Erickson. #KD#
Erickson lands a big head kick that sends Rakhmonov tumbling to the mat! Erickson takes a step backwards and waves Rakhmonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Saifulla Rakhmonov has been cut.#CL#
Erickson gets a clinch.
Rakhmonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Erickson finish him?
Erickson dips a shoulder and cracks Rakhmonov with a mighty uppercut! Rakhmonov falls back against the cage and Erickson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rakhmonov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Erickson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Erickson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Arcidiacono shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmonov is looking to counter the offense by Arcidiacono and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rakhmonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcidiacono raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arcidiacono fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Arcidiacono has Rakhmonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Rakhmonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Arcidiacono sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakhmonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arcidiacono tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcidiacono somewhat.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.#CL#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Arcidiacono avoids the damage to the body.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arcidiacono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rakhmonov stops a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono. #T1#
Arcidiacono can't get the takedown.
Rakhmonov gets underhooks to prevent Arcidiacono's takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arcidiacono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arcidiacono is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks. #TD#
Rakhmonov pulls guard successfully.
Arcidiacono would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Rakhmonov is working an open guard so Arcidiacono takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rakhmonov has managed to clinch.
Arcidiacono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov has Arcidiacono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcidiacono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD#
Rakhmonov jumps guard.
Arcidiacono in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rakhmonov is looking for a triangle but Arcidiacono pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhmonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakhmonov, not yet.
Rakhmonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcidiacono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arcidiacono looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakhmonov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arcidiacono has Rakhmonov in his guard.#REVR#
Rakhmonov won't allow Arcidiacono to sweep him here. #T3#
Arcidiacono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Arcidiacono is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arcidiacono has his feet on Rakhmonov's thighs here. He's pushed Rakhmonov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rakhmonov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denzel Arcidiacono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhmonov. #TD2#
Rahardian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rahardian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rakhmonov is trying to control the position but Rahardian postures up.
Rahardian with a nice head shot there.
Rahardian trying to control but Rakhmonov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakhmonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rahardian wants to control from the top but Rakhmonov keeps moving. #T1#
Rahardian 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. #SUB2#
Rahardian drops back looking for a leg! Rakhmonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakhmonov manages to kick Rahardian off! Rahardian jumps back into Rakhmonov's guard.
Rahardian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rakhmonov keeping moving, preventing Rahardian from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Rahardian circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rahardian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakhmonov lands with a kick to the temple. Rahardian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rakhmonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rahardian's calf.#CL#
Rakhmonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahardian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahardian is trying to pull guard but Rakhmonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahardian walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahardian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov defends it nicely.#T3#
Rahardian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahardian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rahardian off to one side.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Rahardian.
Rahardian shoots in looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov tries to sprawl out of it but Rahardian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown.
Rakhmonov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rakhmonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahardian looks winded!
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahardian as he avoids it easily.
Rakhmonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakhmonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rahardian tries to clinch but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4##CL2#
Rahardian forces Rakhmonov back against the cage and clinches.
Rahardian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rahardian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Rakhmonov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rahardian is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rakhmonov to the mat. Rakhmonov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmonov controls Rahardian momentarily but Rahardian frees himself.
Rakhmonov keeping full guard, as Rahardian tries to pass.
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 Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahardian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rakhmonov tries to work over Rahardian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahardian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahardian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Rahardian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian fails to pull guard.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Rahardian.
Rakhmonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahardian avoids it.#TD2#
Rahardian jumps guard and drags Rakhmonov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Rahardian scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Rahardian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rahardian is breathing heavily.
Rahardian looks for the body kick but Rakhmonov saw that one coming.
Rahardian throws a head kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rahardian tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakhmonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahardian sprawls well. He's pushed Rakhmonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakhmonov, which made it look bad. #CL#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rahardian as he avoids it easily.
Rahardian leaves Rakhmonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Rakhmonov pushes Rahardian up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahardian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhmonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rahardian fails to pull guard.
Rakhmonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rahardian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahardian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Rakhmonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Rahardian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Rahardian pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rahardian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahardian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahardian trying to keep a closed guard but Rakhmonov is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhmonov wants to control from the top but Rahardian keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rahardian is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rakhmonov frees his head nicely. Oh but Rahardian has switched to an armbar! Rakhmonov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mohammed Rahardian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019

#R1#
Erickson throws a head kick but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Erickson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Erickson breaks the clinch.
Erickson tries to clinch up but Rakhmonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakhmonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Erickson on that attempt.
Erickson blocks a head kick by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown.
Rakhmonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Erickson rushes Rakhmonov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Erickson.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erickson smiles and moves away.
Rakhmonov dives in and grabs Erickson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes down on Rakhmonov's head and hops out.
As Rakhmonov looks to move away, Erickson throws a big counter combo but Rakhmonov just gets out of the way.
Ed Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.#KD#
Erickson drops Rakhmonov with a beautiful combination! Rakhmonov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erickson is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Saifulla Rakhmonov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Erickson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Erickson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Rakhmonov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erickson defends it easily.
Rakhmonov is trying to control the position but Erickson postures up.
Erickson tries to stand but Rakhmonov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Erickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakhmonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erickson stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhmonov.
Erickson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Erickson is trying to work for a kimura but Rakhmonov is defending well.
Erickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erickson wants to free his trapped foot but Rakhmonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rakhmonov is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rakhmonov defends it well.
Rakhmonov wants to get back to full guard.
Rakhmonov won't allow Erickson to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Erickson moves into range and clinches up with Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov tries to break the clinch but Erickson is controlling the position.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erickson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erickson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Erickson misses with a double jab.
Rakhmonov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erickson defends it well.
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erickson pinned against the cage. Erickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Erickson tries to land a knee to the head but Rakhmonov blocks with his arms.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Erickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saifulla Rakhmonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Erickson shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Erickson tries to bum rush Rakhmonov with a series of wild strikes but Rakhmonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rakhmonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Erickson drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ed Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rakhmonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ed Erickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Erickson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakhmonov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson misses with the combination. #T1#
Erickson looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.
Rakhmonov is breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up but Erickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ed Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erickson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well. He's pushed Erickson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rakhmonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erickson swivels and escapes.
Erickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakhmonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Erickson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown but Erickson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rakhmonov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakhmonov swivels and escapes.
Rakhmonov lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Rakhmonov throws a nice head kick!
Erickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhmonov leaves Erickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Erickson gets tackled into the cage by Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov lands a right hand.
Rakhmonov is trying to stall.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakhmonov is trying to break the clinch but Erickson is controlling him.#T3#
Rakhmonov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erickson is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erickson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Erickson leaves Rakhmonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.#T4#
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Erickson. Erickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Erickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakhmonov.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Erickson on that attempt.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erickson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rakhmonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Erickson pushes Rakhmonov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saifulla Rakhmonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rakhmonov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erickson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Erickson has managed to clinch.
Erickson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov is defending well.
Rakhmonov has had enough of the clinch but Erickson keeps him there for the moment.
Rakhmonov pushes off an throws an elbow but Erickson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakhmonov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Erickson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erickson is in Rakhmonov's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rakhmonov holds on and takes a little breather.
Rakhmonov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rakhmonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakhmonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Rakhmonov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rakhmonov dodges the punch combination from Erickson.
Rakhmonov unleashes a big counter combination but Erickson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhmonov circles away.
Rakhmonov is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Erickson clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Rakhmonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Erickson gets an underhook and turns Rakhmonov into the cage.
Erickson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rakhmonov after a bit of a struggle.
Rakhmonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Erickson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erickson wants a takedown but no success here.
Erickson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rakhmonov walks away with a smile on his face. Erickson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rakhmonov darts in and clinches Erickson up against the cage.
Erickson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erickson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rakhmonov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Erickson circles away.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erickson defends it nicely.
Erickson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to avoid it but Erickson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhmonov to the ground. Rakhmonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakhmonov dives in and grabs Erickson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes down on Rakhmonov's head and hops out.
Erickson shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Erickson wants to clinch.
Erickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakhmonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Erickson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erickson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ed Erickson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saifulla Rakhmonov.
I think Rakhmonov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov with a poor takedown
and Linwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Linwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakhmonov on the side of the head.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Rakhmonov looks to move away, Linwood throws a big counter combo but Rakhmonov just gets out of the way.
Rakhmonov darts in trying to clinch
and Linwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Linwood throws a nice looking combination but Rakhmonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linwood tests Rakhmonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakhmonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linwood defends well and Rakhmonov ends up having to push Linwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George Linwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Linwood has a takedown stuffed.
Rakhmonov scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakhmonov looks for a takedown but Linwood sprawls well.
Linwood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Linwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch.
Rakhmonov has his takedown stuffed
and Linwood counters with a series of strikes. Rakhmonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Linwood fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Rakhmonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linwood's waist but Linwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rakhmonov off to one side.
Linwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Rakhmonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Linwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linwood off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Rakhmonov misses.
Rakhmonov tries to move into range but Linwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linwood misses with a double jab.
Linwood closes the distance and clinches up with Rakhmonov, looking for a takedown. Linwood pushes Rakhmonov against the cage but Rakhmonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakhmonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linwood throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmonov.
Linwood is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linwood is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches up with Linwood, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes Linwood against the cage but Linwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown.
Linwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Linwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Linwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rakhmonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Linwood counters with a straight right hand.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch
and Linwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakhmonov closes the distance but Linwood moves to the side
and Linwood counters with a series of strikes. Rakhmonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown
and Linwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Linwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Linwood dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Linwood's head and hops out.
Linwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rakhmonov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Linwood lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Rakhmonov is rocked!
Linwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Linwood finish him?
Linwood connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rakhmonov to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Linwood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Linwood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Lowery shoots in and drives through. Rakhmonov sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lowery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Rakhmonov moves into the clinch successfully.
Rakhmonov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lowery up against the cage.
Lowery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakhmonov's elbow.
Lowery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Lowery manages to get underhooks.
Rakhmonov lands a body shot.
Lowery has Rakhmonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rakhmonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lowery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Lowery has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov is working for takedown but Lowery is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Rakhmonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lowery is trying to break the clinch but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rakhmonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lowery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov is defending well.
Nice body punch from Lowery.
Rakhmonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lowery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Lowery misses with the combination.
Lowery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a three punch combo that has Lowery backing up. Lowery nods at Rakhmonov to acknowledge the strikes.
Lowery jabs at Rakhmonov's body.
Lowery dives in and grabs Rakhmonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov pushes down on Lowery's head and hops out.
Rakhmonov goes for a double leg but Lowery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowery continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Rakhmonov as Lowery shoots in.
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lowery pinned against the cage. Lowery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##CL#
Rakhmonov gets tackled into the cage by Lowery. Lowery maintains the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lowery stalling in the clinch.
Rakhmonov is trying to force a seperation but Lowery has the dominant position.
Rakhmonov tries to circle away but Lowery has him pinned against the cage.
Lowery is trying to break the clinch but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Lowery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage.
Rakhmonov can't break the clinch.
Lowery is trying to push Rakhmonov away but Rakhmonov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rakhmonov is trying to drag Lowery to the mat but Lowery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowery to keep the fight standing.#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.#BC#
Lowery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Lowery jumps into guard, dragging Rakhmonov to the mat.
Lowery has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Alex Lowery 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.#CL#
Lowery drives through and clinches with Rakhmonov against the cage.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Lowery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowery circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Rakhmonov clinches.
Lowery leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rakhmonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowery tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lowery fails with a takedown attempt.
Lowery fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lowery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowery shoots in looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov tries to sprawl out of it but Lowery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Rakhmonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowery.
Lowery shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rakhmonov! But no joy.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Lowery shows good takedown defense.
Rakhmonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rakhmonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Rakhmonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowery shoots in and drives through. Rakhmonov sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakhmonov connects with a body shot.
Rakhmonov scores with a three punch combo!
Rakhmonov leaves Lowery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Lowery looks for the body kick but Rakhmonov saw that one coming.
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Lowery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Lowery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakhmonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Lowery finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lowery is standing up over Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov looks to escape but Lowery dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Lowery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rakhmonov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Lowery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakhmonov keeps working.
Lowery throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Lowery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Lowery decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov shoots in but Lowery avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Rakhmonov has managed to clinch.
Lowery wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rakhmonov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Lowery breaks the clinch.
Lowery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery tries to clinch but Rakhmonov is having none of it.
Lowery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakhmonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lowery has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Rakhmonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowery avoids it really well and circles away.
Alex Lowery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Lowery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Rakhmonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowery is pressed up against the cage. Rakhmonov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lowery down to the mat. Lowery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rakhmonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lowery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakhmonov but Rakhmonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rakhmonov unleashes a big counter combination but Lowery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lowery misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Lowery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakhmonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmonov with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
Lowery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.#T2#
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Lowery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lowery goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lowery shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lowery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lowery wants it to stay on the feet.
Lowery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakhmonov sprawls well. Rakhmonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lowery gets slowly back to his feet.
Lowery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov defends it nicely.#T3#
Lowery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a one-two to the body.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lowery as he avoids it easily.
Rakhmonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lowery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rakhmonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rakhmonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lowery is fending him off so far but Rakhmonov persists. Nope, Lowery circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lowery.#T4#
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lowery pinned against the cage. Lowery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lowery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rakhmonov has his takedown stuffed
and Lowery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rakhmonov thinking.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Lowery with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowery throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Rakhmonov moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rakhmonov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakhmonov 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019

#R1#
Rakhmonov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lumihi counters by clinching up.
Lumihi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Lumihi jumps guard.
Rakhmonov postures up.
Lumihi wants to sweep here but Rakhmonov controlling him for the moment.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Lumihi is working from the bottom.
Rakhmonov is fighting to break Lumihi's control of his arms but Lumihi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumihi keeping moving, preventing Rakhmonov from controlling successfully.
Rakhmonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rakhmonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Lumihi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rakhmonov controls Lumihi momentarily but Lumihi frees himself.
Lumihi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lumihi postures up and lands a big shot to Rakhmonov's brow. #T2#
Lumihi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakhmonov is keeping the position for now.
Lumihi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakhmonov on the ground.
Rakhmonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Rakhmonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lumihi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rakhmonov wants to take a breather but Lumihi is having none of it.
It looks like Rakhmonov is going to stand back up. #T3#
Rakhmonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumihi's head.
Lumihi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakhmonov passes to side control. #SU2#
Rakhmonov stands up and beckons Lumihi to his feet.
Lumihi goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.#CL#
Lumihi closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Rakhmonov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lumihi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hafid Lumihi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but Lumihi holds him up against the cage and eventually Rakhmonov drops back down to his feet.
Rakhmonov wants to break free but Lumihi has control.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lumihi walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rakhmonov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lumihi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lumihi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lumihi as he jumps to the side.
Rakhmonov looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lumihi tries to clinch but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hafid Lumihi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lumihi pinned against the cage. Lumihi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lumihi has a takedown stuffed.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch.
As Rakhmonov looks to move away, Lumihi throws a big counter combo but Rakhmonov just gets out of the way.
A lazy left from Lumihi finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov avoids the body shot from Lumihi.
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Rakhmonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rakhmonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lumihi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rakhmonov manages to circle out of the way.
Rakhmonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lumihi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lumihi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafid Lumihi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch there but Lumihi circles away. #CL#
Lumihi rushes Rakhmonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lumihi can't get the takedown.
Rakhmonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lumihi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lumihi wants to clinch up but Rakhmonov keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD#
Lumihi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rakhmonov is trying to defend but Lumihi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lumihi controlling the action here.
Rakhmonov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lumihi.
Rakhmonov wants to control but Lumihi is keeping busy.
Lumihi wants to stand up but Rakhmonov is controlling the position. #T3#
Lumihi throwing shots but Rakhmonov is blocking nicely.
Rakhmonov is looking to control Lumihi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rakhmonov avoid being mounted?
Lumihi winds up and cracks Rakhmonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lumihi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakhmonov is trying to maintain the position but Lumihi is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakhmonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rakhmonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lumihi lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lumihi wants to stand up but Rakhmonov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rakhmonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lumihi misses with a head shot. Rakhmonov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lumihi passes Rakhmonov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lumihi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rakhmonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hafid Lumihi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lumihi.
Rakhmonov manages to get back to half guard.
Rakhmonov trying to hold on to Lumihi's head to control him but Lumihi postures up.
Lumihi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumihi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rakhmonov has Lumihi pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Lumihi preventing the sweep.
Lumihi is looking to pass into half guard but Rakhmonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rakhmonov is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Rakhmonov drops back looking for a leg! Lumihi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lumihi manages to kick Rakhmonov off! Rakhmonov jumps back into Lumihi's guard.
Lumihi is trying to keep Rakhmonov in close.
Lumihi wants to stand but Rakhmonov is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumihi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lumihi looking to control.
Rakhmonov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakhmonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Lumihi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hafid Lumihi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakhmonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lumihi misses with a kick to the body.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Lumihi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakhmonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lumihi avoids it really well and circles away.
Hafid Lumihi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Lumihi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov defends it nicely.
Rakhmonov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lumihi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lumihi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhmonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Rakhmonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Lumihi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lumihi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lumihi shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rakhmonov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hafid Lumihi.
Well Lumihi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafid Lumihi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019

#R1#
Belabed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
As Rakhmonov tries to get set, Belabed tries to push him back and clinch up but Rakhmonov manages to avoid the attempt.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that misses.
Belabed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakhmonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belabed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belabed thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Belabed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rakhmonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belabed has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Belabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belabed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belabed swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakhmonov.
Belabed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Belabed drives through and clinches with Rakhmonov against the cage.
Rakhmonov is trying to stall.
Rakhmonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rakhmonov is trying to break free.
Rakhmonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Belabed has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rakhmonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Belabed tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belabed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Belabed sprawls well.
Rakhmonov throws a right and a left that Belabed avoids nicely.
Belabed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch up but Belabed keeps it at a distance.
Belabed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rakhmonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Belabed.
Rakhmonov moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belabed is defended easily by Rakhmonov.#T3#
Belabed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belabed if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Belabed has Rakhmonov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Belabed successfully pulls guard.
Rakhmonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belabed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belabed is on top in guard. #REVR#
Belabed looking to pass the guard.
Rakhmonov is controlling Belabed's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belabed pushing down on Rakhmonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Belabed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belabed off to one side.
Belabed tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belabed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Belabed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Belabed has him pressed against the cage.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Rakhmonov jumps guard but Belabed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown.
Belabed is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks.
Belabed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belabed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Belabed tries to clinch but Rakhmonov moves out of range. #CL#
Belabed closes the distance and pushes Rakhmonov back into the cage.
Rakhmonov stops a takedown attempt from Belabed.
Belabed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rakhmonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belabed.
Rakhmonov fails to pull guard.
Belabed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rakhmonov wants to stall.
Belabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmonov pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Rakhmonov throws a head kick but Belabed moves out of range.
Belabed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and moves away.
Belabed goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abul Khayr Belabed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Belabed shows good takedown defense.
Belabed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rakhmonov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Belabed drives through and clinches with Rakhmonov against the cage.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belabed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakhmonov prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belabed stops a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Belabed gets an underhook and turns Rakhmonov into the cage.#T4#
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belabed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belabed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rakhmonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belabed walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belabed doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhmonov circles away.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belabed is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Belabed with that takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov unleashes a big counter combination but Belabed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belabed tries to clinch but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Belabed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Belabed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belabed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belabed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belabed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
Rakhmonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails to land the takedown.
Belabed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch.
Belabed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakhmonov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rakhmonov wants to clinch up but Belabed keeps it at a distance.
Belabed throws a big counter combination but Rakhmonov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belabed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away.
Belabed moves out of range of the body kick.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belabed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belabed is looking to counter the offense by Rakhmonov and move into the clinch.
Belabed throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhmonov moves out of range easily.
Belabed tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice body punch from Belabed.
Belabed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Belabed takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Belabed can't get the takedown.
Belabed wants a takedown.
Rakhmonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rakhmonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rakhmonov wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakhmonov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rakhmonov as he jumps to the side.
Rakhmonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunawan.
Gunawan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guli Gunawan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunawan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov tries to sprawl out of it but Gunawan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunawan with a poor takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunawan as he avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rakhmonov! #CL2#
Rakhmonov has closed the distance and engaged Gunawan in a clinch. #TD#
Gunawan pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov won't allow Gunawan to get back to his feet.
Gunawan 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.
Gunawan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Gunawan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunawan tries to strike from the bottom.
Gunawan wants to stand but Rakhmonov is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gunawan looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.
Gunawan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gunawan tries to keep at a distance but Rakhmonov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunawan jumps guard but Rakhmonov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunawan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
Rakhmonov shoots in but Gunawan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL2#
Rakhmonov pushes Gunawan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunawan drops back down to his feet.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but Gunawan stands there with Rakhmonov around his waist. Rakhmonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rakhmonov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gunawan after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Gunawan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gunawan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rakhmonov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunawan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunawan being controlled here, momentarily.
Gunawan looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunawan, not yet. #T3#
Gunawan trying to strike off his back.
Gunawan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunawan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gunawan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakhmonov preventing the sweep.
Rakhmonov won't allow Gunawan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunawan swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunawan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakhmonov, which made it look bad.
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunawan. Gunawan gets slowly back to his feet.
Guli Gunawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunawan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rakhmonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunawan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Gunawan looks for a takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well.
Rakhmonov scores with a head kick.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Gunawan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakhmonov as he avoids it easily.
Rakhmonov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunawan shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks from the clinch.
Rakhmonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunawan if he has to take too many more of those.
Gunawan tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakhmonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunawan has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gunawan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunawan backing away here, and Rakhmonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunawan.#TD2#
Gunawan gets caught napping as Rakhmonov dives in and scores a takedown. Gunawan manages to retain guard.
Rakhmonov stands and throws Gunawan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rakhmonov happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Rakhmonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Rakhmonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guli Gunawan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunawan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunawan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Rakhmonov lands a shot to the body.
Gunawan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rakhmonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunawan up against the cage.#BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakhmonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunawan's head.
Gunawan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Gunawan gets tackled into the cage by Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov maintains the clinch.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Gunawan manages to get underhooks.
Gunawan letting Rakhmonov take a breather here.
Rakhmonov can't get the takedown.
Gunawan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gunawan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakhmonov smiles and moves away. #T2#
Gunawan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunawan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakhmonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunawan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to avoid it but Gunawan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhmonov to the ground. Rakhmonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakhmonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunawan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunawan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunawan manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Gunawan throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gunawan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunawan striking off his back but it's not causing Rakhmonov any problems.
Rakhmonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunawan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakhmonov is controlling him.
Gunawan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunawan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunawan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunawan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a three punch combo that has Gunawan backing up. Gunawan nods at Rakhmonov to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Gunawan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakhmonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunawan as he jumps to the side.
Gunawan goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunawan shoots and misses
and Rakhmonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunawan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls well. He's pushed Gunawan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rakhmonov darts in and clinches Gunawan up against the cage.
Rakhmonov gets underhooks to prevent Gunawan's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rakhmonov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gunawan can't fight it off and eventually Rakhmonov manages to take the fight to the floor. Gunawan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Gunawan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunawan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Gunawan is working from the bottom.
Gunawan wants to get back to his feet but Rakhmonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rakhmonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunawan. Gunawan gets slowly back to his feet.
Guli Gunawan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rakhmonov darts in and clinches Gunawan up against the cage.
Gunawan fails to pull guard.
Gunawan stops a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunawan gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunawan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guli Gunawan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan fails with the takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Gunawan shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov scores with a one two! Gunawan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rakhmonov looks for a takedown but Gunawan sprawls well.
Gunawan darts in looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov gets double underhooks and turns Gunawan into the cage.
Rakhmonov throws a one two combo.
Gunawan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rakhmonov defends well and Gunawan ends up having to push Rakhmonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunawan shoots for a takedown but Rakhmonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rakhmonov wants to counter with a clinch but Gunawan pushes him away.
Gunawan fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.#T2#
Gunawan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rakhmonov. That's going to slow Gunawan down.
Rakhmonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunawan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rakhmonov has a takedown stuffed.
Rakhmonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunawan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakhmonov as he avoids it easily.
Gunawan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunawan is trying to drag Rakhmonov to the mat but Rakhmonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
Gunawan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Rakhmonov clinches with his opponent.
Rakhmonov is stalling here.
Gunawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunawan has Rakhmonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rakhmonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Rakhmonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rakhmonov forces Gunawan back against the cage and clinches.
Rakhmonov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunawan prevents it.
Gunawan can't get the takedown. #T4##BC2#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch.
Gunawan fails to land the takedown.
Gunawan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunawan off to one side.
Gunawan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Rakhmonov pushes Gunawan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gunawan drags the fight down to the ground.
Rakhmonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunawan is keeping the position for now.
Gunawan is striking off his back. Rakhmonov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gunawan gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunawan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guli Gunawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saifulla Rakhmonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Gunawan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakhmonov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saifulla Rakhmonov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1#
Gunawan shoots in for a double leg but Rakhmonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Rakhmonov misses its target.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a double leg but Gunawan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunawan has his takedown stuffed
and Rakhmonov counters with a series of strikes. Gunawan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunawan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov tries to avoid it but Gunawan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhmonov to the ground. Rakhmonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guli Gunawan.
Rakhmonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunawan pinned against the cage. Gunawan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakhmonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunawan is fending him off so far but Rakhmonov persists. Nope, Gunawan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Gunawan. No joy for Rakhmonov on that attempt.
Gunawan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunawan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rakhmonov dives in and grabs Gunawan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunawan pushes down on Rakhmonov's head and hops out.
Rakhmonov fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunawan.
Gunawan misses with a takedown
and Rakhmonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunawan looks winded!
Gunawan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rakhmonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Rakhmonov gets a double leg takedown into Gunawan's guard.
Gunawan wants to get back to his feet but Rakhmonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rakhmonov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Rakhmonov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunawan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakhmonov, which made it look bad.
Rakhmonov lands a jab to Gunawan's midsection.#T2##CL#
Rakhmonov instigates a clinch.
Gunawan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rakhmonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rakhmonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunawan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rakhmonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunawan swivels and escapes.
Gunawan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunawan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunawan somewhat.#TD#
Gunawan gets caught napping as Rakhmonov dives in and scores a takedown. Gunawan manages to retain guard.
Gunawan wants to get back to his feet but Rakhmonov passes into half guard. #T3##REVB#
Gunawan is trying to stand up here but Rakhmonov is controlling him well.
Gunawan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gunawan is pressing down on Rakhmonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunawan wants to stand up but Rakhmonov is controlling him.
Gunawan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunawan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gunawan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunawan wants to sweep here but Rakhmonov controlling him for the moment.
Gunawan throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunawan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gunawan is looking to stand up but Rakhmonov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunawan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rakhmonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunawan's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rakhmonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunawan.
Gunawan darts in looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov gets double underhooks and turns Gunawan into the cage.
Rakhmonov goes for a double leg but Gunawan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunawan continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Gunawan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rakhmonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunawan.
Gunawan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gunawan fails with the takedown.
Rakhmonov is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov 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#
Gunawan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakhmonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunawan somewhat.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov has a takedown stuffed.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunawan shoots in but Rakhmonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunawan can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunawan.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guli Gunawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Gunawan as Rakhmonov shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunawan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Rakhmonov has managed to clinch.
Gunawan wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhmonov looking for a takedown.
Rakhmonov has Gunawan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunawan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rakhmonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakhmonov sprawls well. Rakhmonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunawan gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmonov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunawan stuffs the takedown.
Gunawan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rakhmonov defends well and Gunawan ends up having to push Rakhmonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunawan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rakhmonov defends it nicely.#T2#
Gunawan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunawan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gunawan shoots for a takedown but Rakhmonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saifulla Rakhmonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunawan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakhmonov swivels and escapes.
Rakhmonov tries to counter with a takedown but Gunawan is quick to defend against it.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunawan sprawls well. Gunawan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunawan tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rakhmonov misses its target.
Gunawan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunawan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Rakhmonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunawan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rakhmonov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rakhmonov. #BC#
Rakhmonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunawan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rakhmonov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunawan.#TD#
Rakhmonov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rakhmonov blocks the strikes from Gunawan.
Gunawan punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunawan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunawan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gunawan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Saifulla Rakhmonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunawan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rakhmonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunawan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakhmonov is controlling him.
Rakhmonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakhmonov wants to get up but he can't break Gunawan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Gunawan with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Rakhmonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Rakhmonov breaks the clinch.
Rakhmonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rakhmonov wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunawan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rakhmonov is fending him off so far but Gunawan persists. Nope, Rakhmonov circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saifulla Rakhmonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rakhmonov fails with the takedown.
Gunawan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rakhmonov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rakhmonov has managed to clinch.
Rakhmonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunawan.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown.
Gunawan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rakhmonov is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunawan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunawan wants to take the fight to the mat but Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saifulla Rakhmonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guli Gunawan.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunawan drops back down to his feet. #T1##TD#
Rakhmonov lands a takedown into guard.
Gunawan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunawan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gunawan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunawan on the ground.#SUB#
Rakhmonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakhmonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunawan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gunawan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gunawan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gunawan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Rakhmonov clinches up with Gunawan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunawan wants to take the fight to the mat but Rakhmonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Gunawan drags the fight down to the ground.
Rakhmonov content to stall in guard here.
Gunawan keeping moving, preventing Rakhmonov from controlling successfully.
Gunawan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov trying to control but Gunawan is working from the bottom.
Gunawan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rakhmonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakhmonov tries to stand but Gunawan is controlling from the bottom.
Rakhmonov won't allow Gunawan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Gunawan has a takedown stuffed.
It appears Rakhmonov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown but Gunawan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunawan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rakhmonov. No joy for Gunawan on that attempt.
Gunawan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Rakhmonov.
Gunawan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rakhmonov is fending him off so far but Gunawan persists. Nope, Rakhmonov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rakhmonov darts in and clinches Gunawan up against the cage.
Rakhmonov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunawan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunawan tries to pull guard but Rakhmonov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Rakhmonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunawan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunawan tries to stall but Rakhmonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunawan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Rakhmonov jumps into guard, dragging Gunawan to the mat.
Gunawan wants to get up but he can't break Rakhmonov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gunawan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunawan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakhmonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rakhmonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunawan postures up and lands a big shot to Rakhmonov's brow. #SUB2#
Gunawan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gunawan seems to have locked his on tight now - Rakhmonov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gunawan, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Guli Gunawan!

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